Installation; Connecting Electricity; Proper Disposal Of Your Old Refrigerator - GE Top-Freezer 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
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
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.
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

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
refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Refrigerant and Foam Disposal:
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
electrical supply is required. This provides the best
performance and also prevents overloading house
overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
replaced by a qualified service professional with an
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
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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