Models with 24 hour timer (T - fig. 3)
To programme the timer;
- Check the time on your watch. If for example it is 10am, turn the number disc of the timer in a clockwise
direction until the number 10 on the disc lines up with the arrow head marker.
The timer is normally supplied with all the teeth pushed into the centre allowing continuous operation. To
set the periods of time you would like the appliance to be off continue as follows;
- Each tooth corresponds to a period of 15 minutes of time. Push the teeth with your thumbnail to the outer
rim of the timer. At this point, the sectors that correspond to the periods to be on and off will be visible.
- The heater will now function automatically everyday, switching on and off according to your selection.
(Important; the plug must always be inserted into the electrical socket)
- To vary the programming times, simply return the teeth to their original position and set new periods of
functioning.
- If you desire to operate the heater without programming it, push all the teeth toward the centre (i.e. in the
mode as normally supplied)
- To completely turn off the heater turn of all the switches and remove the plug from the socket.
Models with “Tilt-switch”
- Some models are fitted with a tilt-switch which turns the appliance off if it should fall over. To restart the
appliance, simply place it upright again.
(Check on the rating plate if “…ex:1” is written after the type to verify if your appliance is provided with
the tilt-switch)
5. MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any maintenance, remove the plug from the electrical socket and wait until the heater has
cooled down. The heater does not require special maintenance. Simply dust it off with a soft, dry cloth. Never
use abrasive powders or solvents. If necessary, remove concentrated areas of dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
6. WARNINGS
- Do not use the heater in a bathroom or in the vicinity of bathtubs, 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.
- 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.
- On using the appliance for the first time, turn it on to the maximum power setting for at least 2 hours.
This is to eliminate the 'new odour' which is released by the appliance. During this time ensure that the
room is well ventilated.
- It is normal for the heater to make 'crackling' noises during the first time it is switched on (or in the case
of infrequent use)
- The heater must not be placed immediately under a fixed electrical outlet.
- The body of the heater is filled with an exact quantity of oil. If reparations may be necessary which call
for the opening of the heater, they must be done only by the manufacturer or by an authorised service
centre. In the unlikely event of oil leakage, contact the manufacturer or by an authorised service centre.
- Do not use this appliance in rooms which have an area smaller than 4m2
- The appliance must never be placed immediately under a fixed mains socket.
- When scrapping the appliance, respect legislation on the disposal of oil.
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IMPORTANT: Never for any reason cover the appliance during operation as this could lead to
dangerous overheating.
- The use of an extension lead is not recommended, as overheating of the extension lead may occur during
the operation of the heater.
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