MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any maintenance, unplug the heater from the mains and wait for it to cool. The convector requires no
particular maintenance. It is sufficient to remove the dust with a soft, dry cloth. Never use abrasive powders or solvents. If
necessary remove concentrated areas of dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
WARNINGS
ATTENTION: in order to avoid any danger caused by an accidental resetting of the safety system, this appliance must
not be powered through an external timer.
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Do not make use of this heater in the immediate proximity of bathroom, washbasins or swimming pools..
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Never use the heater to dry laundry.
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Never place the power cable on top of the heater while it is hot.
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Only use the heater in an upright position.
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Do not block the hot-air outlet grilles or the intake grille located on the bottom of the heater.
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The heater must be positioned at least 50cm from furniture or other objects.
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If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised technical service centre.
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Do not use this appliance in rooms which have an area smaller than 4m
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. We recommend that you do not place the
heater in a draught, because strong draughts of air may adversely affect the equipment’s operational efficiency.
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The heater must never be placed immediately under a fixed mains socket.
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IMPORTANT: Never for any reason cover the appliance during operation as this could lead to dangerous
overheating.
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A safety device intervenes and turns off the appliance in the event of overheating or because the appliance is posi-
tioned in a strong draught of air. To reactivate it, remove the plug from the electrical outlet, allow the appliance to
cool (about 5’), remove the cause of the overheating/draught and then reconnect the appliance to the mains and
turn it back on.
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A number of models have a special device to cut off current if the unit is overturned, placed at an angle or knocked,
a sound alarm indicates this problem.
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The use of an extension lead is not recommended, as overheating of the extension lead may occur during the opera-
tion of the heater.
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As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and
common sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particularly in the vicinity of young children.
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