GE GCG1500 Owner's Manual page 3

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
To pre_ent hazard of electrical shock,
this compactor must be properly installed
arrd grounded in accordance with tile
Installation Instructions betbre it is used,
Do not operate with a damaged cord set,
ping, motoi, or after damage in arty manner
Have tile appliance examined, repaired, or
adjusmd by an authorized service
mchnician.
• Do not take apart this appliance. Incocrect
reassembly can cause elecuic shock when
subsequently used.
• Unplug tire compactor before making arty
repairs. NOTE." "_A:estrongly recommend that
arty servicing be performed by a qualified
person.
Do not use an adapter plug or an extension
cord with this appliance.
Follow Nadonal Electric (;odes or prevailing
local codes arrd ordinances. This appliance
nmst be supplied with 190V, 60Hz and
connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit protecmd by a 15
or 90 amp ciivuit breaker or time delay fllse.
If tile electric supply provided does not
meet tile aboxe requirements, call a licensed
electrician.
• V(e recommend that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remoxe tire third gTounding prong fiom tile
power cord.
• This appliance must be grounded. In
tire event of a malflmction or bleakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock 1)y providing a path of least iesistance
for electric ctment.
• This appliance is equipped widr a cord
having an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding ping. Tire plug nmst be
plugged irrto an appropriam outlet that
is properly irrstalled arrd grounded ira
accordance with local codes arrd ordinances.
,_k WARNING: Improper
connection of tile
equipment grounding conductor can iesult in
a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
elecuician if you are ira doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
• Do not modify the plug with this appliance.
If it will not fit tire outlet irrstalled, haxe a
proper outlet irrstalled by a qualifled
electrician.
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PROPER I NSTALLAtiON AND MAINTENANCE
This compactor must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive
one by visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, visit
www.geappliances.ca or call 1.800.361.3400.
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY I NFORMAtiON CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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