GE FCM22DLWW Use and Care Manual - Page 4

SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet Do not remove the ground prong Do not use an adapter Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a SURQJJURXQGLQJ SOXJZKLFKPDWHVZLWKDVWDQGDUG SURQJJURXQGLQJ ZDOORXWOHWWRPLQLPL]HWKH possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power 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 end. When moving the freezer away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE WARNING SUFFOCATION AND CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Remove freezer lid prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances DUHVWLOOGDQJHURXVHYHQLIWKH\ZLOOVLWIRU³MXVWDIHZ GD\V´,I\RXDUHJHWWLQJULGRI\RXUROGDSSOLDQFH please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer: Ŷ Take off the freezer lid. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to do. Ŷ /HDYHWKHEDVNHWVLQSODFHVRWKDWFKLOGUHQPD\QRW easily climb inside. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 49-60760