Safety Instructions - GE ASH10 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETY P RECAUTIONS
Use dfis appliance only %r its intended
pull)ose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions befbre it is used.
Nexex unplng your air conditioner by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firefly
and pull straigtlt out flom the receptacle.
Replace immediately all electric service
cords flint haxe become flayed or otherwise
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
nmst be replaced with a new power supply
cord obtained flom the manutZacun_er and
not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at eiflter the ping or connector end.
_{_: If file receptacle does not match the plug,
the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician,
_?{:_ Tm_ d_e unit OFFand unplug your air
conditioner before cleaning.
_{:_ ( ;E does not support any servicing of dm air
conditioner V_> strongly recommend that
you do not attempt to service the air
(:ondifioner yourself.
_{_ For your safety...do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
E:,: A ll air condiuoners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be remoxed
prior to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refligerants, check
with 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.
DO NOT use an adapterplug with this appliance.
The power cord of fllis appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) ping which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard flom this appliance.
Power cord includes a cmTent intenupmr
device. A rest and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be tesmd on a
periodic basis by first pressing the rESrbutton
and then tile RESErbutton. If the TESTbutmn
does not trip or if the RESETbutton will not
stay eng_ged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified
service mchnician.
Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
Where a 9q)rong wall oudet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haxe it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall oudet.
The air conditioner should always be plugged
into its own indi_qdual electrical outlet which
has a xoltage rating that matches tile rating
plate.
This provides the best perfommnce and also
prments oxerloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard flom
oxerheated wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements
section for specific electrical
connection requirements.
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