Dimplex DF3215NH - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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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 the electric fireplace.
2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch
hot surfaces. The trim around the heater outlet becomes hot during
heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front
of the unit (not applicable on DF3215NH model fireplaces).
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the unit is left operating and unattended (not
applicable on DF3215NH model fireplaces).
4. Always unplug the electric fireplace when not in use.
5. Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has
malfunctioned, or if the electric fireplace has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. The electric fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not run the 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.
9. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, then remove the plug from the
outlet.
10. 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 to the
heater.
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner.
Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become
blocked (not applicable on DF3215NH model fireplaces).
12. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not
use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored
or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapors (not applicable on
DF3215NH model fireplaces).
13. Do not modify the electric fireplace. Use it only as described in this