DeLonghi HFX30 Series - INSTANT CERAMIC HEATER Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using any electrical appliance, some basic safety precautions should always be observed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons. Read all instructions carefully before using the appliance.

Specifically:

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

• The appliance must not be placed immediately under a fixed power socket.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• 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.
• 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.
• If the power cable is damaged, stop using the product. Power cable must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service centre or a qualified electrician in order to eliminate all risk.
• Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower and sinks 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, fire, or damage the heater.
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  to prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot, then fully insert.
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  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 regulary switched on and off by the utility.
• If you intend to fix your appliance to the wall, make sure that the switch or other control devices are not within reach of persons in the bath or shower.

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.
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  Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
• Always disconnect the plug from the power outlet when the appliance is not in use.
• Do not wrap the cord around the appliance immediately after use.
• The internal parts of the appliance can become very hot or produce sparks during operation. Do not use the appliance in areas where gasoline, paints, or other flammable liquids are used or stored.
• 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.
• 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.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted into the outlet. Wall outlets may deteriorate with time, so check the plug periodically for signs of overheating or deformation. If the outlet has deteriorated, stop using it and have it repaired.
• 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.

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

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  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.
  
• Do not use the appliance on soft surfaces, such as beds, where the openings may become blocked.
• This heater is hot when in use. To prevent burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use handle when moving this heater. To prevent burns, do not touch hot surfaces with bare skin. Use the handle when moving the appliance. Keep all flammable materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, paper, clothing, and curtains at least 90 cm (3 feet) from the front and top of the appliance also avoid contact with the sides and back.
• 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.
• It is normal for the heater's plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which becomes hot tothe 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.
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  Do not cover the appliance while it is functioning in order to avoid overheating which may cause risk of fire.

Symbol meaning

This simbol indicates:
(If provided) Class II equipment

Please note:
This symbol indicates recommendations and important information for the user.

• If your appliance is equipped with a polythene tape used as carry handle, remove it before connecting appliance to the outlet.
• Always use the appliance in an upright position.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use the appliance in rooms with a floor area of less than 4mq (43 square feet).
• Before putting the appliance away, make sure it is completely off and unplugged from the mains socket. Wrap the cable around the base. Do not store in dusty atmospheres.
• Do not rest anything on the appliance.
• Do not obstruct the air intake and outlet grilles (danger of overheating).
• Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by the heater.
• (Certain models only) A tip over safety device turns the appliance off if it falls over or is positioned inappropriately in such a way as to jeopardise safety. The appliance resumes operation a few seconds after being placed in an upright position again. See troubleshooting session.

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THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Documents / Resources

References

• De'Longhi | Espresso Machines, Kitchen & Home Appliances

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