GE AHG30LH Owner's Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETY P RECAUTIONS
When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
• Use this appliance only %r 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 dex>lops, for your safety
disconnect the power supply before
stopping into the wamn
• Nexex unplug your dehumidifier by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out flom the receptacle.
• Repair or replace immediately all eleca'ic
service cords that have become flayed
or otherxvise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either rite plug or
connector end.
• Turn the dehumidifier OFFand unplug it
before making any repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: V\:e
strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
indix idual.
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 refligerants,
which under federal law must be remoxed
prior m product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants,
check with the company handling disposal
about what to do.
HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safe_ this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of dfis appliance is equipped
with a 3q)rong (gTounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard flom this appliance.
Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a 9-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haxe it replaced xvith a properly gTounded
3-piong wall outlet.
The dehumidifier should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
oudet, which has a x_ltage rating matching
the rating plato.
This provides the best performance and also
prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits,
which cou]d cause a fire hazard flom
oxeflteated wires.
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