Delonghi HMP1500 Mica Panel Heater Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. If your appliance is equipped with a polythene tape used as carry handle, remove it before connecting appliance to the outlet.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use handle when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0,9 m) from the front and top of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
4. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory ormental 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.
5. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
6. Always unplug heater when not in use.
7. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bath tub or other water container.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
11. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
12. Connect to properly polarized outlets only.
13. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the heater.
14. 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.
15. A heater has hot or arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. This heater is not intended for use with an extension cord or outlet strip. Plug the cord directly into an appropriate wall receptable.
20. 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 evidenced by the plug. Do not use the outlet and CALL your electrician.
21. Check that neither the appliance nor the power cable have been damaged in any way during transportation.
22. 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.
23. When switching on the appliance for the first time, allow it to run at full power for at least two hours to get rid of the unpleasant smell. Make sure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated during this operation. It is normal for the appliance to emit small cracking sounds when you turn it on.
24. 
    to prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot, then fully insert.
25. Do not cover the appliance while it is functioning in order to avoid overheating which may cause risk of fire.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household use only

HOW TO USE YOUR MICATHERMIC FLAT PANEL RADIATOR
Please read this instruction booklet carefully before using this heater. By doing so, you will obtain optimum results with maximum safety.

General instructions

Remove the heater from the packaging. Check that neither the heater nor the power cable has been damaged during transport. Do not operate the heater if damaged. Your heater is suitable for either freestanding or wall mounting usage. Do not assemble the feet if wall mounting.

Electrical connection

• Before plugging in the appliance, check that your supply voltage is the same as that shown on the rating plate of the appliance and that the power supply is able to with stand the power consumption (Watts) shown on the rating plate.
• If using more than one appliance at a time, it is important to ensure that the power supply is able to with stand the power requirements.

Free standing operation

To fit the feet to the appliance, proceed as follows:
Fix the foot with the supplied screws, as shown in fig.1.

DESCRIPTION

1. Power selector
2. Pilot lamp
3. Room thermostat

Never use this heater without feet when not wall-mounted.

ASSEMBLY KIT
The wall mounting kit contains:
4 x screws for wall mounting
4 x anchors (0.6 x 30) for wall mounting
1 x mounting bracket

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY AND ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME
Screwdriver PH 2 x 100 (Phillips type)
Estimated assembly time: 30 minutes

Wall-Mounting Installation

Before installing the unit, make sure of the following:

To wall-mount, proceed as follows:
For brick walls use a 15/64" (6 mm) concrete drill bit. For plaster board or false (hollow) walls, it is recommended to use appropriate screws and anchors (not supplied).

Functioning and use

• Insert the plug into the mains.
• Turn the thermostat knob in a clockwise direction until it reaches the 6 setting.
• Minimum power (750W): turn the function knob to setting "MIN" (the pilot light will light on).
• Maximum power(1500W): turn the function knob to setting "MAX" (the pilot light will light on).
• Switching off: turn the function knob to setting"OFF" and remove the plug.

Adjusting the thermostat

Turn the thermostat knob in a clockwise direction until it reaches the maximum setting (6). When the room has reached the desired temperature, slowly turn the thermostat knob counter-clockwise until you hear a click and not beyond. The thermostat will now adjust the set temperature automatically keeping it constant.

Frost prevention mode

With the thermostat dial at minimum and the mode selector on "MAX", the appliance maintains room temperature at about 41°F (5°C), preventing freezing with minimal energy consumption.

Maintenance

Before carrying out any maintenance, unplug the heater from the mains and wait for it to cool off completely. This heater requires no particular maintenance. It is sufficient to remove the dustwith a soft, dry cloth. Never use abrasive powders or solvents. If necessary remove concentrated areas of dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

Warnings

• Do not use the heater in the vicinity of bathtubs, wash basins, showers or swimming pools.
• Never use the heater to dry laundry.
• Never place the power cable on top of the heater while it is hot.
• Only use the heater in an upright position.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not use your heater with a power strip or extension cord. Overheating of a power strip or extension cord could result in a fire.
• As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualitiesas possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particularly in the vicinity of young children.
• The appliance is fitted with a tilt-switch which turns the appliance off should it fall over or become unstable. To restart the appliance, simply place it upright again.

The appliance is fitted with a safety auto shut-off device which will switch the appliance off in case of accidental overheating. To reset, disconnect the plug from the power socket for a few minutes, remove the cause of overheating then plug the appliance in again.

In order to avoid overheating, never under any circumstances cover the appliances during operation, as this would lead to dangerous overheating.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to all products with De'Longhi or Kenwood brand names.

How long does the coverage last?
This warranty runs for one year (1) from the purchase date found on your receipt and applies only to the original purchaser for use.

How do you get service?
If repairs become necessary, see contact information below:
U.S. Residents: Please contact our toll free hotline at 1-800-322-3848 or log onto our website at www.delonghi.com
Residents of Canada: Please contact our toll free hotline at 1-888-335-6644 or log onto our website at www.delonghi.com
Residents of Mexico: Please contact our toll free number 01-800-711-8805 for assistance or log onto our website at www.delonghi.com