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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. Use of Adapter PlugsIn 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-lm~ro~erUsage situatiom 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~IONuse of the grounding plug ~an’result may be made to a properly groundedin a risk of electric shock. two-prong wdl receptacle by the useof a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2)Fi -,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.which is available-at mos~locdhardware stores.TEMPORARY METHOD(ADAPTER PLUGS NOTPERMITTED IN CANADA)nI‘;;k;&y.~I(w w INSURE PROPERGROUND ANDiIRM-CONNEmIONBEFORE 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 wallW not under any ch~cti receptacle cover screw does notcut or remove the t~ @und) ground the appliance unless theprong from the power cord. cover screw is metal, and notinsulated. and the wall rece~tacle.is 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 groundUsue situations whereappfiance’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 eventualtiure of the adapter ground teti.You should have the two-prong wallreceptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by aqualified electrician before usingthe appliance.Use of E*nsion 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).Such extension cords are obtainablethrough GE service. If you do usean extension cord with yourmicrowave oven, the interior lightmay flicker and the blower soundmay vary when oven is in use.Cook times may be longer as well.terminal is “very lik;ly to-break withrepeated use. Should this happen,DO NOT USE the appliance untila proper ground has again beenestablished.z