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Kambrook Recommends Safety First
IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.
At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer, can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.
Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Oil Column Heater
• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the oil heater and save for future reference.
• Remove any packaging material and
promotional stickers before using the oil heater
for the first time.
• To eliminate the chocking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug of this
oil heater.
• Avoid touching the oil heater body while it
is on, as some parts of the oil heater are hot.
When moving the unit switch off and hold the oil
heater by the handles where provided.
• Always keep combustible materials such as
drapes and other furnishing at least 1.7 metres
away from the front, sides and rear of the
oil heater.
• To prevent a possible fire or heat damage,
allow ample space around the oil heater (at
least 0.5m from the front, top, rear and sides
of the heater) and do not totally or partially
covered the oil heater in any manner. Check
the unit’s openings from time to time for
accumulated dust.
WARNING:
In order to
avoid overheating, do
not cover the heater.
• Extreme caution and supervision is necessary
when this oil heater is used by or near children,
invalids or animals.
• Important – this oil heater is intended for floor
use only.
• Do not mount on ceiling or walls.
• Do not leave the oil heater unattended. Always
switch off the oil heater at the controls and at the
power outlet then unplug from the power outlet
when not in use.
• Do not use the oil heater to dry your laundry.
• Do not operate the oil heater whilst asleep.
• Do not operate the oil heater with a damaged
cord or plug, or if the heater has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return the oil heater
to your nearest Kambrook Service Centre for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment
or repair.
• This oil heater is not intended for commercial use,
such as construction sites.
• Do not locate the oil heater immediately below
and in front of a socket outlet when in use.
• Do not use this oil heater with an
external programmer, timer or any other device
that switches the oil heater on automatically
since a fire risk may exist if the heater is covered
or positioned incorrectly.
• This oil heater is not intended for use in wet or
moist locations. Do not immerse or allow liquids
to be spilt on the oil heater.
• Do not use this oil heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
• This oil heater has hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use in areas where
petrol, paints, aerosols, or other inflammable
substances are used or stored.
• Do not operate the oil heater with the power
cord damaged, frayed or split, wound around
any part of the oil heater, or in contact with
heated surfaces of the oil heater.
• Do not allow materials that have been in contact
with oil, petroleum based products or drying fluids
to come in contact with the heater.
• Do not run the cord under carpeting
or cover the cord with rugs, runners or the like.
Arrange the cord away from traffic areas and
where it will not be tripped over.
• To disconnect the oil heater, switch control to off,
turn off at the power outlet then remove the plug
from the outlet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to pass
through the inlet or outlet openings. This may
cause an electric shock, fire or damage the
oil heater.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Switch off at the control switch and power
outlet, then unplug and allow the oil heater
to cool down before cleaning or storing.
• Do not place the oil heater near the edge of
a bench or table during operation. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and free of water and
other substances
• Always ensure the oil heater is properly
assembled before use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
• Do not leave the oil heater unattended when
in use.
• Do not operate the oil heater on an incline plane.
Do not operate the oil heater unless the element
is fully immersed. Do not move while the oil heater
is switched on.
• Use this oil heater only as described in
this instruction manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury and voids all warranties.
• This oil heater is filled with precise quantity
of special oil. Repairs requiring opening of
the oil container are only to be made by the
manufacturer or service agent who should be
contacted if there is an oil leak.
• When disposing of the oil heater, follow regulations
concerning the disposal of oil heater in your local
council, State or Country.
• To avoid an electrical overload, it is
recommended that no other appliances are
plugged into the same circuit as your oil heater
when it is in use.
• Keep the oil heater clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this book.
Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Connect only to a 230V or 240V power outlet
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
the power cord, power plug or appliance in water
or any other liquid, unless it is recommended in the
cleaning instructions.
• The 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.
• It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the power
supply cord, plug, connector or appliance
becomes damaged in anyway. Return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorised Kambrook
Service Centre for examination and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Kambrook
Service Centre.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not
use this appliance for other than its intended use.
Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors.
Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch
with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical
circuit supplying the appliance. See your
electrician for professional advice
• Always turn the appliance to the OFF position,
switch off at the power outlet and unplug at the
power outlet when the appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to the
OFF position, switch off at the power outlet, unplug
at the power outlet and remove the power cord,
if detachable, from the appliance and allow all
parts to cool.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance at a minimum distance
of 20cm away from walls, curtains and other
heat or steam sensitive materials and provide
adequate space above and on all sides for
air circulation.
