Pre-Operating - Holmes HCH41261 Owner's Manual

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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 Holmes Group
may cause hazards.
13. DO NOT use outdoors.
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.
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, press and hold the MODE/OFF button for
2 seconds, 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 Shut-off.
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.
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THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH CERAMIC CONTROL
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.
To Reset the Heater:
1. Unplug the unit.
2. Wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
3. After the 10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. (please save the carton
for off-season storage).
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 this
unit draws 12.5 amps.