GE JES1152 Owner's Manual page 9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
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we strongly recommend against permitted
in Canada)
the use of an adapter plug. However,
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if gou still elect to use an adapter, pr°ngs/sl°ts
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be made to a properlg grounded
Ensure p[operground
2-prong wall receptacle bU the use of TEMPORARY
andfirm
conoection
a UL-listed adapter which is available
M'ETHOO before use.
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot inthe adapter must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to provide proper polaritU in the connection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: ttach,ng the a dapter ground term,nal
to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless
the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.
Youshould have the circuit checked bg a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properl Ugrounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, alwags hold the
adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal
is verg likelg to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT
USEthe appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently:
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding)
receptacle bg a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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