Safety Instructions - GE FH25 Use And Care Manual

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WARNING—When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
only for its intended purpose
. Use this
as described in this Use and Care Book.
This freezer must be properly installed
Instructions before it is used. See
instructions
Never unplug your freezer 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 freezer is 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.
You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals
are still cold—below 40°F. (Shellfish cannot be
kept above 10°F. safely because of bacteria
growth.)
Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that
have any off-odor or off-color should not be
refrozen and should not be eaten.
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.
in this book.
or if they
Thawed ice
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the
eating quality of foods,
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—they won't keep as long as foods frozen
only once, and the sooner they're used, the better
their eating will be.
. If your old freezer is still around the house
but not in use, be sure to remove the lid or
door.
This will reduce the possibility of danger
to children.
Caution should be used when removing the
door of a freezer.
Particular caution should be
used when removing the lid of a chest freezer, as
most chest freezer lids are under spring tension.
Contact the manufacturer's representative for a
method of safe removal.
repairs, cleaning or changing the light bulb.
NOTE:
We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
Turning the temperature control to the OFF
position does not remove power to the light circuit
on models with interior light.
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
particularly fruits,
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