GE JES0601T Manual

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This appliance must be grounded.In the event of an electrical shortcircuit, grounding reduces the riskof electric shock by providing anescape wire for the electric current.This appliance is equipped with apower cord having a groundingwire with a grounding plug. Theplug must be plugged into an outletthat is properly installed andgrounded. (Fig. 1)PREFERRED METHODEnsure p;oper groundFig. 1 exists before useWARNING–improperuse of the grounding plug’ca~result in a risk of electric shock.Use of Adapter PlugsUsage situations whereappliance’s power cordwill be disconnectedinfrequently.Because of potential safety hazardsunder certain conditions, westrongly recommend against theuse of an adapter plug. However,if you still elect to use an adapter,where local codes permit, aTEMPORARY CONNECTIONmay be made to a properlygrounded two-prong wallreceptacle by the use of a UL listedadapter (Fig. 2) which is availableat most local hardware stores.TEMPORARY METHOD(Adapter plu s not2permitted In anada)Align tar eY mIprongsis ots~“nI I ,.=“ rw’ /Ensure proper groundand firm connectionFig. 2 before useThe larger slot in the adapter mustbe aligned with the larger slot inthe wall receptacle to provideproper polarity in the connectionof the power cord.Caution: Attaching the adapterground terminal to the wallreceptacle cover screw does notground the appliance unless thecover screw is metal, and notinsulated, and the wall receptacleis grounded through the housewiring. You should have the circuitchecked by a qualified electricianto make sure the receptacle isproperly grounded.When disconnecting the powercord from the adapter, always holdthe adapter with one hand. If thisis not done, the adapter groundterminal is very likely to breakwith repeated use. Should thishappen, DO NOT USE theappliance until a proper groundhas again been established.Consult a qualified electrician orservice technician if the groundinginstructions are not completelyunderstood, or if doubt exists as towhether the appliance is properlygrounded.Where a standard two-prong wallreceptacle is encountered, it isyour personal responsibility andobligation to have it replaced witha properly grounded three-prongwall receptacle.Do not under any circumstancescut or remove the third (ground)prong from the power cord.Usage situations whereappliance’s power cordwill be disconnectedfrequently.Do not use an adapter plug inthese situations because frequentdisconnection of the power cordplaces undue strain on the adapterand leads to eventual failure ofthe adapter ground terminal. Youshould have the two-prong wallreceptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by aqualified electrician before usingthe appliance.(continued next page)25

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