usingthis

a~pliance, alwaysexercisebasic s;~etyprecautions, includingthe following:

@Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as describedin this Use and Care Book.

~This refrigerator mllStbe properly installed in accordance with the InstallationInstructions beforeit is used. See grounding instructions below and on page 4.

~Never unplug yourrefrigerator by pulling on the powercord. Alwaysgrip p!ug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

eRepairor replaceimmediatdyail electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that showscracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug

~or connector end.

.- ~ DOInot allow chiklren to climb,

~

stand or hang on the shelvesin the refrigerator. Theycould damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

@After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces, particularlywhen hands are damp m- wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

@If your r has m

icemdwr, do not place fingers or Ihamism the automaticicemaking rnedmnismwhile the refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from possible injury. It will also prevent interferencewith the movingparts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.

@When moving your refrigerator awayfromthewd19be carefulnotto rolloveror damagethe powercord.

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havethawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden BfilletinNo. 69 says:

“...Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below40”F.

“...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have anyoff-odor or off-colorshould not be refrozenand should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

“Even partial thawingand refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and

prepared foods. The eatingquality

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of red meats is affectedless thafl

 

that of many other foods. Use

 

refrozenfoodsas soonas possibleto

 

saveas much of their eating quality

 

as you can:’

 

@H your old refrigeratoris sti!l

 

around the house but not in use,

 

be sure to removethe doors. This

 

will reduce the possibilityof

 

danger to children.

 

~ Unplug your refrigerator:

 

A. Beforemaking any repairs.

 

Note: We strongly recommend

 

that any servicing be performed

 

by a qualified individual.

 

B. Beforecleaning.

 

‘C.Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unpluggedin order to avoid contact with alive wire filament. (A burned-out 1ightbulb may break when being replaced.) Note: Turning control to OISF position does not removepower to the light circuit.

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in the presenceof exp!osivefumes.

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Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with

aproperly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

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