Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where
appliance’s
power
Caution:
Attaching the adapter ground terrnind to
cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of
potential safety
h=ards
under
certain
conditions,
we strongly
recommend
against the use
of an adapter
plug. However,
if you still
elect to use an
adauter,
where
II
nd
Fig.
loc~l
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a
UL
listed adapter (Fig. 2)
which is available at most local hardware stores.
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
Usage situations where
appliance’s
power
cord
wi~
be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug
in these situations
because frequent disconnection of the power cord
Dlaces
undue strain on the
adaDter
and leads to
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
~ventud failure of the
ada~ter’ground
terminal. You
larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper
should have the two-prong
wafi
receptacle replaced
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
with
a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using the appliance.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the 2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot
over a longer cord.
outlet;
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and 3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
may
be used if care is exercised in their use. not
drape
over the counter
top
or
tabletop
where
If a long cord or extension cord is
used—
it can b-e pulled on by
childre-n
or tripped over
The marked electrical
rating
of the cord set or
unintentionally.
1
extension cord should be
a~least
as great as the If you use an extension cord, the interior light
electrical rating of the appliance;
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
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