Frigidaire 2020266A0258 important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

NOTE:

This USE & CARE MANUAL provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the dehumidifier only as instructed in this USE & CARE MANUAL. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance.

WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug

WARNING

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

Discard water from bucket. Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking.

WARNING

Child Safety Precautions

Destroy the carton, plastic bags, and any packing materials immediately after the dehumidifier is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play.

Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is operating.

Do not allow them to sit or stand on the appliance.

WARNING

Electrical Information

For your safety and protection, this dehumidifier is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug on the power cord. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round ground prong from the plug.

Your dehumidifier must be plugged directly into a properly grounded and polarized three-prong receptacle. lf the wall receptacle you intend to use will not accept a three-prong plug, or if you are not sure the outlet is adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet according to the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

Never unplug the dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

Do not pinch, bend, or knot the power cord.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER! Avoid Serious Injury or Death

This dehumidifier contains no user-serviceable parts. Always call an authorized Electrolux servicer for repairs.

Do not insert or place fingers or objects into the air discharge area or front grille of the unit.

Do not start or stop the dehumidifier by unplugging the power cord or turning off the power at the electrical box. Do not cut or damage the power cord.

If the power cord is damaged, it should only be replaced by an authorized Electrolux servicer.

In the event of a malfunction (sparks, burning smell, etc.), immediately stop the operation, disconnect the power cord, and call an authorized Electrolux servicer.

Do not operate the dehumidifier with wet hands.

Do not pull on the power cord.

Do not drink any water from the dehumidifier.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION! Avoid Injury or damage to the unit or other property

Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other heat related sources as this could cause flare ups.

Do not climb on or place objects on the unit.

Do not hang objects off the unit.

Do not place containers with liquids on the unit.

Turn off the dehumidifier at the power source when it will not be used for an extended period of time.

Operate the unit with air filter in place.

Do not block or cover the intake grille, discharge area and outlet ports.

Ensure that any electrical/electronic equipment is one yard away from the unit.

Do not use or store flammable gases near the unit.

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