Safety Information - Dyna-Glo WHF100 Important Instructions Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to
assemble, operate,or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause
serious injury or death from burns, fire,explosion, electrical shock, and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protec-
tion against shock hazard and must be plugged directly into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Make sure any panel, safety screen or guard removed for
servicing an appliancemust be replaced prior to operating the heater.
WARNING: Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater.
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. If possible always unplug this appliance when not in use.
3. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the appli-
ance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
4. Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified. Parts having to
be removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating this appliance
again.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
indoor locations. Never locate this appliance where it may fall into a bath-
tub or other water container.
7. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, run-
ners or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not
be tripped over.
8. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off position, then remove
plug from outlet.
9. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
10. This appliance, when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes, with the current USA installations, or in the absence of lo-
cal codes, the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the appliance.
12. To prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
13. 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.
14. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The
appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a pro-
fessional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the ap-
pliance be kept clean.
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