Bionaire BCH920 Instruction Manual page 2

BFH910, BCH920
Fig.1
E
F
B
G
C
BFH910, BCH920
Fig.2
BFH910/BCH920-I_09MLM2.indd 4-6 BFH910/BCH920-I_09MLM2.indd 4-6
ENGLISH
RETAIN THE FOLLOWING FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
DESCRIPTIONS (See Fig.1 & 2)
A. Main Housing
D
B. Control Panel
C. Front Grill
D. Carry Handle
E. Power Light
F Mode control
G Thermostat control
A
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken including the
following:
1. Before connecting the heater, check that
the voltage indicated on the rating plate
corresponds to the main voltage in your
home/offi ce.
2. WARNING: In order to avoid overheating,
do not cover the heater ( ).
3. DO NOT position the heater directly under a
power socket.
4. Do not use this heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
5. If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or similarly qualifi ed person in order to
avoid hazard. The heater contains no user
serviceable parts. Should the product suffer
damage or breakdown, it must be returned to
the manufacturer or their service agent.
6. Under the environment with electrical fast
transient, the product may malfunction and
require user to reset the product.
7. Do not use this heater with a programmer,
F
timer or any other device that switches the
heater on automatically, since a fi re risk
exists if the heater is covered or positioned
incorrectly.
8. Only touch the heater with dry hands.
9. DO NOT use this heater outdoors.
10. DO NOT position where it can be touched by
children, especially the very young.
11. Allow a safe area around the heater away
from furniture or other objects; at least 50
cm from the top and sides and 200 cm at the
G
front.
12. Do not use this heater when it is lying on its
side.
2- HIGH Heat
13. DO NOT use the heater in rooms with
explosive gas (e.g. petrol) or while using
The heater will run continuously at 2200W
infl ammable glue or solvent (e.g. when gluing
(BFH910) and 2000W (BCH920).
or varnishing parquet fl oors, PVC etc).
NOTE: To start the heater operation, make sure
14. DO NOT insert any objects into the heater.
the Thermostat Control (G) is turned to the full
15. Keep the mains cord at a safe distance from
clockwise position.
the main body of the heater.
16. If overheating should occur, the built-in
1. Before setting the thermostat, allow heater
overheating safety device will switch off the
heater.
17. Do not place the cord under a rug.
18. The heater cannot be used adjacent to
curtains or combustible material. Curtains or
2. When the desired temperature/ comfort level
combustible material may be burned if the
heater was installed incorrectly.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that 3. The control will now automatically maintain
they do not play with the appliance.
20. WARNING: Risk of Fire. Discontinue
NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON
use if the outlet or plug become hot to the
touch. Overheating may indicate a worn and OFF as it it maintains the preset
or damaged outlet. Consult a qualifi ed temperature. To prevent the unit from cycling ,
electrician for outlet replacement.
you need to change the thermostat setting.
21. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due CAUTION: FRONT GRILL (C) IS HOT WHEN
to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, UNIT IS IN OPERATION.
this appliance must not be supplied through
an external switching device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
•
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure the unit is in the OFF (O) position
before plugging the heater into the wall
socket/outlet.
2. Place heater on a fi rm level surface. Once
plugged in, the power light (E) will illuminate.
Mode Control
Turn the Mode Control (F) to the desired setting:
O - Off Mode
If you want to shut off the heater at any time
of operation, turn the mode button to OFF (O)
position. The power light will remain lit until the
heater is unplugged.
- Fan only Setting
heater will run at Fan-only operation without any
•
heat output.
1- LOW Heat
The heater will run continuously at 1100W
(BFH910) and 1000W (BCH920).
2
AUTO SAFETY SHUT OFF
This heater is equipped with a 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
- Thermostat Control
user rests the unit. If the heater shuts off, please
follow the specific reset instructions below:
to operate and warm up the room. As noted
1. Turn Mode Control to OFF (O) position and
above, you need to turn the Thermostat
the Thermostat Control fully anti-clockwise to
Control (G) to the full clockwise position to
the Frost Guard setting.
start the heater.
2. Unplug unit from socket and wait 30 minutes.
3. Plug in and turn ON.
is reached, lower the thermostat setting until
the heater stops operating. This is done by
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
moving the the Thermostat control(G) anti-
• Turn off the unit.
clockwise toward the Frost Guard setting
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
( ). The thermostat is set to 5°C at the
• Wait for the heater to cool down suffi ciently.
Frost Guard setting ( ), the heater will turn
• You may clean the outside of the heater with
on automatically if the temperature goes
a damp cloth. DO NOT allow water to come
below 5°C so as to avoid a frost situation.
into the appliance. DO NOT use soap or
chemicals, which may damage the housing.
the pre-set temperature level by turning the
Allow suffi cient time to dry before plugging
heater ON and OFF.
the unit back in the socket.
• Clean the air inlet and outlet openings
regularly (with normal use at least twice a
year) with a vacuum cleaner.
Troubleshooting for your Heater
Trouble Probable Cause
Heater ☛ Manual user reset is activated. ✔ Follow reset instructions listed in this
Does Not manual.
Turn On.
☛ Not plugged in properly.
✔ Ensure plug is properly inserted.
Make sure electrical outlet and circuit
breaker are working.
✔ Have outlet replaced by a licensed
☛ Electrical outlet does not hold
plug in securely. electrician.
☛ Thermostat set too low. ✔ Turn Thermostat Control clockwise
until the heater restarts.
☛ Obstruction causing the heater
✔ Unplug the heater and remove all
not to work.
obstructions. Position your heater
at least 50cm away from obejcts for
the top, back and sides and at least
200cm distance away from objects for
the front grill.
Not Enough ☛ Heater is in Low Heat or 1 ✔ Change setting to 2 (High Heat).
Heat. setting.
✔ Turn Thermostat Control clockwise
☛ Thermostat set too low.
until the heater restarts.
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Solution
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