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• If the mains cable for this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or a person with similar
qualifications in order to avoid a
hazard.
• Never use the appliance in the
immediate vicinity of a sink, bath tub,
shower or swimming pool as splashes
might enter the appliance.
• Water or other liquids must never be
allowed to enter the appliance. For this
reason:
– never use outdoors;
– never place containers filled with
liquid, such as drinking glasses, vases
etc. on the appliance;
If nonetheless liquid does enter the
appliance, unplug the mains plug
immediately and have the appliance
repaired by a qualified specialist. The
contact data can be found in “Service
Centre” on page 14.
• Never insert fingers or any objects
through the protective guards into the
inside of the appliance.
• Never touch the appliance, the mains
cord or the mains plug with moist hands.
• Always pull the mains cord out by the
plug. Never pull it by the cord itself.
• Ensure that the mains cable is not kinked,
twisted or crushed.
• Ensure that the mains cable is not
damaged on sharp edges.
• Keep the mains cord away from hot
surfaces (such as stove eyes).
• If you are not using the appliance for a
prolonged period of time, remove the
plug from the wall socket. Only then is
the appliance completely free of current.
• You should avoid using extension cords.
This is only allowed under very
particular conditions:
– The extension cord has to be suited for
the appliance's amperage.
– The extension cord must not be
installed "loose": it must not be
possible to trip over it or within the
reach of children.
– The extension cord must not by any
means be damaged.
– No other devices other than this
appliance must be connected to the
mains socket, as otherwise
overloading of the power supply
network could occur (multiple sockets
are not allowed!).
4.5 Protection against the danger of fire
Warning!
As the appliance
works at high temperatures, please
observe the following safety
information to prevent fire.
• While the appliance is operating, there
must be no flammable objects (e.g.
curtains, paper) in the immediate vicinity
of the appliance.
• Never use the appliance to dry textiles
or other items on, over or in front of the
appliance.
• To avoid overheating, the appliance
must never be covered.
• When deciding where to place the
appliance on the floor, maintain a
minimum distance of 0.5 m from other
appliances or the wall.
• If you are mounting the appliance on the
wall, only use fastening elements
supplied. Ensure that air can circulate
freely around the panel heater. Observe
the minimum distance between the floor
and the walls (see “5.2 Mounting the
appliance on a wall” on page 9).
• If you are mounting the appliance on the
wall, it must not be flammable and
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