GE APEL70LW Use and Care Manual - Page 3

SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. Ŷ8VHWKLVDSSOLDQFHRQO\IRULWVLQWHQGHGSXUSRVHDV described in this Owner's Manual. Ŷ7 XUQWKHGHKXPLGLILHU2))DQGXQSOXJLWEHIRUH cleaning. Ŷ7KLVGHKXPLGLILHUPXVWEHSURSHUO\LQVWDOOHGDQG grounded as described in this manual before it is used. Ŷ* ($SSOLDQFHVGRHVQRWVXSSRUWDQ\VHUYLFLQJRIWKH dehumidifier. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the dehumidifier yourself. Ŷ1HYHURSHUDWHWKLVGHKXPLGLILHULQDQDUHDWKDWLV likely to accumulate standing water. If this condition develops, for your safety disconnect the power supply before stepping into the water. Ŷ1HYHUXQSOXJ\RXUGHKXPLGLILHUE\SXOOLQJRQWKH power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Ŷ5HSODFHLPPHGLDWHO\DOOHOHFWULFVHUYLFHFRUGV that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained from the manufacturer and not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end. Ŷ,IWKHUHFHSWDFOHGRHVQRWPDWFKWKHSOXJWKH receptacle must be changed out by a qualified electrician Ŷ)RU\RXUVDIHW\GRQRWVWRUHRUXVHFRPEXVWLEOH materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Ŷ$ OOGHKXPLGLILHUVFRQWDLQUHIULJHUDQWVZKLFKXQGHU 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' RQRWXVHRXWGRRUV Ŷ7 KLVGHKXPLGLILHULVLQWHQGHGIRULQGRRUUHVLGHQWLDO DSSOLFDWLRQVRQO\7KLVGHKXPLGLILHUVKRXOGQRWEH used for commercial or industrial applications. Ŷ7 KHVH5$'HKXPLGLILHU6\VWHPVUHTXLUH contractors and technicians to use tools, equipment and safety standards approved for use with this UHIULJHUDQW'2127XVHHTXLSPHQWFHUWLILHGIRU5 refrigerant only. WARNING USE OF EXTENSION CORDS RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or death. Ŷ'2127XVHDQH[WHQVLRQFRUGZLWKWKLV'HKXPLGLILHU Ŷ' 2127XVHVXUJHSURWHFWRUVRUPXOWLRXWOHWDGDSWRUV with this Dehumidifier. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your JURXQG SURQJIURPWKHSRZHUFRUG)RUSHUVRQDOVDIHW\ personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced this appliance must be properly grounded. with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. '2127XVHDQDGDSWHUSOXJZLWKWKLVDSSOLDQFH 7KHSRZHUFRUGRIWKLVDSSOLDQFHLVHTXLSSHGZLWKD 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. 7KHGHKXPLGLILHUVKRXOGDOZD\VEHSOXJJHGLQWRLWVRZQ individual electrical outlet, which has a voltage rating matching the rating plate. 7KLVSURYLGHVWKHEHVWSHUIRUPDQFHDQGDOVRSUHYHQWV overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. RECYCLING INFORMATION For appliance recycling information please visit www.geappliances.com/recycling. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 49-7766 3