Kenmore 54501 Owners Manual - Page 3

A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury when using your dehumidifier, the following safety precautions must be followed: • Do not place the power cord near a heater. It may cause fire and electric shock. • Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or combustibles such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc. It may cause explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble or modify products. It may cause electric shock and failure. • Plug in the power cord properly. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire. • Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug. It may cause electric shock or fire. • Do not damage the power cord unspecified power cord. It may cause electric shock or fire. or use an • Do not modify power cord length. It may cause electric shock or fire. • Do not share the outlet with other appliances. It may cause electric shock or fire. • Always plug into a grounded outlet. Not grounding unit may cause electric shock. • Unplug the unit if strange sounds, odors, or smoke come from it. Unplugging the unit may avoid electric shock or fire hazard. • Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged. It may cause fire and electric shock. • Do not operate with wet hands environment. It may cause electric shock. or in damp • Ventilate before operating defumidifier gas goes out. It may cause explosion, fire, and burn. when • Do not clean the dehumidifier with water. Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock. • Unplug unit before cleaning the unit. Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause injury. • If water enters the product, turn off the dehumidifier's power switch, then unplug the unit. Contact service for repair. It wilI cause machine failure or electric shock. • Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may cause failure of appliance or performance deterioration. • Hold the plug by the head when taking it out. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock and damage. • Turn off the main power switch when not using the dehumidifier for a long time. Turning off the unit will save on energy costs. • Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct size for the area you want to dehumidify. It is not designed to dehumidify the entire house. • Install the dehumidifier properly only on a floor. For proper operation, your dehumidifier should be installed only on a floor. • Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room. The dehumidifier must be operated in an enciosed to be most effective. area • When removing the filter be aware that some metal parts may have sharp edges. Sharp edges may cause injury. • Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use wax, thinner, or a strong detergent. The appearance of the dehumidifier may deteriorate, change color, or develop surface flaws. • Be sure to replace the bucket properly after emptying to prevent water from collecting on the floor. Otherwise, it will cause property damage. • The 50 pint model(54501) may not operate efficiently if the room temperature is below 65°F(18°C). The 70 pint Low Temperature model(54701) may not operate efficiently if the room temperature is below 42°F(6°C). Low temperatures could cause coils to frost. • Do not put a pet or house plant exposed to direct air flow. This could injure the pet or plant, where it will be • Do not use the water collected in the bucket for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary and could cause illness or personal injury, • Insert the filter securely. Clean it every two weeks. Operation without filters will cause unit failure. • Do not allow children to play with this product. -3-