GE Top-Freezer 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow
these basic safety precautions:
cleaning.
NOTE: Power to the refrigerator cannot be
disconnected by any setting on the control panel.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified
Service Professional.
refrigerator.
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or
discontinuing its use.
stand on, or play in or with the appliance.
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions.
water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many
small pieces if it breaks.
clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant,
also known as R600a, a natural gas with high
environmental compatibility. However, it is also
combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to
reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing and operating the
appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to
the refrigerant tubing.
2.
service parts.
3.
Federal and Local Regulations. The flammable
refrigerant and insulation material used in this
product require special disposal procedures. Contact
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or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge can use this appliance only if they are
supervised or have been given instructions on safe
and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas
catering and similar non-retail applications.
Connect to potable water supply only. A cold water
supply is required for automatic icemaker operation.
The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 psi
(275-827 kilopascals).
Certain cleaners will damage plastic which may
cause parts such as the door or door handles to
detach unexpectedly. See the Care and Cleaning
section for detailed instructions.
compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin
may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
completely.
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
on the automatic ice making mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
your local authorities for the environmentally safe
disposal of your refrigerator.
4.
enclosures or in the built-in structure clear of
obstruction.
5. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood
or sharp-edged instrument as it may puncture the
tubing behind it.
6.
storage compartment of the appliance.
7.
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