Whirlpool AD040 - Manual (Page 3)

Dehumidifier Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special attention
to these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of
the warning symbol.
^WARNING
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as fire, electrical shock, burns, and
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ikWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or
personai injury when using your dehumidifier,
follow these basic precautions: ___
• Read all instructions before using your
dehumidifier.
• Complete the installation and electrical
requirements as described in “Before
Using Your Dehumidifier” on pages
5 and 6.
• Never allow children to operate or play
with the dehumidifier.
• Never clean dehumidifier parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
• FOR YOUR SAFETY •
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
Help us help you
Please:
• Install the dehumidifier properly on a floor,
table, or shelf that is level and strong
enough to support it with a full pan of
water. Your dehumidifier can weigh
between 50 lbs (22.5 kg) and 75 lbs
(33.75 kg), depending on the amount
of water collected in the pan.
• Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
• Connect the dehumidifier to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (See “Meeting
electrical requirements" on page 5.)
• Use the dehumidifier only for jobs as
described in this manual.
• Make sure the dehumidifier is not used
by children or anyone unable to operate
it properly.
• Maintain your dehumidifier properly.
DO NOT REMOVE TECH SHEET from
inside cabinet. Your service technician
will need this information.