GE ASH08FK Owners Manual - Page 3

GEAppliances.com WARNING! USEOFEXTENSIOCNORDS--115-Volt modelsonly Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. Howex>t; if you must/lse an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UiAismd, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding b'pe appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and flint fl)e electrical rating of rite cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 195 x_lts. CAUtiON: DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Volmt odelsonly Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. Howex>[; if you must rise an adapte[; where local codes permit, a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 9-prong wall outlet by use of a UiAismd adaptor available at most local hardware stores. The larger slot in fl_e adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in file wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord. When disconnecting file power cord flom the adapter; alwws hold tile adaptor in place with one hand while pulling tile power cord plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adaptor ground temfinal is x>tT likely' to b_eak with repeamd use. If the adapter ground temfinal breaks, DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a proper ground has been established, Attaching the adapter ground termba/ to a waft outlet cover screw does not ground the applianceunless the cover screw is metal, not insulated,and the waft outlet is groundedthroughthe house wiring. Youshouldhave the circuit checkedby a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properlygrounded. READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIOCNAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS