Safety Instructions; Operating Your Refrigerator - GE SC4 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.
WARNING—When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding instructions in
the Installation section.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
• Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
• When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• If your old refrigerator is still around the house,
but not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Temperature Control Dial
The temperature control dial has
settings from "1" to "9" plus "OFF".
"1" is the warmest. "9" is the coldest.
Initially set the temperature control
dial at "5". After using the
refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the
temperature control to the setting that
is best suited to your needs.
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8
6
9
5
4
off
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2
1
Your temperature control dial will
look like one of the dials above.
• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No.
69 says:
"...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F.
"...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.
"...Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meat
is affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can."
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
• If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off,
you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or
plugging it back in. If you attempt to restart it in
less than 3 minutes, it will not start.
• Turning the temperature control dial to "OFF"
stops cooling but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.
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