Dimplex DXUC2B User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for DXUC2B by Dimplex which is a product in the Electric Space Heaters category. This manual has pages.
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The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335:2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EN55014:1,
EN55014:2, EN61000:3-2 and EN61000:3-3 which cover the essential requirements of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU.
As with all portable heang appliances: This product is suitable only for well insulated spaces or occasional use.
Installation and Operating Instructions
DXUC2B
Important Safety Advice
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 xed
socket outlet.
The socket-outlet must be accessible at all times
to enable the mains plug to be disconnected as
quickly as possible.
WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out,
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.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not
cover the heater.
The heater carries the warning symbol
indicating that it must not be covered.
IMPORTANT: If the mains lead of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly qualied person
in order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can
become very hot and cause burns. Particular
attention has to be given where children and
vulnerable people are present.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation please
remove all packaging materials particularly plastic
and EPS and keep these away from vulnerable
people,children and babies.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental
strangulation from the supply cord all children and
vulnerable people must be supervised when in the
vicinity of the product whether it is working or not.
IMPORTANT: Avoid use of and extension cord
because the extension cord may overheat and
cause risk of re.
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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
experience 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. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously 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.
The heater should always be used on a at, stable
surface.
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.
The instruction leaet belongs to the appliance
and must be kept in a safe place. If changing
owners, the leaet must be surrendered to the
new owner.
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.
Model(s) Specication
DXUC2B 2.0kw Switch & Thermostat
DXUC2B Ceramic Fan Heater
Dimensions
(millimetres)
H W D
258 185 185
Fig. 1
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DO NOT COVER
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 tted 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 tted 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. 1
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. 1
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 tted with a thermal cut-out.
In the event that the product overheats, the cut-out 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
sufciently, 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 tting
of a new fuse link.
Cleaning
Switch off the appliance rst 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. 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.
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.
ModelIdentier(s): DXUC2B
Heat output
Nominal heat output Pnom 2.0 kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) Pmin 1.1 kW
Maximum continuous heat output Pmax,c 2.0 kW
Auxiliary electricity Consumption
At nominal heat output elmax 0.0 kW
At minimum heat output elmin 0.0 kW
In standby mode elSB 0.0 kW
Type of heat output/ room temperature control
Mechanical thermostat room temperature control Yes
Contact details
GDC Group Limited
Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge
End, Southampton.
SO30 2DF
Telephone: 0844 879 3588
Email: customer.services@gdcgroup.co.uk
Visit: www.gdcgroup.co.uk
[c] GDC Group Limited.
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After Sales Service and Guarantee terms and conditions
Your product is guaranteed for 3 years from the date of purchase. If you experience a problem with our Dimplex product,
which is found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within the Guarantee Period, this Dimplex Guarantee
will cover repair or - at the discretion of Dimplex– replacement with a functionally equivalent Dimplex product.
Within the guarantee period we undertake to repair or exchange this product free of charge providing:
a) Proof of purchase such as a sales receipt should be provided, showing that the appliance was bought within the 36-months
prior to registering the defect/fault.
b) The appliance was correctly installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and used solely
for domestic purposes.
c) The defect/fault was not as a result of accident, misuse, unauthorised modication or inexpert repair
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.
If after following these steps your product still does not operate you should return it to your point of purchase. 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.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
What is not covered by a Dimplex Guarantee?
The Dimplex Guarantee does not cover any of the following:
Any fault or damage to your Dimplex product due to faulty materials or workmanship occurring outside the [3 year] Guarantee
Period.
Normal wear and tear including parts that might wear out over time or consumables, such as [lters].
Any fault or damage occurring to any pre-owned Dimplex product or to any other equipment or property.
Accidental damage to your Dimplex product or damage to your Dimplex product from external sources (for example, transit,
weather, electrical outages or power surges).
Fault or damage to your Dimplex product which is:
• not due to faulty materials or workmanship or which is due to circumstances outside Dimplex’s control.
• caused by use of your Dimplex product for anything other than normal domestic household purposes in the country
where it was purchased.
• caused by any misuse, abuse or negligent use of the Dimplex product, including but not limited to any failure to use it
in accordance with the Operating Instructions supplied with the product.
• caused by any failure to assemble, install clean and maintain your Dimplex product in accordance with the Operating
Instructions supplied with the product unless this was carried out by Dimplex or its authorised dealers.
• caused by repairs or alterations to your Dimplex product not carried out by Dimplex service personnel or its authorised
dealer(s).
Terms and Conditions
The Dimplex Guarantee is valid for 3 calendar years from the date of purchase of your Dimplex product from a recognised
retailer in the country of purchase and use, or the date of delivery of the product if later, always provided the original receipt
has been retained and is produced as proof of purchase.
You must provide to Dimplex or its authorised agents on request the original receipt as proof of purchase and - if required
by Dimplex - proof of delivery. If you are unable to provide this documentation, you will be required to pay for any repair
work required.
Any repair work under the Dimplex Guarantee will be carried out by Dimplex or its authorised dealer(s) and any parts that
are replaced will become the property of Dimplex. Any repairs performed under the Dimplex Guarantee will not extend the
Guarantee Period.
Any replacement of your Dimplex product by Dimplex during the Guarantee Period will start the 3-year Guarantee Period
afresh from the date of delivery of the replacement Dimplex product to you.
The Dimplex Guarantee does not entitle you to recovery of any indirect or consequential loss or damage including but not
limited to loss or damage to any other property.
The Dimplex Guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer and your statutory rights are not affected by
this Dimplex Guarantee.
Contact Dimplex
If you have any questions about what the Dimplex Guarantee covers and does not cover or how to claim under the Dimplex
Guarantee, please contact us:
GDC Group LTD, Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF
Telephone: 0844 879 3588
Email: customer.services@gdcgroup.co.uk
Visit: www.gdcgroup.co.uk