GE GFB1000F User Guide
WARNING!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
following:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
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Read all the instructions before using the
appliance.
appliance.
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To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
is required when an appliance is used near
children.
is required when an appliance is used near
children.
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Do not put fingers or hands into a waste
disposer.
disposer.
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Turn the power switch to the off position
before attempting to clear a jam or remove an
object from the disposer.
before attempting to clear a jam or remove an
object from the disposer.
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When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste
disposer, use a long wooden object such as a
wooden spoon or the wooden handle of a
broom or mop.
disposer, use a long wooden object such as a
wooden spoon or the wooden handle of a
broom or mop.
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When attempting to remove objects from
a waste disposer, use long-handled tongs or
pliers. If the disposer is magnetically actuated,
use only nonmagnetic tools.
a waste disposer, use long-handled tongs or
pliers. If the disposer is magnetically actuated,
use only nonmagnetic tools.
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To reduce the risk of injury by materials that
may be expelled by a waste disposer, do not
put the following into a disposer:
may be expelled by a waste disposer, do not
put the following into a disposer:
a) Clam or oyster shells.
b) Caustic drain cleaners or similar
products.
c) Glass, china or plastic.
d) Large whole bones.
e) Metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans,
utensils or aluminum foil.
f) Hot grease or other hot liquids.
g) Whole corn husks.
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When not operating a disposer, leave the drain
stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects
falling into the disposer.
stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects
falling into the disposer.
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For proper grounding instructions see the
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this manual.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.
DANGER:
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance if it will not fit the outlet; have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance if it will not fit the outlet; have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
For Models Equipped with a Grounded
Cord:
Cord:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must
be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY TO PERSONS
OR INJURY TO PERSONS