GE JEM31L manual Use of Adapter Plugs, Use of Extension Cords

GROU~ING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The p]LIg must be plugged into an Ollt]et that is properly installed and grounded, (Fig. 1 )

WARNING–improper . .

usc ot’the gl-ounding plug can result in a risk of’ electric shock,

PREFERRED METHOD

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Use of Adapter Plugs

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will

be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, 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 ada~ter (Fig: 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

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. YOU should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three- Pron g (grounding) receptticle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Use of Extension Cords

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Ensure proper ground

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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 a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your persona] responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with

aproperly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

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

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‘he larfler slot in the adapter must be alig~ed with the large; slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the

cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded throuxh the house wi~ing. YOLI should have the circuit checked by u 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 [JSE the

appliance anti I a proper ground has ~gilin been est:~blished.

strongly recommend against the use of an 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 electrical rating of the appliance

( I 5 amperes).

If you do use an extension cord with your microwave oven, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.

Ashort power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not drape the cord over a countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

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