GE AHG50LH - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
• • •
^ ■ Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
This dehumidifier must be properly
installed and grounded as described
in thLs manual before it Ls used.
Never operate this dehumidifier in an area
that is likely to accumulate standing water.
If this condition develops, for your safety
disconnect the power supply before
stepping into the water.
Never unplug your dehumidifier by pulling
on die power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed
or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the plug or
connector end.
Turn the dehumidifier Off and unplug it
before making any repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
senicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
For your safety, do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or licpiids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
All dehumidifiers contain refiigerants,
which under federal law must be i emoved
prior to product disjjosak If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants,
check with the company handling disposal
about what to do.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a ,S-prong (grounding) plug wiiich mates
with a standard .^-prong (grounding) wsill
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazai'd fi'om this appliance.
Have the wull outlet and circuit checked by a
cjtialifred electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Wdiere a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it r eplaced with a properiy gTounded
,3-prong wall outlet.
Tlie dehumidifier should alw-ays be
phtgged into its own individual electrical
outlet, which has a voltage rating matching
the rating plate.
Tills provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits,
which could carrse a fire hazard from
overiieated wires.
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