Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 580.77157710 Use & Care Manual

There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property
damage and/or serious bodily harm or death.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word WARNING or CAUTION as
shown below.
WARNING
CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.
WARNING
Risk of Fire or Explosion
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Read product labels for flammability and
other warnings.
NOTE: The power supply cord with this air conditioner
contains a current detection device designed to reduce
the risk of fire. Refer to the Electrical Data section for
operation of the current device.
In the event that the power supply cord is damaged, it
cannot be repaired, and it must be replaced with a cord
from the product manufacturer.
Electrical Requirements
The complete electrical rating of your new room air
conditioner is stated on the product label. Refer to the
rating when checking the electrical requirements.
Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To
minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding
is important. The power cord is equipped with a
threeprong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
All safety messages are intended to make you aware of potential hazards and
how to reduce the chances of any injury. The safety message may also point out
the negative consequences in case instructions are not properly followed.
WARNING
3
WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug and
current
detection
device
The air conditioner must be connected to a properly
grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you
intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected
by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a
qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.
Do not run air conditioner without cabinet in place.
This could result in mechanical damage within the air
conditioner.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not,
under any
circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding
prong.