IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The safety
instructions
below
will tell you how to use your room air conditioner
to avoid harm to yourself
or
damage
to your
ROOM
AIR CONDITIONER.
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.
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PREVENT
ACCIDENTS
To reduce
the risk of fire, electrical
shock,
or injury
to persons
when using your air conditioner,
follow
basic precautions,
including
the following:
• Be sure the electrical
service
is adequate
for the
model
you have chosen.
• If the air conditioner
is to be installed
in a window,
you will probably
want to clean both sides of the
glass first. If the window
is a triple-track
type with a
screen
panel included,
you may want to remove
the screen
completely
before
installation.
• Be sure the air conditioner
has been securely
and
correctly
installed
according
to the separate
installation
instructions
provided
with this manual.
Save this manual
and installation
instructions
for
possible
future
use in removing
or reinstalling
this
unit.
• Use gloves
when handling
the air conditioner.
Be careful
to avoid cuts from sharp
metal fins on
front and rear coils.
ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION
The complete
electrical
rating of your
new room air
conditioner
is stated
on the serial plate. Refer to the
rating when checking
the electrical
requirements.
• Be sure the air conditioner
is properly
grounded.
To minimize
shock
and fire hazards,
proper
grounding
is important.
The power
cord is
equipped
with a three-prong
grounding
plug for
protection
against
shock
hazards.
• Your air conditioner
must be plugged
into a
properly
grounded
wall receptacle.
If the wall
receptacle
you intend
to use is not adequately
grounded
or protected
by a time delay fuse or
circuit
breaker,
have a qualified
electrician
install
the proper
receptacle.
• Do not run air conditioner
with a protective
covering.
This could
result in mechanical
damage
within the air conditioner.
• Do not use an extension
cord
or an adapter
plug.
_Avoid
fire hazard
or electric
shock.
Do not use an extension
cord
or an adapter
plug.
Do not remove
any prong from the power
cord.
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ENERGY SAVlNGIDEAS
• The capacity
of the room air conditioner
must fit
the room size for efficient
and satisfactory
operation.
• Install the room air conditioner
on the shady side
of your home.
A window
that faces north
is best
because
it is shaded
most of the day.
• Do not block
air flow inside with blinds,
curtains,
or
furniture;
or outside
with shrubs,
enclosures,
or
other
buildings.
• Close the floor and wall registers
and the fireplace
damper
so cool air does not escape
up the
chimney
and into the duct work.
• Keep blinds
and drapes
in other windows
closed
during
the sunniest
part of the day.
• Clean the air filter as recommended
in the
MAINTENANCE
section
of this manual.
• Proper
insulation
and weather
stripping
in your
home will help keep warm
air out and cool air in.
• External
house
shading
with trees,
plants
or
awnings
will help reduce
the air conditioner's
work
load.
• Operate
heat
producing
appliances
such as
ranges,
washers,
dryers,
and dishwashers
during
the coolest
part of the day.
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