DELONGHI DCH5090EL Installation Manual

CERAMIC FAN HEATER

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ELECTRONIC CHARACTERISTICS/CARACTÉRISTIQUES ÉLECTRONIQUES

CARACTERISTICAS ELECTRICAS

120V~60Hz 1500W

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DESCRIPTION
A ON/OFF button
B +/- Adjustment buttons
C Oscillation button
D “ECO” function button
E Timer button
F MODE button

(for selecting the operating mode)

G Power indicator light

DESCRIPCIÓN
A Botón de Encendido/Apagado (ON/OFF)
B Botones de ajuste +/-
C Botón de oscilación
D Botón de función “ECO”
E Botón de temporizador
F Botón MODE (MODO – para seleccionar

el modo de funcionamiento)

G Luz indicadora de encendido

DESCRIPTION DE L’APPAREIL
A Touche ON/OFF
B Touches de réglage +/-
C Touche d’oscillation
D Touche «ECO »
E Touche minuterie
F Touche MODE (sélection du mode de fonc-

tionnement)

G Lampe témoin

A

B

C

F

G

D

E

Fig. 1

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FR

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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. Specifical­ly:

1. Read all instructions carefully before
using the appliance.

2. This appliance gets very hot when in
use. 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 3 feet
(90 cm) from the front and top of the
appliance also avoid contact with the
sides and back.

3. 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.

4. Always disconnect the plug from the
power outlet when the appliance is not in
use.

5. Do not operate the appliance with a

damaged cord or plug, after faulty opera­tion, or when it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. Contact the neare­st authorized service facility for exami­nation, electrical or mechanical adjust­ment, or repair.

6. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

7. This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas, or similar
indoor locations. Never position the
appliance where it may fall into a bath­tub or come in contact with water.

8. Do not run the power cord under carpe­ting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or the like. Keep the cord away
from any passageways where it could be

tripped over.

9. To completely turn off the appliance,
push the ON/OFF button (A), and then
unplug the heater.

10.Do not wrap the cord around the
appliance immediately after use.

11.Do not insert or allow foreign objects
to get into the air intake or air outlet
grille, as this may cause electric shock
or fire, or damage the appliance.

12.To prevent a possible fire, do not
block air intake or air outlet grille in
any way. Do not use the appliance on
soft surfaces, such as beds, where the
openings may become blocked.

13.Do not cover the appliance while it is
functioning in order to avoid overhea­ting and the risk of fire.

14 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.

15.Use this appliance only as described in
this manual. Any other use not indica­ted by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury to per­sons.

16.To prevent current overload and blown
fuses, make sure that no other appliance
is plugged into the same outlet or into
another outlet wired into the same cir­cuit.

17.It is normal for heater’s plug and cord
to feel warm to the touch. However, an
excessively hot or deformed plug or
cord is not normal and may be the
result of a defective electrical outlet.
Defective outlets must be replaced
before using the heater. Plugging the
heater into a worn outlet may result in
overheating of the power cord or may
cause the risk of fire.

18.If the supply cord is damaged, to reduce
the risk of malfunction it must be repla­ced by the manufacturer, its service

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Before connecting the plug to the power
outlet, make sure that the voltage of your elec­trical system corresponds to the voltage
shown on the appliance rating label and the
outlet you are going to use is in good condi­tion.

INSTALLATION

The appliance may be used on any rigid hori­zontal surface. Do not overload the electrical
circuit; avoid using the same outlet for multi­ple appliances.

OPERATION AND USE

1. Connect the appliance to the power outlet.

2. The appliance emits a beep and the power

indicator light (H) comes on and remains
on as long as the appliance is powered.

3. The appliance goes into OFF and the
display shows a dot “

”.

4. Press the ON/OFF button (A) to turn on the
appliance. It will begin to heat with the
predefined settings.

5. Press the MODE button (F) to select one
of the following functions available:

Ventilation ( ) Anti-freeze ( )
Heating at minimum power (1) Heating
at maximum power/BOOST function (2)

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

5.2 Anti-freeze ( )
In this operating mode the appliance
keeps the room at a temperature of
45°F (7°C) to prevent freezing tempe­ratures.

5.3 Heating 1 and Heating 2/Boost

function

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 energy con­sumption to the minimum.

Heating 2/BOOST function (maximum
power level):

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

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For Household use only

agent, or a licensed and qualified pro­fessional.

19.Do not use this appliance with an
extension cord or outlet strip. Connect
the appliance directly to a suitable
outlet.

20. 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.

21.Check that neither the appliance nor
the power cord have been damaged
during shipping.

22.Make sure that no styrofoam or other
packing materials remain in the applian­ce.

