DeLonghi PORTABLE ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATER Installation instructions manual

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PORTABLE ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATER
PLINTHE CHAUFFANTE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce risk
of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. 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,andcurtainsatleast3feet(0,9m)fromthefrontandtopoftheheater
and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and
whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. Donotoperateanyheaterwithadamagedcordorplugoraftertheheatermalfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service
facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not make use of this heater in the immediate proximity of showers, bathrubs, sinks,
swimming pools etc. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
8. Donotruncordundercarpeting.Donotcovercordwiththrowrugs,runners,orthelike.
Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
10. This appliance must be adequately grounded. Have your electrical circuit checked by a
qualified electrician.
11. Connect to properly polarized outlets only.
12. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the heater.
13. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on
soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
14. A heater has hot or arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
15. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
16. Topreventoverloadandblownfuses,besurethatnootherapplianceis pluggedintothesame
outlet (receptacle) or into another outlet (receptacle) wired into the same circuit.
17. It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which
becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical
outlet (receptacle). Worn outlets or receptacles should be replaced prior to further use of the

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heater.Pluggingheater intoawornoutlet/receptacle/mayresultinoverheatingofthepower
cord or fire.
18. Do not use an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk
offire.However,ifyouhavetouseanextensioncord,thecordshallbe ULlistedNo.14AWG
minimumsize and ratednot less than1,875watts, ISAMPat 125Vand hasto beused only
for supplying power to this heater.
19. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into an appropriate receptacle. Please remember that
receptacles also deteriorate due to aging and continuous use: check periodically if signs of
overheatingordeformationsareevidenced bytheplug. DonotusethereceptacleandCALL
your electrician.
20.Check that neither the appliance nor the power cable have been damaged in any way
during transportation.
21.Before connecting to electric power outlet, check your electrical power supply. It must be
120voltsA.C.(alternatingcurrent).Theoutletmaybe15amp. or20amp. Thecircuitmust
beofadequatesizeandmustbeprotectedbyfuseorcircuitbreaker.DONOTplaceheater
directlybeneathelectricalreceptacleandDONOTplaceheateragainstpaperboardorlow
density fiberboard.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
22.DO NOT immerse cord, plug or heater in water or other liquid, this will cause dangerous
electrical conditions and potential electrical shock.
DO NOT obstruct the top or bottom air openings.
Dustandlintontheheatingelementcanobstructthefreeflowofair.DONOToperatewhen
so obstructed.
SeeCAREandCleaning.Operatingwithairopeningsobstructedcouldcauseadangerous
condition.
23.Make sure that no pieces of polystyrene or other packaging material have been left in the
appliance. It may be necessary to pass over the appliance with a vacuum cleaner.
24.When switchingon the appliance forthe first time,allowit to runatfull power forabouttwo
hours to get rid of the unpleasant smell. Make sure that the room in which the appliance
islocatediswellventilatedduringthisoperation.Itisnormalfortheappliancetoemitsmall
cracking sounds.
25.It is not advisable for the appliance to be positioned where it is exposed to draughts which
might prevent it from working properly.
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Yourproduct isequipped witha polarizedalternating currentline plug(a plughaving one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplugfullyintotheoutlet,tryreversingtheplug.
Ifthe plugshouldstillfailtofit,contactyourelectrician toreplace yourobsolete outlet.Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
1. LOCATION
Placeheateronfloor beneathcoldestwindow intheroomoranydesiredlocation.Yourheater
will minimize the effect of cold drafts.
The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
2. CONNECTION
The heater must be connected to a properly polarized A/C 110/120 V household outlet in
perfect working conditions.
Keep loose clothing or bedding, furniture and flammable material away from the wall outlet
where the heater plug is fitted in.
3. SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE (FIG. 1)
•Turn the thermostat knob in a clockwise
direction until it reaches the maximum
setting.
•Heating at full power: press both the foot
switches (min +med). The lights will come on.
•Heating at medium power: press only the
foot switch "med". Only the light "med" will
come on.
•Heating at minium power: press only the
foot switch "min". Only the light "min" will
come on.
4. SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
When the room has reached the required
temperature, turn slowly the thermostat knob
counter-clockwise until the lights go out but no further.
Having been set in this way, the temperature will automatically be regulated and kept at a
constant level by the thermostat.
5. ANTIFREEZE FUNCTION
Set the switch to "on" and then turn the thermostat knob to " " setting. When it is set in this
waytheappliancekeepstheroomatatemperatureofapprox.42°F(5°C)withminimalenergy
expenditure.
6. MAINTENANCE
•Before cleaning, turn off heater, unplug from outlet and allow heater to cool.
•DO NOT immerse cord, plug or heater in water or other liquid or pour water or other liquid
over heater (see IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD).
•To clean dust and lint from air openings, disconnect the heater electric cord from the wall
outlet. Use the crevice tool hose attachment of a household vacuum cleaner to remove dust
and lint from air openings.
To clean, pass the vacuum cleaner attachment along the grill surface. Dust the appliance
withasoft,drycloth.Neveruseabrasivepowdersorsolvents.Shouldtheappliancefailtowork
properly do not attempt to carry out repairs as there may be a risk of fire or electric shocks.
Alwayscontact thenearestauthorizedServiceCenter (seeattachedlistofService Centers).
HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER
foot switches
FIG. 1

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Warranty
All DE'LONGHI electrical appliances are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Our obbligation under this warranty is limited to replacment or repair, free of charge,
at our factory or authorized Service Centers, on any defective part or parts thereof other than parts
damaged in transit, which shall be returned to us, transportation pre-paid, within one year from the
date of delivery to the purchaser/user. This warranty shall apply only if the appliance is used in
accordance with the factory directions which accompany and representations and any other
obbligation or responsibility of the manufacturer. No other person or company is authorized to
assume for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of our products.
This warranty does not cover appliances that have been repaired or modified outside our factory,
nor to appliances which have been subject to misuse, negligence or accidents.
If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed, please write to:
DE' LONGHI CANADA
1040 RONSA COURT
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L4W 3Y4 CANADA