DeLonghi TCH7690ER manual Trouble-Shooting, Overheating protection a safety device

	and do not obstruct the air intake and				TROUBLE-SHOOTING
	outlet grilles (danger of overheating).				In case “PF” is displayed and a warning sound
-	Do not operate the appliance in contact				is emitted, there is a fault on the temperature
	with walls, furniture, curtains, etc.				sensor. If the problem persists contact the
-	Do not use the appliance before assem-				Service Center.
	bling the base, as shown on paragraph				If the appliance shuts off unexpectedly:
	“assembling the appliance”.				- Check that the appliance is receiving
-	If the power cord is damaged, it must be				power.
	replaced by the manufacturer, the authori-				- Check that the appliance is in the vertical
	zed service facility, or a qualified electri-				position and on a flat surface, as the
					safety tip-over switch may have been trip-
	cian, in order to prevent the risk of mal-
					ped.
	function.
					- Check the temperature set and the timer:
-	Do not cover the appliance while it is ope-
					the appliance may be off because the set
	rating, as this could potentially cause a
					temperature has been reached or the time
	fire.
					set on the timer has elapsed.
-	Do not use this appliance in a room smal-
	ler than 43 square feet (4 m²).
-	Heaters should never be used with an
	extension cord or outlet strip. Heaters
					NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
	should be plugged directly into an outlet.
					found to comply with the limits for a Class
-	Before storing the appliance, check it is
					B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
	completely off and the cable is unplugged.
					FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
	At this point wrap the cord around the
					provide reasonable protection against
	base. Do not store in a dusty room. The				harmful interference in a residential instal-
	room temperature should be between 32-				lation. This equipment generates, uses and
	86°F (0-30°C). Do not load anything				can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
	above it.				not installed and used in accordance with
-	Heaters draw more current than small				the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
	appliances, overheating of the outlet may				ference to radio communications. Howev-
	occur even if it has not occured with the				er, there is no guarantee that interference
	use of other appliances.				will not occur in a particular installation. lf
Additional safety features					this equipment does cause harmful inter-
					ference to radio or television reception,
1.	Overheating protection: a safety device				which can be determined by turning the
	switches the fan heater off if it accidental-				equipment off and on, the user is encour-
	ly overheats (e.g. air intake and outlet gril-				aged to try to correct the interference by
	les obstructed, filter clogged). In this case				one or more of the following measures:
	remove the plug from the power outlet and				- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
	leave it unplugged for a few minutes, eli-				- Increase the separation between the
	minate the cause of overheating, then plug				equipment and receiver.
	the fan heater back and turn it on again.				- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
2.	Tip over safety switch: a safety tip-over				circuit different from that to which the
	switch turns the fan heater off if it tips				receiver is connected.
	over or is positio-	ned	in	an	- Consult the dealer or an experienced
	improper way that could jeopardize safety.				radio/TV technician for help.
	The appliance emits a beep and the display				Modifications not approved by the party
	will show a blinking dot. After the applian-				responsible for compliance could void
	ce has been restored in the vertical posi-				user’s authority to operate the equip-
	tion it will take just few seconds to start on				ment.
	again.

Note: To avoid overheating the appliance, do not cover it.

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