GE GTS16DTHWW Use and Care Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GE Appliances website For more information on your refrigerator's operation, visit www.GEAppliances.com or call 800.GECARES (800.432.2737). In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety PHVVDJHVZLOOIROORZWKHVDIHW\DOHUWV\PERODQGWKHZRUG´'$1*(5µ´:$51,1*µRU´&$87,21µ7KHVHZRUGVDUHGHILQHGDV DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions: „ This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. „ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. 127(5HSDLUVPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOL¿HG6HUYLFH Professional. „ Replace all parts and panels before operating. „ Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United 6WDWHV RUD&6$FHUWL¿HGLQ&DQDGD ZLUHJURXQGLQJW\SH appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. „ 7RSUHYHQWVXȺRFDWLRQDQGHQWUDSPHQWKD]DUGVWRFKLOGUHQ Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or discontinuing its use. „'RQRWVWRUHRUXVHJDVROLQHRURWKHUÀDPPDEOHYDSRUVDQG liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. „ Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on the control panel, refrigerator must be unplugged to remove power. „ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door handles or the shelves in the refrigerator. They could seriously injure themselves. „ In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place ¿QJHUVRUKDQGVRQWKHDXWRPDWLFLFHPDNLQJPHFKDQLVP while the refrigerator is plugged in. „ Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks. „.HHS¿QJHUVRXWRIWKH´SLQFKSRLQWµDUHDVFOHDUDQFHV between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. „ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet., skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces. „ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. „ Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live ZLUH¿ODPHQW$EXUQHGRXWOLJKWEXOEPD\EUHDNZKHQ being replaced.) 2