Adapter Plugs - GE WES1130 Owner's Manual

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ADAPTER P LUGS
Usagesituations where appliance's power cordwill he disconnected
infrequently,
Because of potential salc/y
hazards under certain conditions, (Adapterp/ugsngt
we strongly recommend againstthe perm!tted z_ ca_ad_ )
use of an adapter plug, Howe_er, Align {age { (_
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if>o.still e lect t o.se prorW L. I II
where local
(()des permit,
be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle 1)y the t_se of TEMPORARY and firm connection
a UL
listed adapter
which
is available
METHOD beforeuse.
at most
local
hardware
stores.
The larger slot in the adapter
retest be aligned
with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle
to provide
proper polafi V in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION: A aching the a dapter ground terminal to
the waft receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless
the cover screw is
metal,
and not
insulated,
and the waft
receptacle
is
grounded through
the house
wiring.
_¢m should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord fl'om the adapter, alway_s hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter gr(mnd
terminal is vcl_ ' 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 cordwill he disconnected
frequently,
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because fl'equen t
disconnection of the power cord places undue stlxdn on the
adapter and leads to eventual fidlure of the adapter ground
terminal. \kin should have the E-prong"
wall
receptacle replaced
with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
be%re using the appliance.
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