Slant/Fin GF-350 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: BECAUSE HIGH TEMPERATURE IS GENERATED IN
THIS HUMIDIFIER, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE
PRESENT.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, THESE BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED:
1. DO NOT operate the humidifier without the water tanks.
2. ALWAYS use clean, cool tap water to fill the water tanks.
3. To avoid risk of fire or shock, DO NOT use an extension cord.
4. DO NOT handle the unit with wet hands.
5. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty the unit while it is operat-
ing or plugged in. Shut off, unplug and remove water tanks before
moving unit.
6. DO NOT place the unit close to heated areas, such as near
stoves, heaters or in direct sunlight.
7. DO NOT operate OUTDOORS. This humidifier is intended for
indoor use only.
8. DO NOT let water get into the air inlets on the bottom of the
enclosure or on the cord or plug.
9. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq-
uids near the humidifier.
10. ALWAYS make sure the water tank caps and gaskets are firmly in
place.
11. DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
12. ALWAYS turn the humidifier off when the water tanks are empty
or when the unit is not in use. If you turn your unit off for extend-
ed periods, ALWAYS disconnect the power cord and empty the
water tanks and base.
13. ALWAYS place the unit on a firm flat, level, water resistant
surface and arrange the power cord so that the product is unlikely
to be upset.
14. DO NOT clean the product or service the UV germicidal bulb with-
out disconnecting the power cord.
15. Before connecting to electric power outlet, check your electrical
power supply. It must be 120 volts A.C. (alternating current). The
outlet may be 15 amp or 20 amp. The circuit must be of adequate
size and must be protected by fuse or circuit breaker.
16. This item has a polarized plug. As a safety feature, this plug will fit
in a polarized electrical receptacle (outlet) only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
17. DO NOT attempt to remove STEAM DOME, STEAM DIFFUSER
OR MINERAL ABSORPTION PAD, during operation, or within 15
minutes after the humidifier is turned to the “OFF” position and
unplugged. Serious injury may result. MINERAL ABSORPTION
PAD, STEAM DIFFUSER AND STEAM DOME should only be
removed for cleaning and maintenance purposes.
DO NOT place hands or face directly over STEAM DIFFUSER
while unit is in operation.
18. Place unit in an area where it is not accessible to children.
19. Before using the unit, check the power cord for any signs of damage.
20. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance.
21. Refer to CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE instructions provided.
NEVER clean humidifier in any other manner than as instructed
by this manual.
22. WARNING – Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light
produced by UV bulb. DO NOT energize unit while lamp door is
removed.
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR HUMIDIFIER. FOLLOWING
THESE SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR USE AND CARE WILL HELP
ENSURE YEARS OF DEPENDABLE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE.
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