GE 16 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not use an adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD
Failure to follow these disposal instructions can result in death or serious injury
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit
for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Refrigerant and Foam Disposal:
Dispose of appliance in accordance with Federal and Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerant and insulation
material used requires special disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe
disposal of your appliance.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. This provides the best
performance and also prevents overloading house
wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
Immediately discontinue use of a damaged supply
cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a qualified service professional with an
authorized service part from the manufacturer.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Appliance
■ T ake off the fresh food and freezer doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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