Safety Information - Utilitech DQ1709 Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety 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 this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids
and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. DO NOT operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized
service facility for examination and/or repair.
6. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar
coverings. DO NOT route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
7. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT use it in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
8. 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 the heater.
9. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
10. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/ receptacle. Never use with an extension
cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
11. If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions on Auto Safety Shut-off.
12. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit.
Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable
parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
13. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is recommended that the outlet be replaced if
plug or outlet is hot to touch.
14. The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet. DO NOT use this
heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
15. DO NOT use with wireless plug adapter or outlet that allows control remotely.
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