Use and Care Manual

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1. Do not use the unit in small spaces for lack of air ventilation.
2. Place the unit on a level, sturdy ground.
3. Do not cover the units and its air inlets/outlets.
4. Care should be taken when using the unit in a room with the following: infants,
children, elderly people, and people not sensitive to humidity.
5. Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or openings. Take special
care to warn children of these dangers.
6. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord and be sure cord is not compressed.
7. Do not climb on or sit on the unit.
8. Always operate with filters properly installed. Notes: Clean filter once every two
weeks.
9. If water enters the unit, turn unit off immediately and contact Sunpentown.
10. Do not place flower vases or other water container on top of the unit.
Electrical Information
• The manufacture’s rating label is located on the back panel of the unit and contains
electrical and other technical data specific to this unit.
• Be sure the unit 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. Never remove the grounding prong.
• Your unit must be used in 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.
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
• Do not use extension cords or an adapter plugs with this unit. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension cord, use an approved Dehumidifier extension cord
only (available at most local hardware stores).
• To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always disconnect the power supply to the
unit, before installing and/or servicing.