Dimplex DESC2TN User manual

Dimensions
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Installation and Operating Instructions
Dimplex Convector Heater
Models : DESC2TN
08/52566/0 Issue 4
IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
As with all portable heating appliances - This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use
Fig. 1
This product complies with all the required European and UK Product Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility and Environmental Standards. They are fully compliant with the LVD, EMC, RoHS and Eco Design
Directives and Regulations
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
DO NOT use the heater in the immediate surroundings
of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
DO NOT place the heater directly below a xed
socket outlet.
The socket-outlet must be accessible at all times to
enable the mains plug to be disconnected as quickly
as possible.
DO NOT operate the heater with the mains lead
overhanging the front outlet grille.
DO NOT COVER or obstruct the air inlet and outlet
openings in any way.
The Heater carries the warning symbol
indicating that it must not be covered.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not
cover the heater.
IMPORTANT: If the mains lead of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly qualied person in
order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this
appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to
a circuit that is regularly switched on and o󰀨 by the
utility.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
or knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years
shall only switch on/off the appliance provided
that it has been placed or installed in its intended
normal operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than
8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the
appliance or perform user maintenance.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can become
very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has
to be given where children and vulnerable people
are present.
WARNING: Risk of re – Do not use this appliance
connected through an extension lead or any external
switching device such as a plug in timer or remote
control plug in adaptor. All heating appliances draw
high current through the mains supply and any
weakness in the design, connections or components
in these devices can easily result in overheating of
the connection points resulting in melting, distortion
and even the risk of re.
WARNING: To avoid danger of su󰀨ocation please
remove all packaging materials particularly plastic
and EPS and keep these away from vulnerable
people, children and babies.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental
strangulation from the supply cord all children and
vulnerable people must be supervised when in the
vicinity of the product whether it is working or not.
DO NOT use this heater if it has been dropped.
DO NOT use if there are visible signs of damage to
the heater.
IMPORTANT: Use this heater on a horizontal and
stable surface with the feet securely tted.

Electrical connection
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The use of an extension lead or multi-plug adaptor is
not advised when connecting this product to the mains.
Connection through these devices could lead to risk of
overloading, overheating and even re at the extension lead
or adaptor due to inadequate connection quality
This heater must be used on an AC (~) supply only and
the voltage marked on the heater must correspond to the
supply voltage. This heater is tted with a rewirable plug
incorporating a 10/13 amp fuse. In the event of replacing
the fuse in the plug supplied, an equivalent 10/13 amp fuse
approved by ASTA to BS 1362 must be used. If any other
type of plug is used, a 15 amp fuse must be tted in the plug,
the adaptor, or at the distribution board.
IMPORTANT: If the plug is not suitable for your socket,
the 13 amp plug should be removed. Before wiring the
appropriate plug, please note that the wires in this mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
Connect the GREEN AND YELLOW wire to the terminal
marked ‘E’ or by the earth symbol , or coloured GREEN
or GREEN AND YELLOW.
Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked ‘L’ or
coloured RED.
Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked ‘N’ or
coloured BLACK.
Positioning the heater
Always ensure that the heater is stood on a rm, level base
near to, but not directly beneath, a suitable mains supply
socket.
Ensure that curtains and furniture are not positioned close
to the chosen position, as this would create a potential re
hazard.
DO NOT use the heater on deep pile carpets or the
long hair type of rugs, or less than 750mm (30”) away
from any overhanging surface. Keep combustible
materials such as drapes and other furnishings clear
from the front, sides and rear of the heater. Do not
use heater to dry your laundry.
WARNING: Do not use this heater in small rooms
when they are occupied by persons not capable
of leaving the room on their own, unless constant
supervision is provided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, keep textiles,
curtains or any other ammable material a minimum
distance of 1m from the air outlet.
This instruction leaet belongs to the appliance and
must be kept in a safe place. If changing owners, the
leaet must be surrendered to the new owner.
Product Assembly
WARNING: THE HEATER SHOULD NEVER BE USED
WITHOUT THE FEET SECURELY FITTED.
Lay the heater on its back so the underneath of the product
is accessible. Locate and remove the foot xing screw - see
Fig. 2(a). Clip the foot in place and secure using the foot
xing screw - see Fig. 2(b).
Using the heater
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HEATER UNTIL THE
FEET ARE FITTED CORRECTLY.
The product is intended for occasional use as a portable
unit. Please ensure the feet are securely tted before the
product is used. Once the feet have been installed simply
plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
Please note – the element has been coated with a protective
lm which will burn o󰀨 during the rst few minutes of use and
may cause a small amount of fuming. This is quite normal –
the fumes are non-toxic and will quickly disappear.
We recommend that you open a window to ventilate the
room when using the heater for the rst time.
Controls
Thermostat (all models)
The thermostat controls the heat output according to the
room temperature.
This ensures that the heater will not produce heat
unnecessarily when the room is warm.
To set the temperature you require, Gradually turn the
thermostat knob - see Fig. 3 clockwise until the desired
temperature is reached. Allow some time between
increments for the room temperature to stabilise.
Alternatively to heat a cold room quickly, turn the thermostat
knob to the Max position. When the room has reached
the desired temperature, turn the thermostat knob anti-
clockwise until the thermostat clicks o󰀨. The heater will then
automatically maintain this room temperature.
The thermostat also has a frost protection setting marked
‘’. This setting is useful in areas such as garages to
prevent frost damage. If the thermostat is set to its minimum
setting ‘ ’, the heater will cycle ON and OFF to maintain a
temperature of approximately 5°C to help protect against
frosty conditions.
Fig. 3
Fig. 2

