GE ADER50LS Use and Care Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following: Ŷ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. Ŷ This dehumidifier must be properly installed and grounded as described in this manual before it is used. Ŷ Never operate this dehumidifier in an area that is likely to accumulate standing water. If this condition develops, for your safety disconnect the power supply before stepping into the water. Ŷ Never unplug your dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Ŷ Replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained from the manufacturer and not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end. Ŷ If the receptacle does not match the plug, the receptacle must be changed out by a qualified electrician Ŷ GE does not support any servicing of the dehumidifier. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the dehumidifier yourself. Ŷ 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. Ŷ All dehumidifiers contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old product with refrigerants, check with the company handling disposal about what to do. Ŷ Do not use outdoors. Ŷ This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential applications only. This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications. Ŷ These R410A Dehumidifier Systems require contractors and technicians to use tools, equipment and safety standards approved for use with this refrigerant. DO NOT use equipment certified for R22 refrigerant only. Ŷ Turn the dehumidifier OFF and unplug it before cleaning. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The dehumidifier should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet, which has a voltage rating matching the rating plate. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. 2 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support