GE JE610 Owner's Manual page 10

Important Safety Information
Grounding Instructions
Use of Adapter Plugs
(Adapter plugs not permitted
in Canada)
Align large
prongs/slots
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use
TEMPORARY METHOD
Use of Extension
Cords
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Usage situations where appliance's
power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
adapter plug. However, if you still
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.
A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you
are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
1 The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance;
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 USE the
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.
2 The extension cord must be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3 The extension cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter top or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times
may be longer, too.