How Toconnect Electricit; Useof Adapterplugs - GE Appliances TFX26ZPDAA Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECT 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 pc)wer cord of this appliance is equipped xfith a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standmd 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of elecuic shock hazard
fiom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified eledrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it isyour
personal responsibility and obligation to have it
repla(ed with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own indMdual ele(uk al outlet whirl1 has a vohage
rating that mat( hes the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring cir(uits whidl
could cause a tire hazard flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your reIiigeivUor by pulling on the
power (ord. Always grip plug firmly and pull suaight
out fiom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become flayed or othem-ise dmnaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion dmnage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the retiigerator away flom the
wall, be cmefhl not to roll over or damage the
power (ord.
USEOF ADAPTER P LUGS (Ad_pte_ pl_g_ ,otpe_mitted
inCa,ada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
H{)wever, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly gr{)unded 29tong w:dl outlet by use
ofa UI Aisted adapter available at most local
haidware stoies.
The larger slot in the adapter Inust be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to pr(Mde proper
polarity in the (onne(iion of the power (ord.
When disconnecting the power cord flom 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 gr(nmd
teiillinal is
veI)" likely to bieak with iepea/ed use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOTUSE
the refrigerator until a proper ground hasbeen
established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a waft outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the waft
outlet is grounded through the house wiring Youshould
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is propedy grounded
Readand follow this SafetyInformationcarefully.
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