GE APEL50, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY
INFORMA
TION
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury.
■ 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 this manual before it is
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 the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
■ Replace immediately all electric service cords
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.
■ If the receptacle does not match the plug, the
receptacle must be changed out by a qualified
electrician
■ If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similary
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
■ The appliance shall be installed in accordance with
national wiring regulations.
■ Turn the dehumidifier OFF and unplug it before
cleaning.
■ GE Appliances does not support any servicing of the
dehumidifier. We strongly recommend that you do not
attempt to service the dehumidifier yourself.
■ For your safety, do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■ All dehumidifiers contain refrigerants, which under
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.
■ Do not use outdoors.
■ This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential
applications only. This dehumidifier should not be
used for commercial or industrial applications.
■ These R410A Dehumidifier Systems require
contractors and technicians to use tools, equipment
and safety standards approved for use with this
refrigerant. DO NOT use equipment certified for R22
refrigerant only.
■ This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
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.
■ DO NOT use an extension cord with this Dehumidifier.
■ DO NOT use surge protectors or multi-outlet adaptors
with this Dehumidifier.
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.
DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
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.
The dehumidifier should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet, which has a voltage rating
matching the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
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.