Installation Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Location Requirements - Amana D965E Use & Care Manual

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these
basic precautions:
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.
Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply
cord.
Power Supply
Cord Wiring Requirements
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Recommended Grounding Method
This dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is
equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding
plug. The cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong
outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's
responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed
by a qualified electrical installer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

115 volt (103.5 min. to 126.5 max.)
15-amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
Do not use an extension cord.
Unplug dehumidifier before servicing.
Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.
It is the customer's responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70—
latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169

Location Requirements

A. Allow at least 8" (20 cm) of airspace.
■ You will need a level surface strong enough to support the
dehumidifier when its bucket is full of water.
■ Keep all outside doors, windows and other openings closed
when you are operating dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will
increase dehumidifier workload.
■ Install dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not
fall below 41ºF (5ºC). Lower temperatures will cause your
performance to drop.
■ Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
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