Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InformationThis appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical shortcircuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing anescape wire for the electric current.This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a groundingwire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into anoutlet that is properly installed and grounded.Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the groundinginstructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as towhether the appliance is properly grounded.If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personalresponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properlygrounded 3-prong wall outlet.Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground)prong from the power cord.We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance.If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or servicetechnician install an outlet near the appliance. (See WARNING—EXTENSION CORDS section.)For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outletto prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuitbreaker.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.8WARNING!Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk ofelectric shock.