GE Monogram Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Free-Standing Refrigerators HOW to Connect Electricity

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by

a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Use of an adapter plug will increase the clearance needed for the back of the appliance.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

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Contents Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Free-Standing Refrigerators Contents Before using your refrigeratorIntroduction If you received a damaged refrigerator Save time & money If you need serviceWrite down the model & serial numbers Before sending in this card, please also writeRead and Save These Instructions Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerLire ET Conserver CES Instructions HOW to Connect Electricity Raccordement Électrique Temperature controls Performance Air Flow SystemTo turn the cooling system off, tap How to use TurboCoolHow it works CustomCool CustomCool Chart Accessories Water filter cartridgeSlide-out spillproof shelf To removeTo replace or relocate QuickSpace shelf Freezer basketsTo install Removable beverage rackRefrigerator doors Fruit and vegetable crispers Crispers and PansAutomatic icemaker Ice storage drawerUsing the dispenser Other dispenser controlsImportant facts about your dispenser To replaceDispenser drip Cleaning the outsideCleaning the inside Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steelBehind the refrigerator Preparing for vacationPreparing to move Compartment Replacing the Light BulbsFresh food Upper lightProblem Solver Normal operating soundsQuestions? Use this problem solver Problem Solver Does not OperateQuestions? Use this problem solver Cube Production Problem Possible Cause No Water or ICEBut Temperatures Cubed ICE WASTemperature Problem Possible Cause Food ISN’TTemperature not Feature isUsepa MCLWater Treatment Device Certificate Number BuyersellerStainless Steel Refrigerator GE Answer Center Full ONE-YEAR Warranty Full FIVE-YEAR WarrantyFrom the Date Original Purchase