Howtoconnect Electricity; Useof Adapter Plugs - GE Profile TPX21PRXDBB Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety,
this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped _itl_ a 3-prong
(glounding) plug which mates _itl_ a standard 3-prong
(glounding) wall outlet to minimize d_e possibility of elecnic
shock hazard flom this appliance.
Have tl_e wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the oudet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced wid_ a
properly glounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refligerator should ahvays be plugged into its own indi_qdual
elecnical outlet which has a vohage rating tidal matches tl_e rating
plate.
This provides d_e best pedbm_ance and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits which could cause a fire h_ard flom
oveHmated wires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on the power cord.
Ahvays grip plug firefly and pull straight out flom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords dmt have become
flayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its lengd_ or at either end.
When moving the refligerator mvayflom d_ewall, be careful not to
roll over or damage d_e power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER P LUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adaptor, where local codes permit, a
temporary connection may be made to a properly gTounded 2-prong
wall outlet by use era UL-listed adapter available at most local
hmdware stores.