Important Instructions - Dimplex Optiflame Electric Fireplace User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER'S GUIDE FOR FUTURE
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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. Always use a certified electrician
for installation
2. Read all instructions before using
this fireplace.
3. This fireplace 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 (0.9m) from the front
of the unit.
4. Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and
whenever the fireplace is left
operating and unattended.
5. Do not operate any fireplace if
the heater has malfunctioned, or
if the fireplace has been dropped
or damaged in any manner.
6. Do not use outdoors
7. 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.
NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and techniques, which, if not carefully followed, will result in
damage to the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures and techniques, which, if not carefully followed, will expose
he user to the risk of fire, serious injury, illness or death.
8. To prevent a possible fire, do not
block are intake or exhaust in any
manner.
9. 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.
10. Do not modify this fireplace.
Use it only as described in this
manual. Any other use not
recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury to
persons.
11. Do not burn wood or other
materials in this fireplace.
12. Do not strike fireplace glass.
13. Disconnect all power coming to
fireplace at main service panel
before performing any cleaning,
or maintenance.
14. When transporting or storing the
fireplace, keep in a dry place,
free from excessive vibration and
store as to avoid damage.
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