Tesla PC312WD User Manual page 3

• The product is intended for home use only.
• Make sure the heater is connected to the house's regular
mains (230 V), as it indicated on the heater.
• New heaters will produce a specific odor when used the
first time. This will stop after a short time and is completely
harmless.
• Check for any pieces of packing foam or cardboard that may
have fallen into the heating elements of the heater. These
pieces must be removed in order to avoid unpleasant odors.
• Always turn off the heater and unplug it when not used for a
long time.
• Pay special attention if the heater is used in rooms where
children, the handicapped or elderly reside.
• The heater should not be set up directly beneath an electrical
socket outlet.
• The cord must not be laid under any kind of carpet. Make
sure the cord is laid in such a way that nobody can trip on it.
• The heater must not be used if either the cord or plug
is damaged. The heater must not be used if it has been
dropped on the floor or is damaged in any other way
causing it to malfunction.
• The cord must be repaired by the manufacturer or by an
expert if it has been damaged, to avoid dangerous situations.
• Avoid using extension cords, which may overheat and could
possibly start a fire.
• Never cover the air vents on the heater. Avoid potential fire
hazards by making sure the air intakes are not blocked or
covered. The heater should be used in rooms with normal
flat floors.
• The heater should not be installed in close proximity to
flammable materials of any kind because there can always
be a risk of fire.
• The heater must never be used in rooms where gasoline,
paint or other flammable liquids are stored, such as in a
garage.
• Never touch an electric heater with wet hands. The heater
should be installed so a person showering or taking a bath
cannot come into direct contact with it.
• The heater becomes hot when it is on. Therefore, be careful
and avoid burning or scorching your skin.
• The heater must be switched off, the plug removed and the
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