GEAppliances UseandCareGuide, Use And Care Manual

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 the 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.

• 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 the 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

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