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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Safety switch : Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety switch), we
recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA to
provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. See your electrician for
professional advice.
Usage Conditions and Restrictions
Indoor domestic use only : This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It is not
suitable for commercial or trade use. Do not use it outdoors, on wet surfaces or near a swimming
pool.
Space heating only : Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended purpose, and
only use it as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended and may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury.
No clothes drying : Do not use this appliance as a drying rack for clothing.
Accessories : The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer as this may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Ventilation : Only use this heater in a well-ventilated area. To prevent a possible fire, do not block
the space between the heater and the wall (if wall-mounted). This space is required for air intake
or exhaust.
Keep openings clear : To prevent a possible fire, do not insert or allow objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust openings. Do not block air intakes or exhaust openings in any manner.
WARNING: No external timer! Never operate the heater on a program switch, separate timer
switch or any other appliance for automatic operation, as there is a risk of fire if the heater is
covered or positioned incorrectly. To avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal
cut-out, do not connect it to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
WARNING! Damaged glass panel : Do not use the heater if the glass panel is damaged.
WARNING: Protect from water : Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath,
shower, water basin or swimming pool (if used freestanding). Never locate this appliance where it
may fall into a bathtub or otherwise become immersed in water.
Usage restriction : 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.
DANGER! Do not cover the heater in any manner as it may overheat and
become a fire risk.