Winix 871 owner manual Electrical Requirements, Setting UP Your Dehumidifier

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

KEY FEATURES OF YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG.

ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE.

A 115-VOLT 60Hz, AC ONLY, 15A

FUSED AND PROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IS REQUIRED.

A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker is recommended. Use a dedicated circuit serving only this appliance.

3-prong grounded plug

Power supply cord	Grounded 3-prong
	electrical outlet

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance has a power supply cord with a 3-prong grounded plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a matching grounded electrical outlet that complies with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances.

If a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have one installed by a qualified electrician.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

•Do not remove ground prong.

•Do not use a two-prong adapter.

•Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

GRAVITY	CONTROL
DRAIN	PANEL
PUMP DRAIN
	HANDLE
BUCKET	FRONT GRILL
GRAVITY HOSE
ATTACHMENT
	CASTER
	18 ft PUMP
	DRAIN HOSE
	AIR INLET
	FILTER
	SETTING UP YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the important SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 before operating this appliance.

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CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION	DEFROST OPERATION
* Place the dehumidifier on a level floor	- The dehumidifier has a built-in defrost control
strong enough to support the unit with a	that senses frost buildup on the evaporator coils
full bucket of water	- During defrosting, the compressor will
* For best performance, allow at least	automatically turn off; the fan will continue
12-18 inches of air space on all sides of	running to defrost the coils until a majority of
the unit for good air circulation	the frost has melted.
* Use the dehumidifier:	AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
- in the basement to help prevent moisture
damage.	- When the bucket is full, or when the bucket is not
- in the kitchen, laundry room, bathroom,	in the proper position, the bucket full light will
and spa/exercise areas that have excessive	turn on and the unit automatically shuts off
moisture	- The bucket must be placed in the proper position
- to prevent moisture damage anywhere	for the dehumidifier to work. The light will stay
books or valuables are stored	on and the dehumidifier will not run if the bucket
- during construction or remodeling to	is not in the proper position.
reduce drying time for drywall and paint	- The dehumidifier will shut off once the desired
	humidity setting has been reached.
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