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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read these instructions before using this heater.
CAUTION!
Risk of scald injury!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, including the following:
• This heater is hot when in use . To avoid burns,
DO NOT
let bare skin touch hot
surfaces . Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, fabrics, paper, clothes and
curtains at least 0 .9m from the front of the heater .
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or
vulnerable people and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended .
• Always unplug the heater when not in use .
• DO NOT
operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or if the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner . Discard heater, or
return to an authorised service facility for examination and/or repair .
• DO NOT
try to repair the appliance by yourself .
• This heater is
NOT
intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
locations . Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container .
• DO NOT
run the power cable under carpeting, throw rugs, runners, or similar
coverings .
• DO NOT
route cord under furniture or appliances .
•
Arrange cord away from high traffic areas or where it may become a trip hazard.
• Connect to properly grounded outlets only .
• To disconnect heater, turn controls off, then remove plug from outlet .
• 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.
•
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 .
• 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.
• Use this heater only as described in this manual . Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle . Never use with an
extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip) .
• Check if the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the appliance corresponds to the
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