DeLonghi HCX Series User manual

De’Longhi Appliances via Seitz, 47 31100 Treviso Italia www.delonghi.com
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HCX Series
CONVECTOR
Instructions for use
This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Safety warnings
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening in-
jury by electric shock.
- Do not use the appliance near showers,
bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, etc.
- Never use the appliance to dry laundry.
- If the power cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s customer services or a
qualied electrician in order to eliminate
all risk.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage
to the appliance.
- This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons 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 un-
derstand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Clean-
ing and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
- Keep the appliance away from children
under 3 years of age, unless they are su-
pervised at all times.
- Children aged from 3 to 8 years may turn
the appliance on and o only, providing
it is positioned or installed in the usual
operating position, they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and under-
stand the hazards involved.
- Children between 3 and 8 years old must
not unplug, adjust or clean the appliance
or perform maintenance.
IMPORTANT: certain parts of the ap-
pliance may become very hot and
could cause burns. Pay particular
attention in the presence of chil-
dren or vulnerable people.
- IMPORTANT: do not use the appliance
in small rooms when occupied by people
not able to leave the room without help,
unless constant supervision is guaran-
teed.
- Theappliancemust not beplaced directly
under a xed socket.
- IMPORTANT: to avoid risks associated
with accidental resetting of the safety
system, this appliance must not be
powered through an external timer.
- Do not obstruct the air intake and outlet
area (danger of overheating).
Danger of burns!!
Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.
-IMPORTANT: To avoid
overheating, never under any
circumstances cover the appliance
during operation as this would lead to a
dangerous rise in temperature.
- The use of an extension lead is not
recommended, as it may overheat during
the operation of the appliance.
- Never lay the power cable on top of the
appliance when it is hot.
- Do not rest anything on the appliance.
- IMPORTANT: to reduce the risk of re,
keep fabric, curtains or other ammable
material at least 1 m away from the air
outlet grille.
- Never place the appliance on long pile
rugs or carpets to avoid obstructing the
air intake grille on the bottom of the
appliance.

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Please note:
This symbol indicates recommendations and important informa-
tion for the user.
- You are recommended to avoid
positioning the appliance in a draught
as strong air currents could reduce its
eciency.
- Use the appliance on a at stable sur-
face.
- Use the appliance in a vertical position
only.
- Do not use the appliance if it has been
dropped or fallen over.
- Do not use the appliance if it is visibly
damaged.
- The appliance must be positioned at
least 80 cm away from curtains or other
heat sensitive moveable objects.
- The rst time you use the appliance,
leave it operating on maximum for at
least 15 minutes to eliminate the "new"
smell.
A little smoke may be given o.
Thisiscausedbytheprotectivesubstances
applied to the heating element before
transport and is completely normal.
- Position the appliance in such a way that
the plug and socket are easily accessible.
- Do not use the appliance in rooms with a
surface area of less than 4 m2.
- The appliance is tted with a safety
device which turns it o in the event of
accidental overheating.
- To reset the device, unplug the appliance
for a few minutes, remove the cause of
the overheating, then plug in again. If
the overheating reoccurs a number of
times, contact customer services.
- Before putting the appliance away, make
sure it is completely cool and unplugged
from the mains socket.
Do not store in dusty atmospheres.
- The appliance must never be hung in any
way.
For non-EU countries only:
The appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental 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. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Use in accordance with the designated use
Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual.
All other use is considered improper. This appliance is not
suitable for commercial use. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage deriving from improper use of the appliance. This is an
household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• farm houses;
• hotels, motels and other accommodation facilities;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
This type of use invalidates the manufacturer’s guarantee.
Fundamental safety warnings
Dear customer - the plug on the appliance heats up during use.
This is completely normal. This HIGH POWER HEATING
APPLIANCE complies with our usual high standards. You
should, however, make sure that your power socket is in good
condition and that the plug on the appliance is plugged into
the socket correctly to avoid accidental overheating. If the
appliance is used for long periods of time, we recommend
checking the plug and mains socket regularly. If in doubt,
consult an electrician.
Disposing of the appliance
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
A Power indicator light
B ON/STAND-BY 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.
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 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
Required tool: Screwdriver PH 2 x 100 (Phillips type)
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 G supplied
(see g. 1), 2 screws for each foot.
USE
Operation and use
- Plug into the mains socket.
- The appliance emits a beep. The power indicator light
comes on and remains lit while the appliance is powered.
- The appliance switches to stand-by.
- Press the ON/STAND-BY to turn the appliance on. It begins
heating the room according to the current settings.
- Press the MODE button to select one of the following
operating modes:
- Freeze prevention
Inthis mode,theappliance keepsthe roomat atemperature
of 7°C to avoid freezing.
- Heating 1, 2, 3 and Heating 3 + Fan
In this mode, the desired temperature can be selected by
pressing the adjustment buttons + and –. By pushing the
+ or - button once, the temperature (shown on the display)
will increase or decrease by 1°C.
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 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”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.
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 - 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 on-standby, press the timer
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The symbol is displayed ashing together with the hours left
before the appliance comes on.
Change the hours using the + and - 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, press the timer button
. The symbol is displayed ashing together with the
hours left before the appliance goes on-standby. Change the
hours using the + and - 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.
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.
MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any maintenance, unplug the heater from
the mains 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. Please refer to the enclosed guarantee leaet
for service and assistance details.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Supply voltage See rating label
Absorbed power “
A) If your appliance comes tted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not t your socket, the plug should be cut
o from the mains lead and an appropriate plug tted, as below.
With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type,
the fuse cover must be re-tted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In the event of losing
the fuse cover, the plug must.
NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct
replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug.
WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut o plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the
house as this could cause a shock hazard.
B) UK Plug specications: please follow the instructions provided below.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red.
If you have a 3-pins plug, do not connect any wire to the "earth" terminal.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance doesn't work 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 timer is not correctly programmed
Plug into the power outlet
Set the temperature higher
See the section "Key lock"
Program the timer correctly
The appliance doesn't work
(the display could blink
and you could hear an
intermittent "beep")
The air intake or outlet grille is obstructed Remove the obstruction unplug from the
mains and let the appliance cool down. After
few minutes plug in the appliance again. If
the appliance doesn't work please contact
De'Longhi Customer Experience
The display shows a
blinking dot and you hear an
intermittend "beep"
The appliance could have been tipped over or is
positioned in an improper way
Make sure the appliance is standing upright
on a at surface. Position the appliance
correctly
The display shows "PF"The temperature sensor is malfunctioning
Contact De'Longhi Customer Experience
The display shows "Ht"
blincking (the heating
power will progressively and
automatically be reduced)
The internal temperature is too high To remove the cause of this alarm check
that the unit is not covered or obstructed.
The appliance will operate again after a few
minutes.
Check the appliance is correctly positioned
respecting the minum distances from the
wall, or other objects, if not, position the
appliance correctly. The appliance will
operate again after a few minutes.
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