GE Spacemaker III JE660J Use And Care Manual

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis 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)WARNING-Im.ro.eruse of the grounding plug ~an’resultin a risk of electric shock.PREFERREDMETHOD.,5,:?5:;:,:.:.:;(.::::,::::::,:,::.:,.,:S 6.,, ,,,. :,. ,.,,..,, “ ;: ,SDQa,. ‘ riINSURE PROPERGROUND EXISTSFig. 1 BEFORE USEIConsult 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.h not under any cti~cmcut or remove the t~ @und)prong from the power cord.Use of Adapter PlugsUsage situations whereappliance’s power cord willbedisconnected infrequently.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 CONNE~IONmay be made to a properly groundedtwo-prong wall receptacle by the useof a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2)which is available-at mos~loc’alhardware stores.TEMPORARY METHOD(ADAPTER PLUGS NOTPERMITTED IN CANADA)ALIGN LARGE o~ 1i-T:::>~:*:~pER,,,.... GROUND ANDFIRM CONNE~lONFig. 2 BEFORE USEThe larger slot in the adapter mustbe aligned with the larger slot in thewall receptacle to provide properpolarity in the connection of thepower 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 break withrepeated use. Should this happen,DO NOT USE the appliance untila proper ground has again beenestablished.12Usage situations whereappliance’s power cord willbe disconnected frequently.h not use an adapter plug in thesesituations because disconnecting ofthe power cord places undue strainon the adapter and leads to eventualfailure of the adapter ground terrnind.You should have the two-prong wallreceptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by aqualified electrician before usingthe appliance.Use of Etiension CordsBecause of potential safety hazardsunder certain conditions, we stronglyrecommend against the use of anextension cord. However, if it isnecessary to use an extension cord,use only a 3-wire extension cordthat has a 3-blade grounding plug,and a 3-slot receptacle that willaccept the plug on the appliance.The marked rating of the extensioncord shall be equal to or greaterthan the electrical rating of theappliance (15 amperes).If you do use an extension cordwith your microwave oven, theinterior light may flicker and theblower sound may vary when ovenis in use. Cook times may be longeras well.