GE JE1233L Use & Care & Cooking Manual page 24

This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)
Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where
appliance's power cord
will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety hmards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL listed
adapter (Fig. 2) which is avtilable
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
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(Adapter plugs not
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Ensure Droper ground
and firm' co"nne;tion
Fig. 2
before use
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use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide
proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.
Caution: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wdl
receptacle cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through tie house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE the
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appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wdl
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Usage situations where
appliance's power cord
will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in
these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord
places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of
the adapter ground terminal. You
should have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a three-
receptacle by
prong (grounding)
a qualified electrician before
using the appliance.