GE PDF22MFSABB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 3

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a, 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 ot this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibili Fot electric shock hazard
fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrMan to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded,
_'here a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered,
it is your l)e_onal
responsibili_'
and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The reli-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 pedommnce and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire haa_rd fl'om overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
]),el)air or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
\4]_en moving the refrigerator away fl'om the
wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USEOF ADAPTER PLUGS ( Adapter pl.gs not permitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However; if win, must use an adapte_, where local
codes pemfit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UIAisted adaptor a\_dlable at most local
hardwai'e stoi'es.
The linger slot in the adapter must be aligned Mth
the larger slot in the wall 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 plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
temfinal is ve_' likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground temfinal brea!<% DO
NOT USE
the refl-igerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the apphance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated,and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. Youshould
have the ckcuit checked by a quafified electrician to make
sure the outlet is proper/)/grounded.
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY I NFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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