Holmes HCH4124 PRE-OPERATING Instructions, Read all instructions before using the appliance

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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to per- sons, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

3.The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.

4.DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

5.This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor location. NEVER locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

6.Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by, or near children or invalids, and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

7.Always unplug the heater when not in use.

8.When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.

9.DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

10.DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

11.A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.

DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.

12.Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group may cause hazards.

13.DO NOT use outdoors.

THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC (Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS

POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.

14.To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where open- ings may become blocked.

15.To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove plug from outlet.

16.Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.

17.If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions on Auto Safety Shut-off.

18.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH CERAMIC CONTROL

This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-advanced, safety system that requires the user to reset the heater if there is a potential overheat situation. When a potential overheat temperature is reached, the system will automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume operation when the user resets the unit.

To Reset the Heater:

1.Turn MODE to OFF, and slide switch to manual.

2.Unplug the heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.

3.After the 10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Carefully remove your heater from the box. (please save the carton for off-season storage).

2.Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before plugging the heater into the outlet.

3.Place heater on firm level surface.

4.Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage appli- ances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.

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