DeLonghi HCA Instructions Manual

instructions

ELECTRIC HEATING CONVECTOR

HCA

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Turbo fan switch

Timer

Thermostat knob

Indicator lights

Power selector Knob

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Manual (Timer override)

Timed Operation

Heater off

600 mm (min.)

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Electric Heating Convector HCA

Description of Appliance

The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual

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Thank you for choosing De’Longhi convector. To get the
best results from your new heater it is advisable to read
these instructions carefully before use.This should ensure
optimum results and maximum safety.

HOW TO USE YOUR CONVECTOR

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 convector is suitable for either freestanding or wall mounting
usage. Do not assemble the feet if wall mounting.

1.Assembling the Feet

To fit the feet to the appliance, proceed as follows:
Insert the foot into the slot at the side and push it in all the way
until it hooks onto the two teeth (as shown in description).

2. Electrical Connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that your sup­ply voltage is the same as that shown on the rating plate of the
appliance.
If using more than one appliance at a time, it is important to
ensure that the ring main is adequate to cope with the power
requirements.
This appliance complies with EEC Directive 89/336 relating to elec­tromagnetic compatibility.

3.Wall-mounting

IMPORTANT: Before drilling into any wall ensure no electrical

cables are present in the area.
In order to wall mount your convector please proceed as follows:

1. Fix two brackets “A” following carefully the dimensions as indi­cated in decsription. Use a 6 mm masonry drill and suitable wall
plugs and 2 x No 8 screws (minimum lenght 25 mm).

2. Hang the convector on the two brackets fixed to the wall and
insert metal brackets “B” into the bottom rear section of the
base of the convector as indicated in figure 1, one at each end.
Mark the positions for fixing these brackets to the wall.
This bracket when fixed retains the base of the convector in a
fixed position, preventing removal.

3. Remove the convector heater from the hanging brackets and
drill the wall for 2 x suitable wall plugs and insert them.

4. Fit the convector to the 2 brackets “A”. Insert Brackets “B” to
the convector base and fix brackets “B” to the wall plugs by
means of 2 x No 8 screws ( minimum lenght 25 mm).

Electric Heating Convector HCA

Your convector is now wall mounted.
The appliances should not be installed directly under a wall power
socket.
Do not use your heater in a bathroom.

The appliance should not be installed immediately below a
permanent mains outlet.
Position the appliance so that the plug and the outlet can
be easily reached even after installation.

4. How to use it

This heater has ECC (electronic climate control) which automati­cally monitors and selects the ideal power to maintain a chosen
temperature.
Insert the plug into the mains socket and switch on, pressing the
button (fig. 2) one or more times, to select your operating heating
power as follows:
The LEDs on the left hand side show you the power selected (fig.2)
The LEDs on the right hand side show you the actual power the
heater is operating at. (fig.3)
Important: when the heater has been set for timed operation and
is in a standby period (i.e waiting to come on), the LEDs on the
right hand side will light up and go out intermittently. (See timer
instructions).

5. Adjusting the thermostat

If maximum power has been selected, adjust the thermostat dial
(fig. 4) to the desired comfort temperature from (5°C) and
MAX (35°C).
If the selected temperature is higher than the actual room temper­ature, the appliance will start automatically and rapidly heat the
room until it reaches the selected temperature. The unit will auto­matically maintain the temperature at a constant level by cycling
between max power, med power and min power as it approaches
the selected comfort temperature (see fig. 5).

6. Maximum power example (fig.5)

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Press once
Maximum power

Press twice
Medium power

Press three times
Minimum power

Press four times
OFF

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Fig.4

MAX

MAX MED MIN OFF

Cycles between

Selected Power
Power used

Display LEDs

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B

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If the room temperature exceeds the selected temperature level,
the appliance will switch off (fig. 3D).The heater will switch back
on automatically when the room temperature falls below the
selected temperature level.
If medium power level has been selected using the button, and
the thermostat set, the heater will modulate between the medium
and minimum power levels.As with the maximum power setting, if
the room temperature exceeds the selected temperature, the appli­ance will switch off, and then on again when the temperature falls.
(For models with timer, ensure that the switch on the timer dial
(as shown in description) is in position 1, manual.
NOTE: if the timer switch is at the 0 position (fig.4), the heater is
off and will not operate).

