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Safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
• This appliance is not intended for use by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or
given instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or elderly people. Never leave the heater unattended
while it is being used.
• Connect the appliance to a single phase AC supply equal to the
voltage specified on the rating plate.
• In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
• Never leave the heater unattended while it is in use. Always turn
the product to the “OFF” position and unplug it from the electrical
outlet when not in use.
• The heater must not be located immediately below an electrical
socket-outlet.
• Do not run the cord under carpeting or cover it with rugs, runners
or the like. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas and where it
will not be tripped over.
• Do not operate the heater with a damaged cord or plug, after the
heater has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified
person to avoid a hazard.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord as this may cause the heater to
overheat and cause a risk of fire.
• Use the heater in a well-ventilated area. Do not insert or allow
objects to enter air intake or outlet openings.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or outlet openings
in any manner.
• Do not use on soft surfaces, such as a bed, where openings may
become blocked. Use the heater on a flat, dry surface only.
• Do not place this heater near flammable materials, surfaces or
substances, as there may be a risk of fire. Keep materials, surfaces
or substances at least 1 metre from the front of the heater and keep
them away from the sides and rear.
• Do not use the heater in any areas where petrol, paint or other
flammable liquids are stored, e.g. garages or workshops as there
are hot, arcing and sparking parts inside the heater.
• Do not use this heater near or in the immediate vicinity of a bath,
shower or swimming pool. Never position the heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or any other vessel containing water or liquid.
• This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns and personal injury,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use handles when moving
the product.
• Be sure that no other appliances are in use on the same electrical
circuit as this heater, as an overload can occur.
• Regulations concerning the disposal of oil when scrapping the
appliance have to be followed.
• The heater should not be used in a room in where the floor area is
less than 5 square metres.
• The cord should not be placed near the hot surface of appliance.
• This heater is designed for indoor household use.
• Do not cover the heater as this may lead to a fire risk.