Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
The
WARNING
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).
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 va-
pors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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