DeLonghi STRETTO User manual

instructions
STRETTO
Please retain these instructions for future reference

Thank you for choosing this De’Longhi heater. To get the
very best out of your new heater please read these instruc-
tions before using it.This will ensure that you gain optimum
results and use the appliance safely.
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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer or its service agent in order to in order to avoid a hazard.
-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.
-The use of an extension lead is not recommended, as overheating of
the extension lead may occur during the operation of the heater.
- 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.
The appliance is fitted with a safety device which will
switch it off in case of accidental overheating.To reset,
contact an authorised service centre.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, never under
any circumstances cover the appliances during operation.
Important information for correct disposal of the product in
accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed
of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority dif-
ferentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this ser-
vice. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving
from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be reco-
vered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.As a reminder of
the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked
with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
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Electrical requirements
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated
on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your
home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your
local electricity company.
The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug
having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket out-
lets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug,
following the procedure outlined below.
Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should
therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might find
it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger.
N.B. We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that
can be switched off when the machine is not in use.
important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely
retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp
on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket out-
lets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this
operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be
replaced with a flexible cord of the same size.
After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is
that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere
on the plug. Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fuse
cover.
Only 13amp replacement fuses which are asta approved to B.S. 1362
should be fitted.
This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the sup-
pression of radio interference.
GREEN ANDYELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
EARTH
NEUTRAL
LIVE
Green and Yellow to Earth
Blue to
Neutral
13 amp
Fuse
Cord Clamp
Warning - this appliance
must be earthed
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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.
5. Your heater is suitable for either freestanding or wall mounting
usage.
Make sure that no pieces of polystyrene or other packaging materi-
al have been left between the elements of the appliance.
It may be necessary to use a vacuum cleaner to help eliminate the
small pieces.
Fitting the castors
Remove the castors, wheels and assemblies from the polystyrene
packaging.
In the unlikely event that there are any parts missing please contact
our customer services department on 0845 600 6845 who will
send you the part by return.
Insert the castors into the pins of the feet and push them all the
way in until a click can be heard (fig1) Make sure that they are in
tightly by pulling the wheels gently. Attach the castor assembly into
the base of the control panel by inserting the guiding ridges
between the control panel and the first element and between the
end panel and the last element; insert the location lug into its
housing and lock the castor assembly to the product by inserting
the eye screw and screwing it in tightly (fig1). Finally turn the
heater over to its upright position, ensuring you do not damage
the wheels.
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Installation wall-mounting
The wall mounting kit should contain:
2 x Upper brackets (A)
1 x Lower brackets (B)
5 x screws
1. Select position for locating the heater ensuring that:
a. It is not located directly below a power socket outlet.
b. The plug and power outlet can be easily reached after
installation.
c. No electric cables or other tubes could be damaged.
d. Keep away from curtains or inflammable materials. Also
note the minimum distances indicated in the figure 2.
Important
Before drilling into any wall ensure no electrical cables are present
in the area, especially hidden in the wall. (if in doubt, consult a qual-
ified electrician).
2. Following carefully the dimensions as indicated below (the dis-
tance depends on which model you have purchased) mark dis-
tance “D” on your wall.
3. Line up the centre of the holes of the brackets “A” with the
marked lines (indicated in fig 3 and 4 as the dashed lines)ensur-
ing that the 2 brackets are level, mark the holes to be drilled.
4. For solid brick block walls, use a 6 mm masonry drill and drill the
Model
1 Kw
1,5 Kw
2 Kw
2,5 Kw
Distance
D
D
D
D
mm
140 mm
210 mm
280 mm
385 mm
D
A
A
=
=
B
fig.3
250mm
150mm
150mm 150mm
Fig.2
Ceiling
Floor
Walls/
furnishings
Minimum distances
from surrounding
walls/ furnishings
D
D
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marked holes and then insert wall plugs to suit.
(For plasterboard we suggest, locating the studding and using No
6 woodscrews directly into the wood, or special plasterboard fix-
ings. For other wall types please seek specialist advice).
5. Fix the brackets “A” onto the wall. Then hang the radiator (fig.5).
To make it easier to locate brackets “A” into their respective slots (in
the rear of the radiator),we suggest that you mark a pencil line on the
back of the radiator adjacent to the top and bottom of each slot, so
that you can see more easily the slots position. Once the brackets are
located alongside the slots, move the radiator to the side to engage in
the slots and hang the radiator on the brackets.This will now allow
you to locate bracket ‘B’ correctly.
6. Mark the position for fixing the lower brackets “B” to the wall.
This bracket when fixed retains the base of the radiator prevent-
ing removal.
7. Fit the radiator to the 2 brackets “A” (fig. 5). Insert bracket “B”
in the middle of the radiator base as shown in figure 5.
Fix the bracket “B” to the pre-drilled hole.
Your radiator is now wall mounted.
WARNING: Do not use your heater in a bathroom.
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.
A
A
B
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Instruction for use
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.
Operation and use
Turning the appliance on
Insert the plug into the mains socket and switch on.
Turn the thermostat dial clockwise to its highest setting.
The heater has 3 heat settings:
Eco/night-time (min power): Press the upper switch (the red
light on the switch will come on)
Medium power: Press the lower switch (the red light on the
switch will come on)
Maximum power: Press both switches (the red lights on both
switches will come on)
To turn the appliance off, press both switches on the 0position so
the red lights are off and unplug at the mains.
We suggest that for night-time/ background heat or on days when tem-
peratures are not particularly cold, select minimum output to optimise
savings on energy consumption.
Adjusting the thermostat
When the room has reached the desired temperature, turn the thermo-
stat dial slowly in an anti-clockwise direction until you hear a click.
This temperature will be regulated automatically and kept constant by the
thermostat.
Frost protection function
Turn the thermostat dial fully anti-clockwise so the is showing.
Press only the lower switch 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.
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.
Service and Customer Care
If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be repaired by
De'Longhi or an authorised De’Longhi service centre. Please refer
to the enclosed guarantee leaflet for service and assistance details.
I
II
I
II
I
II
Eco/night-time
Medium power
Maximum power

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