User manual DELONGHI BAMBINO OIL FILLED RADIATORS

[. . . ] Check that neither the heater nor the power cable has been damaged in any way during transportation. Do not operate the heater if damaged. Using for the first time On using the appliance for the first time, turn it on to the maximum power setting for at least 8 hours. This is to eliminate the 'new odour', which is released by the appliance. During this time ensure that the room is well ventilated. Electrical connection - Before plugging the radiator into the mains, check that your supply voltage is the same as that shown on the rating plate of the appliance. [. . . ] Never place the power cable on top of the heater while it is hot. Only use the heater in an upright position. The heater must be positioned at least 50cm from furniture or other objects. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised technical service centre. It is normal for the heater to make 'crackling' noises during the first time it is switched on (or in the case of infrequent use) The body of the heater is filled with an exact quantity of oil. If repairs are necessary which call for the opening of the heater, they must be done only by the manufacturer or by an authorised service centre. In the unlikely event of oil leakage, contact the manufacturer or by an authorised service centre. The heater must never be placed immediately under a fixed mains socket. When scrapping the appliance, respect legislation on the disposal of oil. IMPORTANT: Never for any reason cover the appliance during operation as this could lead to dangerous overheating. The use of an extension lead is not recommended, however if it is neccessary then follow carefully the extension lead's instructions, and most importantly ensure that the extension lead is correclty rated in accordance with the heater being used and NEVER overloaded. - Oil Filled Radiator 4 BAMBINO 21-04-2004 9:58 Pagina 5 - As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particularly in the vicinity of young children. The appliance is fitted with a safety device which will switch off it in case of accidental overheating. To reset, disconnect the plug from the power for 30 minutes, remove the cause of overheating then plug the appliance in again. ATTENTION: 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. 5 Oil Filled Radiator BAMBINO 21-04-2004 9:58 Pagina 6 Green and Yellow to Earth 13 amp Fuse Brown to Live Blue to Neutral Cord Clamp Electrical requirements Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity company. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B. S. 1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug, following the procedure outlined below. [. . . ] If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug. Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fuse cover. [. . . ]