Safety Information - GE ADHL22 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual.
• This dehumidifier must be properly installed and grounded
as described in this manual before it is used.
• Never operate this dehumidifier in an area that is likely to
accumulate standing water. If this condition develops, for
your safety disconnect the power supply before stepping
into the water.
• Never unplug your dehumidifier by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
• Immediately replace all electric service cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. A damaged power
supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord
obtained from the manufacturer and not repaired. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.
• If the receptacle does not match the plug, the receptacle
must be changed out by a qualified electrician
• If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO CONNECT 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 adapter plug with this appliance.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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.
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Risk of Fire or Explosion. This unit contains flammable refrigerant.
Additional safety precautions must be followed.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national
wiring regulations.
• Turn the dehumidifier OFF and unplug it before cleaning.
• GE Appliances does not support any servicing of the
dehumidifier. We strongly recommend that you do not
attempt to service the dehumidifier 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.
• All dehumidifiers contain refrigerants, which under federal
law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are
getting rid of an old product with refrigerants, check with the
company handling disposal about what to do.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential
applications only. This dehumidifier should not be used for
commercial or industrial applications.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
this Dehumidifier.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The dehumidifier should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet, which has a voltage rating matching
the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires.
• 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
sealed system components (i.e. refrigerant containing
parts) in the product.
• Dispose of dehumidifier in accordance with Federal and
Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerants require special
disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the
environmentally safe disposal of your dehumidifier.
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