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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, explosion,
electric shock, or injury when using
this machine, follow these basic
safety precautions.
• Do not, under any circumstances,
alter or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, the machine must
be properly grounded.
• Do not exceed power outlet ratings.
It is recommended that the machine
is connected to its own circuit.
Use only a 120V, 60 Hz standard
electrical supply that is properly
grounded in accordance with the
National Electric Code and local
codes and ordinances.
• Due to potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly advise against the use of
an extension cord. However, if you
must use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it is a UL-
listed, 3-wire ground type appliance
extension cord having a grounding
type plug and that the electrical
rating of the cord be 15 Amperes
(minimum) and 120 Volts.
• The machine must be properly set up
and located in accordance with the
setup instructions before it is used.
The machine is for indoor household
use only. Do not use outdoors.
• This machine is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are
closely supervised and instructed
concerning use of the machine by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with, climb, stand, or hang
on the machine. They could seriously
injure themselves.
• Do not let the power cord hang from
a table or over the edge of a counter,
where children could pull or trip on it.
• Place the power cord in such a
way that it is not in contact with hot
surfaces.
• Do not operate this machine with
a damaged power cord or plug, or
after the machine malfunctions, or is
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Contact customer service for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
• Turn o and unplug the machine
before cleaning by hand and when
not in use.
• To unplug, grasp the plug and pull
from the outlet. Never pull from the
power cord.
• Do not plug or unplug the machine
with wet hands.
• Do not immerse any part of the
machine in water or other liquid.
• Do not attempt to disassemble,
repair, modify, or replace any part
of the machine.
• Do not use water that is microbio-
logically unsafe or of unknown quality.
• Do not store or use ammable vapors
or liquids near the machine.
• Do not use any accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use the machine only for its intended
purpose as described in this user
manual.
• When handling, installing, and
operating the machine, care should
be taken to avoid damage to the
refrigerant tubing.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Do
not attempt to defeat any safety
interlock mechanisms.
• Servicing shall be performed
by factory authorized service
personnel and component parts
shall be replaced with manufacturer
authorized replacement components.