Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 580.52650 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your dehumidifier to avoid harm to yourself
or damage to your dehumidifier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read product
labels for flammability and other warnings.
PREVENT ACCIDENTS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your
dehumidifier, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for
the model you have chosen.
_ Avoid fire hazard or electric shock.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
Grounding type
wall receptacle Do not under any
circumstances cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
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grounding plug
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
The complete electrical rating of your new
dehumidifier is stated on the serial plate. Refer
to the rating when checking the electrical
requirements.
• Be sure the dehumidifier is properly
grounded. To minimize shock and fire
hazards, proper grounding is important. The
power cord is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock
hazards.
• Your dehumidifier must be used in a properly
grounded wall receptacle. If the wall
receptacle you intend to use is not
adequately grounded or protected by a time
delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified
electrician install the proper receptacle.
• Do not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.
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