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DR. Heater DR-968H Owner's Manual

Infrared portable space heater with humidifier
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Infrared Portable Space Heater with Humidifier
1500 Watts with
Two Heat Settings
Built-In Humidifier
Automatic Thermostat
Tip-Over Switch
Overheat Thermal Cut-Off
Protection
Room Temperature
LED Display
Precision Temperature
Control
Easy Push-Button Controls
Remote Control
Advanced Dual Heating System (ADHS)
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Model No.: DR-968H

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  • Page 1 Tip-Over Switch  Overheat Thermal Cut-Off Protection Room Temperature  LED Display  Precision Temperature Control  Easy Push-Button Controls  Remote Control Advanced Dual Heating System (ADHS)  Model No.: DR-968H Owner’s Manual PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Important Instructions

    CONGRATULATIONS! he Dr. Infrared Heater you have just purchased is a safe and powerful heater, designed to heat a room after a few minutes of operation. The far-infrared Quartz-PTC heating system is an excellent system for safely heating whole rooms, while saving on heating costs.
  • Page 3 3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or persons with physical challenges and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended. 4. Do not operate the heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped, or damaged in any manner.

  • Page 4: Humidifier Installation

    16. Always unplug heater when not in use. 17. Always plug heater directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). 18. It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical outlet.
  • Page 5 Water Tank Seal Installation Guide A. Install the rubber seal ring before use. B. Wrap the ring around the tube. C. Make sure the rubber ring is in the concave area.
  • Page 6 Water Bottle Adapter Seal Installation Guide (Seal may come in black or white) A. Install the rubber seal ring on the water bottle adapter before use. B. Wrap the ring around the tube. C. Make sure the rubber ring is all the way inside.
  • Page 7 Take out the water bottle (Max. 500 ml.) from the package and fill the water bottle with distilled water. Then tighten the connector on the water bottle as shown in Figure 2. FIG 2 CAUTION: You must use distilled water to keep the humidifier working properly. Also, make sure the connector is tightened to the bottle to prevent water leakage.

  • Page 8: Special Features

    This is a safety feature to avoid the possibility of fire should the unit be tipped accidentally. Advanced Dual Heating System (ADHS) - Dr. Heater is the first to feature a dual heating system for maximum heat transfer rate. It combines the energy efficiency of infrared heat with the comfort of convection heat to heat your room fast and comfortably—without hot spots and cold spots.
  • Page 9 Steps 1, 2, 3 to turn on the heater The heater default setting is 68ºF, if Step 1 – Plug in power cord to outlet. room temperature is above 68ºF, the heater won’t start if the room temperature is higher than the set temperature.
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions 1. Plug the power supply cord into a grounded wall outlet (120VAC, 60Hz). Important: This heater comes with a grounded (three-prong) plug. The grounded plug must be used with a grounded outlet. Do not use an adapter in a two-slot wall outlet unless the ground plug of the adapter properly connects to a building ground.

  • Page 11: Setting The Temperature

    temperature is achieved, the heater will maintain the room to the set temperature. LOW POWER MODE – 1000W LOW mode will control the heater to operate at low power until the room reached the set temperature. The heater will stop heating and initiate component cooling process before turning off the fan.

  • Page 12: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES NOTE: Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for a month or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and cause damage. DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES! DO NOT MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD (CARBON-ZINC) OR RECHARGEABLE (NICKEL-CADMIUM) BATTERIES! Instructions for Use of IR Remote Control...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1. Always turn OFF the heater and disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the unit. 2. Light accumulation of dust may be removed from the heater with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner. 3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the heater occasionally with a damp cloth (not dripping wet), using a solution of mild detergent and water.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Humidifier

    Cleaning the humidifier The humidifier should be cleaned once per month or as needed to ensure efficient operation. 1.Power the heater OFF by pressing the POWER button located on the left side of the Control Panel. 2. Unplug the heater’s power cord. 3.

  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    Let us know with a customer review. Please visit: https://www.amazon.com/review/review-your-purchases# At Dr. Heater USA, we are committed to bringing top quality alternative & supplemental heating products to our customers. Note: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated.
  • Page 16 1-800-317-1688. Prior to your call, we encourage you to visit our service related website www.DrHeaterUSA.com for troubleshooting tips and service instructions if needed. Dr. Heater USA 860 Mahler Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Tel: 1-800-317-1688 EMAIL: SERVICE@DRHEATERUSA.COM...

  • Page 17: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS If the heater cycles ON/OFF without heating: Please note: This is a smart heater that monitors the room temperature and produces heat only when needed. You can set the desired room temperature with the heater in either ECO HIGH or ECO LOW mode.
  • Page 18 inside the chamber, while at the same time measuring the room temperature. This does not use much power to operate. Why does the blower fan keep running after I have pressed the power off button? The blower fan will continue to run until the heat chambers cool down. After a few minutes the fan will shut off automatically.
  • Page 19 desired temperature, it will cycle on and off accordingly. Can the heater be used in a bathroom? It is not recommended due to a bathroom’s high level of moisture. Can the heater be used in a basement or garage? Yes, but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as efficiently.
  • Page 20 1.26 kilowatts per hour. What is the BTU Rating for the heater? The DR. INFRARED HEATER MODEL DR-968H is approximately 5200 BTUs. The power cord feels warm to the touch; should I be concerned? It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical outlet.

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