Hotpoint AH12E07D - Using Adapter Plugs Safely

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SAFETY INFORMATION
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
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Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
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a temporary connection may be made to a properly
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available at most local hardware stores.
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larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the
connection of the power cord.
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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.
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conditioner until a proper ground has been established.
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screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover
screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded
through the house wiring. You should have the circuit
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properly grounded.
Risk of Fire or Explosion. This unit contains flammable refrigerant. Additional safety
precautions must be followed.
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clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric
heater.
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refrigerants may not contain an odor.
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should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing.
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the use of flammable refrigerants.
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system components (i.e. refrigerant containing parts) in the
air conditioner.
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disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the
environmentally safe disposal of your air conditioner.
NOTE: The plug shape may be different depending on model.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Receptacle
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For appliance recycling information please visit GEAppliances.com/recycling.
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