IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES AND
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PRECAUTIONS:
WARNING!
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Please read this manual before operating the appliance
and keep it at a safe place for future reference. In case
the appliance is obtained by a new owner, it should be
transferred together with its manual.
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CAUTION: Children under 3 years of age should be
kept away from the appliance unless they are under
constant supervision.
Children from 3 to 8 years of age are allowed to
operate the on/off button ONLY, provided that the
appliance is installed and ready for operation and
such children have been supervised and instructed in
safe operation of the appliance and they understand
all related risks.
Children from 3 to 8 years of age MUST NOT: connect
the plug to power sockets, make adjustments, clean it
or carry out user maintenance operations.
This appliance can be used by children older than
8 years of age and by people with reduced physical,
sensor and mental capabilities, as well as by people
with insufficient experience and knowledge provided
they are supervised or instructed in safe operation
of the appliance and understand the related risks.
Children should not be allowed to play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance operations
must not be carried out by children without
supervision.
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CAUTION: Some of the appliance parts may get very
hot during operation and thus cause burns to users. In
case there are children and vulnerable people in the
room, special attention should be paid.
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WARNING:
In order to avoid
overheating, do not cover the appliance!
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The appliance should not be positioned right under
a power socket!
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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.
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Before operating the appliance – check if the voltage
indicated on the appliance technical plate corresponds
to the voltage of the electricity, supplied to your place.
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This appliance must be used only for the operations
it has been designed and intended for, i.e. heating
of domestic premises. This appliance is not
intended for commercial application. Every kind of
different application is considered improper and
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Usage and Storage Instructions
consequently dangerous. The manufacturer does
not bear responsibility for malfunctions resulting
from improper and irrational operation. Non-
adherence to these safety instructions will render
the guarantee terms invalid!
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DO NOT leave your place while the appliance is
operating: ensure that the power switch knob is
switched to OFF position. Always disconnect the
power plug from the socket.
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Keep inflammable objects, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, paper, clothes, curtains etc. at a distance of
at least 100 cm away from the panel heater.
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Do not operate the appliance in areas of use or
storage of combustible substances. Do not operate
the appliance in areas of combustible media (for
example in close proximity to inflammable gases or
aerosols) – there is great risk of explosion and fire!
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Do not insert and do not allow foreign objects to
enter the ventilation openings (inlet and outlet)
because this will cause electric shock, fire or will
damage the panel heater.
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This appliance is not suitable for animal breeding
and it is intended for domestic use only!
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Keep the air inlet and outlet clear of any objects:
unobstructed distance of at least 1 metre in front
and 1 metre behind the panel heater should be
provided.
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The most common cause of overheating is fluff and
dust deposits in the appliance. Clean the ventilation
openings regularly with a vacuum cleaner. Before
that disconnect the power plug from the socket.
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Never touch the appliance with damp or wet hands
– there is danger for your life!
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The power socket must be easily accessible all the
time in case the power plug has to be disconnected
as fast as possible! Never pull the power cord or the
appliance itself in order to disconnect it from the
mains.
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ATTENTION! Outgoing air gets hot during operation
(up to more than 100°C).
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Do not cover the appliance. If the appliance gets
covered, there is risk of overheating.
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If the appliance is damaged or does not work
properly, stop it and do not repair it yourself. For any
kind of repairs call for assistance after-sale service
centre. This is the place where you will have your
broken part replaced with an original one. Non-
adherence to this instruction will compromise the