HFX42T15GI - Heating DELONGHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HFX42T15GI DELONGHI

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ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICS

120V 60Hz1500W

RADIATEUR EN CÉRAMIQUE

Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons and hyperthermia, including the following. Read all instructions before using this heater. Specifically:

Danger!

Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening injury by electric shock.

• Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for examination and/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 bathtub or other water container.
• Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower 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 or fire, 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 regulatory switched on and off by the utility.
• This heater may include an visual alarm to warn that parts of the heater are getting excessively hot. If the alarm flashes, immediately turn the heater off 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.

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.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
• 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.
• Always unplug heater when not in use.
• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
• To prevent overload and blown fuses, be sure that no other appliance is plugged into the same outlet (receptacle) or into another outlet (receptacle) wired into the same circuit.
• Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into an appropriate outlet. Please remember that outlets also deteriorate due to aging and continuous use: check periodically if signs of overheating or deformations are evident by the plug. Do not use the outlet and CALL your electrician.
• Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).

Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.

• This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
  It is normal for the heater's plug and cord to feel warm to the touch.

A plug or cord which becomes hot to the 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 fire.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns.
• WARNING: To avoid overheating, never under any circumstances cover the appliance during operation as this would lead to a dangerous rise in temperature, and risk of fire.

This symbol indicates recommendations and important information for the user.

• Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia include high body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, and rapid pulse. If you begin to experience symptoms related to hyperthermia, turn off the heater and seek medical attention.
• To avoid excessive room temperatures which can cause hyperthermia: DO NOT leave product running unattended in a confined space around infants, or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
• If your appliance is equipped with a polyethylene tape used as carry handle, remove it before connecting appliance to the outlet.
• Do not use outdoors.
• To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, 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.
• Do not use the appliance in rooms with a floor area of less than 43 square feet (4mq).
• Make sure that no pieces of polystyrene or other packaging material have been left on the appliance. It may be necessary to pass over the appliance with a vacuum cleaner.
  Always use the appliance in an upright position.
• Before putting the appliance away, make sure it is completely off and unplugged from the mains socket.
• Do not store in dusty atmospheres.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000m (6561 feet).

Symbol meaning

This symbol indicates: (If provided) Class II equipment

WARNING

• INGESTION HAZARD: this product contains a button cell or coin battery.
• DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.

• A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little 2 hours.

• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN.

• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted any part of the body.
• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate.
• Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
• Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
• The compatible battery type is CR2032.
• The nominal battery voltage is 3V .
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above +140^ (+60^) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended period of time according to local regulations.
• Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep them away from children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

DESCRIPTION

A ON/STAND-BY button
B +/- Adjustment buttons
C Oscillation button
D "ECO PLUS" function button
E Timer button
F MODE button (for selecting the operating mode)
G Power indicator light
H Remote control receiver

USE

Installation

The appliance can be used on any horizontal surface.

Do not overload the electrical circuit. Avoid using the same socket for other appliances.

Electrical connection

Before plugging the appliance into the outlet, check that the power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate and that the power supply is adequate for the load.

Operation and use

• Connect the appliance to the power outlet.
  The appliance emits a beep aand after the initial display self check, the appliance goes into STAND-BY.
• Press the ON/STAND-BY button (A) to turn on the appliance. The power indicator light (G) turns ON and remains lit while the appliance is in ON state. The appliance will begin to heat with the predefined settings.
• Press the MODE button (F) to select one of the following functions available:

- Ventilation

In this operating mode only the fan operates, so the appliance does not heat the room.

Heating 1 and Heating 2

In this operating mode you can set the desired temperature by pressing the + and - adjustment buttons (B).

- Heating 1 (minimum power level):

The appliance operates at the minimum power, reducing noise and energy consumption to the minimum.

- Heating 2 (maximum power level):

The appliance operates at the maximum power for rapid heating of the room.

- Anti-freeze

In this operating mode the appliance keeps the room at a temperature of 45^ (7^) to prevent freezing temperatures. The display shows "AF" symbol.

ECO PLUS function

In this operating mode the appliance will automatically set the power level to guarantee the best comfort and reducing the energy consumption. In this operating mode the unit may switch the heating power level from maximum to minimum and vice versa, several times in an hour. When using the ECO PLUS function, the maximum temperature setting is 79^ (26^) . To activate this function, press the ECO PLUS button (D). The ECO light will turn on on the display.

Oscillation button

If you want the appliance to distribute the airflow over a larger area, press the oscillation button (C) The appliance will then oscillate right and left.

To stop the oscillation in the desired position, just press oscillation button (C) again.

