Currys Essentials C20FHW20 User manual

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IB safety-Heater-UK-220512V3
Currys Group Limited (co. no. 504877)
1 Portal Way, London, W3 6RS, UK
EU Representative
Currys Ireland Limited (259460)
3rd Floor Oce Suite,
Omni Park SC, Santry, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland
HEATER
For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or
electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed
below.
• This appliance is intended for indoor household use and
similar applications such as:
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applications.
• Make sure your home voltage matches the voltage displayed
on the appliance. If you are not sure, contact an electrician.
• Do not kink or wrap the mains cable and plug around the
appliance, as this may cause the insulation to weaken and
split, particularly where it enters the appliance.
• Ensure the mains cable is fully extended before use and
arrange it so that it is not in contact with any part of the
appliance.
• Do not pull on the mains cable. Never move, carry or hang the
appliance by the mains cable.
• Always position the appliance with the mains plug in an
accessible position and avoid the use of an extension cable as
it may overheat and create a potential re risk.
• The appliance must have a minimum 50 cm clearance around
all sides of the appliance.
• Ensure that the unit is used on a stable and level surface. If
the oor surface is uneven there is a risk that the appliance
could tip over. Also, excessive vibration and noise may occur.
If the appliance should be accidentally tipped over, please
immediately disconnect from the power supply.
• Do not use the appliance in wardrobes or near fabrics or
clothing. Do not stand the appliance on deep pile carpets.
• Do not use the appliance in areas where petrol, paints or
other ammable substances are used or stored.
• Do not use in very dusty areas as dust may accumulate on the
heating elements and cause overheating.
• Do not operate the appliance in direct sunlight, near heat
sources, humid environments or in places near water or other
liquids such as bathrooms, showers or swimming pools.
• Do not operate with wet hands or spill water or other liquids
on to the appliance, the mains cable or plug.
• Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• CAUTION: Some parts can become very hot and cause burns.
Particular attention has to be given where children and
vulnerable people are present.
• The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-
outlet.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand,
or climb on it.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where
the appliance is in use.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied person in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Children of less than 3 years old should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only
switch on/o 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 understand 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.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 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.
• Do not block or restrict the airow around the appliance.
Position the unit so that the air inlet and exhaust grilles are
not blocked or restricted in any way.
• Do not push any objects in the air inlet and exhaust grilles.
• Do not use the appliance with a programmer, timer or any
other device that switches the appliance on automatically.
A re risk exists if the appliance is covered or positioned
incorrectly.
Do not use outdoors
• Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a
bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
• Do not use this heater if it has been dropped;
• Do not use if there are any visible signs of damage to the
appliance.
• Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface, or fix it
to the wall, as applicable.
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the appliance.
It is hazardous for anyone other than authorised service
personnel to carry out servicing of repairs which involve
the removal of covers.
To avoid the risk of an electrical shock do not attempt
repairs yourselfs.
WARNING: Do not use this heater in small rooms when they
are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on
their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains,
or any other flammable material a minimum distance of 1 m
from the air outlet.
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Fan Operation
The fan can be switched on independently of the heating elements.
Turn the Power Control to “FAN” position, the unit will blow cool air out from the air outlet.
The heater or the fan will not operate by turning the Thermostat Control when
the thermostat setting is too low.
Safety Protective Devices
Overheat Protection System
The power to the heater will automatically cut o if the temperature of the heater exceeds
a certain limit. In the event of overheating, the heater will stop operating. Switch the heater
o and allow it to completely cool. The heater will then resume operating as normal.
Tip-over Protective Switch
When you use the heater in an upright position on a at and stable surface, the tip-over
protective switch will be on. In the event the heater is knocked over, the heater will stop
functioning automatically.
• Do not override the tip-over protective switch as this may cause a hazard.
• Using the unit on a deep pile carpet may activate the tip-over protective
switch.
Switching the Unit O
• Turn the Power Control to the “OFF“ position.
