Important Safeguards - DeLonghi HX Series Instructions For Use Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Safety warnings
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening inju-
ry by electric shock.
Do not use this heater in the immediate
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surroundings of a bath, a shower, or a
swimming pool;
- Never use the appliance to dry laundry.
- If the power cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer's customer services or a
qualified electrician in order to eliminate
all risk.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage
to the appliance.
- The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the ap-
pliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
- WARNING: Do not use this heater in
small rooms when they are occupied by
persons not capable of leaving the room
on their own, unless constant supervi-
sion is provided.
- The appliance must not be placed directly
under a fixed socket.
- CAUTION: to avoid risks associated with
accidental resetting of the safety system,
this appliance must not be powered
through an external timer.
- Do not obstruct the air intake and outlet
area (danger of overheating).
Danger of burns!!
Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.
- WARNING: To avoid overheating,
never under any circumstances
cover the appliance during
operation as this would lead to a
dangerous rise in temperature.
- The use of an extension lead is not
recommended, as it may overheat during
the operation of the appliance.
- Never lay the power cable on top of the
appliance when it is hot.
- Do not rest anything on the appliance.
- WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire,
keep textiles, curtains, or any other flam-
mable material a minimum distance of 1
m from the air outlet.
- Never place the appliance on long pile
rugs or carpets to avoid obstructing the
air intake grille on the bottom of the
appliance.
Please note:
This symbol indicates recommendations and important informa-
tion for the user.
- You are recommended
positioning the appliance in a draught
as strong air currents could reduce its
efficiency.
- Use this heater on a horizontal and stable
surface.
- Use the appliance in a vertical position
only.
- Do not use the appliance if it has been
dropped or fallen over.
- Do not use if there are visible signs of
damage to the heater.
- The first time you use the appliance, leave
it operating on maximum for at least 15
minutes to eliminate the "new" smell.
A little smoke may be given off. This is
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to avoid