Safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances
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1. E Stop using a washer dryer if abnormal operating conditions occur such as being too noisy having strong vibration or signs of overheating Arrange for 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM repairs by qualified persons E Arrange for regular inspection and maintenance of washers dryers by qualified persons m Safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances i Enquiries For more information on electrical appliances safety or complaints of unsafe electrical appliances please call 2882 8011 or fax through 2895 4929 You may also write to Electricity Legislation Division Electrical and Mechanical Services Department 98 Caroline Hill Road Causeway Bay Hong Kong Note This is not a legal document and is prepared for general information only J2. Do not touch energised light bulbs to avoid burns Do not use light bulbs with power rating exceeding that recommended by the light shade manufacturer to avoid overheating Replace a light bulb only when it is switched off and cool Stop using a lighting fixture if there are signs of TE overheating e g discolouration charring or deformation and have it rectified by qualified persons Do not place lighting fixtures especially halogen lamps close to curtains rugs clothes etc to avoid the risk of fire 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM 8 of 12 Room Coolers Dehumidifiers E Do not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying a room cooler dehumidifier Clean air filters regularly to ensure effective performance Do not switch on a room cooler within 3 minutes after switching it off Do not allow the laundry to drip on a dehumidifier Avoid obstructing the air inlets and outlets of a room cooler dehumidifier Maintain room coolers dehumidifiers regularly by qualified persons Fans E Install or place fans at locations where Seale there is sufficient space for free movement and heat dissipation Place fans on a stable surface and ensure that their flexible cords are properly tucked away Avoid placing fans close to curtains loose papers clothing etc curtains loose papers clothing etc which may be sucked into the operating fans Keep children away from operating fans Stop using
3. electrical contractors licensed plumbers for the installation and alteration of electric water heaters including associated pipework and control valves E Ensure that unvented thermal storage type electric water heaters are installed 10 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM 11 of 12 with safety devices such as thermostat thermal cut out and temperature and pressure relief valves mM Switch off electric water heaters after use E Arrange to have electric water heaters inspected and maintained regularly by qualified persons Switch off an electric water heater immediately if steam is emitting abnormally from the shower or any vent outlets Arrange for repairs by qualified persons E Do not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying a washer dryer E Avoid placing a washer dryer next to a shower a water basin or an open window to prevent the machine from being exposed to water E Allow sufficient space for heat dissipation E Do not place any vessel containing water on a washer dryer E Avoid leaving an operating washer dryer unattended E Keep children away from an operating washer dryer E Do not exceed the maximum capacity and adhere to the temperature setting and drying time as instructed in the user manual bmnEeme eee t E Do not tumble dry clothes containing downs latex rubber or wax etc to minimise the risk of fire Do not obstruct the outlet vent of a dryer and clean its air filter regularly
4. iii Maintenance of Household Electrical Installations E Arrange electrical installations to be maintained regularly to ensure safety E Arrange an electrical installation to be inspected immediately if its safety is in doubt e g frequent tripping E Avoid adding to or altering electrical installations without the consent of the electricity supplier 4 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM E Arrange all electrical work such as addition alteration inspection testing and maintenance to be carried out by registered electrical contractors A list of registered electrical contractors is available for reference at EMSD Customer Services Office all District Offices and EMSD web site http www info gov hk emsd S Safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances iv Safety Guidelines for the Use of Electrical Appliances E Use 3 pin plugs that comply with relevant safety na B standards i e BS 546 or BS 1363 a E Do not use plugs with cracks signs of overheating e g discolouration charring or deformation or loosen parts E Replace plugs by qualified persons only Adaptors 5 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM E Use 3 pin adaptors that comply with relevant safety standards 1 e BS 546 or BS 1363 E Use only adaptors with round or rectangular pin holes fitted with safety shutters E Do not use adaptors with cracks signs of overheating e g discolouration charring or deformation or loosen parts E Replace adap
5. X Ja FFEA o RVING TEE COMPARE B Safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances INDEX 1 General Safety Guidelines u Maintenance of Household Electrical Appliances 11 Maintenance of Household Electrical Installations iv Safety Guidelines for the Use of Electrical Appliances Plugs Adapters Extension Units TV Sets and other Audio Video AV Products Lighting Fixtures Supplied through Sockets amp Plugs Room Coolers Dehumidifiers Fans Electric Heaters Electric Rice Cookers and other Cooking Appliances Electric Kettles Water Pots Refrigerators Electric Water Heaters Washers Dryers v Enquiries 1 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM m Safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances i General Safety Guidelines E Use electrical appliances with safe 3 pin plugs except those not supplied through socket outlets E Arrange registered electrical workers to install electrical appliances not supplied through socket outlets Adhere to operating procedures and safety precautions stated in user manuals Check electrical appliances including their plugs and flexible cords for any damage before use E Do not use any electrical appliance if its safety or proper operation is in doubt and have it inspected by qualified persons E Do not connect any electrical appliance designed to operate at 110V directly to a socket outlet This type of appliances should carry warn
