Grounding Instructions; Mportant Safety Instructions - Whirlpool Dehumidifier Use & Care Manual

Your safety and the safety of others is
very important.
We have provided
many important safety
messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
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This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards
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that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"'WARNING."These words mean:
You wiJl be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING -To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or
sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions:
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong
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Unplug dehumidifier before
outlet.
servicing.
. Do not remove ground prong.
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Do not drink water collected in the
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Do not use an adapter.
water bucket.
. Do not use an extension cord.
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It is your responsibility to:
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Install the dehumidifier according to the Installation Instructions.
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Connect the dehumidifier only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct
electrical supply and ground. See "Electrical requirements," page 3.
A 115~volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.),
60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused
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Grounding instructions:
and properly grounded electrical
5prong god-type wall
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or !
receptacle 'L.,,
time-delav circuit breaker is
recommended. Use a separate circuit to
connect only the dehumidifier.
pbwer supply cord
For your personal safety, this
dehumidifier must be grounded.This
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
! dehumidifier is equipped with a power
; supply cord having a 3-prong ground
/ plug.
Do not remove ground prong.
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1 To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
3-prong ground-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to have the properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.