Bionaire BCH9208 warranty T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g, Wa R R A N T Y I N F O R M At I O N

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Trouble Shooting

General Information:

Environmental Factors - There are a number of factors that will affect your desired comfort level. These factors can include insulation, open or drafty doors and windows, and outside temperature. Please check and take action if any of these potential problems are affecting your heaters ability to adequately warm your room.

Supplemental Heat - Portable electric heaters are intended for supplemental heating of rooms to heat the room your in and turn down the central heat thermostat. They are not intended to replace central heating systems.

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

Troubleshooting for your Heater

	Trouble	Probable Cause	Solution
•	Heater Does	☛ Timer Activated.	✔ Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to Turn on
	Not Turn On.	☛ Manual user reset is activated.	the Heater.
			✔ Follow reset instructions listed in this manual.
		☛ Not plugged in properly.	✔ Ensure plug is properly inserted. Make sure
		☛ Electrical outlet does not hold plug	electrical outlet and circuit breaker are working.
			✔ Have outlet replaced by a licensed electrician.
		in securely.
		☛ Thermostat set too low.	✔ Press the Up ( ) Button to the highest
		☛ Obstruction causing the heater not	temperature setting.
			✔ Unplug the heater and remove all obstructions.
		to operate.	Position your heater 36 inches away from all
		☛ Circuit breaker trips.	objects.
			✔ Make sure no other high wattage appliances are
			operating on the same circuit and reset breaker
			if needed.
•	Power light is	☛ Auto Safety Shut-off system is	✔ Follow Auto Safety Shut-off instructions to reset
	flashing or in	activated when there is potential	the heater and allow sufficient time for the
	some cases,	overheat.	heater to cool down before plugging in again.
	Heater Turns	☛ Tip-over switch engaged.	✔ Set heater upright on a level surface.
	On at High
	Heat setting
	but then
	Shuts Off in 2
	seconds with
	Power Light
	Flashing.

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Troubleshooting for your Heater

	Trouble	Probable Cause	Solution
•	Not Enough	☛ Heater is in Low Heat setting.	✔ Change setting to High Heat.
	Heat.	☛ Thermostat set too low.	✔ Press the Up ( ) Button to the highest
			temperature setting.
•	Heater cycles	☛ The thermostat automatically turns	✔ To make this occur less frequently press the Up
	ON and OFF	the heater on and off to maintain	( ) Button to the highest setting.
	frequently.	selected comfort level.

☛Every 10 minutes the heater turns ✔ This is normal operation to ensure the heater is

		on and runs for 3 minutes.	maintaining the room temp accurately. Such
			kind of cycling will repeat for 3 times only for
			every power on.
•	Remote Does	☛ Battery low.	✔ Change battery (Disc type, 3 volt, CR2025).
	not work.	☛ Distance too far.	✔ Remote works up to 20 feet.
			✔ Be sure to point remote at control panel on
			heater and there are no obstructions.
		☛ Control Panel Display dirty.	✔ Make sure display panel is clean.
•	Heater is	☛ When the heater is in Thermostat	✔ Raise the temperature higher or change setting
	Blowing Cold	Mode and reaches the set	to Low or High heat.
	Air.	temperature it will automatically
		perform a 10 second cool down
		(blowing cold air) to ensure
		thermostat accuracy.

☛Unit is in the Fan Only setting. ✔ Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to select High Heat or Low Heat settings.

☛Mode Button ( /Mode) may have ✔ Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to turn on

		been pressed to turn off the heater.	the heater.
•	Fan Speed	☛ High Heat and Low Heat/Eco-SmartTM	✔ Run heater in High Heat for maximum heat
	Doesn't	settings control the heat output of	output.
	Change.	the heater and not the fan speed.
		Fan runs at the same speed on all
		settings.
•	Unexpected	☛ You may hear a popping or	✔ If the noise persists call Bionaire at
	Noise.	crackling sound as the heater heats	1-800-253-2764.
		up. This is normal and safe
		operation. Once the heater heats up,
		the crackling sound will go away.
•	Unexpected	☛ There may be an odor or vapor	✔ This is normal and is the result of dust or other
	Smell.	coming from the heater the first	debris accumulating on the heating element.
		time you use it or after prolonged	Make sure the heater is in a well ventilated
		or seasonal storage.	area and continue running until the odor or
			vapor goes away.

WA R R A N T Y I N F O R M AT I O N

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 duration of the above warranty.

JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.

JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting 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 damages 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.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.

If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada

If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

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 1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.

WA R R A N T Y I N F O R M AT I O N

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty 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.

© 2011 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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BIONAIRE®

Heater

MODEL: BCH9208

NOTE: A Phillips screwdriver is required for assembly.

Instruction Leaflet

Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.

Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.

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