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Pictograph: Plug major appliances into a wall outlet

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Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord with a major appliance – it can easily overheat and start a fire.

The images below are displayed in the order in which they were tested for comprehension.

A refrigerator is plugged into a power strip. A red x is over the power strip.
A refrigerator is plugged into a wall outlet. A green checkmark is over the outlet.

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This pictograph shows you to plug appliances into wall outlets.