Safety Instructions - Kenmore ELITE 251-99701-0001 Guía De Uso Y Cuidados

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage to the
dehumidifier, these safety precautions must be followed:
• Do not place the power cord near a heater.
• Do not use an electrical outlet near
flammable or combustible materials such
as gasoline, propane, paint thinners, etc.
• Do not disassemble or modify dehumidifier
parts or components. It may cause electric
shock and failure.
• Plug in the power cord properly.
• Do not turn the unit on and off by inserting
or pulling out the power plug.
• Do not damage the power cord or use an
unspecified power cord.
• Do not modify power cord length.
• Do not share the outlet with another
appliance.
• Always plug into a grounded outlet. Not
grounding unit may cause electrical shock.
• Unplug the unit if it emits strange sounds,
odors, or smoke.
• Do not use an electrical outlet if it is loose
or damaged.
• Do not operate or plug in unit with wet
hands or in a wet environment.
• Ventilate area before operating dehumid-
ifier. Check for the presence of natural gas
or the buildup of other combustible
vapors.
• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation resulting in an electrical shock.
• If water enters the product, turn off the
dehumidifier's power switch, then unplug
the unit. Do not plug in unit until it has been
inspected by an authorized repair service.
• Because the fan rotates at high speed
during operation, always unplug dehumid-
ifier before attempting any recommended
maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may
cause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.
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• Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling
on the cord.
• When not in use, turning the unit off will
save energy. Unplug the dehumidifier
when not using for long periods of time.
• Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
It is not designed to dehumidify the entire
house.
• For proper operation, the dehumidifier
should only be placed on a level floor.
• Close all doors, windows and other open-
ings to the room. The dehumidifier must
operate in an enclosed area to be effective.
• When removing the filter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges
and may cause injury.
• To clean, use a soft cloth; do not use wax,
thinners, or strong detergents as they may
change the color of the unit or cause
surface damage.
• Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from
collecting on the floor causing damage to
some types of flooring.
• The Low Temperature feature may not
operate efficiently if the room temperature
is below 65°F (18°C). Low temperatures
could cause frost to collect on coils. • Do
not put a pet or house plant where it
will be exposed to direct air flow. This could
injure the pet or plant.
• Do not use the water collected in the
bucket for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary and could cause illness.
• Operation without filter will cause
unit failure. Insert the filter securely. Clean
it every two weeks. (See maintenance.)
• Do not allow children to play with this
product.