User manual DELONGHI ELECTRIC CONVECTOR HEATER HCO425F

[. . . ] Check that neither the heater nor the power cable has been damaged in any way during transportation. Electrical connection - Before plugging the electric convector heater into the mains, check that your supply voltage is the same as that shown on the rating plate of the appliance. - If using more than one appliance at a time, it is important to ensure that the ring main is adequate to cope with the power requirements. - This appliance complies with EEC Directive 89/336 relating to electromagnetic compatibility. [. . . ] · Turn the selector to the Max position to select maximum power (the Max power light comes on). Adjusting the thermostat When the room has reached the required temperature, turn the thermostat dial (B) slowly anticlockwise until the lights go out and no further. The thermostat will automatically regulate the temperature set and keep it constant. In spring or autumn or on mild days, you can save energy by using minimum power. Frost prevention mode With the thermostat dial in the position and one of the power levels selected, the appliance maintains room temperature at about 5°C, preventing freezing with minimal energy consumption. Models with fan A number of models have a fan for faster more even heating. To use this function, turn the power selector (A) to the Max position (the corresponding light comes on). 21 20 Using the timer(C) To set the heating periods proceed as follows: 19 16 pointer Fig. 5 Setting the correct time Check the time on your watch. (16. 00), turn the dial in a clockwise direction until the number 16 is lined up with the triangular pointer (fig. 5). The timer is in effect, an electric clock and works only if the plug is connected to the power supply. Whenever the plug is disconnected or there is a power failure, the clock must be re-set. To program the timer 1) Set the operating times by pushing in the notches on the dial corresponding to the period required (each notch represents 15 mins. ) (fig. 6). 2) Make sure that the timer indicates the correct time (see instructions on setting the correct time). Once programmed in this way, the appliance will repeat the pre-estab- operating time 21 20 19 16 Fig. 6 lished program every day. Electric convector heater 4 Maintenance Always unplug from the mains socket before cleaning. Warnings - Do not use the heater in a bathroom or in the vicinity of bathtubs, wash basins, showers or swimming pools. - The heater must be positioned at least 50cm from walls, curtains, furniture or other objects. - If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised technical service centre. - Do not use this appliance in rooms which have a floor area smaller than 4m2 as this may lead to overheating. - The heater must never be placed immediately under a fixed mains socket. - Never obstruct the heaters intake and outlet grilles as this could cause dangerous overheating. - IMPORTANT: Never for any reason cover the appliance during operation as this could lead to dangerous overheating. - A safety device intervenes and turns the appliance off in the event of overheating. To reactivate the heater, remove the plug from the mains, allow the appliance to cool (for about 30 minutes), remove the cause of the overheating and then plug the appliance back into the mains and turn it back on. - The use of an extension lead is not recommended, as overheating of the extension lead may occur during the operation of the heater - In order to avoid any danger caused by an accidental resetting of the safety system, this appliance must not be powered through an external timer. [. . . ] WARNING:Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug. [. . . ]