Dimplex OFRC20TI Electric Heater User Manual
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1. Momentary contact with any part of the heater should not cause injury However aged infirm persons or young children should not be left unsupervised in the vicinity of the heater Please Note We recommend that you open a window to ventilate the room when using the heater for the first time THE HEATER CARRIES THE WARNING SYMBOL INDICATING THAT IT MUST NOT BE COVERED General The radiator is designed for operation on an AC electricity supply and is suitable for use in domestic dwellings and similar indoor locations Always ensure that the appliance is stood on a firm level base near to but not directly beneath a suitable fixed socket outlet The radiator is fitted with castors and a handle for ease of movement Selector switches provide a choice of heat output and an adjustable thermostat enables the room temperature to be controlled accordingly It is supplied with a cord and plug ready for use The supply cord should be uncoiled before use see Storage DO NOT pull the radiator along by the mains lead Important The radiator must only be operated with the wheels and castors fitted and in the upright position as shown in Fig 1 Warning The heater complies with stringent safety standards but to ensure efficient operation SURFACES OF THE HEATER WILL BECOME HOT AND CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS SHOULD BE AVOIDED particularly between the fins on the top and sides The control panel area is designed to be at a far lower2. 2 Heat Settings Neon 2000 OFRC20TI 9 Fin Thermostat 2 Heat Settings Neon Electronic Timer 2000 OFRC25 11 Fin Thermostat 2 Heat Settings Neon 2500 OFRC25T 11 Fin Thermostat 2 Heat Settings Neon Electronic Timer 2500 Important Safety Advice If the appliance is damaged check immediately with the supplier before installation and operation Warning This appliance must not be used in a bathroom Warning Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath a shower or a swimming pool Warning This heater must not be located immediately below a fixed socket outlet Warning Do not use in areas where petrol paint or flammable liquids are used or stored Follow these instructions carefully The heater carries a warning Do Not Cover to alert the user to the risk of fire that exists if the heater is accidentally covered 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 the 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 If the mains lead is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Unplug the heater when not required for long periods
3. 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 three years from the date of purchase Within this period we undertake to repair or exchange this product free of charge provided it has been installed and operated in accordance with these instructions Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights which in turn are not affected by this guarantee Should you require after sales information or assistance witn this product please go to www dimplex co uk where you will find our self help guide by clicking on After Sales or ring our help desk on 0845 600 5111 UK or 01 842 4833 R O 1 Spare parts are also available on the website www dimplex co uk Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase Dimplex UK Limited Millbrook House Grange Drive Hedge End Southampton Hampshire S030 2DF c Dimplex UK Limited www dimplex co uk Republic of Ireland Tel 01 8424833 All rights reserved Material contained in this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior permission in writing of Dimplex UK Limited
4. temperature to allow the safe operation of the controls at any time Electrical WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If the socket outlets in your home are not of the 13 amp BS1363 type they will not accept the plug connected to this heater therefore cut off the plug When cut off this plug can constitute a shock hazard if inserted into a socket outlet It must therefore be disposed of safely Before wiring the appropriate plug please note that the wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE Connect the Green Yellow wire to the terminal marked E or the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green Yellow Connect the Brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured Red Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured Black DO NOT connect the Brown Live or the Blue Neutral wires to the Earth terminal of your 13 amp plug If the terminals of the plug are unmarked or you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician Fitting the castors Remove the carton containing the castor assemblies from the packing Fit the castors to the stub axles by applying hand pressure until each castor clicks into position see Fig 3 Note that the castors are designed to be a tight fit on the axles but will rotate in use The castors can only be fitted between the outer fins as shown in Fig 2 Turn the radiator upside down on a carpet or other soft su
5. X lt Dimplex O oFRci10TI OFRC10 OFRC15 OFRC20 OFRC25 OFRC10TI OFRC15TI OFRC20TI amp OFRC25T 08 19819 2 UK Issue 2 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 Thermostat Neon ALL MODELS On Off Heat Switches 24 Hr Timer OFRC10TI OFRC15TI OFRC20TI amp OFRC25TI only Cable wrap ALL MODELS 5 Fin 7 9 11 Fin OFRC25 OFRC25TI Dimplex Dry Column Radiators Models OFRC10 OFRC10TI OFRC15 OFRC15TI OFRC20 OFRC20TI OFRC25 amp OFRC25T THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model Description Watts OFRC10 5 Fin Thermostat 2 Heat Settings Neon 1000 OFRC10TI 5 Fin Thermostat 2 Heat Settings Neon Electronic Timer 1000 OFRC15 7 Fin Thermostat 2 Heat Settings Neon 1500 OFRC15TI 7 Fin Thermostat 2 Heat Settings Neon Electronic Timer 1500 OFRC20 9 Fin Thermostat
