Important Safety Instructions - GE SC2 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
W m G W h e n using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and C a r e 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
for free-standing installation only.
If model SC2 or
TA2
is placed
on a countertop or stand, the front
surface of the door should be 3" or
more back from the edge of the
countertop or stand to avoid
accidental tipping of the appliance
in normal usage.
Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately
all electric service cords that have
become
frayed or
otherwise
.
damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the plug
or connector end.
After your refrigerator i s in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp
or
wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
Don't refreeze frozen foods
which have thawed completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69
says:
"
. .
.You may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold-below
40°F.
". .
.Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that have any off-odor
or
off-color should not be refrozen
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.
"
. . .
Even partial thawing and re-
freezing reduce the eating quality of
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 remove the doors. This
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.
D o
not
operate your refrigerator
in the presence of explosive fumes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Requirements-momm..
Please Read Carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding)
plug
which mates with
PREFERRED
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
INSURE PROPER
Fig.
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a-standard-threeIprong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig.
1)
to minimize the checked by a
qualified electrician
possibility of electric shock hazard
to make Sure the outlet is properly
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have
it
replaced
with
a
properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR
REMOVE THE
THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
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