GROUNDING 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
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)
WARNING—
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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.
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 adapter (Fig. 2)
which is available at most local hardware stores.
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 checked
by a 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 USE the appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
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-prong (grounding) receptacle
by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
PREFERRED
METHOD
Ensure proper ground and
firm connection before use
Fig. 2
TEMPORARY METHOD
Ensure proper ground
Fig. 1
exists before use
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
Align large
prongs/slots
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Gr
ounding Instructions
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long cord or extension cord is used—
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire
cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
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