Installation and Operating Instructions
08/51936/2 Issue 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
DO NOT use the heater on deep pile carpets or
the long hair type of rugs, or less than 750mm (30")
away from any overhanging surface. Keep
combustible materials such as drapes and other
furnishings clear from the front, sides and rear of
the heater. Do not use heater to dry your laundry.
DO NOT use the heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming
pool.
DO NOT place the heater directly below a fixed
socket outlet.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not
cover the heater.
The socket-outlet must be accessible at all times
to enable the mains plug to be disconnected as
quickly as possible.
DO NOT COVER or obstruct in any way the air
inlet slots in the top and bottom of the heater, or the
air outlet slots at the front of the heater.
DO NOT operate the heater with the mains lead
overhanging the front outlet grille.
Warning: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this
appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to
a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the
utility.
THE HEATER CARRIES A WARNING
SYMBOL INDICATING THAT IT MUST NOT
BE COVERED.
IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The instruction leaflet belongs to the appliance and
must be kept in a safe place. If changing owners,
the leaflet must be surrendered to the new owner.
IMPORTANT: If the mains lead of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
expierience or knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless contiuously supervised. Children aged from
3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/
off the appliance provided that it has been placed
or installed in its intended normal operating position
and they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children aged
from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in,
regulate and clean the appliance or perform user
maintenance.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can become
very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has
to be given where children and vunerable people
are present.
Avoid use of and extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat and cause risk of fire.
The heater should always be used on a flat, stable
surface.
Fig. 1
Model(s) Specification
DXUC2B 2.0kw Switch & Thermostat
DXUC2B Ceramic Fan Heater
Fig. 2
6ZLWFK.QRE
7KHUPRVWDW.QRE
Dimensions
(millimetres)
H W D
258 185 185
The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EN55014,
EN60555-2 and EN60555-3 These cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC
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a division of GDC Group Ltd.
Electrical connection
This heater must be used on an ~ supply only and the voltage
marked on the heater must correspond to the supply voltage.
This heater is fitted with a rewirable plug incorporating a 13
amp fuse. In the event of replacing the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 must
be used. If any other type of plug is used, a 15 amp fuse
must be fitted in the plug, the adaptor, or at the distribution
board.
IMPORTANT : If the plug is not suitable for your socket, the
13 amp plug should be removed. Before wiring the appropriate
plug, please note that the wires in this 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 in your plug, proceed
as follows :
Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured
RED. Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured
BLACK. Note : ‘L’ or ‘N’ wire must not be connected to the EARTH
terminal marked ‘E’ or ‘ ’ or coloured GREEN or GREEN
AND YELLOW. If in doubt, consult your electrician.
Operation
Switch – see Fig. 2
With the selector switch, the fan can be switched on or the
heat setting selected. The power indicating light illuminates
when the Switch is turned on.
Thermostat – see Fig. 2
In order to maintain a certain room temperature, set the
controller to ‘max.’. Operate the appliance at full power until
the required room temperature is reached. Set back the
thermostatic controller until the appliance switches off with
an audible ‘click’. This temperature will be kept almost
constant by the thermostatic control switching on and off
automatically. Please note that the appliance can only be
switched on when the thermostat setting is higher than the
room temperature.
With the thermostat knob set to ‘ ’ and the switch knob set
to the required heating output the appliance switches on
automatically when the temperature falls below +5°C . . .+8°C.
Safety
Overheat Protection
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a thermal cutout.
In the event that the product overheats, the cutout switches
the heater off automatically.
To bring the heater back into operation, remove the cause of
the overheating, then unplug or turn off the electrical supply
to the heater for a few minutes. When the heater has cooled
sufficiently, re-connect and switch on the heater.
Fuselink
A thermal fuse link is provided as an added safety feature. If
the fuse link operates and opens circuit it is the result of
abnormal overheating within the appliance and servicing of
the appliance by a competent service engineer will be required
in order to ensure the future safe operation of the heater.
Customer services should be contacted, who will arrange
the replacement of any faulty parts and the fitting of a new
fuse link.
Cleaning
Switch off the appliance first and disconnect the plug from
the socket!· Clean the housing with a moist cloth, vacuum
cleaner or brush.· Do not use any abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents!· Do not use any flammable cleaning agents e.g. petrol
or spirit for cleaning the appliance.· Never immerse the
appliance in water! Danger to life!· Air inlet- and outlet area
should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner regularly· If the
appliance is not used for extended periods, it must be
protected against excessive dust and dirt.
This heater is provided with an air filter. Dust and fluff can
accumulate in the filter and to avoid overheating of the element
the filter should be cleaned when required. To clean the filter
remove the filter bracket from the back of the heater. The
filter can be taken from the filter bracket and dust or fluff can
then be removed using a vacuum cleaner. When cleaning of
the filter is complete the filter should be refitted to the filter
bracket. The filter bracket should then be refitted to the rear
of the product.
Recycling
For electrical products sold within the
European Community. At the end of the
electrical products useful life it should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice in your country.
After Sales Service
Your product is guaranteed for 3 years from the date of
purchase. After sales information or assistance with this
product can be found on our website:
www.dimplex.co.uk/support.
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your
statutory rights, which in turn are not affected by this
guarantee.
Please do not return a faulty product to us as this may result
in loss or damage and delay in providing you with a
satisfactory service.
If after following these steps your product still does not operate
you should return it to your point of purchase.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
