Bionaire BCH6151 Instruction Leaflet

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HEATER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
Digital Triple
INSTRUCTIONS
Ceramic
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
Heater
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:
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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.
Read instructions before operating.
11.A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
Retain for future reference.
DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
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flammable liquids are used or stored.
12.Use appliance only for intended household use as
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described in this manual. Any other use not
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recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
If after having read this leaflet, you have any
electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
questions or comments on your heater,
attachments not recommended or sold by the
call 1-800-253-2764 in North America. manufacturer may cause hazards.
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13.DO NOT use outdoors.
After Season Care:
1. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam
2. The manufacturer recommends that you store the unit
in its original carton. Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions (collectively "JCS") warrants that for a
*TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front grills.
period of one year from the date of purchase, this product
This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp
will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
cloth. Always unplug unit and allow to cool prior to
JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any
cleaning.
component of the product found to be defective during the
warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or
TROUBLESHOOTING
remanufactured product or component. If the product is
If your heater fails to operate:
no longer available, replacement may be made with a
similar product of equal or greater value. This is your
• UNPLUG THE UNIT
exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is
electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing
working.
so will void this warranty.
• Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the
the heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully remove
date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep
the obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to
• The temperature may be set too low. Adjust the obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers,
thermostat until the heater restarts. or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to
alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
this warranty.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
If you have any questions regarding your product or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current,
would like to learn more about other Bionaire products, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair
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or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS
please contact our Consumer Service Department at
service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of
1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
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 a potential overheat temperature is reached, the system
exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, will automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume
like a bed, where openings may become blocked. operation when the user resets the unit. For specific reset
instructions please refer to the unit.
15.To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove
plug from outlet.
To Reset the Heater:
16.Avoid the use of an extension cord because the
1. Unplug the heater and wait 30 minutes for the unit to
extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
cool down.
However, if you have to use an extension cord, the
2. After the 30 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate
cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not
normally.
less than 1875 watts.
17.If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions
Tip Over Shut-Off:
on Auto Safety Shut-off.
If the unit is tipped over in any direction, it will instantly
18.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
shut off. To reset, simply place the heater in an upright
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
position and it will operate normally.
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
qualified personnel only.
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please save
19.Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is
the carton for off-season storage.
recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before
outlet is hot to touch.
plugging the heater into the outlet.
PLEASE SAVE THESE 3. Place heater on firm level surface.
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high
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wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts,
this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTE: The power light will illuminate when the heater is
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED
turned on.
AC PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric DIGITAL THERMOSTAT
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
Your heater is equipped with a Digital Thermostat that allows
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
you to set your heater to your precise comfort level.
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
Mode Instructions:
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
CAUTION :
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
Fig 1
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR
Mode
DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
Button
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Timer
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
Button
INSTRUCTIONS
Remote Sensor Led
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Press the Mode Button (
• Wattage: 1500W (+5% -10%)
will automatically set to High. Press (
• Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
setting. Press the Mode Button (
or "Auto Lo."
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH INSTANT TIP
2. While in "Auto" mode, pressing the (
OVER PROTECTION
buttons will adjust the set temperature within a range of
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically- 55-85 Fahrenheit or 13-30 Celsius. The LCD display on
advanced safety system that requires the user to reset your heater will display both room and the set
temperature while in "Auto" mode. When the heater is
the heater if there is a potential overheat situation. When
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question 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 question 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 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.
© 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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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 30-99 Fahrenheit or 0-39
Celsius.
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 (
to go from 0-24 to set the number of hours you want
your heater to run before shutting off.
2. Two seconds after releasing the Timer Button (
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 0-24
to set the number of hours that you want your heater to
turn On.
2. At the specified time, the heater will turn on to an
automatic setting of Auto High at 75 Fahrenheit or 24
Oscillation
Celsius. and will remain on for 2 hours.
Button
3. When the heater turns On, the power light will appear
and a small clock will appear on the display to signal
Temp/Timer
the timer is activated.
Up Button
4. You can turn off the timer by pressing the Timer Button
( ) back to zero, let the heater run to the end of the
Temp/Timer
programmed period or by pressing the Mode Button
Down Button
( ) before the timer runs out.
OSCILLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the desired temperature and mode settings and
) to turn heater On and it
press the Oscillation Button ( ) to the ON position.
) to select Low
2. To stop oscillation, press the Oscillation Button (
) again for "Auto Hi"
again.
) or ( ) 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
Button
Mode/On
Button
Temp Down
Button
Timer Button
Oscillation
Button
) buttons
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
), the
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
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.