Curtis FR442 - Manual (Page 6)

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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If you have only a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by puffing on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a temporary
connection may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed
adapter available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter in place with
one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter
ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE the refrigerator until a proper ground has
been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded
through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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