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English
50BT, 70BT
Thank you for purchasing a Winix dehumidifier. This product is for household use only.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR
USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
WARNING: Follow the instructions in
this manual to reduce the risk of
electric shock, short circuit, and/or fire.
x
Do not place the power cord near a
heater.
x
Do not use an electrical outlet near
fl
ammable or combustible materials such
as gasoline, propane, paint thinners, etc.
x
Do not disassemble or modify the
dehumidi
fi
er parts or components. It may
cause electric shock and failure.
x
Plug in the power cord properly.
x
Do not turn the unit on and o
ff
by
inserting or pulling out the power plug.
x
Do not damage the power cord or use an
unspeci
fi
ed power cord.
x
Do not modify power cord length.
x
Do not share the outlet with another
appliance.
x
Always plug into a grounded outlet.
Not grounding unit may cause electrical
shock.
x
Unplug the unit if it emits strange sounds,
odors, or smoke.
x
Do not use an electrical outlet if it is loose
or damaged.
x
Do not operate or plug in unit with wet
hands or in a wet environment.
x
Ventilate area before operating
dehumidi
fi
er. Check for the presence
of natural gas or the buildup of other
combustible vapors.
x
Do not clean the dehumidi
fi
er with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade
the insulation resulting in an electrical
shock.
x
If water enters the product, turn o
ff
the
dehumidi
fi
er's power switch, then unplug
the unit. Do not plug in unit until it has
been inspected by an authorized repair
service.
x
Because the fan rotates at high speed
during operation, always unplug
dehumidi
fi
er before attempting any
recommended maintenance or cleaning.
x
Do not block the inlet or outlet vents.
It may cause unit to fail or to operate
ine
ffi
ciently.
x
Do not remove plug from outlet by
pulling on the cord.
x
Auto is the suggested setting for typical
everyday use.
x
Make sure the dehumidi
fi
er is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
It is not designed to dehumidify the
entire house.
x
For proper operation, the dehumidi
fi
er
should only be placed on a level
fl
oor.
x
Close all doors, windows and other
openings to the room. The dehumidi
fi
er
must operate in an enclosed area to be
e
ff
ective.
x
To clean, use a soft cloth; do not use wax,
thinners, or strong detergents as they
may change the color of the unit or cause
surface damage.
x
Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from
collecting on the
fl
oor causing damage
to some types of
fl
ooring.
x
Do not put a pet or house plant where
it will be exposed to direct air
fl
ow. This
could injure the pet or plant.
x
Operation without
fi
lter will cause unit
failure. Insert the
fi
lter securely. Clean it
every two weeks.
TIPS
WARNING
This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
x
When not in use, turning the unit o
ff
will
save energy. Unplug the dehumidi
fi
er
when not using for long periods of time.
x
When removing the
fi
lter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges
and may cause injury.
x
Do not use the water collected in the
bucket for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary and could cause illness.
x
Do not allow children to play with this
product.