Frost stat function

Press the button, it is recommended to select maximum power
level.
Set the thermostat dial to the “ “ position (fig. 4).
When set in this way, the appliance will switch on automatically
only if the room temperature falls below 5°C, to prevent freezing,
at minimum energy consumption.
This function is not guaranteed in the event of power failures, even
if lasting just a few seconds.

Models with turbo fan boost (as shown in decsription)

A number of models have a turbo fan boost for even more rapid
and uniform heating.To use this function, press the switch on the
fan grill.

Cool air ventilation

To operate the fan only for “cool air” ventilation, ensure that ECC
is off and turn the thermostat to the maximum then press the
switch on the fan grill.

Using the timer

If you wish to use the timer, position the switch in the middle posi­tion (Fig.5)
1= Manual (timer override)

= Timed operation

0 = Heater off

Setting the correct time

Check the time on your watch. If for example it is 4.00 pm.
(16.00), turn the dial in a clockwise direction until the number 16

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is lined up with the triangular pointer .
N.B.: Never turn the dial in an anti-clockwise direction!
The timer is in effect, an electric clock and works only if the plug is
connected to the power supply.Whenever the plug is disconnected
or there is a power failure, the clock must be re-set.

To program the timer

1) Set the operating times by pushing out the notches on the dial
corresponding to the period required (each notch represents
15 mins.)

2) Make sure that the timer indicates the correct time (see
instructions on setting the correct time).

3) Select the desired function as shown in the table on page 5.
Once programmed in this way, the appliance will repeat the pre­established program every day, if the selector is in the position

Timer override

If you wish to override the timer settings, push the timer switch to
position 1 (as shown in description) manual (timer override).To
return to timed operation push the switch back to the middle
position (as shown in description).

7. Maintenance

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

8.Warnings

ATTENTION: in order to avoid any danger caused by an
accidental resetting of the safety system, this appliance
must not be powered through an external timer.

- Do not make use of this heater in the immediate proximity of
bathroom, washbasins, 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.

-Do not block the hot-air outlet grilles or the intake grille locat­ed on the bottom of the heater.

- The heater must be positioned at least 50cm from furniture or
other objects.

- If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu­facturer or an authorised technical service centre.

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pointer

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operating time

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- Do not use this appliance in rooms which have an area smaller
than 4m2.We recommend that you not place the heater in a
draught, because strong draughts of air may adversely affect the
equipment’s operational efficiency.

- The heater must never be placed immediately under a fixed
mains socket.

- IMPORTANT: Never for any reason cover the appliance
during operation as this could lead to dangerous over­heating.

-A safety device intervenes and turns off the appliance in the
event of overheating or because the appliance is positioned in a
strong draught of air.To reactivate it, remove the plug from the
electrical outlet, allow the appliance to cool (about 5’), remove
the cause of the overheating/draught and then reconnect the
appliance to the mains and turn it back on.

-A number of models have a special device to cut off current if
the unit is overturned, placed at an angle or knocked, an
acoustic warning indicates this problem.

- The use of an extension lead is not recommended, as overheat­ing of the extension lead may occur during the operation of the
heater.

- As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to
cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common
sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particu­larly in the vicinity of young children.

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Electrical connection (U.K. only)

A) Your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13

Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut
off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below.
WARNING:Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after
removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere
in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.
With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must
be protected by a 15 Amp fuse.
If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fit­ted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse
to BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must
NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained
from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct
replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the
plug.

B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug or if it must be

replaced, please follow the instructions provided below:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with
the letter L or coloured red.I
If you have a 3-pins plug, do not connect any wire to the “earth”
terminal.

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