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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.
