Digital Triple
Ceramic
Heater
MODEL
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Instruction Leaflet
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After Season Care:
1.Store heater in a cool, dry location.
2.The manufacturer recommends that you store the unit in its original carton.
*TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front grills. This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp cloth. Always unplug unit and allow to cool prior to cleaning.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
•UNPLUG THE UNIT
•Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is working.
•Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn the heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully remove the obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
•The temperature may be set too low. Adjust the thermostat until the heater restarts.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater. Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.
If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Bionaire® products, please contact our Consumer Service Department at
HEATER SAFETY
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 persons, 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 manufacturer may cause hazards.
13.DO NOT use outdoors.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the dura- tion of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or represen- tations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind result- ing from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam- ages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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 openings 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
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.
19.Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is hot to touch.
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INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED AC PLUG (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Wattage: 1500W (+5%
•Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
AUTO SAFETY
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
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
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In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this war- ranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
© 2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
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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. For specific reset instructions please refer to the unit.
To Reset the Heater:
1.Unplug the heater and wait 30 minutes for the unit to cool down.
2.After the 30 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally.
Tip Over
If the unit is tipped over in any direction, it will instantly shut off. To reset, simply place the heater in an upright position and it will operate normally.
1.Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please save the carton for
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 appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
NOTE: The power light will illuminate when the heater is turned on.
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT
Your heater is equipped with a Digital Thermostat that allows you to set your heater to your precise comfort level.
Mode Instructions:
Fig 1 | Oscillation |
| Button |
Mode |
|
Button | Temp/Timer |
| Up Button |
Timer | Temp/Timer |
Button | |
| Down Button |
Remote Sensor Led |
|
1.Press the Mode Button ( 
) to turn heater On and it
will automatically set to High. Press ( 
) to select Low setting. Press the Mode Button ( 
) again for “Auto Hi” or “Auto Lo.”
2.While in “Auto” mode, pressing the ( 
) or ( 
) buttons will adjust the set temperature within a range of
off, but still plugged in to an AC outlet, only the room temperature will be visible.
3.When not in “Auto” mode, only the room temperature will be displayed from
4.When the heater is in “Auto” mode and the heating element has been turned off after reaching the set temperature, the fan will continue to run for 25 seconds.
Auto Shut Off Programmable Timer Instructions:
1.While your heater is in the ON mode, press the Timer
Button ( 
) and the numbers will start flashing on the right of the display. pressing the ( 
) or ( 
) buttons to go from
2.Two seconds after releasing the Timer Button ( 
), the LCD will return to the previous setting and a small clock will appear to indicate the timer is set.
3.If the Timer Button ( 
) is pressed while the heater is running, the time remaining is shown and can be changed by pressing the ( 
) or ( 
) buttons.
4.You can turn off the timer by pressing the Timer Button
( 
) back to zero, let the heater run to the end of the programmed period or by turning the heater OFF using the Mode Button ( 
).
Auto On Programmable Timer Instructions:
1.When your heater is OFF, press the Timer Set button and the numbers will start flashing on the right of the
display. Press the ( 
) or ( 
) buttons to go from
2.At the specified time, the heater will turn on to an automatic setting of Auto High at 75 Fahrenheit or 24 Celsius. and will remain on for 2 hours.
3.When the heater turns On, the power light will appear and a small clock will appear on the display to signal the timer is activated.
4.You can turn off the timer by pressing the Timer Button
( 
) back to zero, let the heater run to the end of the programmed period or by pressing the Mode Button ( 
) before the timer runs out.
OSCILLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.Select the desired temperature and mode settings and press the Oscillation Button ( 
) to the ON position.
2.To stop oscillation, press the Oscillation Button (
) again.
3.Please do not manually turn the heater on the base; it is designed to turn only by motorized oscillation.
REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
Before operation, insert 2 “AAA” batteries (not included) into the back of the remote control.
Fig 2 | Temp Up |
Mode/On | Button |
| |
Button |
|
| Temp Down |
Timer Button | Button |
| |
Oscillation |
|
Button |
|
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard
The remote control for this unit has the capability of operating all control panel functions. Please note this remote control will not work through walls.
POWER: To turn the unit on press the Mode/On Button. To turn the unit off press the Mode/On Button and scroll to OFF.
MODES: To scroll through the various modes LO, HI, AL and AH press the Mode/On Button until you reach your desired setting.
OSCILLATION: To start oscillation, press the Oscillation Button ( 
) once. To stop oscillation press the Oscillation Button ( 
) again.
TEMPERATURE: To increase the temperature setting, press the Temp Up Button ( 
). To decrease the temperature setting that you desire press the Temp Down Button ( 
).
Timer: To activate the timer from the remote control, press the button marked Timer. From there you can press the Temp Up ( 
) or Temp Down ( 
) Button, which will give you the ability to program the heater to turn on or off in 1 hour increments, up to 24 hours. For more information see the programmable timer instructions above.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
During Season Care:
1.Always unplug the heater before cleaning.
2.Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
3.NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the unit.
4.After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with a cloth or towel.
