Whirlpool DH25G0 - Manual (Page 2)

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Safety information
Your safety and the safety of others is
very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
‘WARNING.” These words mean:
A
A
DANGER
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t foliow instructions.
A
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING —To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when
using your dehumidifier, foiiow these basic precautions:
• Unplug dehumidifier before
servicing.
• Do not drink water collected in the
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
water bucket.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
— SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —
It is your responsibility to:
• Install the dehumidifier according to the Installation Instructions.
• Connect the dehumidifier only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct
electrical supply and ground. See “Electrical requirements," page 3.
Electrical requirements
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.),
60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or
time-delay circuit breaker is
recommended. Use a separate circuit to
connect only the dehumidifier.
AWARNING
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Grounding instructions:
3-prong ground-type wall
power supply cord
For your personal safety, this
dehumidifier must be grounded.This
dehumidifier is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong ground
plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
3-prong ground-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to have the properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.