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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The appliance must be grounded, if it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having equipment-ground conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING –
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the
outlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
For grounded, cord-connected appliances:
This appliance is for use on a circuit having a normal rating more than 120 volt and is factory-equipped
with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that
the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should
be used with this appliance. If the appliance must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric
circuit, qualified service personnel should make the reconnection.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
