GE Monogram ZEM200 Series Owner's Manual page 7

G R 0 UNDING INS TR UC TIONS
-&WARNIN G-h.proper . se
of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
This appliance nmst be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire tor 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
)
Fig, 1
PREFERRED METHOD
_nsure proper gr?_' r_und
exists before use
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions are not
completely tmderstood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibili_'
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.
Do
not under ally circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
_'e do not recommend using an extension
cord with this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance.
(See the Extension Cords section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker,
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord
will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential sMbtv hazards under
ce**ain 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 CONNE( TION
mav be made to a properly grounded 2-prong
wall receptacle bv the use of a UL listed
adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most
local hardware stores.
Fig. 2
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) _,_
Align large prongs/slots _li !_ ]l
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Ensure proper ground and
( firm connection before use
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 wall receptacle cover screw
does not grotmd the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and
the wall receptacle is grotmded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting tile power cord fl'om the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one
hand. If this is not done, the adapter gIotmd
terminal is very likely to break with repeated
use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper grotmd 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 fl'equent disconnection of the power
cord places undue strain on the adapter and
leads to eventual fifilure of the adapter ground
terminal. D)u should have tile 2-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding)
receptacle by a qualified electrician beibre
using the appliance.
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