Dimplex XLE Series User manual

Quick Start Guide 08/80272/0 ISSUE: 3 Series: A
This guide is for quick reference only.
Please refer to the operating instructions for further information.
• The outer case of the XLE heater will be cooler to touch than a conventional storage heater.
This is because less heat is ‘lost’ through the case, making more heat available from the fan
outlet when needed.
• Nothing may be placed in the 300mm (1 foot) in front of the heater
at any time. This is to avoid items coming into contact with the
grilles and the heated air which leaves it. Blocking some or all of
this area could represent a fire hazard.
• You do not need to decide how much heat to store. Simply set the timer mode and the
temperature to what suits you and leave the heater to meet your requirements.
• Ensure that both supply switches next to the heater are turned on. During the summer
when no heat is required, both wall switches can be turned off. Remember to turn both of
these back on in Autumn when heat is required again.
XLE Series Heater
OVERHEATING WARNING
WARNING - In order to avoid
overheating, do not cover or obstruct
the heater.
Do not place material or garments on
the heater, or obstruct the air circulation
around the heater, for instance by
curtains or furniture, as this could cause
overheating and a fire risk.
NEVER cover or obstruct in any way the
heat outlet slots at the top of the heater
or the air outlet slots in the base of the
heater.
Do not place objects within 300mm of the
front of the heater and 150mm either side.
250 mm
300 mm
150 mm 150 mm

Set the temperature
The temperature shown on the display is the room temperature
setpoint. This is the temperature that the heater will maintain
during the ‘Comfort On’ periods. If the room temperature is
above this temperature then the fan will not operate.
The heater leaves the factory with this temperature set at 21°C
which represents a typical, comfortable room temperature.
If you require a different room temperature use the Up and Down buttons until the display shows the
temperature you require.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TURN THE TEMPERATURE DOWN OVERNIGHT.
Us er T im er
Co mf or t On
How does the heater control work?
The heater control allows you to choose when you want the heating to be on, and at what
temperature. To deliver the required heat a low noise fan pushes stored heat from the core into the
room.
The periods during which the heater is providing heat are called ‘Comfort On’ (shown at the bottom
of the screen). Outside of these periods the heater will not deliver heat and these periods are called
‘Comfort O ’. During the ‘Comfort On’ periods the fan will run to maintain the temperature on the
screen. During the ‘Comfort O ’ periods it will not.
Note: there is a delay of up to a minute on the fan operation when switching to ‘Comfort
On’ or ‘Comfort o ’. This is normal and does not represent a fault.
Set the time
The time and date are set in the factory and should not need to be amended, however to check
that they are correct press Menu, then press the Enter button with Time / Date highlighted. Use
the Up and Down buttons until the correct value is shown, then press Enter button to confirm and
move on to the next value. Repeat until all details are correct and the main menu screen is showing
again, then press Back.
The time is automatically adjusted in Spring and Autumn at the changes between Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT) and British Summer Time (BST), the heater must be switched on for this to happen.
It is recommended to check the time every couple of months and adjust if necessary.

Advance
Sometimes you may need to change the way you use your heating temporarily. This is achieved by
using the Advance function. The Advance function allows you to begin the next ‘Comfort’ mode early.
If the heater is in ‘Comfort O!’
mode and you want heat – press the
Advance button. If the heater is in
‘Comfort On’ mode and you don’t
want heat, press the Advance button.
The heater’s change mode will go off
until the beginning of the next ‘Comfort’ period, then go back to the timed heating periods.
Which timer mode is best for me?
The heater leaves the factory set in User Timer mode. If you are in during the day then you should
use this mode. This mode will give you four periods of heating split throughout the day. If you are out
during the day and only require heat in the mornings and evenings then Out All Day mode will suit
your lifestyle.
If you are away for an extended period then you can use the Holiday mode. This allows you to reduce
the heating during the period that you are away, reverting to the previously selected mode on the day of
your return.
Please refer to the operating instructions for information on how to modify the programmed times.
Set the timer mode
Your XLE heater comes
pre-programmed with
three timer modes. User
Timer is default.
These modes define the periods when the heater will operate in ‘Comfort On’ mode.
Timer Mode Description
User Timer (factory default) 11 hours heating per day in four periods
Out All Day 6.5 hours heating per day in two periods
Holiday Set the temperature and date of return from holidays
The three modes are:
Ma i n Menu
Da t e/Ti m e
Mo d e
Op t ions
Mo d e
Ti m er
Bo o st
Se t back
Ti m er Mod e
Us e r Time r
Ou t A ll Day
Ho l iday
Ou t A ll Day
Se l ect
Pre v iew
Mo d ify
Ou t A ll Day
Se l ecte d
Us er Ti mer
Co mfo rt On
User Ti me r
Comfo rt O n
Advance
07:41
Co mf or t Off
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Boost
A boost element
controlled by the
electronic thermostat
is provided if additional
room heating is
required, for example,
due to unusually cold
weather. You can select how long the boost will run for, from one to three hours. Once the boost has
run for the selected time it will automatically switch off.
Auto Boost will automatically use the boost element to maintain the set temperature during ‘Comfort•
On’ periods.
Note: The boost element will use Off-peak electricity if available otherwise it will use Peak
rate electricity. Use of the boost element could increase running costs.
Ma i n Menu
Da t e/Ti m e
Mo d e
Op t ions
On e h our bo o st
Se l ecte d
Us er Ti mer
Co mfo rt On
Mo d e
Ti m er
Bo o st
Se t back
Bo o st Men u
No B o ost
1 ho u r
2 ho u r
3 ho u r
Au t oboo s t
Se t ting s
Bo os t 1h r
Us er T im er
Co mf or t On
Activating•the•Child•Lock
In cases where unauthorised persons may tamper with
the control settings it is possible to set a tamper-proof
feature at the time of installation, by pressing and holding
the Back button and the Enter simultaneously for three
seconds, ‘Child•Lock’ will appear on the screen, repeat to
reverse. See the Operating Instructions for further details.
Child Lock
Landlord•Lock
This appliance has a built in Landlord lock mode, when this mode is activated all functionality of the
Boost and Setback is locked and the user will have no ability to select or adjust timer mode. It is
possible to limit the maximum operating temperature in the Landlord mode.
To activate Landlord•Lock•mode the user must enter service menu first. Back, Menu & Enter must
be pressed simultaneously and held for 10 seconds. To access the Landlord•Lock menu the user
will be prompted to enter the Landlord•Lock PIN.