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INSTRUCTIONS
This appliancemustbe grounded.
In the eventof an electricalshort
circuit, groundingreducesthe risk
of electric shock by providingan
escape wire for the eiectric current.
This applianceis equippedwith a
powercord havinga grounding
wire with a groundingplug. The
plug must be pluggedintoan outlet
thatis properly installedand
grounded, (Fig. 1)
WARNING-Improper
use of the groundingp~ugcan result
in a risk of electric shock,
Fi
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructionsare not completely
understood, or if doubt existsas to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibilityand
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
W:JI 6receptacle.
Do not
underany circumstances
cut or removethe third
prong from the powercord.
UseofAdapter
PltJgs
Usagesituationswhere
appliance's powercordwill
bedisconnected infrequently.
Becauseof potentialsafety 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 CONNECI'ION
maybe made to a properly grounded
two-prongwall receptacleby the use
of a ~L l[stedadapt&-(Fig.2)
which is availableat most local
hardwarestores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
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FIRM CONNECTION
BEFORE USE
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 [erminal to the wail
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
~,iring.you shouldhavetheCjrcujt
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
properljl
grounded.
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Usagesituationswhere
appliance's powercordwill
be disconnectedfrequently.
DO
not use m adaptmplugin these
situationsbcctiuscdisconnectingof
the powercord places unclucstrain
on the adapter and lcwlsto evcntutil
failureof theadaptergroundterminal.
Youshould havethe two-prongwall
receptacle replaced with a three-
prong (grounding)receptticlcby a
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
use
of Exttmsion
Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
undercertainconditions,westrongly
recommend againstthe use of an
extension cord. However,if it is
necessary to use an extensioncord,
use only a 3-wire extensioncord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug,
and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the
appliance (15amperes).
Such extension cords are obtainable
through General Electric service.
H'you do use an extensioncord
with your microwaveoven9the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when oven
is in use. Cook times may be longer
as well.
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