model no.
IFH12A-56
2
NOTE:
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all instructions and
follow them with use of this product
.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
HEATER
NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when unit is first operated. Do
not be alarmed. This indicates that a drop of oil fell on the heating coil during
the manufacturing process. It will quickly evaporate and should not re-occur.
Make sure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated
during this operation. It is normal for the appliance to emit small cracking
sounds when you turn it on for the first time. Do not be alarmed.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO
PERSONS OR PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1.
Read all instructions before using this heater.
2.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surfaces. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes and curtains at least 3 ft. (0.9 meters) from the front and top of the heater
and keep them away from the sides and rear. Ensure a minimum clearance of
5.5
inches (14 cm) from both sides and rear of heater to adjacent walls. Keep the rear
grille away from walls or drapes so as not to block the air intake.
3.
Extreme caution and reasonable supervision is necessary when any heater is used
by or near children, invalids or pets and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
4.
Always unplug heater when not in use. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall
outlet. Never yank on cord.
5.
To disconnect the heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove the plug from outlet.
6.
Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to an
authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or
repair.
7.
Do not use outdoors.
8.
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. Never locate
heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
9.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the
like. Do not route cord
under furniture or appliances.
Arrange cord away from traffic
area where it will not be tripped over. Route the cord so that it will not be walked
on, or pinched by furniture.
10.
Connect to properly grounded outlets only. Check heater voltage and amperage on
the back of the heater to make sure it agrees with the electric service supplied.
11.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the heater.
