Wachsmuth & Krogmann C-3196 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Always follow basic safety precautions when using electrical products, especially when
children are present.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE
PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE RELOCATING,
SERVICING, OR CLEANING IT.
• READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• This product is intended for indoor, non-commercial, household use for temporarily
heating residential rooms. Do not use the product for any other purpose.
• Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the product
from the electrical outlet when it is not in use.
• Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. This product is not intended
for use by children.
• Close adult supervision is necessary when using this product near children or pets.
• Do not use the product while sleeping or place near a person sleeping.
• Place the product on a flat, steady, stable, heat-resistant surface.
• This product has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored, as there may be a
risk of fire or explosion.
• Use the product in a well-ventilated area. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid
burns, do not let bare skin touch a hot surface. If provided, use handles when
moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
paper, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from all sides of the heater.
• Always maintain your distance from the product while it is in use to avoid serious
burns and other personal injury.
• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electric shock, fire, or product damage.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not
use on soft surface, such as a bed, where openings may become blocked.
• Wipe the air openings clean if they become clogged.
• Do not use this product to dry or heat clothing, shoes, pipes, or any other item.
• This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, or other damp/wet
locations.
• Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
• Do not move the product when it is heated. Allow the product to thoroughly cool
before handling it.
• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer, as a
risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious personal injury may result.
• Attachments, when furnished, may become hot during use. Allow any attachments
to cool before handling them.
• Plug the product into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.
• Always connect the product to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electrical
outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to have a GFCI electrical outlet installed if one
is not available.
• Do not allow the Power Cord to hang (e.g., over the edge of a table or counter) or
place/run the Power Cord under rugs, carpeting, or in high-traffic areas where it may
be tripped over or pulled.
• To disconnect the product, turn the controls to the “OFF” position, then remove the
plug from the electrical outlet. Pull directly on the plug; do not pull on the Power
Cord.