GE JES1651 Owner's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING-Improper use o fthegrounding plug canresult inarisk ofelectric 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 for 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.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if
the GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS a re not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
We 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. (SeeEXTENSION 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.
,f; _ DAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still permitted i nCanada)
elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL
listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.
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 ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal,
and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.
Align large r_,_
TEMPORARY and firm connection
METHOD before use.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to 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 by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
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