GE AJCS12DCB Owners Manual - Page 3

ge.com WARNING! USEOFEXTENSIOCNORDS--115-Vmooltdelsonly Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. Howe_; ifvo/l Ill/lSt use all extension cord, it is absolutely necessal T that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that file electrical radng of tile cord be 15 ampeies (minimum) and 125 x_lts. CAUTION: DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Vomltodelsonly Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. Howex>i; if you must use an adaptei; where local codes permit, a temporary connection may be made m a properly grounded 9-prong wall outlet by use of a UiAismd adaptor available at most local hardware stores. The larger slot in file adaptor must be aligned with the larger slot in dye wall outlet m provide proper polarity in the connec6on of the power cord. When disconnecting die power cord fiom the adaptex; always hold the adaptor 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 x>i y likely to break with repeated use. If the adapter ground temfinal breaks, DO IVOTIISE the air conditioner until a proper gTound has been established. Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a waft outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unlessthe cover screw is metal, not insulated,and the waft outlet is groundedthrough the housewiring. Youshouldhavethe circuit checkedby a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIOCNAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 3