Safety Precautions - GE Appliances Disposall GFC320 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
INSTRUCTIONSPERTAININGTOA RISK OFFIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCKOR
INJURY TOPERSONS
A WARNING'!
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
_iUse this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
{{_iReadall the instructions before using the
appliance.
{{_iTo reduce the risk of i_jury, close supervision
is required when an appliance is used near
children.
{{_iDonot put fingers or hands into a waste
disposeL
{{_iTurnthe power switch (normally a wall switch)
to the off position before attempting to clear
a jam or remove an object flom the disposeL
_When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste
disposm; use a long wooden object such as
a wooden spoon or the wooden handle of
a broom or mop.
_When attempting to remove objects flom
a waste disposer, only use long-handled,
non-magnetic tools or utensils, since the
disposer may be actuated magnetically.
_To reduce the risk of ii_jury by materials that may
be expelled by a waste dispose_; 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) I,arge 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.
_When not operating a disposer, leave the drain
stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects
falling into the disposer.
Forpropergroundinginstructions, s ee the
ELECTRICAL C ONNECTION portion of this manual
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WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECT E LECTRICITY
If you are not famifiar 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 wit not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
For Models Equipped with a Grounded Cord:
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS: T his appliance must
be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce tim 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 oudet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. Most houses have electrical outlets
under tim sink that are half-hot. Tiffs means one
outlet is controlled by the wall switch, while the
other is always hot. The batch-feed or "TC" model
connects to the hot side, while the continuous feed
model connects to tim switch side.