Howto Connect Electric W; Useof Adapterplug - GE TFX20JAXFWW Owner's Manual

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 pc)wer cord of this appliance is equipped xdth a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates xdth a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of ele_ tri( sho(k hazard
flom this applian( e.
Have tile wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure tile outlet is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
The refiigerat or shoukl always be pMg,g,ed into its.
own indMdual electrical outlet which has a vohage
radng that matches tile radng plate.
This provides tile best perli)rmance and also
prex ents overloading house wiring dr(uits which
could callse a fire hazard flom oxerheated wires.
Never unplug your refligemtor by pulling on tile
power (ord. Always grip plug firmly and pull suaight
out fiom tim outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become iiayed or otherwise dmnaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When m_wing the refligerator away from the
wall, be caretul not to roll over or damage tile
power cord.
USEOFADAPTER PLUGS _A_pt_vl_qs ,ot,_r_itt_ i,c_,_)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you nmst use an adapter, where local
(:odes pemfit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
ofa UI.-listed adapter available at most lo(al
hardware stores.
Tile larger slot in tile adapter nmst be aligned whh
the larger slot in tile wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in tile connection of the power ( ord
When disconnecting the power cord flom the
adapter, ahvays hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the pc_wer cord pMg with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is veU likely to break with repeated use.
If tile adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOTUSE
tile retiigerat or undl a proper ground has been
established.
Attachingthe adaptergroundterminalto a wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnot .ground the applianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,and not i?}sulated, and the waft
outlet is groundedthroughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethe cFcuit checked bYa qualifiedelectricianto make
sum the outlet is properlygrounded.
Readand follow this Safety Informationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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