How To Connect Electricity; Use Of Adapter Plugs - GE Profile 24 CustomStyle Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECT 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 pc)wet cord of this appliance is equipped xfith a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-pr(mg (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of elecuic shock hazard
fiom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified eledrMan to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standmd 2-prong wall outlet is
eno)untered, it is }x)ur personal responsibility and
obligaoon m have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refiigerator should always be plugged into its
own indMdual electrical outlet which has a vohage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides tlle best performance and also
prm,ents overloading house _firing cir(uits whidl
could cause a fire hazard flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refiigemtor by pulling on the
power (ord. Ahvays grip plug firlnly and pull suaight
out fiom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fiayed or otheiwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away flom the
wall, be (_uefhl not to roll over or damage the
power (ord.
USEOF ADAPTER P LUGS ( Ad_pte_ plug_ ,otpe_mitted inCa,ada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
H{)wever, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly gr{)unded 2-prong w:dl outlet by use
ofa UI Aisted adaptor available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to proxdde proper
polarity in the connection of the power coid.
When disconnecting the power cord flom the
a(hpter, 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 gr{)llnd
terminal is veIy likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOTUSE
file refiigerator until a proper ground hasbeen
established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a waft outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the waft
outlet is grounded through the house wiring Youshould
have the circuit checked by a qualified electric&n to make
sure the outlet is propedy groundec_
Readand follow this SafetyInformationcarefully.
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