Electrical Requirements; Usage Of Adapter Plug; Use Of Extension Cords - GE TBF18 User Manual

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Cautions
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A. Before making anyrepairs–(NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed by
a qualified individual.)
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Before cleaning,
C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator
should be unplugged
in order to
avoid contact with a live wire filament.(A burned-
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light bulb may break
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Turning control to OFF position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
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but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.
This
will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
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The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a three-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with
a standardthree-prong (grounding)wall receptacle
(Fig. 1) to minimize
the possibility of elec-
tricshock hazardfrom
this appliance. Have
the wall receptacle
check~d by a qualified
electrician to make
sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is en
countered, it is the personalresponsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
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Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongiy recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect
to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
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with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle
to provide proper po-
larity in the connec-
tion of the power
cord.
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housewiring circuits, which couid cause a possible
fire hazard from overheating wires.
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Because of potential safety hazards under
3-wire grounding appliance extension cord
certain conditions, we strongiy recommend
andthat the current carrying rating of the cord
against the use of an extension cord. t-tow-
be 15 amperes minimum.
Such
extension
ever, if you still elect to use an extension cord,
cords are obtainable through your local serv-
it is absolutely necessary
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