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MODEL: EHFH15W PRODUCT CODE: 1764-14 12/2014
Chapter 2 - Safety
Important Safety Instructions
When using any electric appliance, some basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and/or any injury to people, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the heater.
2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
Use the handle when moving the heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the heater.
3. Use extreme caution when the heater is used near children, pets or the disabled.
NEVER leave the heater unattended during operation.
4. Use the heater only in dry environments. The heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas or similar indoor locations. DO NOT use your heater outdoors. DO NOT
use near bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, or any place where the heater could come in
contact with water.
5. The heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT use it in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable liquids are used or stored.
6. To disconnect the heater, rst turn the heater off, then remove the plug from the outlet.
7. ALWAYS unplug the heater by removing the plug end from the outlet. NEVER unplug it
by pulling on the cord as this can damage the power cord.
8. DO NOT operate the heater with a damaged cord or plug. DO NOT operate the heater
after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the heater
to an authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
repair.
9. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and result
in a risk of re. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord should be No.
14 AWG minimum size and not less than 1875 Watts. When using an extension cord,
you must fully insert the plug into the extension cord. DO NOT use the extension cord if
the plug cannot be properly connected.
10. DO NOT run the cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover the cord with throw rugs, runners,
or similar coverings. Arrange the cord away from trafc areas and where it cannot be
tripped over.
11. It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose t between the
AC outlet (receptacle) and the plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug.
Contact a qualied electrician to replace a loose or worn outlet.
12. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may result in electric shock, re, or damage to the heater.
Arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it
can be tripped over or pulled from the outlet.