• Turn the Thermostat Control to the “MIN” position.
• Unplug from the mains supply.
Product Overview
Unpacking
Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
• Main Unit
• Instruction Manual
• If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only).
• Tel: [phone] for assistance.
Heating Operation
Position the heater upright on the oor away from curtains, furniture or wall coverings
before plugging your unit into the mains socket.
This unit will not operate unless positioned on a at stable surface or if the
thermostat is set too low.
• Turn the Power Control to the “LOW” (low heat) or “HIGH” (high heat) position.
• Turn the Thermostat Control clockwise until you hear the“poop“ sound to switch on
the unit, and then set your desired position.
Thermostat Control
Pilot Light
Power Control
Thermostat
Control
Power
Control
Pilot Light
HIGH
LOWFAN
OFF
MIN
MAX
Top View
It is normal for the heater to emit some smell and fumes when it is turned on for
the rst time or when turned on after not being used for a long period of time.
This smell will disappear when the heater has been turned on for a short while.
The heater or the fan will not operate by turning the Thermostat Control when
the thermostat setting is too low. Fan Heater
Instruction Manual
C20FHW20
Thank you for purchasing your new product.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order
that you fully understand all the operational features it oers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual
for future reference.
This product is only suitable for well-insulated spaces or occasional use.
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Hints & Tips
My heater does not work when I turn it on
• Check that your heater is plugged in and the power is turned on at the mains socket.
• Check that your heater is in an upright position.
• Check if the thermostat setting is too low.
• Try replacing the fuse in the plug.
• If the heater still doesn’t work, do not try to repair the heater yourself.
If your heater’s power is automatically cut o follow
the steps below:
1. Unplug your heater and allow it to cool down.
2. Inspect your heater. Clean the air inlet and the air outlet with a vacuum cleaner if
necessary. If there is any sign of physical damage (e.g. melting, or burning of the case),
do not attempt to use your heater. Please leave all maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
3. Plug-in the heater and switch it on again. If it cuts o again, move the heater to a better
ventilated location.
Cleaning
Your heater should be cleaned regularly to prevent dirt and dust from building up which
will aect its performance. Ensure the air inlet and the air outlet are not blocked. This can
be done with a vacuum cleaner, using the brush attachment.
Ensure you unplug your heater from the mains socket and wait for the heater to
cool down completely before cleaning.
Specications
Model C20FHW20
Supply Voltage 220 - 240V~ 50Hz
Power Input 2000W
Features and specications are subject to change without prior notice.
Product Fiche
Model C20FHW20
Item Symbol Value Unit Item Unit
Heat output Type of heat input, for electric
storage local heaters only
(select one)
Nominal heat
output
Pnom 1.9 kW Manual heat charge control
with integrated thermostat
No
Minimum
heat output
(indicative)
Pmin 1.0 kW Manual heat charge control
with room and/or outdoor
temperature feedback
No
Maximum
continuous heat
output
Pmax,c 1.9 kW Electronic heat charge
control with room and/
or outdoor temperature
feedback
No
Auxiliary electricity consumption Fan assisted heat output No
At nominal heat
output
elmax N/A kW Type of heat output/room
temperature control (select one)
At minimum heat
output
elmin N/A kW Single stage heat output
and no room temperature
control
No
In standby mode elSB 0.000 kW Two or more manual
stages, no room
temperature control
No
With mechanic thermostat
room temperature control
Yes
With electronic room
temperature control
No
Electronic room
temperature control plus
day timer
No
Electronic room
temperature control plus
week timer
No
Other control options (multiple
selections possible)
Room temperature control,
with presence detection
No
Room temperature
control, with open window
detection
No
With distance control
option
No
With adaptive start control No
With working time
limitation
No
With black bulb sensor No
Contact details Currys Group Limited (co. no. 504877)
1 Portal Way, London, W3 6RS, UK
EU Representative
Currys Ireland Limited (259460)
3rd Floor Oce Suite, Omni Park SC,
Santry, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland