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Do not use this heater near water or in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or
a swimming pool. Never locate the heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container. Do not use the heater in damp areas.
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Do not allow water or other liquids to run into the interior of the heater, as this could create a
fire and/or electrical hazard.
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This heater is intended for indoor household use and similar applications. Do not use
outdoors.
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Never leave the heater unattended while in use. Always turn the heater off and unplug when
not in use.
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Do not use the heater while sleeping or place it near a person who is sleeping.
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Do not place this heater near flammable materials, surfaces or substances. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9m) from the heater.
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Use the heater in a well-ventilated area.
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This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use
gloves or oven mitts to avoid serious injury.
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Prior to cleaning or other maintenance, the appliance must be disconnected from the power
supply.
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Allow the heater to thoroughly cool down before handling or cleaning.
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Do not use any abrasive cleaners or solvents, as heater damage will occur.
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To disconnect the heater from the mains power, first turn the controls to the OFF position and
then remove the plug from the socket.
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Ensure the heater is switched off and the power cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet
before cleaning the heater.
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Never insert fingers or metal objects into the vents and openings of the heater.
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Do not push any objects in the air inlet and outlet grills as this may cause an electric shock,
fire or damage the heater.
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Avoid placing the power cord in areas where it can become a tripping hazard. Do not place
the power cord under carpeting or cover it with rugs, runners or similar.
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To avoid a circuit overload when using this heater, do not operate another high-wattage
heater on the same electrical circuit.
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Always plug the heater directly into a wall socket. Avoid using extension leads where possible
as they may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
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Do not use this appliance with an external programmer, timer switch or any other devise
which would switch the device on automatically unless this has already been pre-built into the
appliance by the manufacturer.
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Do not kink or wrap the power cord and plug around the appliance, as this may cause the
insulation to weaken or split, particularly where it enters the appliance.
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Ensure the mains cable is fully extended before use and arrange it so that it is not in contact
with any part of the appliance.
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Do not pull on the mains cable. Never move, carry or hang the appliance by the mains cable.
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The heater should not be used in a room, of which the floor area is less than 5m².
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Do not operate the appliance with any safety guards removed.
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Do not operate the appliance if there are signs of damage to the appliance, power cord, or
any of the accessories.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical elements in the appliance.
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