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Introduction
WARNING
• THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED.
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Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance
according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
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Risk of burns. Power to the appliance should be turned off and the appliance allowed to cool before servicing. To
disconnect power to the appliance, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
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Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
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Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young
children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are
at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to an appliance or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.
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Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot for an extended period of time.
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Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children from hot
surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
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It is imperative that the control compartments, circulating blower and its passageway in the appliance and are kept
clean. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The appliance area
must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water.
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Do not operate the appliance with the glass door removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualified service person.
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Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
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Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with all plastic
bags, these are not toys and should be kept away from children and infants.
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Servicing should be done only while the appliance is disconnected from the power supply circuit.
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Always unplug appliance when not in use.
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Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Never locate appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
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Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
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Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
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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 appliance.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a
carpet, where openings may become blocked.
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Always plug appliances directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use an extension cord or relocatable power tap
(outlet/power strip).
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Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance.
Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration or damage to
decorations, a T.V. or other electronic components.