GE Monogram ZE2160 Owner's Manual page 7

G R 0 UNDING INS TR UC TIONS
A WARNIN .se
of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
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 fl)r the electric cmTent.
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
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grotmding insti uctions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is propedy grotmded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encotmtered, it is yore" personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grotmded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
_4'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 safer} hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
agMnst the use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter, where local
codes pe*mit, a TEMPORARY CONNE(:TION
may be made to a properly grounded two-
prong wall receptacle by the use of a LII, listed
adapter (Fig. 2) which is a_;dlable at most local
hardware stoFes.
Fig. 2 TEMPORARYMETHOD
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Align largeprongs/slot__
"f/" Ensurepropergroundand
firm connection beforeuse
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to
pro\ide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter grotmd
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 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 ti'om the
adai)te_, always hold the adapter with one
hand. If this is not done, the adapter grotmd
terminal is very likely to break with repeated
use. Should this hapi)en, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again
bee** established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord
will be disconnected frequently,
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because fi'equent 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 beli)re using the appliance.
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