GE TBX20 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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 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.
Do not allow children to climb,
stand or hang on the shelves in
the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.
After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
If your refrigerator has an
icemaker, do not place fingers or
hands
on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator
is
plugged in. This will help protect
you from possible injury. It will
also
prevent interference with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or
with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
When moving your refrigerator
away
from the
wall,
be
carefui
not
to
roll
over or damage the power
cord.
Don’t
refreeze
fmn 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.
“.
.
.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
reduce 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?
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.
Unplug your refrigerator:
A.
Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
B.
Before cleaning.
C. 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 control to
OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
Do
not operate your refrigerator
in
the presence of explosive fumes.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
Requirements-IMPORTANT..
.
Please
Read
Carefully.
How
to connect
I
1
Where a standard two-urong wall
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig.
1)
to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
PREFERRED
METHOD
INSURE
PRO~ER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Have wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make
sure outlet is properly grounded.
3
outlet is encountered,
i’t
is
Gur
personal responsibility and
obligation to have
it
replaced
with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR
REMOVE
THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG
FROM
THE
POWER CORD.
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