Turn the appliance off

To turn off the appliance press button ON/STAND-BY (A). The power indicator light (G) turns OFF and the display could show the count down between 6 and 30 seconds. To completely turn off the appliance, remove the plug from the socket.

Please note: The display can show the temperature in

both ^ F and ^ C . To change the temperature scale, press and hold the + key for 10 seconds, then release. Please be aware that the shown temperature may not correspond exactly to the actual temperature.

24-HOUR DIGITAL TIMER

This function can be activated from any operating mode.

Delayed switch-on: with the appliance in the STAND-BY position, press the timer button (E)

The display shows the symbol and the time remaining before switching on. To set the timer, use the + and - adjustment buttons (B), then wait five seconds for the programming to be set. The display returns to stand-by and the symbol indicates you have set the timer. When the programmed time has been reached, the appliance turns on with the same settings it had during the previous operation.

Delayed shut-off: With the appliance on, press the timer button (E) The display shows the symbol and the time remaining before shut-off. To set the timer, use the + and - adjustment buttons (B), then wait five seconds for the programming to be set. The display returns to show the current settings and the symbol to indicate you have set the timer. When the programmed time has been reached the appliance shuts off automatically.

If you want to go back to operation without the timer, press the timer button (E) twice. The timer symbol disappears from the display.

If you want to query the remaining time, press the timer button once (E) during an ongoing program. The timer symbol links on the display for 5 seconds showing the remaining time.

NOTE: Timer can be set in 30 minutes intervals from 30 minutes to 10 hours, and in one hour increments thereafter.

Key lock

In order to avoid accidental operation, you can lock the keyboard using the keylock function.

To activate this function, press buttons + and - together for at least 3 seconds. The display shows the symbol and an acoustic signal will be emitted.

To deactivate the function proceed in the same way. With this function active during stand-by, all the buttons will be locked and it is required to be disabled in order to turn the appliance ON. Otherwise, if the appliance is ON with the Key-Lock function active, only the ON-Stand-by button will remain active to allow to switch OFF the appliance at any time.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

The functions on the remote control are the same as those on the appliance control panel. For a description of the functions, see the "Operation and use" section on the previous page.

Installing or replacing the batteries

The remote control is powered by one CR2032 3V lithium battery, already included inside. To operate the remote control, pull and remove the plastic strip under the battery cover. To replace the batteries, remove the battery cover by sliding it as shown in the figure.

When replacing the batteries, make sure you respect the polarity, then replace the cover. Old batteries are harmful to the environment and must be removed and disposed of

in compliance with current legislation. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

WARNING: DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES

• Overheating protection: safety device switches the heater off if it accidentally overheats (e.g.: air intake and outlet grilles obstructed). In this case remove the plug from the power outlet and leave it unplugged for a few minutes, eliminate the cause of overheating, then plug the fan heater back and turn it on again. If the appliance doesn't work please contact De'Longhi Customer Service.
• Tip over safety switch: Tip over safety switch: a safety tip-over switch turns the heater off if it tips over or is positioned in an improper way that could jeopardize safety.

After the appliance has been restored in the vertical position, it will automatically go into STAND-BY mode.

Please note: To avoid overheating the appliance, do not cover it.

TROUBLESHOOTING

In case "PF" is displayed and a warning sound is emitted, there is a fault on the temperature sensor. If the problem persists contact DeLonghi customer service.

If the appliance shuts off unexpectedly:

• Check that the appliance is receiving power.
• Check that the appliance is in the vertical position and on a flat surface, as the safety tip-over switch may have been tripped.
• Check the temperature set and the timer: the appliance may be off because the set temperature has been reached or the time set on the timer has elapsed.

MAINTENANCE

• Before carrying out any maintenance, always unplug from the outlet.
• During the season when the appliance is in use, clean the air intake and outlet grilles regularly using a vacuum cleaner.
• Never use abrasive powders or solvents to clean the appliance.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

CANICES-3B/NMB-3B

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
PF display Temperature sensor is	not workingproperly	The product needs to be serviced, contact DeLonghi customer service for assistance
If the appliance shuts off unexpectedly	Check that the appliance is receiving powerDelayed shut-off is activatedRoom temperature reaches the set temperature	Plug inWait till time elapsed or press the button (E) twice to cancel the function and push the button (A)Use the "+" button to increase the set temperature
A dot is flashing and unit is off	The tip-over switch has been activated	Make sure the appliance is standing upright on a flat surface, if the problem persists contact DeLonghi customer service to assist you
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 minimum distances from the wall, or objects, as indicated on the instruction manual, if not, position the appliance correctlyRemove the obstructionDisconnect the plug from the outlet and let the appliance cool down. After a few minutes, plug the appliance in again. If the appliance doesn't work, please contact DeLonghi customer service

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