Adapter Plugs - Hotpoint REM25 Ower's Manual

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ADAPTER P LUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions, (Adaptap/ugsnot
we strong& recommend against the permitted i nCanada)
use of an adapter p/ug. Howeve*, Alignlarge I _-_ II
if}ou still elect to use an adapter; _
where local codes permit, _ _'_-_ ")_ I!
be made to a properl} grounded
2-prong wall receptacle b) the use TEMPORARY and firmconnection
METHoD beforeuse •
of a I llAisted adapter which is
axailable at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to proxide proper polaritx in the connection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter 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.
5_im should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properl} grounded.
When disconnecting the power coM fl'om the adaptet; alwa?,:s hold
the adapter with one hand. If tl-fis is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should tlfis
happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance
until a proper ground has
again been estalxlished.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations lxecause fl'equent
disconnection of the power cord places undue stlain on the
adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
mrminal. You should have the 2-I)rong wall receI)tacle reI)laced
with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
beJore using the appliance.
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