DeLonghi HCX9115E-6A AG User manual

HCX9115E-6A AG - HCX9115E-6A WH - HCX9115ES
PORTABLE ELECTRIC PANEL HEATER
Instructions for use. Keep these instructions
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ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICS
120 V~ 60 Hz1500 W
CALENTADOR ELÉCTRICO PORTÁTIL
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CARACTERISTICAS ELECTRICAS:
120 V~ 60 Hz1500 W

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance, some basic safety
precautions should always be observed to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock, and/or injury to persons. Read all
instructions carefully before using the appliance. Specically:
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life
threatening injury by electric shock.
- Do not operate any heater with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
heater malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return
heater to authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.
- This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. Never locate heater where it may
fall into a bath tub or other water container.
- Do not use this heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause an electric shock, re, or damage
the heater.
- CAUTION: to prevent electric shock
match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
then fully insert.
- CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of thermal cutout, this
appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regulary
switched on and o by the utility.
- Thisheatermayincludeanvisualalarmtowarn
that parts of the heater are getting excessively
hot. If the alarm ashes, immediately turn
the heater o and inspect for any objects on
or adjacent to the heater that may cause high
temperatures. DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER
WITHTHE ALARM FLASHING.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in
injury or damage to the appliance.
- The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lackofexperienceand knowledge,unlessthey
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
- Extremecautionis necessarywhen any heater
is used by or near children and whenever the
heater is left operating and unattended.
- Always unplug heater when not in use.
- Use this heater only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause re, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
- The heater must not be located immediately
below a socket-outlet.
- To prevent overload and blown fuses, be
sure that no other appliance is plugged into
the same outlet (receptacle) or into another
outlet(receptacle)wired intothesamecircuit.
- Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into an
appropriate outlet. Please remember that
outlets also deteriorate due to aging and
continuous use: check periodically if signs of
overheating or deformations are evi-denced
by the plug. Do not use the outlet and CALL
your electrician.
Danger of burns!!
Failure to observe the warning could result in
burns or scalds.
- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid
burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
Use handle when moving this heater. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and
curtains at least 3 feet (0,9 m) from the front

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and top of the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not
cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the
like. Arrange cord away from trac area and
where it will not be tripped over.
- To prevent a possible re, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use
on soft surfaces,like a bed, where openings
may become blocked.
- A heater has hot or arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, or ammable liquids are used or stored.
- It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord
to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord
which becomes hot tothe touch or becomes
distorted in shape may be a result of a worn
electrical outlet. Worn outlets or receptacles
should be replaced prior to further use of the
heater. Plugging heater into a worn outlet /
receptacle/ may result in overheating of the
power cord or re.
- If the supply cord is damage, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied person in order to
avoid a hazard.
- WARNING: Do not cover the appliance while
it is functioning in order to avoid overheating
which may cause risk of re.
Symbol meaning
This simbol indicates:
(If provided) Class II equipment
Please note:
This symbol indicates recommendations and
important information for the user.
- Ifyour applianceis equippedwith a polythene
tape used as carry handle, remove it before
connecting appliance to the outlet.
- Do not use outdoors.
- To disconnect heater, turn controls to o, then
remove plug from outlet.
- Connect to properly polarized outlets only.
- This heater is not intended for use with an
extension cord or outlet strip. Plug the cord
directly into an appropriate wall receptable.
- Check that neither the appliance nor the
power cable have been damaged in any way
during transportation.
- Make sure that no pieces of polystyrene or
other packaging material have been left on
the appliance. It may be necessary to pass
over the appliance with a vacuum cleaner.
- When switching on the appliance for the
rst time, allow it to run at full power for at
least two hours to get rid of the unpleasant
smell. Make sure that the room in which the
appliance is located is well ventilated during
this operation. It is normal for the appliance
to emit small cracking sounds when you turn
it on.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
DESCRIPTION
A Power indicator light
B ON/OFF button
C +/- adjustment buttons
D MODE button (selects the operating mode)
E “ECO plus”button
F Timer button
General instructions
Remove the heater from the packaging. Check that neither
the heater nor the power cable has been damaged during
transport.
Do not operate the heater if damaged. Remove all publicity
material present on the appliance. The appliance is suitable
for free-standing or wall-mounted usage. Do not assemble
the feet if wall-mounted.
Electrical connection
- Before connecting the appliance to the current outlet,
check that the voltage indicated on the appliance rating
plate is the same as your electric plant and that it can

