Lnstallation; Adapter Plugs; Extension Cords; Grounding Instructions - GE JE1250 Use And Care & Cooking Manual

appliance
This
PREFERRED
must be
METHOD
grounded.
In the event of
an electricrd
short circuit,
grounding
reduces the
Fig. 1
risk of electric
shock by Provid
current. -fiis appli~nw is e~uipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an oudet that is properly
installed and grounded. @ig. 1)
Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where appliance's power
cord will be disconnected intiquently.
Because of
potential safety
certain renditions,
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we strongly
recommend
against the use of
an adapter plug.
However, if you
still elect to use an
Fig. 2 firm connection before
adapter, where local
codes permit, a TE~OHY CONNE~ON may
be made to a properly grounded two-prong wdl
which is avatiable at most lod 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.
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 shodd be at least as great as the
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Ensure proper ground and
use
grounding plug can restit ii a ~sk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
appliance is properly grounded.
obligation to have-it replaced with ~ properly
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third &round) prong from the power cord.
the wdl receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance tiess the cover screw is metal, and not
the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded.
always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terrnind is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happeu
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Usage situations where apptiance's power
cord will be disconnected tiquently.
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 shotid have the two-prong wd receptacle
by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a @ounding-type 3-wire
cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot oudet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it
can be palled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
If you use an extension cor@ the interior light
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times maybe
longer, too.
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