Howtoconnect Electricity; Useof Adapter Plugs - GE Appliances 24 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAtiON.
READ ALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFORE USING.
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HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safe_
this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grourlding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grour_dirN) wall outlet to mirdnfize the possibility ot electric
shock hazard fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
"_,here a standard 2-pron_ wall outlet is encountered, it is _our
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The reti'igerator should alwa) s be plugged into its own indMdual
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electrical outlet wlnch has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
This provides the best perfommnce and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard fl'om
overheated wires.
Never unplug your reii'igerator by pulling on tile power cord.
Ahvays grip __r_luo_ firmh• and l)ull straight, out ti'om tile outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that h_ve become
ti'ayed or otheiavise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
When moving the refl'igerator away fi'om the wall. be carethl not to
roll over or damage tile power cord.
USE OFADAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, ifyou nltlSt use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
temporary connection ma} be made to a properl} grounded 2-prong
wall outlet byuse eta UIAisted adapter available at most lolal
hardware stores.