Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
The instructions issued in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Person(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance must exercise caution
and care. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate the equipment according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can produce personal injury and damage to your unit and/
or property damage. Contact your dealer, service agent, and/or the manufacturer about any problems
or conditions you do not fully understand.
For Danby Consumer Service call (1-800-263-2629).
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
To reduce the risk of
fi
re, electric shock, or personal injury, all wiring and grounding must conform with
the latest edition of Local and National Electrical codes.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to have the wiring and fuses checked by a quali
fi
ed electrician to
make sure adequate electrical power is available.
• This appliance is designed to operate on an effectively grounded, separately branched, polarized,
3-wire, 120 Volt 60 Hertz (alternating current) circuit protected by a 15 ampere fuse, equivalent
fuse or circuit breaker. The three-prong grounding plug on the power cord should be plugged
directly into the aforementioned receptacle rated
110/120 V.A.C.
• Do not connect the dehumidi
fi
er to a multiple socket outlet that is also being used for other
electrical appliances.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: To reduce the risk of fi re or explosion, do not store or use gasoline or
other fl ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
Check with a quali
fi
ed electrician or serviceperson if you are in doubt as to whether your appliance
outlets are properly grounded.
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and 3 prong grounding plug. The
plug must be connected into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
• Do not modify the plug provided with this appliance. If it will not
fi
t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a quali
fi
ed electrician.
• If the household electrical supply does not meet the above speci
fi
cations, or if you are not sure
your home has an effective ground, have a quali
fi
ed electrician or your local electrical utility company
check it and correct any problems.
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