DeLonghi HCX9115ECA User manual

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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.
- The appliance must not be placed
immediately under a xed power
socket.
- Do not use the appliance outdoors.
- 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.
- If the power cable is damaged, stop
using the product. Power cable must
be replaced by the manufacturer, an
authorised service centre or a qualied
electrician in order to eliminate all risk.
- Donotusethisheaterintheimmediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower and
sinks 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.
- This heater may include an visual
alarm to warn 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 WITH THE
ALARM FLASHING.
- If you intend to x your appliance to
the wall, make sure that the switch or
other control devices are not within
reach of persons in the bath or shower.
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 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.
- CAUTION — Some parts of this
product can become very hot and
cause burns.
- Extremecautionisnecessary when any
heater is used by or near children and

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whenever the heater is leftoperating
and unattended.
- Always disconnect the plug from the
power outlet when the appliance is
not in use.
- Do not wrap the cord around the appli-
ance immediately after use.
- The internal parts of the appliance can
become very hot or produce sparks
during operation. Do not use the
appliance in areas where gasoline,
paints, or other ammable liquids are
used or stored.
- 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.
- Topreventoverloadandblownfuses,be
surethat no other appliance is plugged
into the same outlet (receptacle) or
into another outlet (receptacle) wired
into the same circuit.
- Make sure that the plug is fully
inserted into the outlet. Wall outlets
may deteriorate with time, so check
the plug periodically for signs of
overheating or deformation. If the
outlet has deteriorated, stop using it
and have it repaired.
- Do not use the appliance in small
rooms when they are occupied by
persons that are not capable of leaving
the room, unless constant supervision
is provided.
Danger of burns!!
Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.
- Do not use the appliance on soft
surfaces, such as beds, where the
openings may become blocked.
- This heater is hot when in use. To
prevent burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. Use handle when
moving this heater. To prevent burns,
do not touch hot surfaces with bare
skin. Use the handle when moving
the appliance. Keep all ammable
materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, paper, clothing, and curtains
at least 3 feet (90 cm) from the front
and top of the appliance also avoid
contact with the sides and back.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
-If your appliance is equipped with a
polythene tape used as carry handle,
remove it before connecting appliance

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to the outlet.
- Always use the appliance in an upright
position.
- 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.
- Makesurethatnopiecesofpolystyrene
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.
- Do not use the appliance in rooms with
a oor area of less than 4m².
- Before putting the appliance away,
make sure it is completely o and
unplugged from the mains socket.
Wrap the cable around the base.
Do not store in dusty atmospheres.
- Do not rest anything on the appliance.
- Do not obstruct the air intake and
outlet grilles (danger of overheating).
- Do not place the heater near a bed
because objects such as pillows or
blankets can fall o the bed and be
ignited by the heater.
- A tip over safety device turns the
appliance o if it falls over or is
positioned inappropriately in such
a way as to jeopardise 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. See troubleshooting session.
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
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

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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, the desired temperaturecan beselectedby
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
60°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.
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.

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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,pressthetimer 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-oversafety device:Thisdeviceturnsthe appliance
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 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
Plug into the power outlet
Set the temperature to a higher
position
See the section "Key lock"
The display shows a blinking
dot and you hear an intermittend
"beep"
The appliance could be 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 the De longhi toll free number
The display shows "Ht" blinking The internal temperature is too high.
The air intake or outlet grille is obstructed
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 theplug from the outlet and
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