GE 162D7740P005 - Manual (Page 2)

HELP US HELP YOU…
Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator
properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you received a damaged refrigerator…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Save time and money. Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver. It lists minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
You’ll see them on a label on the left side, near the top of the fresh
food compartment.
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these model and serial numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your refrigerator.
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 below
and in Installation section.
WARNING—Connect to potable water
supply only.
• 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 appliance 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 frozen food
storage 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. Food safety experts say:
‘‘…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 4°C (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 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.’’
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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CFC-FREE REFRIGERANT
This refrigerator uses a new refrigerant that does not contain CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs are believed to harm the stratospheric ozone.