DeLonghi DCH Series Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Danger!
- The appliance must not be placed imme-
diately under a fixed power socket.
- Do not use the appliance near showers,
bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, etc.
- If the power cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, an autho-
rised service centre or a qualified electri-
cian in order to eliminate all risk.
Important!
- This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experien-
ce and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concer-
ning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the applian-
ce. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without super-
vision.
- Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away unless continuously supervi-
sed.
- Children aged from 3 years and less than
8 years shall only switch on/off the ap-
pliance provided that it has been placed
or installed in its intended normal ope-
rating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and un-
derstand 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 pro-
duct can become very hot and cause
burns. Particular attention has to
be given where children and vulne-
rable people are present.
- ATTENTION: To avoid the safety system
resetting accidentally, this appliance
must not be powered through an exter-
nal on/off device such as a timer, or con-
nected to a circuit which is turned off and
on regularly by the energy supplier.
- 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.
Danger of burns!!
- WARNING: To avoid overheating,
never under any circumstances
cover the appliance during ope-
ration as this would lead to a dangerous
rise in temperature.
Please note:
- Always use the appliance in an upright position.
- The use of extension leads is not recommended.
However if they cannot be avoided, follow the instructions
accompanying the extension lead and never exceed the
power limit marked on the extension.
- The heater must be positioned at least 50 cm from furniture
or other objects.
- Do not use the appliance in rooms with a floor area of less
2
than 4m .
- Before putting the appliance away, make sure it is comple-
tely off and unplugged from the mains socket.
Do not store in dusty atmospheres.
- Do not rest anything on the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance to dry laundry. Do not obstruct
the air intake and outlet grilles (danger of overheating).
- Do not use the appliance near walls, furniture, curtains, etc.
Safety functions
- Safety device: the appliance is fitted with a safety device
which switches it off in the event of accidental overheating
(e.g. obstruction of air intake and outlet grilles, motor tur-
ning slowly or not at all). To reset, unplug the appliance
from the mains socket for a few minutes, remove the cause
of overheating then plug in again.
- Tip over safety device: a tip over safety device (F) turns
the appliance off if it falls over or is positioned inappropria-
tely in such a way as to jeopardise safety.
When the appliance is placed back in a vertical position it
starts again automatically.
Disposing of the appliance
In compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC,
the appliance must not be disposed of with household
waste, but taken to an authorised waste separation and
recycling centre.
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