GE 19 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION mQUIWMENTSIMPORTANT... Please Read CarefullyHow to connect electricityFor personal safety, this appliance must Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualifiedbe ~ro~erlv prounded. electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.. * “oThe power cord of thisappliance is equippedwith a three-prong(grounding) plug whichmates with a standardthree-prong (grounding)wall outlet to minimizethe possibility of electricshock hazard fromthis appliance.If you have only a standard two-prong wall outlet,it is your personal responsibility and obligation tohave it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.DO NOT, UNDER Am CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND~G)PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.Use of Adapter PlugTemporay method4Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada.Align large prongs/slots.QwI ,;”” ‘ --, -. 0 aw-’ fInsure proper grounding and firmconnection exists befora use.Because of potentialsafety hazards undercertain conditions,we stronglyrecommend againstuse of an adapterplug. However, ifyou still elect to usean adapter, wherelocal codes permit, this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is verya TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to likely to break with repeated use.a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by useof a UL-listed adapter available at most local Should the adapter ground terminal break, DOhardware stores. NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground hasThe larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the again been established.larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarityin the connection of the power cord.CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal tothe wall outlet cover screw does not ground theappliance unless the cover screw is metal, and notinsulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through thehouse wiring. You should have the circuit checked bya qualified electrician to make sure the outlet isproperly grounded.When disconnecting the power cord from theadapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. IfElectrical Requirements Use of Extension CordsThe refrigerator should always be plugged into its Because of potential safety hazards under certainown individual electrical outlet which has a voltage conditions, we strongly recommend against the use ofrating that matches the rating plate. an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use anThis provides the best performance and also prevents extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be aoverloading house wiring circuits, which could cause UL-listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extensiona fire hazard from overheating wires. cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and thatthe electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes(minimum) and 1~0 volts.—12