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stand the power consumption (Watt) indicated by the
labelling.
- If more than one appliance is used at once, it is
important to ensure that the electric plant is able to
support the power required.
Mounting the feet
Turn the appliance upside down on a rug or soft surface in
order to prevent damaging the paint nish.
Fix the feet to the appliance with the nr. 4 screws 4.8x13 PH
Gsupplied (see g. 1), 2 screws for each foot.
Wall-Mounting Installation
The wall mounting kit contains:
4 metal brackets (H)
4 screws 4.5x25PH (I)
2 buttery screws M5 (J)
4 plastic anchors 6x30 (K)
Required tools for assembly and estimated assembly
time
Drill
Screwdriver PH 2 x 100 (Phillips type)
Estimated assembly time: 30 minutes
Before installing the unit , make sure of the following:
-The appliance must not be located directly
beneath a current outlet.
-The plug and outlet must be easy to reach after
installation.
-No electric cables or other pipes could be
damaged during the installation.
-Keep away from curtains or ammable materials.
To wall-mount, proceed as follows:
Turn the appliance upside down on a at stable surface. Fix
the 2 brackets Hwith the 2 buttery screws Jas shown in
Fig. 2. For brick walls use a 6 mm concrete drill bit. For plaster
board or drywall, it is recommended to use appropriate
screws and anchors (not supplied).
-Before drilling the wall, mark the exact points,
respecting the minimum distances as shown in g. 3.
-Drill the wall where previously marked, and insert the
plastic anchors K.
-Fix the 2 metal brackets H using the two screws I
provided.
-Hang the appliance on the bracket.
-Mark out the 2 lower xing points. Remove the
appliance, drill the lower holes and insert the wall
anchors K.
-Now, you can hang back the heater on the bracket and
x the lower part of the appliance with the 2 remaining
screws I.
USE
Operation and use
-Plug into the outlet socket.
-The appliance emits a beep. The power indicator light
(A) comes on and remains lit while the appliance is
powered.
-The appliance switches to stand-by.
-Press the ON/OFF (B) to turn the appliance on. It begins
heating the room according to the current settings.
-Press the MODE (D) button to select one of the following
operating modes:
-Freeze prevention
In this mode, the appliance keeps the room at a
temperature of 45°F (7°C) to avoid freezing.
-Heating 1, 2, 3 and Heating 3 + Fan
Inthis mode, thedesiredtemperaturecanbeselectedby
pressing the adjustment buttons + and –. By pushing
the + or - button once, the temperature (shown on the
display) will increase or decrease by 1 degree.
Heating 1
The appliance operates at low power.
Heating 2
The appliance operates at medium power.
Heating 3
The appliance operates at high power.
Heating 3 + Fan
The appliance operates at the maximum power with
the fan.The setting temperature range available is from
61°F to 90°F (16°C to 32°C).
“ECO plus”function
The “ECO plus” function is available in Heating 1, 2 3 and
3 + fan modes only. To activate the function, press the
“ECO plus” (E) button. When this function is active the
appliance automatically sets the most appropriate power
level to guarantee optimum comfort while reducing energy
consumption. While the “ECO plus” function is active, the
appliance may switch automatically to a lower heating power
than the one displayed.
Working indicator
The symbol indicates the heating status by means of its
colors.
RED: the unit is heating at the maximum power.

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YELLOW: the unit is heating at the medium power.
GREEN: the unit is heating at the minimum power.
absent: the unit is not heating.
Brightness of the display
The appliance allows two dierent brightness settings for the
display.
The highest is active when any key button is pressed.
After a few seconds of keyboard inactivity, the brightness will
decrease to the operating brightness level.
Key lock
In order to avoid accidental operation, you can lock the
keyboard using the keylock function. To activate this function
press buttons + and - (C) together for at least 3 seconds.The
display shows the symbol and a double acoustic signal
will be emitted. To deactivate the function proceed in the
same way.
Timer function
This function can be activated in two dierent ways.
Delayed start: With the appliance OFF press the timer
button (F) . The symbol is displayed ashing
together with the hours left before the appliance comes on.
Change the hours using the + and - (C) buttons, then wait
a few seconds for the program to be stored. The display will
return to o and the symbols remains on. When the
programmed time has elapsed, the appliance will come on
with the previous settings.
Delayed stop: with the appliance ON, pressthe timer button
(F). The symbol is displayed ashing together with
the hours left before the appliance goes on-standby. Change
the hours using the + and - (C) buttons, then wait a few
seconds for the program to be stored. The current settings
and symbol are displayed.
At the end of the set time the appliance switches on-standby
automatically. To go back to operating without the timer,
press the timer button twice.
The timer symbol disappears from the display.
Please note: the time is settable from 0.5 to 24 hours.
Changing of the temperature scale
The display can show the temperature in both °F (Fahrenheit)
and °C (Celsius). To select the desired temperature scale,
when the unit is in standby position, press and hold the "+"
key for at least 10 seconds, then release.
The change of scale will be indicated by two short beeps.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
- Safety device: The appliance is tted with a safety
cuto device which will switch the appliance o in case
of accidental overheating.To reset the cuto, disconnect
the plug from the power supply for a few minutes,
remove the cause of overheating, then reconnect the
appliance. If this abnormal situation happens several
times, contact customer service.
- Tip-oversafetydevice:Thisdeviceturnstheappliance
o if it falls over or is positioned inappropriately in such
a way as to jeopardize safety. The appliance emits a
beep and a dot ashes on the display. The appliance
resumes operation a few seconds after being placed in
an upright position again.
Alarms
The appliance has a diagnostic system that makes it possible
to signal malfunctions.
In case of problems, the display will show an alarm message:
(Probe failure) and (High temperature), see
troubleshooting section.
MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any maintenance, unplug the heater
from the outlet and wait for it to cool o completely.
This heater requires no particular maintenance. It is
sucient to remove the dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use abrasive powders or solvents. If necessary
remove concentrated areas of dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
WARNING: any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized representative.
Should the heater not be in use over a certain length of time,
roll the cable around the feet and store it in a dry place.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance doesn't work
The display shows a blinking
dot and you hear an intermittend
"beep"
The display shows "PF"
The display shows "Ht" blinking
Be sure it is plugged in and that the electrical
outlet is working
The temperature may be set too low
The Key lock may be activated
The appliance could be tipped over or is
positioned in an improper way
The temperature sensor is malfunctioning
The internal temperature is too high.
The air intake or outlet grille is obstructed
Plug into the power outlet
Set the temperature to a higher
position
See the section "Key lock"
Make sure the appliance is standing
upright on a at surface. Position the
appliance correctly
Contact the De longhi toll free number
Check the appliance is correctly
positioned respecting the minum
distances from the wall, or objects, as
indicated on the instruction manual, if
not, position the appliance correctly
Remove the obstruction
Disconnect the plug fromtheoutletand
let the appliance cool down. After few
minutes plug the appliance again. If the
appliance doesn't work please contact
the De longhi toll free number