Important Safety Information - GE APLS07 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the air
conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• Read all of the instructions before using this
appliance.
• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not operate the air conditioner if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or
if it has been damaged or dropped.
• The air conditioner should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
WARNING
• Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting
process or to clean, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
• The appliance shall be stored in a room without
continuously operating ignition sources (for example:
open flames, an operating gas appliance or an
operating electric heater.
• Do not pierce or burn refrigerant tubing. Be aware that
refrigerants may not contain an odor.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• When handling, installing, and operating the
appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to
the refrigerant tubing.
WARNING
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
the arrow direction.
of battery are installed correctly.
WARNING
Caution for Ingestion. The battery may cause suffocation if swallowed by children.
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Risk of Fire or Explosion. This unit contains flammable refrigerant.
Additional safety precautions must be followed.
• Disconnect power before servicing.
• Disconnect power before cleaning.
NOTE: Turning off power by pressing the Power
button does NOT disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
• Do not install or use the air conditioner in any area
where the atmosphere contains combustible gases
or where the atmosphere is contaminated. Avoid
any chemicals coming in contact with your air
conditioner.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the air
conditioner.
• Use two or more people to move and install air
conditioner.
• Never operate the air conditioner without the filters in
place.
• Do not use the air conditioner near a bathtub,
shower or wash basin or other wet area.
• Do not drill holes in the unit.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and service should only
be performed by technicians properly trained and
qualified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
• GE Appliances does not support any servicing of the
air conditioner.
• Dispose of air conditioner in accordance with Federal
and Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerants
require special disposal procedures. Contact your
local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal
of your air conditioner.
NOTES:
rechargeable batteries
system is not going to be used for a long time.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
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