DeLonghi Radia R 030715 User manual

instructions

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Thank you for choosing this De’Longhi heater. To get the
very best out of your new heater it is advisable to read
these instructions before using it.This will ensure that you
gain optimum results and use the appliance safely.
General instructions
1. Remove the heater from the packaging.
2. Turn the heater upside down and rest on the polystyrene.
3. Check that neither the heater nor the power cable has been
damaged in any way during transportation.
4. Do not operate the heater if damaged.
Fitting the brackets and castors
Remove the brackets and the castors from the polystyrene packing.
Fit the castors to the spindles on the brackets, pushing firmly until
they click into place (fig.1)
Pull each castor to check it is fitted correctly.
IMPORTANT: In order to keep the heater fully stable, fit one
bracket between the 2 fins closest to the front control panel
and fit the other between the two fins furthest from the con-
trol panel as described below:
Fit the brackets between the fins on the underneath of the radia-
tor using the U-shaped bars and wing nuts provided as shown in
figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Electrical connection
- Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that your supply
voltage is the same as that shown on the rating plate of the appliance.
- If using more than one appliance at a time, it is important to
ensure that the ring main is adequate to cope with the power
requirements.
- It is important to ensure that the socket is adequately earthed.
- This appliance complies with EEC directive 89/336 regarding
electromagnetic compatibility.
Using for the first time
On using the appliance for the first time we advise that you turn it
on to the maximum power setting for up to 8 hours. This is to
eliminate the heater’s “new odour”. During this time ensure that
the room is well ventilated.
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Operation and use
Turning the appliance on
Insert the plug into the mains socket and switch on.
Tu rn the thermostat dial clockwise to its highest setting (so the
number 6 is visible).
The heater has 3 heat settings:
Minimum power: Press the bottom of the left switch (the red
light on the switch will come on)
Medium power: Press the bottom of the right switch (the red
light on the switch will come on)
Maximum power: Press the bottom of both switches (the red
lights on both switches will come on)
To turn the heater off, press the top of both switches so the red
lights are off and unplug at the mains.
We suggest that on days when temperatures are not particularly
cold, select minimum output to optimise savings on energy con-
sumption.
Adjusting the thermostat
When the room has reached the desired temperature, turn the
thermostat dial slowly in an anti-clockwise direction until you hear
a click and the red lights go off. The thermostat will now keep the
temperature in the room constant, turning the heater on and off as
appropriate.
Frost protection function
Turn the thermostat dial fully anti-clockwise so the is showing.
Press one or both switches on. When set in this way, the appliance
will switch on automatically only if the room temperature falls below
5°C, to prevent freezing at minimum energy consumption.
Models with a 24 hour timer(fig. 5)
To set the timer:
-Check the time by your watch. If, for example it is 10 o’clock,
turn the number disc of the timer in a clockwise direction until
the number 10 on the disc lines up with the arrow head marker
▲.
-The heater is usually supplied with all the red “teeth” on the
timer pushed into the centre for continuous operation. Each
“tooth” represents 15 minutes. Using your thumbnail push the
teeth to the outer rim of the timer to indicate when you
require the heater to be off.
-Ensure the heater is on the mains and set to the heat setting
and temperature level on the thermostat as desired.
-The heater will now function automatically everyday, switching
on and off according to your selection (Important-the heater
must always be plugged in and a heat setting selected).
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-If you wish to operate the heater without using the timer sim-
ply push all the teeth into the centre (as when the heater was
first supplied).
-To completely turn off the heater, turn off all the switches and
remove the plug from the mains socket.
Turbo heating (some models only)
Some models are fitted with a hot air fan to heat the room up more
quickly.
To turn this function on, push the button on the fan so it clicks in.
To turn it off push the button so it clicks out.
PLEASE NOTE: The total (maximum) heat output of the heater
with turbo fan is 1.5kW. The following heating combinations are
available:
750W fan or 800W radiator or 700W radiator
750W fan + 700W radiator
700W + 800W = 1500W radiator
In other words, the hot air fan can be used independently or in con-
junction with the minimum heat setting only.
Cleaning and maintenance
The heater should not require any maintenance. However before
attempting to clean the heater, unplug from the mains and wait for
it to cool (this should take around 30 minutes). It is sufficient to
remove external dust with a soft, dry cloth. Never use abrasive
powders or solvents. If necessary, remove concentrated areas of
dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
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Warnings
- Do not use the heater in a bathroom or in the vicinity of bath-
tubs, wash basins, showers or swimming pools.
- Never use the heater to dry laundry.
- Never rest the power cable on the heater’s elements while it is hot.
- Only use the heater in an upright position.
- The heater must be positioned at least 50cm from furniture or
other objects.
-If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer or an authorised technical service centre.
-It is normal for the heater to make ‘crackling’ noises during its first
use (or if it has not been used for a long time).
-The body of the heater is filled with an exact quantity of oil. If
repairs are necessary which call for the opening of the heater, they
must be done only by the manufacturer or an authorised service
centre.
-In the unlikely event of oil leakage, contact the manufacturer or an
authorised service centre.
-Do not use this appliance in rooms which have a floor area small-
er than 4m2as this may lead to overheating.
-The heater must never be placed immediately under a fixed mains
socket.
- When scrapping the appliance, respect legislation on the disposal of oil.
- IMPORTANT: Never for any reason cover the appliance during
operation as this could lead to dangerous overheating.
- A safety device intervenes and turns the appliance off in the event
of overheating. To reactivate the heater, remove the plug from the
mains, allow the appliance to cool (for about 30 minutes), remove
the cause of the overheating and then plug the appliance back into
the mains and turn it back on.
-The use of an extension lead is not recommended, as overheating
of the extension lead may occur during the operation of the
heater
- In order to avoid any danger caused by an accidental resetting of
the safety system, this appliance must not be powered through an
external timer.
- As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to
cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common
sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particu-
larly in the vicinity of young children

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