GE JEM31F manual Use of Adapter Plugs, Use of Extension Cords, If you do use anextension cord

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Po:This. appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short

Use of Adapter Plugs

circuit, grounding reducesthe risk of electric shockby providing an escape wire forthe electric current. This applianceis equipped with a power cord havinga grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be pluggedinto an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

W A R N I N G - I m p r o p e r

use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED

METHOD

Usage situations where appliance's power cordwill be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommendagainst the use of an adapterplug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit,a

TEMPORARY CONNECI'ION may be made toa properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter (Fig.2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

Usage situationswhere appliance's power cordwill be disconnected frequently.

Do not use an adapter plugin these situations because disconnecting of the powercord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of theadapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three- prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Use of Extension Cords

	INSURE PROPER
	GROUND EXISTS
Fig. 1	BEFORE USE

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding

'* instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where astandard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered. it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove thethird (ground) prong from the power cord.

TEMPORARY METHOD	1	Because of potential safety hazards
		undercertain conditions, we strongly
		recommend against the use otan
		extension cord. However, if it is
		necessary to use an extension cord.
		use only a 3-wire extension cord
		that has a 3-blade grounding plug.
		and a 3-slot receptacle that will
		accept the plug on the appliance.
		The marked rating of the extension
		cord shall be equal to or greater
		than the elcctrical rating ofthe
The larger slot in the adapter must		appliance (I5amperes).
be aligned with the larger slotin the		Such extension cords are obtainable
wall receptacle to provide proper		through General Electric service.
polarity in the connection ofthe		If you do use anextension cord
power cord.		with your microwaveoven, the

Caution: Attaching the adapter	interior light may flicker and the
	blower sound may vary when oven
ground terminal to the wall
	is in use. Cook times may be longer
receptacle cover screw does not
	as well.
ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal. and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
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 groundhas again been
established.

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