23.The first time the appliance is used, run
it at the maximum power for at least
two hours. During this time, ventilate
the room thoroughly to eliminate the
“new” smell released by the appliance.
It is completely normal for the applian­ce to emit “creaking” sounds the first
time it is run.

24. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

make sure the wide prong of the plug is
inserted in the wide slot of the outlet.

25.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.

26.Extreme caution is necessary whenever
the heater is left operating unattended.

27.Do not open the appliance. No user­serviceable parts inside.

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6. Eco function

In this operating mode the appliance will
automatically set the power level to gua­rantee the best comfort reducing the
energy consumption. In this operating
mode the unit may switch the heating
power level from maximum to minimum
and viceversa, several times in an hour.
When using the ECO function, the maxi­mum temperature setting is 79°F (26°C).
To activate this function, press the ECO
button (D). The unit, will always start at
the maximum power.

7. 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.

8. To turn off the appliance press button
ON/OFF (A). The display will show a count
down for about 6 seconds.

NOTE: The display can show the temperature
in both °F and °C. To change the temperature
scale, press and hold the + key for few
seconds, then release.

24-HOUR DIGITAL TIMER

This function can be activated from any opera­ting mode.
Delayed switch-on: with the appliance in the
OFF position, press the timer button (E) ( ).

The display shows the symbol and the
time remaining before switch-on. To set the
timer, use the + and - adjustment buttons
(B), then wait a few seconds for the pro­gramming to be set.
The display returns to show “

 ” for stand-

by and the symbol to indicate 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 a few 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 as been reached the appliance

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

MAINTENANCE

- Before carrying out any maintenance,

always remove the plug from the power
outlet.

- During the season when the appliance is

being used, regularly clean the air intake
and outlet grilles using a vacuum clea­ner.

- Never use abrasive powders or solvents to

clean the appliance.

WARNINGS

- Never use this heating appliance in the

immediate vicinity of a bathtub, shower, or
swimming pool.

- Use the appliance always and only in the

vertical position.

- Do not use the appliance to dry laundry,

and do not obstruct the air intake and
outlet grilles (danger of overheating).

- Do not operate the appliance in contact

with walls, furniture, curtains, etc.

- If the power cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, the authori­zed service facility, or a qualified electri­cian, in order to prevent the risk of mal­function.

- Do not cover the appliance while it is ope-

rating, as this could potentially cause a
fire.

- Do not use this appliance in a room smal-

ler than 43 square feet (4 m²).

- Heaters should never be used with an

extension cord or outlet strip. Heaters
should be plugged directly into an outlet.

- Before storing the appliance, check it is

completely off and the cable is unplugged.
At this point wrap the cord around the base.
Do not store in a dusty room. The room
temperature should be between 32-86°F (0­30°C). Do not load anything above it.

- Heaters draw more current than small

appliances, overheating of the outlet may
occur even if it has not occured with the
use of other appliances.

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Additional safety features
Overheating protection: a safety device swit-

ches the heater off if it accidentally overheats
(e.g.: air intake and outlet grilles obstructed,
filter clogged). 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.
Note: To avoid overheating the appliance, do
not cover it.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

In case “PF” is displayed and a warning sound
is emitted, there is a fault on the temperature
sensor. If the problem persists contact the
Service Center.
If the appliance shuts off unexpectedly:

- Check that the appliance is receiving

power.

- 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.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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

What does the warranty cover?

We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Our obligation
under this warranty is limited to repair at our factory or authorized service center of any defective
parts or part thereof, other than parts damaged in transit. In the event of a products replacement
or return, the unit must be returned transportation prepaid. The repaired or new model will be
returned at the company expense.
This warranty shall apply only if the appliance is used in accordance with the factory directions,
which accompany it, and on an Alternating current ( AC ) circuit.

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.

What is not covered by the warranty?

The warranty does not cover defects or damage of the appliance, which result from repairs or alte­rations to the appliance outside our factory or authorized service centers, nor shall it apply to any
appliance, which has been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence or accidents. Also, consequential
and incidental damage resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of con­tract or breach of this warranty are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.

How do you get service?

If repairs become necessary, see contact information below:

U.S. Residents:

Please contact our toll free hotline at 800-322-3848 or log onto our website at www.delonghi.com.
For all accessories, spare parts or replacement parts, please contact our parts division at 1-800-865-6330.

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 refer to the Limited Warranty statement for Mexico.

Please refer to the back page of the manual for De’Longhi addresses.

The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations. All implied war­ranties are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. This limitation does not apply
if you enter into an extended warranty with De’Longhi. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. De’Longhi
does not authorize any other person or company to assume for it any liability in connection with
the sale or use of its appliance.

How does state law apply?

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.