English Version; Safety Instructions; Model And Serial Numbers - GE TBI18JIBPRWW Use And Care & Installation Manual

Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator
properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you received a damaged refrigerator...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Save time and money. Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver. It lists minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
WARNING—When 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 Care Guide.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See
grounding instructions in the Installation section.
WARNING: Connect to potable water supply
only.
• 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 appliance end.
• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves
in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.
• 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.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the
cold surfaces in the frozen food storage compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
• If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker, avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or
with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not
place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You'll see them on a label on the left side, near the top of the fresh
food compartment.
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these model and serial numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your refrigerator.
• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
Food safety experts say:
''...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 4°C.
''...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 refreezing reduces 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.''
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator
should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire
filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being
replaced.) NOTE: Turning control to "0" position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Mains lead replacement
If the mains lead on your refrigerator needs replacing at any time,
it must be replaced by a special lead which is obtainable from
your local dealer. A charge will be made for the replacement of
the mains lead if you have damaged the lead.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS