Dimplex OPTIMYST Stove
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Dimplex electric fi re. Please read this information guide carefully to be able to safely
install, use and maintain your product.
Important Safety Advice
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fi re, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. OVERHEATING
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. Do not place material or
garments on the heater, or obstruct the air circulation around the heater. The heater carries a DO
NOT COVER warning.
2. DAMAGE.
If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier before installation and operation.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a
similarly qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard.
3. LOCATION
Do not use outdoors.
Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.
Do not locate the heater immediately below a fi xed socket outlet or connection box.
Ensure that furniture, curtains or other combustible material are positioned no closer than 1 metre
from the heater.
Although this heater conforms with safety standards, we do not recommend its use on deep pile
carpets or on long hair type of rugs.
4. PLUG
POSITIONING
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug or point of isolation is accessible.
Keep the supply cord away from the front of the heater.
5.
USE OF OTHER CONTROLS
Do not use this heater in series with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer or any
other device that switches on the heat automatically, since a fi re risk exists when the heater is
accidentally covered or displaced.
6. UNPLUGGING
In the event of a fault unplug or isolate the device.
Unplug or isolate the device when not required for long periods.
7. OWNER/USER
This appliance can be used by children aged form 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.
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.
8. ELECTRCITY
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This heater must be used on an AC ~ supply only and the voltage marked on the heater must
correspond to the supply voltage.
Before switching on, please read the safety advice and operating instructions.
