Adapter Plugs; Extension Cords; Grounding Instructions - GE JES41W Use And Care & Cooking Manual

This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)
WARNING–Improper
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock,
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Fig. 1
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where
appliance's power cord will
be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL listed
adapter (Fig: 2) which is available
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
INSURE PROPER
GROUND AND FIRM
CONNECTION BEFORE
Fig, 2
USE
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide
proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.
Caution: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal 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. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE the
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
disconnecting of the power cord
places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the
adapter ground terminal. You
receptacle replaced with a three-
prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce the risks
resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer cords sets or extension
cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in
their use.
If a long cord or extension
cord is used—
1. The marked electrical rating
of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance;
2. The extension cord must be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord;
arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over
unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking
times may be longer, too.