Important Safety Instructions - Goldstar LW-C1230XL Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance. Read caution label for flamma-
bility and other warnings.
Prevent Accidents
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your air conditioner,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for
the model you have chosen. This information
can be found on the serial plate, which is
located either behind the louvers or on the left
side of the cabinet.
• If the air conditioner is to be installed in a win-
dow, you will probably want to clean both sides
of the glass first. If the window is a triple-track
type with a screen panel included, remove the
screen completely before installation.
• Be sure the air conditioner has been securely
and correctly installed according to the separate
installation instructions provided with this
manual. Save this manual and the installation
instructions for possible future use in removing
or reinstalling this unit.
• When handling the air conditioner, be careful to
avoid cuts from sharp metal fins or front and
rear coils.
Electrical Information
The complete electrical rating of your new room
air conditioner is stated on the quality label.
Refer to the rating when checking the electrical
requirements.
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly ground-
ed. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper
grounding is important. The power cord is
equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against shock hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be used in 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 with outside protec-
tive cover in place. This could result in mechan-
incal damage with in the air conditioner.
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug.
shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from
the power cord.
PREFERRED METHOD
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Avoid fire hazard or electric
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.