Qlima EFE2018 Electric Heater with Flame Effect User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Qlima

Table of Contents

MAIN COMPONENTS
SAFETY REGULATIONS
INSTALLING THE HEATER
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL BUTTONS
- Manual control
- Remote control
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
References
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EFE 2018

OPERATING MANUAL

Dear sir/madam
Congratulations on your purchase of the electrical heater. You have purchased a quality product
that you will enjoy for years to come, provided that you use it responsibly. Read this user
manual first to ensure the optimal performance life of your heater.
We give you on behalf of the manufacturer a two-year warranty for any defects in material and
workmanship.
We wish you all the comfort with your heater.
With kind regards,
PVG Holding B.V.
Customer service department

MAIN COMPONENTS

Cold air inlet
Control panel
Hot air exit
Remote control

SAFETY REGULATIONS

Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance and keep it for future reference. Install this device only when it complies with local/ national legislation, ordinances, and standards. This product is intended to be used as a mobile heater in residential houses and is only suitable for use in normal household conditions, indoors in the living room, kitchen, and garage. This unit is only suitable for earthed sockets, connection voltage 220-240 V. / ~50 Hz.

GENERAL
After unpacking, check the appliance for any damages. When in doubt, do not use the appliance, but contact customer service at your local dealer. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, etc.) away from children, as they may cause hazardous situations to children.

DANGER

Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not let the water run into it.
Never open the appliance to prevent electric shock.

WARNING

The installation must be completely in accordance with local regulations, ordinances, and standards.
Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
The appliance is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 220V to 240V.
If the main cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by a service center authorized by Qlima or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • Always return the appliance to a service center authorized by Qlima for examination or repair.
Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself, otherwise, your guarantee becomes invalid.
Keep the main cord away from hot surfaces.
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 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.
The plug must be accessible at all times.
Do not insert objects into the openings of the device.
Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
The device must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.
In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the device.
CAUTION
Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains immediately if it produces a strange smell or an abnormal noise. Take the appliance to an authorized Qlima service center.
Switch off the appliance and unplug it according to the user instructions before you move or clean it.
Make sure the appliance and the main cord are always out of reach of babies (at least one meter away).
Do not use the appliance if not IPX4 protection class (see type plate) in damp places or close to water. Only IPX4 class appliances are suitable for these circumstances.
Do not use the appliance in places where the humidity level exceeds 95%.
Do not expose the appliance to extreme heat or cold or to direct sunlight.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Do not use any extension cords or multi-socket adapters.
Always take the plug out of the socket when the device is not in use.
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.
C AUTION: 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.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, 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.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

INSTALLING THE HEATER

Carefully remove the heater from the box.
Remove all packing material. Keep all packing material out of the reach of children.
Place the heater on a solid flat surface.
Make sure there is enough free space around the heater. See figure 2.
This appliance is only intended for well-isolated places or occasional use.

Wall Installation

Do not connect the appliance to electricity until properly fixed to the wall and the instructions are read fully.
The minimum distances must be observed (see fig 2).

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Installing the heater to a wall can be viewed on a video. Please check:
For installation of the appliance, care must be taken not to damage concealed cables in the wall. Be careful while drilling the holes.
The heater is heavy and voluminous: when lifting and mounting the appliance and/or the glass surround always do this with at least 2 persons
This appliance is designed to be permanently fixed to a wall at a minimum height of 300mm. The wall bracket must be fitted horizontally and the electrical cable routed to the bottom right of the heater.
A height of 600mm from the bottom of the heater to the floor is recommended for optimum viewing of the fuel bed (see Fig.3 for recommend fixing dimensions).
Keep top of the heater at least 1500mm away from ceiling or other objects for optimum heat ventilation.
For optimum viewing, mark the top four screws fixing positions on the wall in accordance with the recommend fixing dimensions- see Fig.4..
Mount the longwall bracket using the plugs and screws provided.
Carefully lift the heater up ensuring that the top rear ledge of the heater engages the longwall bracket (see Fig.4 in a circle) and is sitting centrally.
Gently bring the heater level with the wall.
Mark the 2x bottom holes position for the lower small/short support bracket (see Fig.5, marked with arrow pointer), remove the heater.
Mount the small/short wall bracket using the plugs and screws provided.
Refit the heater to the longwall fixing bracket.
Mount the bottom small/short wall bracket to the wall and use the screws provided to permanently fix the heater in place.
Unpack the pebbles from the bag and place them along with the light unit in the desired position.
Place the front glass surround over the front of the fire aligning the slots in the brackets at each side of the glass panel with the lugs on the sides of the fire-see Fig.6.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL BUTTONS

