Important Safety Information; Safety Precautions - GE GTS18JCPXRBB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
This refl_igerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on fl_e sheb,,es in fl_e refligerato_: They could
damage the reflJgerator and seriously i_)ure
themselves.
}}_Do not touch the cold smfaces in the fleezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cokt surf_ces.
}}_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
_ In refligerators wifl_ automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
eiector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on the automatic
icemaldng mechanism while the refligerator
is plugged in.
}};_ K eep fingers out of the "pinch point' a_ eas
clearances between the doo_ and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be carefhl
closing (too_ when children are in the area.
_ Unplug d_e refligerator before cleaning and
making repab_.
NOTE:Westrongly recommend t hatanyservicing be
performed bya qualifiedindividual
}}_Setfing either or both controls (some models only
have one control) to the 0 (off) position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
}}_ Do not refleeze Dozen foods which have
thawed completely:
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PROPER D ISPOSAL O FTHE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suf_bcafion are not
problems of the p_t. Junked or abandoned
refligerators are still dangerous...even if fl_ey will
sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of
yore old
refligerato,; please
follow the insm_cdons
below
to help prevent
accidents.
Before You ThrowAway YourOld
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
} Take off the do(n_.
Refrigerants
All refi_igerafion products contain refligerams,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getdng rid of an
old refligeradon product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
}_Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
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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 you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grotmding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 120 volts.