GE Monogram ZFSB23DRBSS Owner's Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRI(;ITY
Do not, trader any circumstaalces, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The p_m'er cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grotmding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility ot electric shock
ha/m'd fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bv
a qualified electrician to make stue the outlet
is properly gmtmded.
\._]_ere a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encotmtered, it is yore" personal responsibili F
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded S-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own indMdual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best perfimnance and also
prevents overloading house wiring drcuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om overheamd wires.
Never tml)lug yore" reti_igeramr by pulling on the
power cord. Mwa):s grip plug firefly and pull
straight out fl'oln the outlet.
Repair or replace imm ediamly all p_m'er cords
that have become fl'a)'ed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shcm:s cracks or abrasion
damage ahmg its length or at either end.
_,_]_en moving the refl_igerator away ti'om the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USE OF ADAPT?2R PLUGS , ot p ermitted in
Canada)
Because of potential safety hazaacds under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
However; if you must use an adapte_; where local
codes pemfit, a temporaacy commction may be
made to a properly grotmded 2-prong wall outlet
by
rise
(ff
a UI
Aisted adapter available at most
local hardware stores.
The linger slot in the adapter ulust be aligned with
the linger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
_._]_en disconnecting the power cord fl'om the
adapte_; ahvavs 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 gmtmd
temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter grotmd temfinal breaks, DO NOT
USE the appliance until a proper grotmd has been
established.
Attaching the adapter grotmd temfinal to a wall
outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance
mfless the cover screw is metal, and not insulamd,
and the wall outlet is grotmded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit checked bv
a qualified electridan to make sure the outlet is
properly grotmded.
Use of an adaptor plug will increase the clearance
needed fin" the back of the appliance.
USE OF EXT 2NSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazaacds under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However; if you must use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be a UI=listed, 3-wire
grotmding t,ipe appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet and that the
electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.
SAVE THESE INS TR UC77ONS
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