Adapter Plugs; Extension Cords; Grounding Instructions - GE JE1456L Use And Care Manual

This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
shock by providing an
of electric
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. (Fig. 1)
WARNING–improper
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Ensure proper
Fig, 1 exists before
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
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Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage
appliance's power cord will
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an adauter DIUQ. However.
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL listed
adapter (Fig: 2) which is available
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY
(Adapter plugs
Align large
ground
use
Fig, 2
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the w~ll receptacle to ~rovide
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. 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 d-one, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until
established.
infrequently.
METHOD
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Ensure proper
ground and firm
connection
before use
Usage situations where
appliance's power
will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations because
disconnecting of the power cord
and leads to eventual failure of the
adapter ground terminal. You
receptacle replaced with a three-
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce the risks
resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension
cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
1. The marked electrical rating
cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the
appliance—20 ampslor
these models;
2. The extension cord must be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3. The longer 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:
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking
times may be longer, too.
cord