Dimplex DCTF3HCP Heat or Cool or Purifier Tower Fan Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Dimplex
Table of Contents
Dimplex DCTF3HCP Heat or Cool or Purifier Tower Fan
IMPORTANT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Note also the information presented on the appliance
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY
Please read the operating instructions carefully before using your tower fan heater for the first time and keep them in a safe place.
- WARNING – This appliance must not be used in a bathroom.
- WARNING – Do not use this appliance in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
- WARNING – In order to avoid overheating, do not cover this heater.
- WARNING – Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
- WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any other flammable material a minimum distance of 1 metre from the air outlet.
- 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 – Some parts of this unit can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.
- If the supply cord is damaged it must only be replaced by the manufacturers service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
- This 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
- Prior to cleaning or other maintenance, the appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
- Do not place on soft, unstable or non-horizontal/angled surfaces.
- Never operate the appliance if a cable or connector has been damaged, after the appliance malfunctioned or if the appliance was dropped or is otherwise damaged.
- If the mains lead is damaged it must only be replaced by the manufacturer’s service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
- Please ask a professional service agent to repair the product. Improper repair may cause danger to users.
- Disconnect the appliance from mains power whenever it is not in use, before relocating it, and before cleaning.
- Operate the appliance only at the voltage specified on the rating label.
- Only connect the unit to a properly installed and easily accessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect the plug if necessary.
- Do not connect this product to the mains using an extension lead.
- This product is only intended for INDOOR RESIDENTIAL applications. This air circulator should not be used for commercial or industrial or leisure applications or in small enclosed spaces.
- Never use the mains lead as a carrying strap or pulling lead.
- To avoid a fire or electrocution hazard, NEVER put the cord near heat registers, radiators, stoves or heaters.
- DO NOT cover cord with carpeting, throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings.
- DO NOT route cord under furniture or appliances. Take care to position the cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be a tripping hazard.
- DO NOT use the unit near windows or where water collects. Rain and water collection may lead to a risk of fire or electric shock.
- DO NOT use this heater if it has been dropped.
- DO NOT use if there are visible signs of damage to the heater.
- The heater must not be located immediately below a power outlet.
- 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.
- NEVER drop or insert any object or fingers into any openings.
- Do not use the appliance in locations where paint, petrol or other flammable liquids are used or stored.
- Do not use bug sprays or other flammable cleansers/vapour sprays on or around the unit.
- Always switch off the unit and take the plug out of the socket:
- If y ou are not using the unit
- Bef ore you clean or carry out maintenance on the unit
- If a f ault occurs
- In the event of an electrical storm.
- Avoid electromagnetic interference. Keep the unit at least 1 meter away from electrical appliances such as televisions & radios.
- Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface.
- This 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 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.
- Children shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
- WARNING – DO NOT COVER the heater in any manner as it may overheat and become a fire risk.
- DO NOT use this appliance with an extension lead or power board.
WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Swallowing may lead to serious injury in as little as 2 hours or death, due to chemical burns and potential perforation of the oesophagus.
- If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery immediately call the 24-hour Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (in Australia) or 0800 764 766 (in New Zealand) for fast, expert advice.
- Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured, e. g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use if the compartment is not secure.
- Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely. Flat batteries can still be dangerous.
CAUTION: No obvious symptoms
Unfortunately, it is not obvious when a button or coin battery is stuck in a
child’s oesophagus (food pipe). There are no specific symptoms associated with
this. The child might:
- cough, gag or drool a lot
- appear to have a stomach upset or virus
- be sick
- point to their throat or stomach
- have a pain in their abdomen, chest or throat
- be tired or lethargic
- be quieter or more clingy than usual or otherwise ‘not themselves’
- lose their appetite or have a reduced appetite
- not want to eat solid food/be unable to eat solid food
These types of symptoms vary or fluctuate. with the pain increasing and then sub-siding. A specific symptom to button and coin battery ingestion is vomiting fresh (bright red) blood. If the child does this seek immediate help. The lack of clear symptoms is why it is important to be vigilant with ‘flat’ or spare button or coin batteries in the home and the products that contain them.
Specification
- For greater precision, please always refer to the rating label placed on the product.
Parts
Control Panel
Remote Control
Assembly
- Loosen the fixing screws of the air inlet screen net and pull out the inlet screen.
- Unpack the HEPA filter in the package, and place it into the slot. Ensure to install in the correctly fitted space.
- Push the air inlet screen back into position and fasten with the screws.
- Install the HEPA filter on the other side as well by following the above steps.
Operation
When the power is connected, flick the power switch at the back of the unit to turn the device on. You can select different modes by pressing the keys/buttons on the control panel and/or remote control.
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After the power switch is turned on, press the ON/OFF button to start the de-vice and begin using the functions. When this button is first pressed, the unit will automatically begin to work in the low fan speed setting. To turn off the device, simply press the ON/OFF button again, and this will bring the unit back to stand-by state. This unit has an automatic memory function, so after the first use of the device, when you click the ON/OFF button to switch on the fan, it will remember the state it was in when switched off.
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Press the HEAT button to allow the device to start producing warm air. There are three heat settings, being low, medium and high. Press this button to rotate between the heat settings to find your desired level. The display screen will show ‘H1’ for low heat, ‘H2’ for medium heat and ‘H3’ for high heat. In this state, the in-dicator light will display red colouration.
