GE asd06lk Owners Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal inju_ SAFETYPRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only %r its intended puq)ose as described in this• ( )wner s Manual. This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Nexer unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firefly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Replace immediately all elecu_ic service cords that ha_e become flwed 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 damag> along its length or at either the plug or connector end. If the receptacle does not match the plug, the receptacle must be changed out by a qualified electrician. Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air conditioner before making any repairs or cleaning. NOTE,"We stronglyrecommendthat anyservicing be performedby a qualified individual. For your safew...do not store or use combustible mamdals, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. All air conditioners contain refligerants, which under federal law must be remo_>d prior to product disposal. If you are g>tdng rid of an old product with reflig_rants, check wifl/the company handling disposal about what to do. HOWTOCONNECETLECTRICITY 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. DO NOT use an adapterplug with this appliance. The power co_d of dfis appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet m minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard flom this appliance. Power cord includes a cmTent inte[xupmr device. A rest and reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should be msmd on a periodic basis by first pressing the TESTbutton and then the RESt'button. If the TESTbutton does not trip or if die RESETbutton will not stay eng;_g_d, discontinue use of file air conditioner and contact a qualified seiMce technician. Haxe 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 air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a xoltag_ rating flint matches the rating plato. This provides the best perfommnce and also prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits which cou]d cause a fire hazard from oxerheated wires. See the Installation Instructions, Electrical Requirements section for specific electdcal connection requirements. 2