Safety Precautions - White-Westinghouse WAS(C,E)09C5CRKW Instruction Manual

conditioner. It contains contaminants
and could make you sick.
10.Do not use the power cord close to
heating appliances. It may cause
fire and electric shock.
11.Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord. It may
cause electric shock or fire.
12.Do not direct airflow at room
occupants only. This could damage
your health.
13.Always install circuit breaker and a
dedicated power circuit. No
installation may cause fire and
electric shock.
14.Do not open the unit during
operation. It may cause electric
shock.
15.Do not use the power cord near
flammable gas or combustibles,
such as gasoline, benzene, thinner,
etc. It may cause an explosion or
fire.
16.Ventilate room before operating air
conditioner if there is a gas
leakage from another appliance. It
may cause explosion, fire and,
burns.
17.Do not disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure and electric
shock.
18.When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the metal
parts of the unit. It may cause an
injury.
19.Do not clean the air conditioner

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with water. Water may enter the unit
and degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
20.Ventilate the room well when used
together with a stove, etc. An oxygen
shortage may occur.
21.When the unit is to be cleaned,
switch off, and turn off the circuit
breaker. Do not clean unit when
power is on as it may cause fire and
electric shock, it may cause an injury.
22.Do not put a children, pet or house
plant where it will be exposed to
direct air flow. This could injure the
pet or plant.
23.Do not use for special purposes. Do
not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects. It may
cause deterioration of quality, etc.
24.Stop operation and close the window
in storm or hurricane. Operation with
windows opened may cause wetting
of indoor and soaking of household
furniture.
25.Turn off the main power switch when
not using the unit for a long time. It
may cause failure of product or fire.
26.Do not use strong detergent such as
wax or thinner. Use a soft cloth for
cleaning. Appearance may be
deteriorated due to change of
product color or scratching of its
surface.
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