Cleaning & Maintenance - Bionaire BCH9300 Instruction Manual

NOTES:
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same
time.
• Being careful not to bend or damage the
contact spring, clean the battery contacts
and the devices' contacts prior to installing
the batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the equipment
when it is not being used for an extended
period of time.
• Remove the used batteries promptly.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not
mix alkaline, standard, (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable batteries.
• Do not discard used batteries into household
trash containers. Contact your local
governments for disposal or recycling
practices in your area.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003. (Canada Only).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place heater on a firm, level surface.
2. Plug heater into a standard outlet. Once
plugged in, the Power Light will illuminate,
and the room temperature will appear on the
LCD Display.
NOTE: Avoid overloading your circuit by not
using other high wattage appliances in the
same outlet. At 1500 watts, this unit draws
12.5 Amps.
3. Operate heater by pressing the Power
Button ( ) and selecting modes and
settings according to preference.
NOTE: Remove the plastic film from the
control panel before using (if included).
Power Button
Press the Power Button ( ) to turn the heater
on. Once on, the heater will run in the Max Heat
mode and the Stay On icon will appear on the
LCD Display. Press the Power Button (
manually turn off the heater at any setting.
NOTE: The Power Light will remain illuminated
while unit is plugged in.
Mode Selection
Select your desired heat settings by pressing the
corresponding buttons as located on your heater
or remote control. An indicator light will illuminate
next to each button to indicate that the selected
setting/mode is activated.
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Fan Only Setting
Press the Fan Only Button to run the heater
without heat output. The Stay On icon will
appear on the LCD Display.
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Setting
Press the /Heat & $ave™ Button to activate
the energy efficient Mode. The heater will now
cycle between high (at 1500W) and low (at
750W) heat settings to provide heat. The Stay
On icon will appear on the LCD Display.
Thermostat Control
Your heater is equipped with a digital thermostat
that allows you to set your heater to the desired
comfort level by pressing the Thermostat Button
( ) on the control panel or remote control:
NOTE: The Thermostat icon ( ) will appear
on the LCD Display.
To preset a comfort level, press the Thermostat
Button ( ) to adjust the temperature from from
18°C to 30°C (Default: 18°C, and each press of
the button will scroll through the next
temperature level). The LCD Display will show
the selected temperature reading. When the
preset temperature is reached, the heater will
shut off and cool down for 15 seconds. When
the room temperature drops below the preset
temperature, the heater will automatically turn on
again to maintain the preset temperature level.
Frost Guard Setting
Your heater is equipped with a Frost Guard/
FrostProtect™ setting. The heater will turn on
automatically when the room temperature drops
below 5°C. To activate Frost Guard setting,
press the Thermostat Button to select 5°C (scroll
through after temperature level 30°C) and the
Frost Guard icon ( ) will appear on the LCD
Display.
NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle on and
off to maintain the preset temperature. Raise the
thermostat setting to prevent the heater from
cycling. When the preset temperature is reached
or when the heater is shut off, the fan will run for
15 seconds without heat. This cool down
process ensures an accurate and consistent
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temperature reading.
NOTE: To shut the heater off at any setting,
press and hold the Power Button (
seconds. The heater will cool down for 15
seconds, and the Fan Only indicator light will
blink in Green until cool down is completed. The
heater will return to Standby mode with room
temperature shown on the LCD Display. The
digital thermostat has memory; it will remember
the last temperature setting before the heater is
turned off. However, if the heater is unplugged,
the digital thermostat will no longer remember
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the previous temperature setting. You will need
to reset the digital thermostat if the heater is
unplugged.
Oscillation
Press the Oscillation Button (
panel or remote control to activate or stop the
oscillation feature.
NOTE: Please do not manually turn the heater
on the base. It is designed to turn only by
motorized oscillation.
Timer
This heater is equipped with 8-Hour Auto Shut-
off Timer feature. This allows you to program
your heater to shut off automatically after
running a defined time interval (from 0 to 8
hours).
1. Press the Timer Button (
the control panel or remote control. The
"Hr" icon will begin to blink. The LCD
Display will show "0" and the "Hr" icon.
2. Each press of the button will adjust from 0 to
8 to select your desired time interval for the
heater to shut-off automatically. The selected
hour will appear on the LCD Display, and
then the "Hr" icon will stop blinking in to
indicate that the selected timer is activated.
The LCD Display will return to show the
preset temperature and mode setting.
3. To cancel the Timer feature, press and hold
the Timer Button (
Timer indicator light will go off.
NOTE: The timer does not work with the Frost
Guard Setting.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the heater before cleaning and
allow the heater to cool down.
1. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened
with a mild soap and water solution.
2. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents
to clean the unit.
3. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the
unit with a cloth or towel.
4. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
5. It is recommended that you store the unit in
its original carton.
TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on
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the front grills. This can be removed by
wiping the unit with a damp cloth.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF
This heater is equipped with a technologically-
advanced safety system that requires the user to
reset the heater if there is a potential overheat
) on control 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.
If the heater shuts down and the Power
Light is flashing:
1. Stand the heater upright.
2. Unplug the heater and allow 30 minutes for
the heater to cool down.
3. After 30 minutes plug the heater in and
operate normally.
4. If the heater does not work normally, repeat
steps 1, 2 and 3 again.
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Tip Over Shut-Off:
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will
instantly shut off. The unit may also shut off if it
is moved or bumped. To reset, simply place the
heater in an upright position.
NOTE: Press Power Button (
heater will resume operation.
) for 2 seconds, the
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