Howtoconnect Electricity; Useofadapterplugs - GE TFX25PRYDBB 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 power cord of this appliance is equipped wkh a
3-prong (,grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet m
minimize the possibilipy of electric shock hazaM
from this appliance.
Hm,e d_e wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly _'ounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibiliey and
obligation to have it replaced wid_ a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
o_1 indMdual electrical outlet which has a vohage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best perfbmmnce and also
prevents overloading house wMng circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always ,grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or othe_vise dmnaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion dmnage
along its length or at eit|_er end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be carefifl not to roll over or dmnage the
power cord.
USEOFADAPTER PLUGS (Ad_ter _lug_ _ot _e_itted i. C_,_d_
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporary connectionmay be made
to a properly,grounded 2-prong wall outlet 1)77 u se
ofa UL-listed adaptor available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in d_e adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polafib7 in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug wid_ tt_e
ott_er hand. If t|_is is not clone, the adapter ground
tem_inal is vel)7likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter _'ound terminal breaks, DONOTUSE
the refrigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attachingthe adaptergroundterminalto a wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnotground theapplianceunlessthe
coverscrew is metal,and not insulated,and the wall
outlet is groundedthroughthe housewiring, Youshould
havethe circuit checked by a qualifiedelectricianto make
surethe outlet is properlygrounded,
Readandfollow this Safety Informationcarefully.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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