Sunbeam SCH8305 Series Instruction Leaflet page 7

Trouble
• Heater Does ☛ Timer Activated.
Not Turn On.
☛ Tip-over switch engaged.
☛ Manual user reset is activated.
☛ Not plugged in properly.
☛ Electrical outlet does not hold plug in
securely.
☛ Thermostat set too low.
☛ Obstruction causing the heater not to
operate.
☛ Circuit breaker trips.
• Power light ☛ Auto Safety Shut-off system is
is flashing activated when there is potential
or in some overheat.
cases, ☛ Tip-over switch engaged.
Heater Turns
On at High
Heat setting
but then
Shuts Off in
2 seconds
with Power
Light
Flashing.
• Not Enough ☛ Heater is in Low Heat setting.
Heat. ☛ Thermostat set too low.
• Heater ☛ The thermostat automatically turns
cycles ON the heater on and off to maintain
and OFF selected comfort level.
frequently. ☛ Every 10 minutes, the heater turns on
and runs for 3 minutes.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Troubleshooting for your Heater
Probable Cause Solution
✔ Press the Mode Button ( /MODE) to Turn on the
Heater.
✔ Set heater upright on a level surface.
✔ Follow reset instructions listed in this manual.
✔ Ensure plug is properly inserted. Make sure electrical
outlet and circuit breaker are working.
✔ Have outlet replaced by a licensed electrician.
✔ Press the Up ( ) Button to the highest temperature
setting.
✔ Unplug the heater and remove all obstructions.
Position your heater 36 inches (91cm) away from all
objects.
✔ Make sure no other high wattage appliances are
operating on the same circuit and reset breaker if
needed.
✔ Follow Auto Safety Shut-off instructions to reset the
heater and allow sufficient time for the heater to cool
down before plugging in again.
✔ Set heater upright on a level surface.
✔ Change setting to High Heat.
✔ Press the Up ( ) Button to the highest temperature
setting.
✔ To make this occur less frequently press the Up ( )
Button to the highest setting.
✔ This is normal operation to ensure the heater is
maintaining the room temp accurately. Such kind of
cycling will repeat for 3 times only for every power
on.