User manual DELONGHI HCM

[. . . ] OPERATION AND USE Turning the appliance on Models with only a thermostat This appliance can be turned on by rotating its thermostat knob clockwise (C) until it stops at the last possible setting. To turn this appliance off, rotate the knob to its lowest position and remove its plug from the electrical outlet. Models with a thermostat and two switches Turn the thermostat knob clockwise (C) until it reaches its last possible setting, then press one switch (minimum power) or both switches (D) (maximum power) so the red area becomes visible. [. . . ] Mark the bracket fixing points on the wall. (When mounted, block the base of the heater in a fixed position to prevent it being removed). € Remove the heater, drill the wall and insert the anchors. € Fix the heater again, inserting the bracket “B” into the base of the heater and fixing it to the hole in the wall using the screw (screws and anchor provided). The appliance must not be positioned directly underneath a fixed power point. Position the appliance in such a way that the plug is easily accessible even after installation. 4 MAINTENANCE Always pull the plug out of its electrical outlet before beginning any cleaning. This electric convector requires no special maintenance. All you have to do is dust it off with a soft, dry cloth — but do so only when the appliance is cold. never use abrasive powders or solvents. HELPFUL ADVICE Important: to avoid the safety system resetting accidentally, this appliance must not be powered through an external timer. € The first time you use the appliance, operate it for at least 15 minutes with the thermostat at maximum to eliminate the “new” smell. A little smoke due to the protective substances applied to the heating element before transport may be given off. € Do not use the convector heater near bath tubs, showers, sinks or swimming pools. The appliance must not be placed directly under a fixed socket. € Do not rest the power cable on the appliance when hot. • Always use the heater in a vertical position only. € Do not obstruct the hot air outlet grilles or the air intake grille on the bottom of the appliance. [. . . ] At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. [. . . ]