Bionaire BRH6453, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to per-
sons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the
appliance into the appropriate outlet.
3. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid
burns, DO NOT let bare skin touch hot
surfaces. If provided, use handles when
moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at
least 1 m from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
The heater must not be located immediately
below a socket outlet.
4. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT
cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the
like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and
where it will not be tripped over.
5. This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. NEVER place heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water containers.
6. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer,
separate remote-control system or any other
device that switches the heater on
automatically, since a fire risk exists if the
heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.
7. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug
and not the cord.
8. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to
enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage the heater.
9. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the heater malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Take appliance to Authorized
Service Center for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
10. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. DO NOT use it in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
11. Use appliance only for intended household
use as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer
may cause hazards.
12. DO NOT use outdoors.
13. To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner. DO NOT
use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked.
14. To disconnect heater, turn controls to the OFF
position, then remove the plug from outlet.
15. Avoid the use of an extension cord because
the extension cord may overheat and cause
a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an
extension cord, The electrical rating of the
extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the heater.
16. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
electrical or mechanical functions on this
unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The
inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be
performed by qualified personnel only.
17. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is
recommended that the outlet be replaced if
plug or outlet is hot to touch.
18. If the heater will not operate, see specific
instructions on Auto Safety Shut-off.
19. WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do
not cover the heater ( ).
20. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
21. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children, or
incapacitated individuals.
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