Important Instructions - Dimplex Sierra SIL48M Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual before attempting
to install or use the electric fireplace.
Always comply with the warnings and
safety instructions contained in this
manual to prevent personal injury or
property damage.
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:
• This appliance is hot when in use. To
avoid burns, do not let skin touch hot
surfaces. Keep combustible materials,
such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes and curtains at least 3
ft. from the front of this appliance and
keep away from sides and rear.
• Extreme caution is necessary when
any heater is used by, or near, children
or invalids, and whenever the heater is
left operating and unattended.
• Do not operate any heater with a
damaged cord or plug, after the
appliance malfunctions, or if it has
been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Disconnect from power
and call Technical Service or have it
inspected by a qualified electrician.
• To disconnect the fireplace, turn the
controls off, then remove the plug from
the outlet.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects
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to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric
shock, fire, or damage the fireplace.
• All electrical heaters have hot, and
arcing, or sparking parts inside. Do not
use it in areas where gasoline, paint or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
• Use this appliance only as described
in the manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury
to persons.
• If possible, always unplug this
appliance when not in use.
• Any repairs to this fireplace should
be carried out by a qualified service
person.
• Under no circumstances should this
fireplace be modified. Parts that have
to be removed for servicing must
be replaced prior to operating this
fireplace again.
• This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
indoor locations. Never place the
heater where it may fall into a bathtub
or other water containers.
• Always connect to properly grounded
outlets.
• Do not run cord under carpeting.
Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners or the like. Arrange the cord
away from heavily trafficked areas,
where it will not be tripped over.