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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY
INFORMA
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WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury.
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described in this Owner’s Manual.
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grounded as described in this manual before it is used.
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likely to accumulate standing water. If this condition
develops, for your safety disconnect the power supply
before stepping into the water.
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power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
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that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
A damaged power supply cord must be replaced
with a new power supply cord obtained from the
manufacturer and not repaired. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or
at either the plug or connector end.
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receptacle must be changed out by a qualified
electrician
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by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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national wiring regulations.
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cleaning.
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dehumidifier. We strongly recommend that you do not
attempt to service the dehumidifier yourself.
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materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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federal law must be removed prior to product
disposal. If you are getting rid of an old product
with refrigerants, check with the company handling
disposal about what to do.
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used for commercial or industrial applications.
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contractors and technicians to use tools, equipment
and safety standards approved for use with this
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refrigerant only.
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physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
WARNING
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or death.
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with this Dehumidifier.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
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this appliance must be properly grounded.
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3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
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individual electrical outlet, which has a voltage rating
matching the rating plate.
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overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
RECYCLING INFORMATION
For appliance recycling information please visit www.geappliances.com/recycling.
