Honeywell HW5500E - Manual (Page 24)

Powering Appliances
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sion cord is proper size (wire-gauge) to handle elec-
tric load that will be plugged into it.
Appliance Wattage Information
Use table below as a guide to determine how much power
you will need to run appliances using generator.
Do not run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materi-
als where heat might build up or cord damage may go unno-
ticed.
The values provided in following table are estimates only.
• ALWAYS verify actual wattage requirements for appliance
you will be powering. Check labels inside or on the back
of appliance, refer to appliance operating manuals, or
contact appliance manufacturer.
Appliance Typical Running Watts
Air Conditioner*
•
Central 3500
•
Window 500-1440
Aquarium 50-1210
Clock radio 10
Coffee maker 900-1200
Washing machine 350-500
Electric dryer 1800-5000
Iron 1000-1800
Dishwasher*
1200-2400 (using drying feature
greatly increases energy con-
sumption)
Dehumidifier* 785
Electric blanket
(Single/Double)
60 / 100
Fans*
•
Ceiling 65-175
•
Window 55-250
Furnace* 750 *
Hair dryer 1200-1875
Heater (portable) 750-1500
Microwave oven 750-1100
Personal computer
•
CPU - awake /
asleep
120 / 30 or less
•
Monitor - awake /
asleep
150 / 30 or less
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
•
Laptop 50
Radio (stereo) 70-400
Refrigerator*
(frost-free, 16 cubic
feet)
725
Sump pump*
•
1/2 hp 2150
•
1/3 hp 2300
Television (color)
•
19" 65-110
•
27" 113
•
36" 133
•
53"-61" Projection 170
•
Flat screen 120
Toaster 800-1400
Toaster oven 1225
VCR/DVD 17-21 / 20-25
Vacuum cleaner* 1000-1440
Water heater (40 gal) 4500-5500
Water pump*
(deep well)
250-1100
* Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting or
cycling compressor of this appliance.
Starting appliances that have motors requires more power.
Examples of motorized appliances include refrigerators,
water pumps, and furnace blowers. Be sure that power rat-
ing of appliance does not exceed that of generator.
Appliance Typical Running Watts
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages