Desa Tech Comfort-Glow Freestanding Electric Fireplace EF5802R - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to person, including following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill
directly in front of the heater outlet becomes hot
during heater operation. Keep combustible materials,
such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
and curtains at least 3 feet from the front of the unit.
3. CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any fireplaces with a damaged
cord or plug or after the heater has
malfunctioned, or if the fireplace has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Take the
fireplace to a authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This fireplace is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas or similar indoor locations.
Never locate the fireplace where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not install the fireplace directly on carpet or a
similar surface, which may restrict air circulation
beneath the unit.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange
cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be
tripped over
10. To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to the off
position and remove plug from outlet. .
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
cause electric shock, fire or damage to the
appliance.
12. To prevent fire, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,
such as a bed, where openings may become
blocked.
13. CAUTION: This appliance gets hot and it
contains internal parts that could arc or spark. Do
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored. This electric
fireplace should not be used as a drying rack for
clothing. Also, do not have Christmas stockings or
decorations hung on or near it.
14. Do not modify this fireplace. Use it only as
described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
15. Avoid the use of an extension cord because it
may overheat and cause a fire hazard. However if
you must use an extension cord, the cord shall be
16 AWG, 1875 Watts.
16. Do not burn wood or other materials in this
fireplace.
17. Do not strike fireplace glass.
18. Always use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets been required.
19. Always use properly grounded, fused, and
polarized outlets.
20. Always use ground fault protection where
required by electrical code.
21. Always disconnect power before performing any
cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the fireplace.
22. When transporting or sorting the fireplace and
cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid damage.
23. Do not plug this product into a receptacle
controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
24. Do not exceed recommended bulb wattage.
Using a higher wattage bulb could create a fire
hazard or cause damage to your electric fireplace.
25. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.