GE GFC325F Owners Manual - Page 2

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING! When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. I Read all the instructions before using the appliance. I To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when an appliance is used near children. I Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer. I Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the disposer. I When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer, use a long wooden object such as a wooden spoon or the wooden handle of a broom or mop. I When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer, use long-handled tongs or pliers. If the disposer is magnetically actuated, use only nonmagnetic tools. I To reduce the risk of injury by materials that may be expelled by a waste disposer, do not put the following into a disposer: a) Clam or oyster shells. b) Caustic drain cleaners or similar products. c) Glass, china or plastic. d) Large whole bones. e) Metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans, utensils or aluminum foil. f) Hot grease or other hot liquids. g) Whole corn husks. I When not operating a disposer, leave the drain stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer. I For proper grounding instructions see the ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this manual. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician. DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance 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. For Models Equipped with a Grounded Cord: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, 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 a 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. 2