Safety Instructions; Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, And Labels; Important Safety Information - Kenmore 78079 Mode D'emploi

Safety Instructions

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels

The following symbols and labels are used throughout this manual to indicate immediate or potential safety hazards.
Owner's responsibility is to read and comply with all safety information and instructions accompanying these
symbols. Failure to heed safety information increases risk of personal injury, property damage, and/or product
damage.
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DANGER
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
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WARNING
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
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CAUTION
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor or moderate personal injury, product
damage, or property damage.

Important Safety Information

To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to electrical shock:
· Air conditioners covered in this manual are equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against possible shock hazards. DO NOT, under any circumstances, alter
grounding plug on air conditioner.
· If two-prong (non-grounding) wall receptacle is encountered, have qualified electrician
replace it with properly grounded wall receptacle meeting National Electrical Code and
all applicable local codes and ordinances.
· Air conditioner must be grounded at all times.
· Do not remove warning tag from power cord.
· Do not use a two-prong adapter with this air conditioner.
· Do not use an extension cord with this air conditioner.
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to weight of air conditioner and sharp
edges that may be exposed:
· Air conditioners covered in this manual pose excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to
move and install air conditioner. To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when
moving air conditioner.
· Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of air
conditioner for extended period of time.
· Handle air conditioner with care. Wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying air conditioner. AVOID
sharp metal fins on evaporator and condenser coils.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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