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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should electically malfunction, 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 an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER!
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.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks
like the plug illustrated in Figure 1 below. A temporary adapter illustrated in Figures 2 and
3 may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure 2 if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet (Figure 1) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid
ear, tab, 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.
TAB FOR
GROUNDING
SCREW
ADAPTER
ADAPTER
METAL SCREW
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDED PIN
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3