Safety Instructions - GE AEE23 Owner's Manual

iMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injurg
SAFETY P RECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only fi)r its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions befbre it is used.
Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out flora the receptacle.
Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become flayed or othendse
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
must be replaced _dth a new power supply
cord obtained from the mamtfhcturer and
not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its len_h
or at either the plug or connector end.
}} ff the receptacle does not match tim plug,
the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician.
}} Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air
conditioner before making any repairs
or cleaning.
NOTE: Westronglyrecommendthat any servicing
be performedby a qualified bdividual.
::_For your s_ety...do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the x,icinity
of this or any other appliance.
::_All air conditioners contain refiigerants,
which under federal law
must
be removed
prior to product disposal, ffyou are getting
rid of an old product with refiigerants,
check _dth the company handling disposal
about what to do.
HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord, For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded,
BO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
_dth a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Power cord includes a current interrupmr
dex,ice. A rest and reset button is prox,ided on
the plug case. The dex,ice should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the rESrbutmn
and then the RESETbutton while plugged into
the outlet, ff the rESTbutton does not trip
or if the RESErbutmn _dll not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and
contact a qualified ser_,ice technician.
Hmre the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
m have it replaced _dth a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own in(fix_idualelectrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate.
This prox_ides the best perfbrmance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
See the Installation Instructions,
Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection requirements.
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