DeLonghi DCH 6031 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a De’Longhi product.
Please take a few minutes to read these instructions.
This will avoid all risks and damage to the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- Do not use the appliance near showers, bathtubs, sinks,
swimming pools, etc.
- Always use the appliance in an upright position.
- Do not use the appliance to dry laundry.
Do not obstruct the air intake and outlet grilles (danger
of overheating).
- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu-
ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Childrenshouldbe supervised toensure thatthey do not
play with the appliance.
- The heater must be positioned at least 50 cm from furni-
ture or other objects.
- Do not use the appliance near walls, furniture, curtains,
etc.
- The use of extension leads is not recommended.
However if they cannot be avoided, follow the instruc-
tions accompanying the extension lead and never exce-
ed the power limit marked on the extension.
- If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, an authorised service centre or a qua-
lied electrician in order to eliminate all risk.
- The appliance must not be placed immediately under a
xed power socket.
- Do not use the appliance in rooms with a oor area of
less than 4m².
- Before putting the appliance away, make sure it is com-
pletely o and unplugged from the mains socket.
Wrap the cable around the base. Do not store in dusty
atmospheres.
- Room temperature should be between 0 and 30° C.
- Do not rest anything on the appliance.
- To avoid the safety system resetting accidentally, this
appliance must not be powered through an external on/
o device such as a timer, or connected to a circuit which
is turned o and on regularly by the energy supplier.
IMPORTANT: To avoid overheating, never under
any circumstances cover the appliance during
operation as this would lead to a dangerous rise in
temperature.
Safety functions
-Safety device: the appliance is tted with a safety
device which switches it o in the event of accidental
overheating (e.g. obstruction of air intake and outlet
grilles, motor turning slowly or not at all).
To reset, unplug the appliance from the mains socket for
a few minutes, remove the cause of overheating then
plug in again.
-Tip over safety device: a tip over safety device (D)
turns the appliance o if it falls over or is positioned
inappropriately in such a way as to jeopardise safety.
When the appliance is placed back in a vertical position
it starts again automatically.
Disposing of the appliance
In compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC,
the appliance must not be disposed of with household
waste, but taken to an authorised waste separation
and recycling centre.
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Description/Use en
DESCRIPTION
(see g. 1)
A Mode selector
B Thermostat
C Indicator light
D Tip over switch
E Filter protection grille
F Filter
USE
Installation
The appliance can be used on any horizontal surface.
Do not overload the electrical circuit. Avoid using the same
socket for other appliances.
Electrical connection
- Before plugging into the mains, make sure the voltage
of your mains supply corresponds to the value V indica-
ted on the appliance and that the socket and power line
are appropriate for the load required.
- THIS APPLIANCE COMPLIES WITH DIRECTIVE 2004/108/
EC ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY.
Operation and use
1. Make sure the selector (A) is in the “0” position before
plugging the appliance into the mains socket.
2. Plug into the mains socket.
3. Turn the appliance on by placing the thermostat (B) in
the Max position and the mode selector (A) in one of the
following positions: /1/2/3.
The following modes are available:
- Summer mode (fan only): turn the mode selector to the
position (the light comes on).
- Low power operation: turn the mode selector to posi-
tion“1”.
- Medium power operation: turn the mode selector to
position“2”.
- High power operation: turn the mode selector to posi-
tion“3”.
- To turn the appliance o: turn the mode selector to the
“0”position and the thermostat to the position, then
unplug from the mains.
Adjusting the thermostat
When the room has reached the required temperature, turn
the thermostat (B) slowly anticlockwise until you hear a
“click”. The thermostat will then keep room temperature at
the selected level automatically.
Frost prevention mode
With the thermostat dial at minimum and the mode se-
lector (A) on “3”, the appliance maintains room temperature
at about 5°C, preventing freezing with minimal energy con-
sumption.
MAINTENANCE
- Always unplug from the mains socket before cleaning.
- During the season when the appliance is in use, clean
the air intake and outlet grilles regularly using a vacuum
cleaner.
- To clean the lter, remove the rear grille (E) by pulling it
outwards (g. 1).
Remove the dust lter (F) which retains impurities in
the air drawn in from the room, blow on it lightly then
replace in the appliance.
- Never use abrasive powders or solvents to clean the ap-
pliance.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power supply See rating plate
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