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Press the FAN SPEED button to allow the device to start producing cool air. There are five fan speeds within this unit. Press this button to rotate between the speeds. The display will show ‘C1’ for the first setting, ‘C2’ for the second setting, ‘C3’ for the third setting, ‘C4’ for the fourth setting and ‘C5’ for the fifth setting.
‘C1’ is the slowest fan speed, ranging up to ‘C5’ being the fastest. In this state, the indicator light will display blue colouration. -
Press the OSCILLATION button to enable the fan to swing 90° left to right whilst working in HEAT or FAN SPEED modes. Press this button again to turn this function off. Press and hold this button for three seconds to turn on/off the CHILD LOCK function. In this function, buttons will be invalid until the child lock is turned off again.
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Press the TIMER button to set a timer for the running time of your desired FAN SPEED or HEAT setting. This button is used to set the timer and also can be used to check the remaining time left when already set. You are able to set a timer between 1-12 hours. To cancel the timer before the allocated time has ended, hold this button for five seconds. Once the timer is complete, the device will automati-cally go into standby mode.
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Press the TEMPERATURE button to set your desired temperature when in any of the HEAT settings. This button can be used to set desired temperature and also check the currently set temperature when already using this function. The temperature can be set between 15°C and 35°C, with the nine options being 15°C, 20°C, 22°C, 24°C, 26°C, 28°C, 30°C and 35°C. Press this button to rotate between the temperature settings. To cancel this setting, press the button for five seconds, and the temperature will turn off. The device will show the ambient temperature on the display when no temperature setting is chosen. When the ambient tem-perature is higher than the set temperature, the heat setting will suspend itself until the ambient temperature is lower than the set by 2°C. It will then be turned on again.
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Press the PURIFICATION/SLEEP MODE button to enable the device to begin purifying the air or enable sleep mode. In PURIFICATION mode, the device will work to detect the air quality. If the air quality is excellent, the indicator light will be green. If the air quality is good, the indicator light will be yellow. If the air quality is poor, the indicator light will be red. Based upon the air quality, the unit will work automatically to purify the air, remove germs and antigens and allow for quality air in the room. To enable SLEEP MODE press and hold this button for three seconds. The display will show the moon and star logo when this function is switched on. In this setting, the device will work quietly in low speed. To turn off the PURIFICATION function, simply press this button again, and to turn off the SLEEP MODE function, press this button again for three seconds.
Note: When you switch the device off, it will take up to 15 seconds for the fan speed to come to a complete stop.
Other Functionality
This device has a TILT SWITCH function. Should the product tilt or fall over, it will au-tomatically shut off for precautionary measures and to prevent a fire. To turn back on, place the product back into position and press any function key.
Cleaning
Over time, dust can accumulate on the grille covers, filter (if applicable) and fan blades, which can affect the fans performance. It is recommended to clean the fan at least once a month.
- Turn the unit OFF and disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
- Remove any dust build up with a soft brush.
- Wipe the surface of the unit with a soft damp cloth. Mild detergent can be used for any stubborn marks. Never use alcohol, gasoline or other chemicals to clean.
IMPORTANT
- When the air quality indicator light is showing red, this may mean there is dust attached to the sensor. Loosen the screw of the sensor window, open the window and use a cotton swab to clean.
- It is suggested to replace the HEPA filter after 6-7 months of usage. To replace, unfasten the fixed screws of the air inlet screen, draw out the screen and then take out the HEPA filter. Next, place the new HEPA filter into the slot and ensure it is installed properly. Push the wind inlet mesh into the position, and fix with the screws. Follow the above to install the HEPA filter in the other side of the appliance also. HEPA filters can be purchased from the Dimplex Web Shop.
- When the product is not in use, place in the original box and store in a cool, dry area.
Storage
If not using the unit for an extended period of time. After cleaning please:
- Turn the unit off, unplug and take care of the mains lead & plug.
- Cover the unit and store it upright in a location where it will not receive direct sunlight. NB- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will discolour the outer casing.
Symptoms of Battery ingestion
Unfortunately it is not obvious when a button battery or coin is stuck in a child’s esophagus. There is no specific symptom associated with this but the child may display some of the following symptoms:
- Excessive Coughing, Gagging or Drooling
- Appear to have a stomach upset or a virus
- Vomiting
- Indicate to their throat or stomach to signify discomfort
- Abdomen chest or throat pain
- Tired or lethargic
- Quieter or more clingy than usual or otherwise “not themselves”
- Loss or reduced appetite
- Resistance to or incapacity to eat solid food
Symptoms can vary or fluctuate, with pain increasing and subsiding. A specific symptom to button or coin battery ingestion is vomiting bright red blood. If your child does this, immediately seek medical assistance. The lack of clear symptoms is why it is important to be vigilant with “flat” or spare button or coin batteries in the home and the products that contain them.
Maintenance
If the unit fails to operate efficiently, is broken or other problems arise, unplug and do not operate. Ask for advice by calling your local after sales service agent or the Customer Care Centre on 1300 556 816 (AU) / 0800 666 2824 (NZ).
Warranty
Please refer to the warranty card in the box for warranty information. For any troubleshooting advice, please contact the relative Customer Care Centre below.
Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd
8 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby 3179, Victoria Australia Ph: 1300 556 816
Glen Dimplex New Zealand Ltd
38 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 Ne Zw ealand Ph: 0800 666 2824
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