GE JE1468K Use & Care Manual page 32

This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
escape wire for the electric current.
This' appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1 )
WARNING–improper
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Ensure proper ground
Fig. 1 exists before use
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.
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Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where
appliance's power cord will
be dkconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However,
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
permitted In anada)
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Fig. 2
connection
before 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
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
been established.
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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
should have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a three-
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
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strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-slot
receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord shall
be equal to or greater than the
electrical rating of the appliance
(15 amperes).
If you do use an extension cord
with your microwave oven, the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when oven
is in use. Cook times may be
longer as well.
A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce risks of
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. Do not drape
the cord over a countertop or table
where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over
accidentally.
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