Important Safeguards; General Safety Instructions; Read Before Using Your Humidifier - Essick EP9 500 Care & Use Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

General Safety Instructions

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed someone will be
seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed someone could be
seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone may be
injured.
1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, this humidifier has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other.) Plug humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C.
electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords. If the plug does not fully fit
into the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To reduce the risk of fire hazard,
never put the electric cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves
or heaters.
3. Always unplug the unit before moving, cleaning or removing the fan assembly
section from the humidifier, or whenever it is not in service.
4. Keep the humidifier clean.
5. Do not put foreign objects inside the humidifier.
6. Do not allow unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
7. Never use your humidifier while any part is missing or damaged in any
manner.
8. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt
or tip humidifier while unit is running.
9. To reduce the risk of damage to humidifier, unplug when not in use.
10. To reduce the risk of accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or
controls with wet hands.
11. To reduce the risk of fire, do not use near an open flame such as a candle or
other flame source.
12. Note the warning label shown below.
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury always unplug before
servicing or cleaning.
CAUTION: If a plant is placed on the pedestal, ensure no water is poured onto
the control panel when watering the plant. If water enters the electronic control
panel, damage may result. Ensure control panel is entirely dry before use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill water
into control or motor area. If controls get wet, let them dry completely and have
unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in.
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