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GROU~ING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where
In the event of
an
electrical short
appliance’s power cord
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
Usage situations where
of electric
shock
by providing
an
will be disconnected
escape wire
for
the electric current.
appliance’s power cord will
frequently.
This’ appliance is equipped with
a
be
dkconnected
infrequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
Because
of
potential safety hazards
these situations because
plug must be plugged into
an
outlet
under certain conditions, we
disconnecting
of the power cord
that is properly installed and
strongly recommend against the
places undue strain on the adapter
grounded. (Fig. 1 )
use of an adapter plug. However,
and leads to eventual failure
of the
if
you still elect to use an adapter,
adapter ground terminal. You
WARNING–improper
where local codes permit, a
should have the two-prong
wall
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
receptacle replaced with a
three-
use
of
the grounding plug can
may be made to a properly
prong
(grounding) receptacle by a
result in a risk
of
electric shock.
grounded two-prong wall
qualified electrician before using
receptacle by the use
of a
UL
listed
the appliance.
Y
Ensure proper ground
Fig. 1
exists 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 a standard 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 the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
adapter
(Fig:
2) which is available
at most local hardware stores.
Use of Extension Cords
TEMPORARY METHOD
(Adapterplu s not
permitted
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connection
before use
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.
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 through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit
the cord over a countertop or table
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over
properly grounded.
accidentally.
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.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
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
(15 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.
A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce risks of
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. Do not drape
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