Safety Instructions - Kenmore 251-99701-0001 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage to the
dehumidifier, these safety precautions must be followed:
• Do not place the power cord near a heater.
• Do not use an electrical outlet near
flammable or combustible materials such
as gasoline, propane, paint thinners, etc.
• Do not disassemble or modify dehumidifier
parts or components. It may cause electric
shock and failure.
• Plug in the power cord properly.
• Do not turn the unit on and off by inserting
or pulling out the power plug.
• Do not damage the power cord or use an
unspecified power cord.
• Do not modify power cord length.
• Do not share the outlet with another
appliance.
• Always plug into a grounded outlet. Not
grounding unit may cause electrical shock.
• Unplug the unit if it emits strange sounds,
odors, or smoke.
• Do not use an electrical outlet if it is loose
or damaged.
• Do not operate or plug in unit with wet
hands or in a wet environment.
• Ventilate area before operating dehumid-
ifier. Check for the presence of natural gas
or the buildup of other combustible
vapors.
• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation resulting in an electrical shock.
• If water enters the product, turn off the
dehumidifier's power switch, then unplug
the unit. Do not plug in unit until it has been
inspected by an authorized repair service.
• Because the fan rotates at high speed
during operation, always unplug dehumid-
ifier before attempting any recommended
maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may
cause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling
on the cord.
• When not in use, turning the unit off will
save energy. Unplug the dehumidifier
when not using for long periods of time.
• Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
It is not designed to dehumidify the entire
house.
• For proper operation, the dehumidifier
should only be placed on a level floor.
• Close all doors, windows and other open-
ings to the room. The dehumidifier must
operate in an enclosed area to be effective.
• When removing the filter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges
and may cause injury.
• To clean, use a soft cloth; do not use wax,
thinners, or strong detergents as they may
change the color of the unit or cause
surface damage.
• Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from
collecting on the floor causing damage to
some types of flooring.
• The Low Temperature feature may not
operate efficiently if the room temperature
is below 65°F (18°C). Low temperatures
could cause frost to collect on coils. • 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.
• Operation without filter will cause
unit failure. Insert the filter securely. Clean
it every two weeks. (See maintenance.)
• Do not allow children to play with this
product.