When using any heater, the following safety precautions should always be observed:
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Close
attention
is
necessary
when
the
heater
is
used
where
children
are
present.
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The
heater
should
always
be
in
a
stable,
upright
position
with
at
least
3
feet
of
space
between the front of the unit and any other surface.
*
The
heater
should
never
be
placed
in
a
closed
area
such
as
beneath
furniture,
in
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cabinets, or beneath or behind curtains or drapes, nor should it be hung from a wall
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or
ceiling.
Heat produced by any heater tends to pull moisture from the air. It is recommended
that you avoid sitting with your face directly in front of the heating element. The
intense heat may dry your eyes and cause irritation.
WARNING! Some people with sensitive skin may develop certain skin conditions
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such as erythema ab igne when they are exposed to heat sources such as car
heaters, electric blankets, heating pads, hot water bottles, and heaters. Symptoms
may include irritation or discoloration of the skin. Some people may have nerve
conditions that reduce their ability to feel direct heat. The heater is not recommended
for use by or in close proximity to persons with these kinds of sensitive skin or nerve
conditions.
*
Never
use
a
heater
with
a
damaged
cord.
Operating the Heater
1.
Turn the thermostatic control knob (Fig. A, page
3} 26 the OFF position.
2.
Fully unwrap the power cord from the
before use. Grasp the
handle, press down, and tilt the parabolic
to release the heater from
the storage position. Plug the power cord ti»
St. 60 cycle circuit which
serves
nothing
else.
Because
the
heater
is
:.
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zppliance,
it
is
normal
for
the
plug to feel warm to the touch during operati:
WARNING! If the heater is used with a loose ct
AC outlet, this poor connection
may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. If the plug is distorted, please
discontinue use of the heater, and we suggest you contact the Presto Consumer
Service Department.
The signal light will glow whenever the cord is plugged into an outlet to indicate
the heater is electrically activated.
CAUTION! Plug directly into a wall outlet. This heater is not intended for use with
an
extension
cord
or
relocatable
power
tap
(outlet/power
strip).
3.
Turn the control knob to its HI position. There may be a vibrating or humming sound
when the heater is turned on. This is normal and should last only about 30 seconds.
When using the heater for the first time, there may also be a slight odor or light
smoking as manufacturing coatings burn off. This, too, is normal during the first
several uses.
.
Allow
the
heater
to
operate
on
its
HI
setting
for
at
least
3
minutes
to
bring
the
heating element to its optimum operating temperature. Anytime after that, the
control knob may be adjusted to a position that provides the desired comfort level.
Use the carry handle to adjust the tilt of the heater’s dish to the position that is most
comfortable for you.
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