6. a fan if abnormal operating conditions occur such as not starting smoothly being too noisy or having signs of overheating Arrange for repairs by qualified persons Clean fans regularly Unplug fans before cleaning and prevent the internal parts from contact with water 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM Electric Heaters E Do not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric heater E Do not place electric heaters near blankets clothes curtains rugs sofas etc to avoid the risk of fire E Keep children away from operating electric heaters E Avoid using electric heaters in bathrooms Electric Rice Cookers and other Cooking Appliances E Do not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric cooking appliance mM Place electric cooking appliances on a stable surface and ensure that their flexible cords are properly tucked away E Ensure that there is no fluid seeping into an operating electric cooking appliance to avoid danger E Stop using an electrical appliance if the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating e g discolouration charring or deformation E Do not leave operating electrical cooking appliances unattended E Unplug electric cooking appliances before cleaning and do not immerse them in water m Dry your hands before plugging in out or switching on off electric cooking appliances E Ensure that the bottom of the rice pan i
7. ing labels E Switch on an electrical appliance only after plugging it into a socket outlet Otherwise sparks occurring at the plug may cause fire hazard E Allow sufficient space for ventilation to prevent electrical appliances from overheating 2 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM E Keep children away from operating electrical appliances E Avoid placing the flexible cord of an electrical appliance close to any hot object e g a cooking range o E Do not allow water to seep into an electrical appliance to avoid danger E Avoid using portable electrical appliances e g hairdryers electric heaters etc in bathrooms except those designed to operate from shaver supply units e g electric shavers and electric toothbrushes E Avoid touching any electrical appliances socket outlets or switches if hands E Switch off all electrical appliances if a blackout occurs to prevent them from starting simultaneously when the power supply resumes Switch off electrical appliances when nobody is at home 3 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances ii Maintenance of Household Electrical Appliances E Clean electrical appliances regularly according to user manuals E Unplug electrical appliances before cleaning E Arrange electrical appliances to be inspected and maintained regularly by qualified persons safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances
8. s dry before it is put into the rice cooker E Ensure that the condensate collector of a rice cooker is not clogged to avoid seepage of condensate into the rice cooker E Unplug the rice cooker when it is not operating Electric Kettles Water Pots E Do not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric 9 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM kettle E Make sure that electric kettles operate on a stable surface and that their flexible cords are properly tucked away E Do not expose the connector socket of an electric kettle to water E Do not fill water beyond the maximum level stated by the manufacturer E Stop using an electric kettle if the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating _ e g discolouration charring or deformation E Avoid leaving an operating electric kettle unattended and unplug it after use E Unplug electric kettles before ft an cleaning and do not immerse them in water E Dry your hands before plugging in out an electric kettle Refrigerators E Allow sufficient space at the back of a refrigerator for heat dissipation E Empty and unplug a refrigerator if it is not to be used for an extended period of time E Stop using a refrigerator if abnormal operating conditions occur such as being too noisy having signs of overheating or abnormal frosting Arrange for repairs by qualified persons Electric Water Heaters E Employ only registered
9. tors if found defective or damaged E Avoid using more than one adaptor at one socket outlet Extension Units E Use extension units that comply with relevant safety standards 1 e BS 546 or BS 1363 E Use only extension units with round or rectangular pin holes fitted with safety shutters E Do not use extension units with cracks signs of overheating e g discolouration charring or deformation or loosen parts E Replace the whole set of extension unit if found defective or damaged E Avoid placing extension units in a wet or humid environment e g inside the bathroom or kitchen E Avoid using adaptors and extension units together TV Sets amp other Audio Video AV Products E Allow sufficient space for heat dissipation and avoid covering TV sets or AV products E Avoid placing TV sets or AV products in a humid dusty or hot environment or under direct sunlight 6 of 12 19 Feb 99 10 42 AM E Do not place any vessel containing water on TV sets or AV products E Disconnect electricity supply to TV sets or AV products avoid switching them off with a remote control if they are not to be used for an extended period of time E Stop using a TV set or an AV product if it operates abnormally And arrange for repairs by qualified persons Lighting Fixtures Supplied through Sockets amp Plugs E Place lighting fixtures on a stable surface and ensure that their flexible cords are properly tucked away
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