Kenmore 407.52701 Dehumidifier User Manual


 
IMPORTANTCAUTIONSFORUSINGYOURDEHUMIDIFIER.
Toreducetheriskoffire,electricalshock,injury,ordamagetothe
dehumidifiers,thesesafetyprecautionsmustbefollowed:
Safety
, Do not place the power cord near a heater.
Do not use an electrical outlet near flam-
mable 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 appli-
ance.
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 ina wet environment.
° Ventilate area before operating dehumidi-
fier. Check for the presence d natural gas
or the buildup d other combustible vapors.
Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation resulting in an electrical shock.
Ifwater enters the product, turn off the de-
humidifier'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 dur-
ing operation, always unplug dehumidifier
before attempting any recommended main-
tenance or cleaning.
• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may
cause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.
• Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling
on the cord.
° When not in use, turning the unit off wilt
save energy. Unplug the dehumidifier
when not using for long periods of time.
• When removing the filter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges
and may cause injury.
• Do not use the water collected in the
bucket for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary and couldcause illness.
• Do not allow children to play with this
product.
Tips
Make sure the dehumidifier isthe 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
openings to the room. The dehumidifier
must operate in an enclosed area to be
effective.
• To clean, use a softc[oth;do not use
wax, thinners,or strongdetergentsas
theymay changethe coJorofthe unitor
cause surface damage.
Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from col-
lecting on the floor causing damage to
some types of flooring.
Do not put a pet or house plant where it
will be exposed to direct air flow. This
couldinjure the pet or plant.
• Operation without filter will cause unit
failure. Insert the filter securely. Clean it
every two weeks. (See Care and Mainte-
nance section inthis manual.)