Safety Precautions; How To Connect Electricity - GEA ADKW30 Manuel D'utilisation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock or personal injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended
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purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
This dehumidifier must be properly
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installed and grounded as described
in this manual before it is used.
Never operate this dehumidifier in an
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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
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on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
Replace immediately all electric service
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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,
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the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician.

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
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Turn the dehumidifier OFF and unplug it
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before making any repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
For your safety, do not store or use
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combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
All dehumidifiers contain refrigerants,
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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.
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This dehumidifier is intended for
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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.
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.