5
WARNING
This appliance should be destined only to the use for which it has been expressly
conceived. Any other use should be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting
from improper, incorrect, and unreasonable use. Failure to install, operate, and
maintain the appliance in accordance with this manual will adversely affect safety,
performance, component life, and warranty coverage.
To reduce the risk of death, electric shock, serious injury, or re, follow
basic precautions including the following:
•Only qualied service technicians should install and service this appliance.
•Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when servicing the
appliance.
•The appliance must be installed in accordance with applicable national, state,
and local codes and regulations.
•Appliance is heavy. Use care when lifting or positioning. Work in pairs when
needed to prevent injury or damage.
•The appliance requires an independent power supply of proper capacity. See
the nameplate for electrical specications. Failure to use an independent power
supply of proper capacity can result in a tripped breaker, blown fuse, or damage
to existing wiring. This could lead to heat generation or re.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not touch the plug with damp hands.
•Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.
•THE APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED: The appliance is equipped with a
NEMA 5-15 three-prong grounding plug to reduce the risk of potential shock
hazards. It must be plugged into a properly grounded, independent 3-prong wall
outlet. If the outlet is a 2-prong outlet, it is your personal responsibility to have
a qualied electrician replace it with a properly grounded, independent 3-prong
wall outlet. Do not remove the ground prong from the plug and do not use an
adapter plug. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, electric
shock, or re.
•The GREEN ground wire in the factory-installed power cord is connected to the
appliance. If it becomes necessary to remove or replace the power cord, be
sure to connect the power cord’s ground wire.
•Do not use an extension cord.
•Do not use an appliance with a damaged power cord. The power cord should not
be altered, jerked, bundled, weighed down, pinched, or tangled. Such actions
could result in electric shock or re. To unplug the appliance, be sure to pull the
plug, not the cord, and do not jerk the cord.
•Do not splash, pour, or spray water directly onto or into the appliance. This
might cause short circuit, electric shock, corrosion, or failure.
•Do not make any alterations to the appliance. Alterations could result in electric
shock, injury, re, or damage to the appliance.