Holmes HCH4266 - Electric Heater Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Amps: 12.5
• Wattage: 1500W (+5% -10%)
• Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. (Please save the carton for off-season storage.)
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before plugging the heater into the outlet.
3. Place heater on firm level surface.
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. For heater operation, please set the Thermostat all the way to HI. (See Figure. 1)
   
2. Turn the Selector Control to desired heat setting (LO or HI).

NOTE: The Power Light will remain lit during operation, until the unit is unplugged.

SETTING THE THERMOSTAT

1. Before setting the thermostat, allow the heater to operate and warm up the room. You need to set thermostat to HI to start heater.
2. When the desired temperature/comfort level is reached, lower the thermostat setting until the fan/ heater stops operating.

3. The control will now automatically maintain the preset temperature level by turning the heater ON and OFF.
4. The Temperature light will turn on and remain lit when the preset temperature is reached.

NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit

FROSTPROTECT™

This special setting will automatically turn on the heater if the room's temperature reaches freezing. To set, turn the Thermostat Control all the way to LO, and turn the Selector Control to either HI or LO.

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE

During Season Care:
Always unplug the heater, before moving or cleaning.

1. Carefully wipe the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Please be very cautious near the motor and heating elements.
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.

After Season Care:

1. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
2. It is recommended that you store the unit in its original carton.

AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF

This heater is equipped with a patented, technologicallyadvanced, 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.

RESET INSTRUCTIONS
If your heater shuts down:

1. Turn Control to OFF ( ).
2. Unplug the unit and wait 30 minutes.
3. Plug in and operate normally.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If Your Heater Fails to Operate

• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is working.
• Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn the heater OFF, and UNPLUG THE UNIT. Carefully remove the obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
• The thermostat might be set too low. Turn the thermostat knob clockwise until the heater restarts.
• Make sure Mode Control is in LO ( ) or HI ( ) setting.

Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.

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