Dimplex BF8000ST - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT 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 persons, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using the electric fireplace.
2. This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch
hot surfaces. The trim around the heater outlet becomes hot during heater
operation.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the unit is left operating and unattended.
4. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
5. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirmed persons
without supervision.
6. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
7. Always unplug the electric fireplace when not in use.
8. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or
its service agent, or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
9. Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has
malfunctioned, or if the electric fireplace has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Contact Dimplex Technical Service 1-888-346-7539.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Never locate fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
12. Do not install the fireplace directly on carpet or a similar surface which may
restrict air circulation beneath the unit.
13. Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will
not be tripped over.
14. Do not locate the heater immediately below a fixed socket-outlet.
15. To disconnect the fireplace, turn the controls off, then remove the plug from
the outlet.
16. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage to the
heater.
17. Although this unit is of zero clearance design, to prevent a possible fire, do
not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,