“I'm going to put it in the garage. The nearest outlet is too far away to plug directly into, so I'll need to use a extension cord. Is that ok?? I was going to get a heavy duty 25 ft. cord. Is it ok to use a surge protector also??”
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I am replacing a stand up freezer my elderly mother had in her garage for close to 20 years. It finally stopped working. As I was making room for the new freezer (which is much bigger) I was shocked to see that the old freezer was plugged into a 6 outlet surge protector and that the surge protector was plugged into a heavy duty extension cord that was plugged into the main outlet. Not sure what to think about that as it has been that way for so long.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Edward - Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amp (minimum) and 120 volts. Also, we do not recommend connecting a refrigerator or freezer to a surge protector. The compressor is sensitive to temperature and current overloads, and will shut itself down with a surge. It will also restart itself. A surge protector will override this system, and if there is a power surge, your refrigerator/freezer may not restart. This could cause food spoilage. The freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. The freezer must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Thanks for choosing GE! Sue
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