GE APE08AK Owners Manual - Page 3

USEOFEXTENSIOCNORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. ge.com However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolumly necessa_ T that it be a Ui,-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of tile cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts. USEOFADAPTEPRLUGS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if yon must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 9-prong wall outlet by use of a Ui,-lismd adapter available at most local hardware stores. The larg>r slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in tile wall outlet to provide proper polarity in tile connection of tile power cord. When disconnecting the power cord flom tile adaptor, always hold the adaptor in place with one hand while pulling the power cord ping with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeamd use. If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOTUSE the air conditioner until a proper ground has been established. Attaching the adapter gmund terminal to a waft outlet cover screw does not ground the appfiance unless the cover screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIOCNAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS