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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This appliance should be properly grounded for you r safety. The power cord of this appliance is
equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to m inimize the
possibility of electrical shock.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third gro und pron g from the power cord supp lied.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly ground ed.
This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electr ical ground outl et with three-pron g.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified el ectrician to mak e sure the outlet is proper ly
grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibilit y and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall out let.
The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent
accidental injury.
The appliance should always be plugged into its own indi vidual electric al outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best per formance and also
prevent overloading house wiring circuits that cou ld cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never
unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Alwa ys grip the plug f irm ly and pull str aight out fr om
the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that ha ve become frayed or other wise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its len gth or at either end .
When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

EXTENSION CORD

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditio ns, it is strongly recommended that you do
not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is
absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding t ype appliance extension cord
having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electric al rating of the cord be 115 volts and at
least 10 amperes.

SURGE PROTECTOR

Most electrical appliances use a series of electric contr ol boards to operate. These boards are very
susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destro yed.
If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your c ity / country is prone to power surges /
outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge protec tor for all electrical devices / appliances
you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the
appliance it is connected to. If you have any questions r egarding the type and size of surge protector
needed contact a licensed electrician in your area.
Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufactur er covered defect and will void your
product warranty.

Warning
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is
damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products s ervice center.