Important Safety Instructions - GE SC2 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING—When using this appliance,
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always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
appliance only
. Use
this
as described in this Use and Care Book.
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.
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
Do not use a cord that
otherwise damaged.
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.
.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are
Skin may adhere to these extremely
damp or wet.
cold surfaces.
. Don>t frozen foods which
refreeze
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No.
69 says:
OPERATING
Temperature Control Dial
The temperature control dial has settings from
"MIN" to "MAX" "OFF."
PIUS
"MIN" is the warmest.
"MAX" is the coldest.
for its intended purpose
have thawed
"... 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,
before making any repairs.
We strongly recommend that any
NOTE:
servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
Do not
operate your refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Initially set the temperature control dial at
After using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the
temperature control to the setting that is best suited to
your needs. Turning temperature control dial to
"OFF" stops cooling but does not shut off power to
NOTE: If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off,
you must allow 3 minutes before restarting it or
back in. If
you
than 3 minutes, it will not start.
before cleaning or
attempt to restart it in less
3