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16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual
• Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance
begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or
stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect
appliance and determine whether problem is appli-
ance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been
exceeded.
• Use suitable extension cords: If using an extension
cord to connect appliance to generator, use only UL-
listed, three-prong extension cords. Be sure extension
cord is proper size (wire-gauge) to handle electric
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 appli-
ance 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
Air Conditioner, Win-
dow*
500-1440
Aquarium 50-1210
Clock Radio 10
Coffee Maker 900-1200
Computer, CPU -
Awake / Asleep
120 / 30 or less
Computer, Monitor -
Awake / Asleep
150 / 30 or less
Computer, Laptop 50
Dehumidifier* 785
Dishwasher*
1200-2400 (using drying
feature greatly increases
energy consumption)
Dryer, Electric 1800-5000
Electric Blanket
(Single/Double)
60 / 100
Fan, Ceiling* 65-175
Fan, Window* 55-250
Furnace*
750
*
Hair Dryer 1200-1875
Heater, Portable 750-1500
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages
CAUTION
CAUTION
Iron 1000-1800
Microwave Oven 750-1100
Radio, Stereo 70-400
Refrigerator, Frost-free,
16 Cubic Feet*
725
Sump Pump, 1/2 hp* 2150
Sump Pump, 1/3 hp* 2300
Television
• 19"
65-110
• 27"
113
• 36"
133
• 53"-61" Projection
170
• Flat Screen
120
Toaster 800-1400
Toaster Oven 1225
Vacuum Cleaner* 1000-1440
VCR/DVD 17-21 / 20-25
Washing Machine 350-500
Water Heater, 40 gal 4500-5500
Water Pump, Deep Well* 250-1100
* Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting this
appliance.
NOTICE
Starting appliances that have motors requires more power.
Examples of motorized appliances include refrigerators,
water pumps, and furnace blowers. Be sure that power rating
of appliance does not exceed that of generator.
Appliance Typical Running Watts
TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages