DeLonghi BBH 100 User Manual

ELECTRIC CONVECTOR HEATER

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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Type/Modelo

BBH 100

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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. 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.

3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever
the heater is left operating and unattended.

4. Always unplug heater when not in use.

5. 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.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.

10. Connect to properly polarized outlets only.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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 (receptacle).
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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17. Do not use an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be UL listed No. 1 4 AWG minimum
size and rated not less than 1,875 watts, 15AMP at 125 V and has to be used only for supplying power
to this heater.

18. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into an appropriate receptacle. Please remember that
receptacles 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 receptacle and CALL your
electrician.

19.Check that neither the appliance nor the power cable have been damaged in any way during
transportation.

20.Before connecting to electric power outlet, check your electrical power supply. It must be 120
volts A.C. (alternating current). The outlet may be 15 amp. or 20 amp. The circuit must be of
adequate size and must be protected by fuse or circuit breaker. DO NOT place heater directly
beneath electrical receptacle and DO NOT place heater against paper board or low density
fiberboard.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

21.DO NOT immerse cord, plug or heater in water or other liquid, this will cause dangerous
electrical conditions and potential electrical shock.
DO NOT obstruct the top or bottom air openings.
Dust and lint on the heating element can obstruct the free flow of air. DO NOT operate when
so obstructed.
See MAINTENANCE. Operating with air openings obstructed could cause a dangerous
condition.

22.Make sure that no pieces of polystyrene or other packaging material have been left in 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 about 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.

24. It is not advisable for the appliance to be positioned where it is exposed to draughts which might
prevent it from working properly.

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HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER

Your product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.

1. LOCATION

Place heater on floor beneath coldest window in the room or any desired location. Your heater will
minimize the effect of cold drafts.
The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet.

2. FASTENING THE FEET

Remove the feet and the fastening screws from the bag. Turn the
appliance upside-down on a soft surface, to avoid ruining the
paintwork.
Insert the feet as shown in the figure 1, making sure they
are inserted completely: the teeth A at the bottom must be
coupled to the feet. Finally, fasten the feet using the two
screws.

3. CONNECTION

The heater must be connected to a properly polarized A/C 110/120 V household outlet in perfect
working conditions.
Keep loose clothing or bedding, furniture and
flammable material away from the wall outlet
where the heater plug is fitted in.

AA

FIG. 1

4. SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE (FIG. 2)

• Turn the thermostat knob in a clockwise
direction until it reaches the maximum setting.

• Heating at full power: press both the foot
switches (min + med). The lights will come on.

• Heating at medium power: press only the
foot switch "med". Only the light "med" will
come on.

• Heating at minium power: press only the foot
switch "min". Only the light "min" will come
on.

5. SETTING THE THERMOSTAT

When the room has reached the required temperature, turn slowly the thermostat knob counter­clockwise until the lights go out but no further.
Having been set in this way, the temperature will automatically be regulated and kept at a constant
level by the thermostat.

6. ANTIFREEZE FUNCTION

Set the switch to "on" and then turn the thermostat knob to " " setting. When it is set in this way
the appliance keeps the room at a temperature of approx. 42°F (5°C) with minimal energy
expenditure.

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foot switches

FIG. 2