[. . . ] Check that neither the appliance nor the power cable has been damaged in any way during transportation. FITTING THE FEET Remove the feet and the castors from the polystyrene packing. Fit the castors to the spindles on the feet and push firmly until they click into position (fig. [. . . ] This will leave visible sectors which correspond to the periods of operation. When set, the radiator will operate automatically each day during the times programmed (important: the radiator must always be plugged into the socket). - To change the programming, move the teeth back into the initial position and set the new periods of functioning. - If you want to make the appliance operate without programming, push all the teeth into the centre. In this case, to turn the appliance off completely, as well as turning the switches off, you must also unplug it from the mains to avoid continued operation of the timer. TURBO HEATING Some models are fitted with a heating fan which heats the room more quickly. Important: a safety device cuts in and switches off the appliance if it overheats due to an accumulation of dust on the air intake and output grills. To restart it, unplug from the mains and leave the appliance to cool down. Clean the air intake and output grills with a vacuum cleaner, then replug into the mains and turn on again. MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any operation on the radiator, unplug from the electric mains and wait for it to cool. IMPORTANT WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, never under any circumstances cover the appliances during operation, as this would lead to dangerous overheating. If this recommendation is not respected, a safety device will turn the radiator off. - If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. - When you start the radiator for the first time, leave it operating at maximum power for at least two hours. During this operation, ventilate the room well to eliminate the “new” smell emanating from the appliance. It is normal for the appliance to emit a squeaking noise when turned on for the first time. The appliance must never be placed immediately under a fixed mains socket. This radiator is filled with a precise quantity of oil and repairs which require it to be opened must be carried out exclusively by the manufacturer or an authorised service centre. [. . . ] GB Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. [. . . ]