DeLonghi Utility Heater manual Important Safeguards

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot sur- faces. Use handle when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furni- ture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0,9 m) from the front and top of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.

3.Extreme caution is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

4.Always unplug appliance when not in use.

5.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, 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.This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor loca- tions. Never locate appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

8.Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, run- ners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

9.To disconnect the appliance, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.

10.Connect to properly polarized outlets only.

11.Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the appliance.

12.To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

13.A fan heater has hot or arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.

14.Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

15.To prevent overload and blown fuses, be sure that no other appliance is plugged into the same outlet (receptacle) or into another outlet (receptacle) wired into the same circuit.

16.It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical outlet (receptacle). Worn outlets or receptacles should be replaced prior to further use of the heater. Plugging heater into a worn outlet/receptacle/ may result in overheating of the power cord or fire.

17.Do not use an extension cord because the extension cable may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cable, the cable shall be no. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts, and has to be used only for supplying power to this appliance.

18.Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into an appropriate receptacle. Please remember that receptacles also deteriorate due to aging and continuous use: check periodically if

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Contents Utility Heater Overheat Safety Light Red Important Safeguards Installation Electric Power ConnectionSetting the thermostat Maintenance and ServiceLimited Warranty

Utility Heater specifications

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