Safety – overheat protection
For your safety, this appliance is tted with a thermal cut-out.
In the event that the product overheats, the cut-out switches
the heater o󰀨 automatically.
To bring the heater back into operation, remove the cause of
the overheating, then unplug or turn o󰀨 the electrical supply
to the heater for a few minutes.
When the heater has cooled su󰀩ciently, re-connect and
switch on the heater.
Important Notes
Although this heater is manufactured to comply with the
relevant safety standards, certain types of carpets could
become discoloured by the temperatures under a portable
heater. If you are concerned about this, we recommend
that you contact the carpet manufacturer for guidance.
Alternatively, either stand the heater on a suitable base to
shield the carpet – call our Helpline for further advice.
You may notice some parts of the element appearing to
be hotter from time to time because of the variable airow
through the heater. This does not cause a safety hazard.
The heat outlet grille may become discoloured with use – this
is caused by airborne pollution and is not a fault.
Recycling
For electrical products sold within the European
Community.
At the end of the electrical products useful life it
should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice in your country.
If you don’t intend to keep the packaging of this product for
later use or storage, please dispose of it in an eco-friendly
way, please dispose of it in your recycling bin or nearest
recycling facility, thank you.
Cleaning
WARNING – ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE HEATER.
Before commencing cleaning, switch o󰀨 the heater and
allow it to cool. Disconnect the electricity supply to the
appliance.
The outside can be cleaned by wiping it over with a soft
damp cloth and then dried. Do not use abrasive cleaning
powders or furniture polish, as this can damage the
surface nish.

Terms and Conditions
The Dimplex Guarantee is valid for one calendar year
from the date of purchase of your Dimplex product from a
recognised retailer in the country of purchase and use, or
the date of delivery of the product if later, always provided
the original receipt has been retained and is produced as
proof of purchase.
You must provide to Dimplex or its authorised agents on
request the original receipt as proof of purchase and - if
required by Dimplex - proof of delivery. If you are unable to
provide this documentation, you will be required to pay for
any repair work required.
Any repair work under the Dimplex Guarantee will be carried
out by Dimplex or its authorised dealer(s) and any parts
that are replaced will become the property of Dimplex. Any
repairs performed under the Dimplex Guarantee will not
extend the Guarantee Period.
Any replacement of your Dimplex product by Dimplex during
the Guarantee Period will start the one-year Guarantee
Period afresh from the date of delivery of the replacement
Dimplex product to you.
The Dimplex Guarantee does not entitle you to recovery of
any indirect or consequential loss or damage including but
not limited to loss or damage to any other property.
The Dimplex Guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights
as a consumer and your statutory rights are not a󰀨ected by
this Dimplex Guarantee.
Contact Dimplex
A brand of the Glen Dimplex UK Limited, trading as Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation
If you have any questions about what the Dimplex Guarantee
covers and does not cover or how to claim under the Dimplex
Guarantee, please contact us:
Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation, Millbrook House,
Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF
Telephone: [phone]
Visit: www.dimplex.co.uk
Model Identier(s): DESC2TN
Heat output
Nominal heat output Pnom 2.0 kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) Pmin 2.0 kW
Maximum continuous heat output Pmax,c 2.0 kW
Auxiliary electricity Consumption
At nominal heat output elmax 0.0 kW
At minimum heat output elmin 0.0 kW
In standby mode elSB 0.0 kW
Type of heat output/ room temperature control
With mechanical thermostat room temperature control Yes
Contact details Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation,
Milbrook House, Grange Drive,
Hedge End, Southampton,
SO30 2DF
After Sales Service and Guarantee terms and
conditions
Your product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of
purchase. If you experience a problem with our Dimplex
product, which is found to be defective due to faulty materials
or workmanship within the Guarantee Period, this Dimplex
Guarantee will cover repair or - at the discretion of Dimplex–
replacement with a functionally equivalent Dimplex product.
Within the guarantee period we undertake to repair or
exchange this product free of charge providing:
a) Proof of purchase such as a sales receipt should be
provided, showing that the appliance was bought within the
12-months prior to registering the defect/fault.
b) The appliance was correctly installed and operated in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and used
solely for domestic purposes.
c) The defect/fault was not as a result of accident, misuse,
unauthorised modication or inexpert repair
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your
statutory rights, which in turn are not affected by this
guarantee.
If after following these steps your product still does not
operate you should return it to your point of purchase. Please
do not return a faulty product to us as this may result in loss
or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory
service.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
What is not covered by a Dimplex Guarantee?
The Dimplex Guarantee does not cover any of the following:
Any fault or damage to your Dimplex product due to faulty
materials or workmanship occurring outside the [one year]
Guarantee Period.
Normal wear and tear including parts that might wear out
over time or consumables, such as [lters].
Any fault or damage occurring to any pre-owned Dimplex
product or to any other equipment or property.
Accidental damage to your Dimplex product or damage to
your Dimplex product from external sources (for example,
transit, weather, electrical outages or power surges).
Fault or damage to your Dimplex product which is:
• not due to faulty materials or workmanship or which is
due to circumstances outside Dimplex’s control.
• caused by use of your Dimplex product for anything
other than normal domestic household purposes in the
country where it was purchased.
• caused by any misuse, abuse or negligent use of the
Dimplex product, including but not limited to any failure
to use it in accordance with the Operating Instructions
supplied with the product.
• caused by any failure to assemble, install clean and
maintain your Dimplex product in accordance with the
Operating Instructions supplied with the product unless
this was carried out by Dimplex or its authorised dealers.
• caused by repairs or alterations to your Dimplex product
not carried out by Dimplex service personnel or its
authorised dealer(s).
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