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Set-up and operation
Turn the thermostat dial to maximum (clockwise as far as possible).
Switch the heater on by turning the control dial to one of the following three
positions:
The light at the front will turn on.
It is most economical to heat the space at full power, then to switch to half
power to maintain the temperature.
Both at half and full power, the fan rotates at the same speed; the difference
between the two lies in the number of heating elements in use.
Once the desired temperature is reached, turn the thermostat dial back slowly
until you hear a click. The temperature is now set. The heater will automatically
switch on and off to maintain the set temperature. When the heater switches
off, the pilot light turns off as well. To set a higher or lower temperature, turn
the thermostat dial either clockwise or anticlockwise.
To switch the heater off, set the power dial to ‘0’ (off). The pilot light will turn
off. The pilot light, in other words, indicates that the heater is switched on, not
that the heater is connected to the mains!
Unplug.
Safety features
In case of internal overheating, the overheating safeguard will switch the heater
off. This may occur if the heater cannot give off enough heat or if it cannot draw in
enough fresh air. As mentioned above, this is generally caused by (partially)
covering the heater, obstructing the air intake and/or outlet grills or installing the
heater too close to a wall or something similar. When the overheating safeguard
switches the heater off, set the mode selector dial to ‘0’ (off), unplug and allow the
heater to cool down. Remove and/or amend the cause of overheating and reuse the
heater as normal. If you cannot find a cause and overheating recurs, stop using the
heater, and take it in for inspection/repair.
Cleaning and maintenance
Keep the heater clean. Deposits of dust and dirt in the appliance are a common
cause of overheating so these should be removed regularly. Switch off the heater,
remove the plug from the socket and allow the heater to cool down before cleaning
or carrying out maintenance work.
