Important Safeguards - DeLonghi ELECTRIC OIL FILLED RADIATOR Instructions Manual

and leave to cool.
Dust the radiator with a soft damp cloth without using detergents or abrasives.
If the radiator is not used for a long period of time, wrap the cable around the cable tidy
and store the appliance in a dry place.
This appliance has been made to last many years without problems.
In the event of malfunction or doubt, do not try and repair on your own. There would be
the danger of fire or electric shock.
Call the nearest service centre (see list of service centres).

7. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT: To avoid overheating, never under any circumstances cover the appliance
during operation as this would lead to a dangerous rise in temperature.
If this recommendation is not respected, a safety device will turn the radiator off. To
reset, contact the technical assistance service.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout,
this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a
timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
- Do not use the radiator near bath tubs, showers, sinks or swimming pools. The
appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a per-
son responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
- Do not use the radiator to dry washing, do not rest the power cable on hot elements.
- Always use the radiator in the vertical position.
- If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authori-
sed service centre or a qualified electrician in order to eliminate all risk.
- When you turn the appliance on for the first time, operate it at maximum for at least
two hours. During this time, you should ventilate the room to eliminate the "new"
smell given off.
- It is normal for the appliance to make "squeaking" noises when first turned on.
- The appliance must not be placed immediately under a fixed power socket.
- This appliance is filled with a precise quantity of oil and repairs requiring it to be
opened must be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorised technical assistance
centre only. In the event of oil leaks, contact the manufacturer or an authorised tech-
nical assistance centre.
- When disposing of this appliance, respect legislation on disposal of oil.
- Do not use this appliance in rooms measuring less than 4m².
Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC
Directive 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban
waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collec-
tion centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household
appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environ-
ment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the consti-
tuent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and
resources.As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances sepa-
rately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
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