GE 49-80388 12-05 JR - Manual (Page 29)

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Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120-volt, 60-Hertz, properly grounded branch
circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit
breaker or time-delay fuse.
EXTENSION CORD CAUTIONS
Because of potential safety hazards associated
with certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord. However, if
you still elect to use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire
grounding-type appliance extension cord and
that the current carrying rating of the cord in
amperes be equivalent to, or greater than, the
branch circuit rating.
GROUNDING
IMPORTANT —
(Please read carefully.)
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug which
mates with a standard three-prong grounding
wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of
electric shock hazard from this appliance.
The customer should have the wall receptacle
and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
An adapter may be used only on a
15-amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on
a 20-amp circuit. Where local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made
to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter,
available at most hardware stores. The larger
slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide
proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one
hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated
use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again
been established.
CAUTION:
Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal,
not insulated, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring. The
customer should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Preferred Method
Temporary Method
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Ensure proper
ground and
firm connection
before use
(Adapter plugs not permitted in
Canada)
Align large prongs/slots
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