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This appliance
PREFERRED
must be grounded.
In the event of an
electrical short
circuit, grounding
reduces the risk
of electric shock
by providing an
Fig. 1
the electric
current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must 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
hazards under
certain conditions,
we strongly
recommend
against the use of
an adapter plug.
However, if you
still elect to use
an adapter, where
Fig. 2
local codes
permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made
use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at
most local hardware stores.
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.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long cord or extension cord is used—
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of. the appliance;
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
TEMPORARY
METHOD
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Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use
WARNING–Improper
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall 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.
Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the 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,
f
II
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 appliance until a proper ground has again been
established.
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-prong (grounding)
receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the
appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type
3-wire cord;
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may
flicker and the blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
use
of
the
grounding
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