Adapter Plugs - Hotpoint HTS22GBMARCC Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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 of dlis appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) waU oudet
m minimize the possibility of elecuic shock hazard
flom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
If die outlet is a standard 2-prong oudet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation
m have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong waU outlet.
The refligerator should always be plugged into
its own indMdual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best perfommnce and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on the
power cord. Ah,vays grip plug firmly and pull
straight out flom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediamly aU power cords
that have become flwed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.
X_rhen moving the reflJgerator away flom the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USEOF ADAPTER P LUGS (A_pter p/._ not per_i,e_ inC_n_)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However; if you must use an adaptor; where local
codes pemlit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong waU outlet by
use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter
must
be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting die power cord flom die
adapte_, ahvays 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
mrminal is ve_ T likely m break with repeamd use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOT USE
the refiigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attachingthe adaptergroundterminalto a wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrew is metal,and not insulated,and the wall
outlet is groundedthroughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethe circuit checked by a qualifiedelectricianto make
sure the outlet is properlygrounded.
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY I NFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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