Safetyprecautions; Useofextension Cords - GE TFH22PRXAAA Owner's Manual

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON.
READALL iNSTRUCtiONSBEFORE USING
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETY P RECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, including the following."
; Tllis refrigerator must be properly installed
and lo(ated in a(cordan(e whh tile hlstallation
Insuu(dons betbre it is used.
:Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the sllel,,es in tile refrigerator. They (ould
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
Do not touch tile (old su[_i_t::esin the freezer
(ompartment wllen bands are damp or wet. S_n
may stick to these extremely (old su_lhces.
; Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in tile _d( inity of this or anv,
other appliance.
iiln refrigerators _dth automati( icemakers,
avoid contact _dth the rot)ring parts of tile
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the olbes. Do not place fingers or
bands on the automatic icemaldng mechanism
while tile refrigerator is phlgged in.
Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
( leman(es bet_veen tile doors alld betlveei1
the doors and (abinet are net essarily small
Be careflll closing doors when chikhen are
in the area.
::Unplug the refrigerator beti)re cleaning and
ma_ng repairs.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommend thatanyservicing be performed
bya qualifiedindividual,
;Turning tile control to the OFFor Oposition does
not remove power to tile light (ircuit.
:Do not refreeze frozen fi)ods which have
thawed ( omplet ely,
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PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR
Cllild entrapment and tutti)cation are not problems
of the past.Junked or abandoned refligerators me
still dangerous...even if they _dll sit fi)r "just a tbw
days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
please tbllow the instnl( tions below to help prevent
ac(idents.
Before You ThrowAway YourOld Refrigerator
or Freezer:
Take ()ff the d()( )rs.
I_eave tile shelves in place so that chikhen may
not easily (limb inside.
CFCOisposa/
Yore old refiigerator has a cooling system dlat used
CFCs (chlorofluoro(arbons). CFCs are believed to
harm stratospheric ozone.
If you me throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is rem()ved ti)r proper
disposal by a qualified se,Yicer. If you intentionally
release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to
fines and imprisonment under pr_)visions of
environmental legislation.
USEOFEXTENSION 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 (ord, it is absolutely ne(essary that it be a UI Aisted (in tile United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-xdre grounding type appliance extension cord haxing a grounding
type plug and outlet and that tim electrical radng of tim cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.