Hotpoint RGA524PW4 gas range

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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Electrical Connections
Electrical Requirements
12()-_xfit, 60 Hertz, properly gn)unded branch
dr(uit protected by a 15-mnp or 20-mnp drcuit
breaker or time delay fl_se.
Extension CordCautions
Becm_se ofpo/enfial sadly hazards assodated _dth
certain conditions, we su'ongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord. However, if you still
elect m use an ex/ension cord, it is absolutely
necessm T that it be a UI Aisted, 3-wire grounding_
bpe appliance extension cord and that the oment
cm_ying rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent
to, or greamr than, the branch cirofit rating.
Grounding
IMPORTANT--(Please read carefully)
FORPERSONALSAFETE,THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPERLYGROUNDED.
PreferredMethod
Ensurepropergroundexists
beforeuse
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
three-prong %ounding) plug which mates with a
standmd three-prong grounding wall receptacle to
minimize the possibili b"of elecuic shock hazard
flom this appliance.
The customer shouM have the wall receptacle and
drcuit checked by a qualified electridan to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standmd two-prong wall receptacle is
eno)untered, it is the personal responsibili/y and
obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
DO NOT UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT
ORREMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)PRONG
FROM THEPOWERCORD.
[] UsageSituations where Appliance
Power Cordwill be Disconnected
Infrequently.
An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp drcuit.
Do not use an adapter on a 20-mnp dr(uit. Where
local codes permit, a TEMPORARYCONNECTION
may be made/o a properly gr_)unded m'_-prong
wall receptacle by the use ofa UI Aisted adapter,
available at most hmdwme stores. The larger slot in
the adapter nmst be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polmi b in the
connection of the power cord.
TemporaryMethod
(AdapterplugsnotpermiriedinCanada)
Align largeprongs/slots
Ensureproperground
_r
andfirmconnection
beforeuse
CAUTION:Attaching the adapter gn)und
temfinal/o the wall recepmde ('_)versoew does
not g'r()und the appliance unless the (over s(Tew
is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle is gr()unded through the house
_dring. The (ustomer shouM have the cir(uit
checked by a qualified elecuician to make sure
the receptacle is properly gr{)unded.
When disconnecting the power cord fl'om the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand.
If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is
ve U likely to break with repeated use. ShouM this
happen, D0 NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.
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