GE CSX22D Refrigerator User Manual


 
MPO~~T
SMETY~STRUCTIONS
Read
dl
itirudiom
before
using
this
apptiance.
I
i
w-NGWhen
using this
appliance, always exercise
basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
Use this appliance
ody
for its
intended purpose
as described in
this Use and Care Book.
.
This refrigerator must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See
grounding
instructions below and on page 4.
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
wa~,
be careful
not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
. After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces,
particdarly
when hands
are damp or wet.
Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
.
DO
not place fingers or hands
on the automatic
icemating
mechanism
whtie
the refrigerator
is plugged in.
This will prevent
contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the
cubes.
.
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
sti~
contain ice
crystrds
or if they are
still cold—below
40°F.
“. .
.Thawed
ground meats, poultry
or fish that have
my
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
partkd
thawing and_
reduce the eating quality of
fds,
partictiarly
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:’
myour
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.
. Unplug your refrigerator:
A.
Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a
qudifid
individud.
B.
Before cleaning.
C Before replacing a burned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be
unplu~ed
in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note:
~ming
control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
D
O
not operate your
*erator
in the
pmence
of explosive fumes.
Imbllation
Requiremen@—~PO~~T.
.. Please read carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The
power
cord of this appliance is
equipped with a
three-p;o-ng
(grounding) plug which mates with
PREFERRED
METHOD
@~’
Q
. .
9
%
+\
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
------ ----
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
Have wall outlet and circuit checked
oossibilitv of electric shock hazard
by a qualified electrician to make
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
C~CUMSTANCM, CUT
OR
REMO~
THE
T-
(GROUND) PRONG
~OM
T~
~WER
CORD.
;rom
this”appliance.
sure outlet is properly grounded.
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