Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING GEAppliances.com
ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Becauseof potential safety
hazards under certain conditions, (Adapte_plugsnot
we strongly recommend against permittedin Canada)
the use of an adapter plug. However, Alignlarge I r_ II
if gou still elect to usean adapter, pr°ngs/sl°ts_ I _ Jl
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where local codes permit. _-.._ o_S._J-"
a TEIvtPORARYCONNECTIONmag / _
be made to a properlg grounded
Ensurep[operground
2-prong wall receptacle bU the useof TEMPORARYandfirm conoection
a UL-listed adapter which is available M'ETHOO beforeuse.
at most local hardware stores.
Thelarger slot inthe adapter must bealigned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to provide proper polaritUin the connection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: ttach,ngtheadaptergroundterm,nal
to the wall receptaclecover screw does not ground the appliance unless
the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the housewiring.
Youshould have the circuit checked bg a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle isproperlUgrounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, alwags hold the
adapter with one hand. If this isnot done, the adapter ground terminal
isverg likelg to break with repeated use.Shouldthis happen, DO NOT
USEthe appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected
frequently:
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. Youshould
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding)
receptacle bg a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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