3Frost protection functionWith the thermostat slider in the minimum position and a powerselected, the unit maintains the room at a temperature of about5˚C, preventing freezing with minimum energy consumption.Models with 24-hour timerUsing the timerIf you wish to use the timer,position the switch in the middle position .(Fig. 4).Setting the correct timeCheck the time on your watch. If for example it is 4.00 pm. (16.00),turn the dial in a clockwise direction until the number 16 is lined upwith the triangular pointer (fig.2).N.B.: Never turn the dial in an anti-clockwise direction!The timer is in effect an electric clock and works only if the plug isconnected to the power supply. Whenever the plug is disconnectedor there is a power failure, the clock must be re-set.To program the timer1) Set the operating times by pushing out with your thumbnail tothe outer rim, the notches on the dial corresponding to the periodrequired (fig.3) (each notch represents 15 mins.)2) Make sure that the timer indicates the correct time (see instruc-tions on setting the correct time).3) Turn the radiatior on and set it to the heat setting and tempera-ture level on the thermostat as required.Once programmed in this way, the appliance will repeat the pre-established program every day, if the selector is in the position.Timer overrideIf you wish to override the timer settings, push the timer switch toposition 1 (fig.4) manual (timer override).To return to timed opera-tion push the switch back to the middle position (fig.4).NOTE: if the timer switch is at the 0 position (fig.4), the heater isoff and will not operate).I Manual (timer override)0Timer operationHeater offFig.2 21201916pointer21201916operating timefig.3fig.4Dragon HM3GB 3-06-2004 11:27 Pagina 3