Important Safety Instructions - GE SSD2 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING—when
appliance. always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as dcscribcd in
this Usc and Care Book,
This refrigerator must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used, See grounding"
instructions below and on page 4.
This refrigerator should not be
recessed or built in—it is designed
countertop or stand, the front
surface of the door should be 3"
accidental tipping of the appliance
in normal usage.
—
Never unplug your refrigerator
straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding)
a standard three-prong (grounding)
possibility of" electric shock hazard
using this
become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
Don't refreeze frozen foods
which have thawed completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
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' .. .You may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
".. .Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that have ai~j off-odor or
and 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.
freezing reduce the eating quality of
PREFERRED
METHOD
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Fig. 1
with
Have the wall outlet and circuit
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
foods, particularly fruits.
vegetables, and prepared foods.
The eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as
soon as possible to save as much of
their eating quality as you can:'
Do not use any electrical
device or any sharp instrument
in defrosting your refrigerator.
If your old refrigerator is still
around the house but not in use,
be sure to
will reduce the possibility of
danger to children.
Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
Do not operate your refrigerator
in the presence of explosive fumes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Please Read Carefully.
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is enct~untered, it is your
persona] responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
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DO NOT, UNDER ANY
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
BEFORE USE
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
DO NOT REMOVE THE
(; ROUNDING STRAP.
remove the doors. This