AIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury when using your dehumidifier, the following
safety precautions must be followed:
• Do not place the power cord near a heater.
It may causefire andelectric shock.
• Do not use the power cord near flammable gas
or combustibles such as gasoline, benzene,
thinner, etc.
It may cause explosion or fire.
•Do not disassemble or modify products.
It may cause electric shock and failure.
•Plug in the power cord properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electdc shock or fire.
•Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or
pulling out the power plug.
It may cause electric shockor fire.
•Do not damage the power cord or usa an
unspecified power cord.
It may cause electric shockor fire.
•Do not modify power cord length.
It may cause electric shockor fire
•Do not share the outlet with other appliances.
it may cause electric shock or fire.
•Always plug into a grounded outlet.
Notgrounding unit may causeelectdc shock.
•Unplug the unit if strange sounds, odors, or
smoke come fi'om it.
Unplugging the unit may avoidelectdc shock or fire
hazard.
•Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
•Do not operate with wet hands or in damp
environment.
It may cause electric shock.
•Ventilate before operating defumidifier when
gas goes out.
It may cause explosion, fire, and bum.
•Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.
Water may enterthe unit and degradethe insulation. It
may cause an electdc shock.
•Unplug unit before cleaning the unit.
Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it
may cause injury.
•If water enters the product, turn off the
dehumidifier's power switch, then unplug the
unit. Contact service for repair.
Itwill cause machine failureor electric shock.
•Do not block the inlet or outlet.
It may cause failure of appliance or performance
deterioration.
•Hold the plug by the head when taking it out.
Otherwise, it maycause electdcshock and damage.
•Turn off the main power switch when not using
the dehumidifier for a long time.
Turningoffthe unitwillsave onenergycosts.
•Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct size
for the area you want to dehumidify.
It isnet designedtodehumidifythe entirehouse.
•Install the dehumidifier properly only on a floor.
For properoperation,yourdehumidifiershouldbe
installed only on a floor.
•Close all doors, windows and other outside
openings to the room.
The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area
to be most effective.
•When removing the filter be aware that some
metal parts may have sharp edges.
Sharp edges may causeinjury.
•Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use wax,
thinner, or a strong detergent.
The appearance of the dehumidifier may detedorate,
change color, or develop surface flaws.
•Be sure to replace the bucket properly after
emptying to prevent water from collecting on
the floor.
Otherwise, it will causeproperty damage.
•The 50 pint model(54501) may not operate
efficiently if the room temperature is below
65"F(18°C). The 70 pint Low Temperature
model(54701) may not operate efficiently if the
room temperature is below 42"F(6"C).
Low temperatures could cause coils to frost.
•Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.
Thisc0uidinjurethepet or plant.
•Do not use the water collected in the bucket for
drinking purposes.
It isnot sanitary and could cause illness or personal
injury.
•Insert the filter securely. Clean it every two
weeks.
Operation withoutfilterswill cause unit failure.
• Do not allow children to play with this product.
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