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P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
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 Holmes Group may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The
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
use of attachments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group may cause hazards.
13.DO NOT use outdoors.
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.
PLEASE READ AND SAVETHESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Wattage: 1500W (+5%
•Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
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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 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:
If the unit shuts down:
1.Unplug the unit
2.Wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down
3.Plug in and operate normally
NOTE: To shut unit OFF, hold Mode/Off button down for 2 seconds.
TIP- OVER SHUT-OFF:
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will instantly shut off. To reset, simply place the heater in an upright position and press mode button for normal operation.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please save the carton for
2.Place heater on firm level surface.
3.Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, on high, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your heater is equipped with a technologically advanced 1Touch® electronic thermostat. You can set the heater to run continuously in manual mode or set the 1Touch® thermostat to your desired temperature setting. The 1Touch® thermostat will automatically turn the heater ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 60˚and 80˚ Fahrenheit in a 5˚ increments.
Manual Mode Instructions:
1.Plug the heater into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2.To start the unit, press the MODE/OFF button once for the HIGH manual setting. (See Fig. 1)
3.Press the MODE/OFF button again for the LOW manual setting. (See Fig. 1)
4.To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds or keep pressing the button until all the temperature indicators are OFF.
NOTE: The Power Light will remain lit during operation. In Manual Mode, only the LOW or HIGH power light will be lit.
1Touch® THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the 1Touch® Thermostat, continue to press the MODE/OFF button until the desired temperature is set in either the HIGH or LOW setting. When ambient temperature rises above the set temperature, the heater will stop. When the ambient temperature drops below the set temperature, the heater will turn on automatically.
NOTE: When the 1Touch® thermostat is set, either the HIGH or LOW power light, and the set temperature light will remain lit during operation. (See Fig. 1)
NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit from cycling, you need to raise the thermostat setting.
NOTE: 1Touch® has memory. The 1Touch® thermostat will remember the previous temperature setting after the unit has been turned off. However, if the unit is unplugged, or the unit is turned off, the 1Touch® thermostat will be reset and will no longer remember the previous setting.
REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
The remote control allows you to control the power, mode, and temperature settings of this unit. Please see “Manual Mode” and “1Touch® Thermostat” instructions above.
Insert 2 AAA batteries (not included) into the remote control.
NOTE: To shut this unit off with the remote
control you can scroll through all settings until all temperature and power lights turn off, or press and hold the MODE/OFF button for 2 seconds. Remote cannot control oscillation on/off.
BATTERY WARNING:
•DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
•DO NOT mix alkaline, standard
OSCILLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.Select the desired control setting and press or switch the oscillation button to the ON position.
2.To stop oscillation, press or switch the oscillation button to OFF.
3.Please do not manually turn the unit; it is designed to turn only by motorized oscillation.
