GE MX10 Use And Care Manual

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Q9 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSIMPORTANT.. .Please read carefullyHow to Connect ElectricityFor personal safety, this appliance must beproperly grounded.The power cord ofthis ~ppliance isequipped with athree-prong(grounding) plugwhich mates witha standard three-prong (groundingwall outlet tominimize thepossibility ofPREFERREDMETHODR E PROPERII GROUND EXISTS}) BEFORE USEelectric shock hazard from this appliance.Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualifiedelectrician to make sure the outlet is properlygrounded.Where a standard two-prong wall outlet isencountered, it is your personal responsibility andobligation to have it replaced with a properlygrounded three-prong wall outlet.DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.Use of Adapter PlugBecause ofpotential safetyhazards undercertain conditions.we stronglyrecommend againstuse of an adapterplug. However,if you still elect touse an adapter,where local codespermit, aTEMPORARY METHODBEFORE USETEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to aproperly grounded two-prong wall outlet by useof a UL listed adapter available at most localhardware stores.The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with thelarger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarityin the connection of the power cord.CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal towall outlet cover screw does not ground the applianceunless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, andwall outlet is grounded through house wiring. Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualifiedelectrician to make sure the outlet is properlygrounded.When disconnecting the power cord from theadapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. [fthis is not done, the adapter ground terminal is verylikely to break with repeated use.Should the adapter ground terminal break, DONOT USE the appliance until a proper ground hasbeen established.Use of Extension Cords Electrical RequirementsBecause of potential safety hazards under certain The refrigerator should always be plugged into itsconditions, we strongly recommend against the use of own individual electrical outlet which has a voltagean extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an rating that matches the rating plate.extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a This provides the best performance and also preventsUL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension overloading house wiring circuits which could cause acord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that fire hazard from overheated wires.the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes(minimum) and 120 volts.8