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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances,basic precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire,electric shock,and injury to persons,including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surface. If provided, always use handles when moving this heater. Keep
combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater or
return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use the heater outdoors.
7. This heater is not intended for use in bathroom, laundry areas and similar moist
indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners,
or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
9.
CAUTION:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of shock, this plug is intended to fit only one way in a
polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat this
safety feature. To do so could result in an electric shock hazard.
10. This heater draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a
circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that already has other appliances
working.
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CAUTION:
It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose
fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and
distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn
outlet.
