Important Instructions - Dimplex Sierra 48 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual before attempting to install or use the electric fireplace. Always follow
the warnings and safety instructions in this manual. When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
following:
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance
provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position
and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and
less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user
maintenance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
• Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
• The heater must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.
• Do not use this heater with a programmer, timer, separate remotecontrol system or
any other device that switches the heater on automatically, since a fire risk exists if the
heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.
• There is possible danger of installation close to curtains and other combustible
materials.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns.
Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are
present.
• Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.
• Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the heater.
• Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface, or fix it to the wall, as applicable.
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CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-
out, 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.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision. A disconnecting switch incorporated in the fixed wiring shall be provided.
WARNING: The appliance carries the Warning Symbol indicating that it must not
be covered or has a Do not cover label. Do not cover or obstruct in any way the heat
outlet grille located at the top of the appliance overheating will result if the appliance is
accidentally covered. Do not place material or garments near the appliance, for instance
by curtains or furniture, as this could cause overheating and a fire risk..
In the event of a fault unplug the heater. Unplug the appliance when not required for
long periods. The supply cord must be placed on the right hand side of the heater away
from the heat outlet underneath the appliance.
Although this appliance complies with safety standards, we do not recommend ots ise
pm deep pile carpets or on long hair type of rugs.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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