Important Safety Information; Safety Precautions; Use Of Extension Cords - GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETY P RECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
_':_' This refrigerator must be properl) installed
and located in accordance with the Instnllation
Instructions before it is used.
::_:: Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refl_igerat(m They could
damage the reii_igerator and seriously iqjm'e
themselves.
_¢:!' Do not touch the cold sm_i_ces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin
mm stick to these extremely cold stwfhces.
::_:: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\_q)m_ and liqtfids in tile vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
NOTE."Turningthe refn#eretor off via the controls on
the touchpanel doesnot shut off e/ectrica/power to the
refrigerator
Do not refl'eeze frozen fi>ods which have thawed
completely:
i);]n reli_igerato_s Mth automatic icemake_s,
avoid contnct with tile moving parts _ff tile
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refl_igerator is i)lugged in.
::_:: K ee I) fingeI_ out of tile "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the (loo_ and between
the (loots and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing (lores when children are
in the area.
:_;UnI)lug tile refl_igerator before cleaning and
making repai_.
NOTE" We. s trongly recommend t hatanyservicing be
performed by a qualifiedindividual
DANGER!RISK OF CHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR
Child entral)inent and sttflocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refl_igeratm_ are
still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few
dm:s." If wm are getting rid of yore" old refi_igeratm;
please tollow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You ThrowAway YourOld Refrigerator
or Freezer:
i_i;: _ ke off tile dome.
i_ I,eaxe the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
_M1reti_igeration products contnin refl_igerants,
which under fecleral law must be removed prior
to l)roduct disposal. If w)u are getting rid ot an
old reti_igeration product, check with tile company
handling tile disposal about what to tie.
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USE OFEXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
However; if)ou must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessar_ that it be a UIAisted (in tile United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada),. -wn'e ,gr°/mdin'"o la..l}e appliance extension cord haxin,,_ a ,gr°/mding,
t_ le )lu,, ,n
,_: I _ " _(1 outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 19(I xolts.