Dimplex Bramdean BMD20, Operating Instructions Manual

CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY 

AND/OR DAMAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE
Important Safety Advice

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the 

risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:

 If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier before installation and operation.

 Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.

 Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the heater.

 Do not use outdoors.

 Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.

 Do not locate the appliance immediately below a fixed socket outlet or connection box.

 Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface, or fix it to the wall, as applicable.

Warning:

 Do not use this heater in a small rooms when they are occupied by persons not 

capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.

Warning:

 To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any other flammable material a 

minimum distance of 1m from the air outlet

Warning

: 

This heater must not be used for anything other than normal domestic household 

purposes in the country where it was purchased from a recognised commercial retailer.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been 

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand 

the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance 

shall not be made by Children without supervision.

Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. Children 

aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it 

has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understanding the 

hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate 

and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance. 

Warning:

 This appliance must be earthed.

The use of an extension lead or multi-plug adaptor is not advised when connecting this product 

to the mains. Connection through these devices could lead to a risk of overloading, overheating 

and even fire at the extension lead or adaptor due to inadequate connection quality.

This heater must be used on an ~alternating current supply (~) only and the voltage marked on 

the heater must correspond to the supply voltage.

Do not use this appliance in series with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer or any 

other device that switches on the heat automatically, since a fire risk exists when the appliance 

is accidentally covered or displaced.

DO NOT use the heater on deep pile carpets or the long hair type of rugs, or less than 750mm 

(30”) away from any overhanging surface. Keep combustible materials such as drapes and 

other furnishings clear from the front, sides and rear of the heater. Do not use heater to dry 

your laundry.

In the event of a fault unplug the appliance. Unplug the appliance when not required for long 

periods.

The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. If the supply cord is damaged 

it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualified person in order 

to avoid a hazard. Keep the supply cord away from the front of the appliance.

Caution: 

Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular 

attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present. This instruction 

can be found at www.dimplex.co.uk

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