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GRoUNDING INsTRUCTIoNs
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, ground-
ing 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-
ing 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.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 - Volt circuit, and has a grounded plug
that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A below. A temporary adapter that looks
like the adapter illustrated in sketches b and C may be used to connect this plug to
a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch b if a properly grounded receptacle is not
available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored ear,
lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
NoTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.
