Important Safeguards
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance andobjects of any kind into the appliance through
cart combination to overturn.openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could
10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
liquid of any kind on the appliance.
ensure reliable operation of the appliance and
to protect it from overheating, and these 17. Servicing Do not attempt to service the
openings must not be blocked or covered. Theappliance yourself as opening or removing
openings should never be blocked by placingcovers may expose you to dangerous voltage
Before Using
the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or otheror other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
similar surface. The appliance should not beservice personnel.
placed in a builtin installation such as a
18. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing
provided. There should be free space of at
to qualified service personnel under the
least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening behind the
following conditions:
appliance.A. When the power-supply cord or plug is
11. Power Sources The appliance should bedamaged,
operated only from the type of power sourceB. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
indicated on the marking label. If you are not surefallen into the appliance,
of the type of power supply to your home, consultC. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or
your appliance dealer or local power company.water,
D. If the appliance does not operate normally
12. Grounding or Polarization The appliance
by following the operating instructions.
may be equipped with a polarized alternating
Adjust only those controls that are coveredcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade
by the operating instructions as an
wider than the other). This plug will fit into
improper adjustment of other controls may
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
result in damage and will often require
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
extensive work by a qualified technicianfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
to restore the appliance to its normal
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
operation,
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
E. If the appliance has been dropped or
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
damaged in any way, and
plug.
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct
13. Power-Cord Protection Powersupply cords
change in performance � this indicates a
should be routed so that they are not likely to
need for service.
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention 19. Replacement Parts When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
used replacement parts specified by the
and the point where they exit from the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
appliance.
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
14. Lightning For added protection for the
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.Other Information
appliance during a lightning storm, or when it
20. Safety Check Upon completion of any service
is left unattended and unused for long periods
or repairs to the appliance, ask the service
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
technician to perform safety checks to determine
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
that the appliance is in proper operation condition.
will prevent damage to the appliance due to
lightning and power-line surges.21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting � The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
15. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets,
recommended by the manufacturer.extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or 22. Heat � The appliance should be situated away
electric shock.from heat sources such as radiators, heat
16. Object and Liquid Entry Never pushregisters, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
3 |
ACEC
