Safety Instructions - Kenmore 54501 - 50 Pint Dehumidifier Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury when using your dehumidifier, the following
safety precautions must be followed:
• Do not place the power cord near a heater.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not use the power cord near flammable gas
or combustibles such as gasoline, benzene,
thinner, etc.
It may cause explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble or modify products.
It may cause electric shock and failure.
• Plug in the power cord properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or
pulling out the power plug.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not damage the power cord or use an
unspecified power cord.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not modify power cord length.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not share the outlet with other appliances.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Always plug into a grounded outlet.
Not grounding unit may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the unit if strange sounds, odors, or
smoke come from it.
Unplugging the unit may avoid electric shock or fire
hazard.
• Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in damp
environment.
It may cause electric shock.
• Ventilate before operating defumidifier when
gas goes out.
It may cause explosion, fire, and burn.
• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It
may cause an electric shock.
• Unplug unit before cleaning the unit.
Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it
may cause injury.
• If water enters the product, turn off the
dehumidifier's power switch, then unplug the
unit. Contact service for repair.
It wilI cause machine failure or electric shock.
• Do not block the inlet or outlet.
It may cause failure of appliance or performance
deterioration.
• Hold the plug by the head when taking it out.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock and damage.
• Turn off the main power switch when not using
the dehumidifier for a long time.
Turning off the unit will save on energy costs.
• Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct size
for the area you want to dehumidify.
It is not designed to dehumidify the entire house.
• Install the dehumidifier properly only on a floor.
For proper operation, your dehumidifier should be
installed only on a floor.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside
openings to the room.
The dehumidifier must be operated in an enciosed area
to be most effective.
• When removing the filter be aware that some
metal parts may have sharp edges.
Sharp edges may cause injury.
• Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use wax,
thinner, or a strong detergent.
The appearance of the dehumidifier may deteriorate,
change color, or develop surface flaws.
• Be sure to replace the bucket properly after
emptying to prevent water from collecting on
the floor.
Otherwise, it will cause property damage.
• The 50 pint model(54501) may not operate
efficiently if the room temperature is below
65°F(18°C). The 70 pint Low Temperature
model(54701) may not operate efficiently if the
room temperature is below 42°F(6°C).
Low temperatures could cause coils to frost.
• Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.
This could injure the pet or plant,
• Do not use the water collected in the bucket for
drinking purposes.
It is not sanitary and could cause illness or personal
injury,
• Insert the filter securely. Clean it every two
weeks.
Operation without filters will cause unit failure.
• Do not allow children to play with this product.
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