Adapter Plugs - GE JES1460 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. ge.com
ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be
disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safetg
hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plug
we strongly recommend against
Permitted
in
Canada)
the use of an adapter plug. However,
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if gou still elect to use an adapter,
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where local codes permit, _ _,__j ""7 " II
a TEIvtPORARYCONNECTION m ag ;r
be made to a properl Ugrounded
2-prong wall receptacle bU the use TEMPORARY
andfirm connection
of a UL-listed adapter which is
METHOD before
use.
available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot inthe adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polaritg in the connection of the
power cord.
CAUTION:
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminol
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.
Youshould have the circuit checked bg a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properlg grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, alwags hold
the adapter with one hand. Ifthis is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is verg likelgto break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USEthe 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 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong
(grounding) receptacle bg a qualified electrician before using the
appliance.
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