A - Air outlet vents
B - Handle
C - Thermostat dial
D - Adjustment switc hes
E- Cord storage compartment
F - Air humidifier
G - Stabilizing rear wheels
H - Castor front wheels
I - T ank
J - Flap with level indicator
K - Axle
L - Plate
READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING AND THEN KEEP IN A SAFE PLA CE.
Y ou have just purchased an oil heater , ideal for quic kly heating the different rooms in your house.
This highly compact appliance can be easily stored or moved around from one room to another for your comfor t.
English
1 - V OL T A GE
2 - SAFETY
5 - CLEANING
• Y our appliance must be unplugged before proceeding with any cleaning work.
• Y ou can clean it with a slightly damp cloth.
• IMPORT ANT : Never use abrasi ve products whic h might damage the appearance
of your appliance.
• W e recommend that you clean the air inlet and outlet grilles at least once a year;
(clean with a vacuum cleaner if necessary).
• Before using the appliance for the first time, ensure that your mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance.
• Y our appliance must be used with a power plug with an earth connection. It
is a class 1 appliance.
3 - F ASTENING OF THE WHEELS
• Fitting of the front wheels :
- Fix the plate (L) to the heater on the side containing the controls by inser ting the
attac hment tabs into the slots in the lower grille of the heater and then loc k with 2
screws (fig. 9).
• Fitting of the rear wheels :
- Assemble the two large wheels (G) on the axle (K) and press until you hear a click.
- Fix the heater axle on the humidifier side using the 2 otherscrews.
- T urn the heater over so that it is standing on its wheels.
• For your safety , an additional internal thermostat regulates automatically the
casing temperature.If necessary , it will switc h off the appliance for a short time.
When this happens you will notice the indicator lights on the switc hes will go
out. The heater will automatically switc h itself bac k on again. This safety device
will also operate if the air outlet and inlet vents are obstructed.
• If the appliance is tilted, a safety system automatically cuts off the power .
Return the appliance to a ver tical position and it will start operating again.
This product is manufactured in China.
W ARNINGS
It is essential that you read these instructions carefully and comply with
the following recommendations.
• This appliance complies with European directives 73/23/EEC and
89/336/EEC.
• Before using, always c hec k the condition of the appliance, the power soc-
ket and the power cord.
• Do not pull on the power cord or the appliance, even to unplug it from
the wall soc ket.
• Fully un wind the cord each time before use.
• Do not place the appliance immediately below a power soc ket.
• Never insert objects into the appliance (e.g. needles...).
• When in use, this appliance must be kept out of the reach of young c hild-
ren, animals and certain handicapped people.
• Do not use your appliance in a dusty room or a room where there is a
risk of fire.
• This product has been designed for domestic use only . Any commercial
use,inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply .
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer , its
after -sales service or a person with similar qualifications to avoid any danger .
• Fur thermore :
• the heater is filled with a quantity of special oil whic h is precisely calcula-
ted to matc h its dimensions. Repairs requiring the body of the heater to be
opened must therefore be carried out exclusively by the manufacturer or its
After -Sales S ervice (the same applies if oil has been lost from the heater.)
• Y ou must comply with the regulations concerning disposal of the oil
when the heating appliance is scrapped.
VERY IMPORT ANT :
• NEVER COVER THE APPLIANCE, even temporarily , as there is a danger
of overheating.
• Keep the appliance 50 cm away from any objects (curtains, walls, aero-
sols, etc.)
• NEVER USE IT TIL TED OR L YING ON ITS SIDE.
• This appliance must not be used in damp places.
• Do not use this appliance near a bath, shower , sink or swimming pool.
• NEVER ALLOW W A TER TO PENETRA TE THE APPLIANCE.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet hands.
• In the event of a long absence : set the switches to the initial
position l and unplug the appliance.
4 - OPERA TION
Starting up the appliance and c hoosing the operating mode:
•
Power selection :
Mod. : OR 260
One
•
Switc h pressed and indicator light on power 60 0 W .
One
•
Switc h pressed and indicator light on power 90 0 W .
Both
•
•
switc hes pressed and both indicator lights on power 1500 W .
Mod. : OR 270
One
•
Switc h pressed and indicator light on power 80 0 W .
One
•
Switc h pressed and indicator light on power 1200 W.
Both
•
•
switc hes pressed and both indicator lights on power 20 0 0 W .
•
Thermostat :
Adjust the temperature setting, according to your own comfor t, by turning the dial (C) (fig. 1) :
•
Frost-free setting :
This setting enables you to automatically maintain the temperature above 0°C in a
normally insulated room, whose volume corresponds to the power of your appliance.
T o do so, plug in your appliance, turn the dial (C) so that the marker is opposite the “ “
symbol and press either of the power selection switc hes (D; indicator light on).
•
Humidifier:
There is a humidifier (fig. 3-8) located in the rear part of the radiator to maintain a balanced
level of humidity in the air . T o top up or change the w ater in the tank, tilt the flap, remove
the tank/flap assembly and slide the flap off the tank. Then open the tank co ver and fill with
water up to the maximum level indicated on the flap.
Close the cover and replace the assembly .
Caution : this tank should only contain water so it is prohibited to add perfume, petrol, etc.
Risk of burns when handling the tank because the water in it may be hot.
6 - ST ORAGE
• Y our appliance is equipped with a cord storage space located at the bottom of the
appliance on the side with the controls.
• It is important to allow the appliance to cool before winding the cord.
• When you are not using your appliance, store it in a dry place.
7 - IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
• Never dismantle your appliance yourself. A poorly repaired appliance may be dan-
gerous for the user .
• Before contacting one of our Approved Service Centres (see enclosed list), ensure
that:
– the appliance is set to normal operating mode;
– the air inlet and outlet grilles are totally clear .
5 - CLEANING
• Y our appliance must be unplugged before proceeding with any cleaning work.
• Y ou can clean it with a slightly damp cloth.
• IMPORT ANT : Never use abrasi ve products whic h might damage the appearance
of your appliance.
• W e recommend that you clean the air inlet and outlet grilles at least once a year;
(clean with a vacuum cleaner if necessary).
6 - ST ORAGE
• Y our appliance is equipped with a cord storage space located at the bottom of the
appliance on the side with the controls.
• It is important to allow the appliance to cool before winding the cord.
• When you are not using your appliance, store it in a dry place.
7 - IN THE EVENT OF PROBLEMS
• Never dismantle your appliance yourself. A poorly repaired appliance may be dan-
gerous for the user .
• Before contacting one of our Approved Service Centres (see enclosed list), ensure
that:
– the appliance is set to normal operating mode;
– the air inlet and outlet grilles are totally clear .
8 - ENVIRONMENT PRO TECTION FIRS T!
Y our appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or
recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
min.
max.
If you have any problems or queries please call our
Customer Relations T eam for expert help and advice:
HELPLINE:
0845 602 1454 - UK
(0 1) 4751 947 - Ireland
Or consult our web site: www.rowenta.co.uk
(if this is a Rowenta product).
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