The appliance can be controlled with the remote control and the buttons on the appliance.
In the standby modus, the on/off symbol will be on. When the timer function is enabled the timer symbol will be on.
The timer function can be activated with the timer button.

On the appliance, the date/time, temperature, and brightness can be set. The heating function only works if the set temperature is higher than the room temperature.

Manual control

Press the on/off button to turn the appliance on. Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to change the brightness. If you want to use the heating function with the light effect, push the required button (900W / 1800W). With these buttons, the function can also be turned off.

Remote control

Activate het stand-by mode. Press the on/off button on the remote control to activate the light effect. The brightness can be changed with the ‘Dimmer’ button.
The two heating modes can be activated with the button ‘900W’ and ‘1800W’.

The desired temperature can be set (15-30˚C ) with the + and – buttons. The standard setting is 20˚C.

The timer function can be (on/off) set with the button ‘Timer set”.
The date and time can be set with the date/time button. The date can be set with the arrow buttons. The hours and minutes can be set with the + and – buttons. Press the ‘ok’
button after changing the date or time to confirm the settings.

There are ten settings possible for the timer function. Each setting has a date, ‘on’ time’ and ‘off’ time. The maximum time is 23hour and 50 minutes.
Press the Timer set button. Select the ‘on’ time with the + and – buttons. The ‘off’ time can be selected with the ‘arrow up’ button. A set value can be deleted with the ‘C’ (Cancel) button.

By pressing die IC (Intelligent Control) button the heating mode for the planned time (timer function) can be activated, depending on the difference between the actual and desired temperature. The heating mode can also be changed automatically when the circumstances give rise to such action. This is to reach the desired temperature in a timely manner.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Wait for the product to cool down completely before the service of storage.

Make sure the product is in the “O” OFF position and the het power cord is disconnected before starting the cleaning activities.

Make sure the housing of the appliance is fully intact and mounted before each use.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use the handle of the appliance. Use protective gloves to avoid serious burns or other injuries.
Clean the exterior of the appliance with a soft, moist cloth.

WARNING:
Do not let water or other fluids enter the product, this can cause fire and / of an electrical hazard.

Do not use abrasives or solvents, these can damage the appliance.
Store the product in a clean dry place when it is not being used.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model	EFE 2018
Heating capacity (max.)	W
Number of heating levels
Ampere	A
Voltage	V / Hz / Ph
Weight	kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	mm
Suited for spaces to	m3
Batteries remote control

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The appliance is designed, constructed, and distributed to conform to the safety regulations of the EC directives.
The appliance is intended for normal household use and the described purposes only.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The appliance is supplied with a 24-month guarantee, commencing on the date of purchase.
All material and manufacturing defects will be repaired or replaced free of charge within this period.

The following rules apply:

We expressly refuse all further damage claims, including claims for collateral damage.
Repairs to or replacement of components within the guarantee period will not result in an extension of the guarantee.
The guarantee is invalidated if any modifications have been made, non-genuine parts are fitted or repairs are carried out by third parties.
Components subject to normal wear, such as lamps and heating elements are not covered by the guarantee.
The guarantee is valid only when you present the original, dated purchase invoice and if no modifications have been made.
The guarantee is invalid for damage caused by neglect or by actions that deviate from those in this instruction booklet.
Transportation costs and the risks involved during the transportation of the appliance or components of the appliance shall always be for the account of the customer.
Damage caused by not using suitable spare parts is not covered by the guarantee.

To prevent unnecessary expense, we recommend that you always first carefully consult the instructions for use. Take the appliance to your dealer if these instructions do not provide a solution.
Electrical appliances should not be removed from household waste. Bring them to the recycling point if such are present. Ask your local government or dealer for advice regarding recycling.