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Important Safety Instructions

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 and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.

• 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 in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

• If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that releases
the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.

• 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. (4°C.).

‘‘…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 meats
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.

• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the

refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out
light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Turning control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS