GE Model 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a &prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibili F of electric shock hazard
fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electridan to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered,
it is your personal
responsibili_' and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refl-igerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a w)ltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best pe_fommnce and also
I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.
Never unplug your refl_igerator by pulling on the
power cord. Mways gill ) plug firefly and pull
straight out fl'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'aved or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refi_igerator away from the
wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USEOF ADAPTER P LUGS ( Adapter plugs not permitted in Ca_adaJ
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an
adapter plug.
Howe\'et; if you must use an adapter; where local
codes i)emfit,
a temporary connection
may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UIAisted adaptor a\:filable at most local
hardwai'e stoi'es.
The linger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the _;fll outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord fl'om the
a(lapte_; always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord I)lug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground temfinal brea!cs, DO NOT USE
the refrigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attaching the adapter ground termlhal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the waft
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. Youshould
have the ckcuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is proper/)/grounde_
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY I NFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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