GE Monogram ZDBC240 Owner's Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT 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 this appliance is
equipped with a 3-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet
is encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a temporary
connection may be made to a properly
grounded 2-prong wall 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 the power cord from
the adapter, always 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
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
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The appliance should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet
which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate. This provides the best
performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
Never unplug an appliance by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power
cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the appliance, be careful
not to roll over or damage the power
cord.
(Use of adapter plugs not permitted in Canada.)
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a
proper ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
a wall outlet cover screw does not ground
the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Use of an adapter plug will increase
the clearance needed for the back of
the appliance.
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