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Safety/Warnings
• After removing the appliance from its packaging, ensure that it is complete and undamaged.
If in doubt contact an authorised VORTICE service centre. Do not leave packaging within the reach of children
or differently able persons.
• Store the appliance out of the reach of children and disabled persons if you decide to disconnect it from the
power supply and use it no more.
• If the appliance malfunctions and/or develops a fault, contact VORTICE immediately. Ensure that only genuine
original VORTICE spares are used for any repairs.
• The electrical power supply/socket to which the appliance is to be connected must be able to provide
the maximum electrical power required by the appliance. If it cannot do so, arrange for a qualified
electrician to make the necessary modifications.
• The electrical specifications correspond to the ones on the rating label.
• The appliance must be correctly connected to an earth system.
• The heater parts may exceed 200℃; contact with the heating pipe, reflector or metal parts near the heating
pipe may cause serious burns. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch the hot surface.
• Do not use this appliance for functions other than those described in this booklet.
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this appliance.
• Do not use the appliance in the immediate vicinity of a bath tub, shower or swimming pool, but always observe
the safety distances prescribed by EEC-EC standards.
• Do not use the appliance in the presence of flammable substances or vapours such as alcohol, insecticides,
petrol etc.
• Do not cover or obstruct the front grille from which heat is radiated.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to adverse weather conditions (rain, sun, etc.)
• Never put your hands under the heating elements. Always allow the heating element to cool down for at least
10 minutes.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when using any electrical appliance:
- never touch appliances with wet or damp hands;
- never touch appliances while barefoot;
- do not allow the unit to be operated by unsupervised children or disabled persons.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer a heavy blow, have it checked immediately by VORTICE.
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