6. n the thermostat knob clockwise until the required setting is reached Alternatively to heat a cold room quickly turn the thermostat knob up fully When the room has reached the desired temperature turn the thermostat knob anti clockwise until the thermostat just clicks off The heater will now automatically operate at this temperature With the thermostat set to SB and the heat selection switch set to the required heat output the appliance switches on automatically when the temperature falls below 5 C to 8 C Note Should the heater fail to come on when the thermostat is at a low setting this may be due to the room temperature being higher than the thermostat setting Heat Selector Switches see Fig 5 Selector switches located on the control panel provide a choice of heat output to suit varying conditions and for economy of operation Table 1 Switch Switch OFRC10 OFRC10TI OFRC15 OFRC15TI OFRC20 OFRC20TI OFRC25 OFRC25TI Digital Timer Operation see Fig 6 IMPORTANT Remember to observe all safety warnings when operating the heater on auto setting either attended or unattended The timer allows you to select AUTO or MAN ON by pressing the MODE button until the required MODE appears at the bottom of the timer display AUTO MODE allows the heater to switch ON and OFF according to a set 24 Hour program period see Setting Programs section below MAN ON MODE allows power
7. rface to avoid damage WARNING THE RADIATOR IS HEAVY ENSURE THAT IT IS SUPPORTED TO PREVENT IT FROM TOPPLING Ask a second person to help with this if necessary Position castor bracket see Fig 3 onto the threaded pins on the control panel Place the winged nut C on the thread and tighten it securely Repeat the process for castor bracket B onto the last fin Note The 5 fin column radiator models OFRC10 amp OFRC10TI use curved castor brackets and must be fitted as shown in Fig 2 Lift the radiator clear of the floor then turn it back upright and stand it on its castors as shown in Fig 1 It is now ready for use Positioning the Heater Select the position for the radiator ensuring there is clearance from any furniture and fittings of at least 300mm above the heater and 150mm each side The radiator should only be operated on a flat stable surface Operation IMPORTANT Objects or clothing must not be placed on this heater Before using the heater ensure that all warnings and instructions have been read carefully To bring the heater into use plug it in Neon indicating lights located at the controls area will glow when the appliance is plugged into the mains Controls Thermostat see Fig 4 The Thermostat see Fig 4 controls the heat output according to the room temperature This ensures that the heater will not produce heat unnecessarily when the room is warm To set the temperature you require tur
8. rged Once the timer batteries are fully charged if there is a power cut or if the heater is disconnected from the mains for less than six months then the timer will continue to keep time amp the settings in the memory will remain intact If however the timer back up batteries have not been charged fully or if the heater is deprived of power for longer than six months then the time and the programme settings are likely to be lost and you may therefore need to reset the time and the programme before using the AUTO MODE again Storage If the radiator is not required for long periods for example during the summer it should be stored in a dry place and preferably covered to prevent the accumulation of dirt and dust The supply cord should be neatly coiled around the cable wrap see Fig 1 ensuring that the plug does not trail on the floor IMPORTANT The heater must be kept plugged in at the mains to retain the time and the programmed settings If unplugged from the mains resetting the time and the programmed settings will be necessary Cleaning WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE HEATER Do not use detergents abrasive cleaning powder or polish of any kind on the body of the heater Allow the heater to cool then wipe with a dry cloth to remove dust and a damp cloth not wet to clean off stains Be careful not to allow moisture in to the heater Recycling For electrical products sold within the
9. tes use the amp buttons Confirm the minute digit by pressing ENTER Note The minutes can only be set in 10 minute blocks in programme MODE SETTING P1 OFF TIME 3 To set the hour use the amp buttons Confirm the hour digit by pressing ENTER 4 To set the minutes use the amp buttons Confirm the minute digit by pressing ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 4 to programme P2 P3 amp P4 After programming P4 OFF you automatically exit to the default display At any time while programming the timer you can press the PROGRAM button to exit to the default display Note If the ON time is the same as the OFF time the appliance will ignore the program The Advance Function When in AUTO MODE if the button is pressed for longer than 2 seconds the programme will ADVANCE to the next setting programmed and will only revert back to the program when the subsequent programme time is reached When the ADVANCE function is running the ADVANCE segment will be displayed on the LCD screen If the button is pressed when the ADVANCE programme is running the ADVANCE feature will be automatically cancelled and the programme will run as normal Note Timer Memory Back Up Batteries Once the heater has been left plugged in with the socket switched on for at least 72 hours the timer s memory back up batteries will be fully cha
10. to the heater uninterrupted by the program settings Key Lock lf ENTER and MODE are pressed within 1 second the keys will be locked The user will know the keys are locked as the lock symbol 0 will be displayed on the top left hand corner of the screen To unlock the keypad press ENTER and then MODE within 1 second Initial Operation For initial use plug the heater into a regular household power point and turn the power on The timer is now ready to be set up for use Setting Current Time 1 Press the PROGRAM button ONCE The clock symbol appears on the top left hand side of the screen The user can now set the clock 2 The hour digit will flash To adjust the hour use the amp buttons Confirm the hour digit by pressing ENTER 3 Once ENTER has been pressed the minutes will flash To adjust the minutes use the amp buttons Confirm the minute digit by pressing ENTER 4 The timer now returns to the default display 5 To reset incorrect time repeat previous steps Once the correct time is set a total of four ON OFF time programs can be set for operation Setting Programmes Press the PROGRAM key twice to set the programs You are now setting the programs starting with P1 ON SETTING P1 ON TIME 1 To set the hour use the amp buttons Confirm the hour digit by pressing ENTER 2 To set the minu
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