PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR THE milanoef
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Valued Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace
manufactured by Dimplex North America Ltd.
Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort
of your hearth. Thank you for allowing our product to be the backdrop for
those special moments.
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CONTENTS
PAGE 1 Important Instructions
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PAGE 2 milano
PAGE 2 Operation
PAGE 3 Maintenance
PAGE 6 Warranty
Installation
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR milanoef
1. Prior to the first use of the milanoef verify the following:
• Are the circuit breakers for the unit on?
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• Are the light bulbs in your milano
instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance
section of this manual)
2. The heater on your milano
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may emit a slight, harmless odor when
first used. This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial
heating of internal heater parts and will not occur again.
3. The information regarding the model of your milano
the rating plate located on the back of the unit.
4. If you have any technical questions, questions regarding the
operation of your milano
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, or require service contact Dimplex North
America customer service at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539). Do not
return this unit to the store where purchased.
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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 milanoef.
2. The unit 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. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains
at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the unit.
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. Always unplug the milanoef when not in use.
5. Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has malfunctioned,
or if the milanoef has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. The milanoef is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations.
8. 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.
9. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, then remove the plug from the outlet.
10. 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.
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner.
12. All electrical heaters have hot and arching or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be
exposed to flammable vapors.
13. Do not modify the milanoef. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
14. Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension cords may overheat and cause a risk of
fire. If you must use an extension cord, the cord must be No. 16 AWG minimum size
and rated no less than 1875 watts.
15. Do not burn wood or other materials in the milano
16. Do not strike glass door.
17. Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
18. Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
19. Disconnect all power supply before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation
of the unit.
20. When transporting or storing the unit and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid damage.
NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to
the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to
the risk of fire, serious injury, illness or death.
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