Bionaire BFH6500 Instruction Leaflet

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Remote Control
Tower Fan
Heater
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
BFH6500
MODEL 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 120 V 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 locations. 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 damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to manufacturer for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
Read instructions before operating.
repair.
Retain for future reference.
11.A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
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DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
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INFO-LINE 12.Use appliance only for intended household use as
If after having read this leaflet, you have any described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
questions or comments on your heater,
electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.
attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause hazards.
13.DO NOT use outdoors.
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1. Before operation, insert 2 "AAA" batteries into the back
of the remote control.
1. Always unplug the heater before cleaning.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
2. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
soap solution.
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
3. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean
The remote control for this unit
the unit.
has the capability of operating all
4. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with
control panel functions. Please
a cloth or towel.
note this remote control will not
work through walls.
1. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
POWER: To turn the unit on press
2. The manufacturer recommends that you store the unit
the Mode/On Button. To turn the
in its original carton.
unit off press the OFF button.

TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front grills.
MODES: To scroll through the
This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp
various modes LO, HI, AL and AH
press the Mode/On Button until cloth. Always unplug unit and allow to cool prior to
you reach your desired setting. cleaning.
OSCILLATION: To start oscillation, press the Osc. Button
once. To stop oscillation press the button again.
TEMPERATURE: To increase the temperature setting,
• UNPLUG THE UNIT.
press the Temp Up button . To decrease the temperature
setting that you desire press the Temp Down button .
• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is
working.
TIMER: To activate the timer from the remote control, press
the button marked Timer. From there you can press the • Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn
the heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully remove
Temp Up or Temp Down button , which will give you
the obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
the ability to program the heater to turn on or off in 1 hour
increments, up to 16 hours. For more information see the • The temperature may be set too low. Adjust the
thermostat until the heater restarts.
programmable timer instructions above.
For your convenience a remote control holder is integrated
into the heater.
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, turn controls to OFF, 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.
19.DISCONTINUE USE IF PLUG OR OUTLET IS HOT. WE
RECOMMEND OUTLET BE REPLACED IF PLUG OR
OUTLET IS HOT TO TOUCH.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED
AC PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR
DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
Wattage: 1500W (+ 5% - 15%)
Working Voltage: 120V AC/60 Hz
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What are the limits on JCS's Liability?
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Your heater is equipped with a Digital Thermostat that
This heater is equipped with a patented, allows you to set your heater to your precise comfort level.
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
1. Press the Mode Button once for manual HI power. The
can only resume operation when the user resets the unit. heater will run continuously on HI.
For specific reset instructions please refer to the unit.
2. Press the Mode Button again for manual LO power.
The heater will run continuously on LO.
3. Press the Mode Button for a third time for Auto Mode
If the unit shuts down:
HI Power (AH) or press again for Auto Mode LO Power
1. Unplug unit.
(AL). In either of these modes you may then press the
2. Wait 10 minutes for unit to cool down. up , and down
temperature.
3. Plug in and operate normally.
4. Once you have preset your desired temperature, the
NOTE: After reaching the preset temperature, the unit will
display will return to current room temperature and
briefly continue to run with fan only. This ensures a
gradually increase until the room has reached the
consistent and accurate temperature reading.
preset temperature.
5. If the unit will not start in the digital thermostat mode,
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will instantly please make sure the "preset temperature" is higher
than the current room temperature.
shut off. To reset, simply place the heater in an upright
position. Press the MODE button and it will operate NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it
normally.
maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit from
cycling, you need to raise the thermostat setting. When the
preset temperature is reached, the fan will run for 30
seconds without heat. This cool down process ensures an
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. Make
accurate and consistent temperature reading. If you unplug
certain to remove parts from both sides of the packing
the heater, you will have to reset the digital thermostat
foam. Please save carton for off-season storage.
again by following the above instructions.
2. Place heater on a firm level surface.
NOTE: Digital thermostat has memory. The digital
3. Your heater comes assembled.
thermostat will remember the previous temperature setting
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high
after the unit has been turned off. However, if the unit is
wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts,
unplugged, the digital thermostat will be reset and will no
this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
longer remember the previous temperature setting.
NOTE: The power light will illuminate when the heater is
turned on.
Digital thermostat allows the user to program the heater to
turn on at a preset time, or turn off after a set amount of
time.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY
OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
1. Select the Mode and/or temperature you wish the
heater to run in.
2. While the heater is running, press and hold the up and
down buttons simultaneously.
3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
heater to turn off in up to 16 hours from the current
time, in increments of 1 hour.
4. After setting the timer, the LED display will return to
show the current room temperature. A LED will
illuminate to show that the timer is activated.
5. After the predetermined length of time has passed, the
heater will automatically shut off.
buttons to preset your desired
1. While the heater is off, press and hold the up and down
buttons simultaneously.
2. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
heater to turn on up to 16 hours in advance of current
time, in increments of 1 hour.
3. After the preset length of time has passed, the heater
will automatically turn on at the last mode setting that
was programmed. If no program was set, the heater
will turn on Auto Mode HI Power at 75°F (24°C) for a
preset time of 2 hours.
1. Select the desired temperature and mode settings and
press the oscillation (osc.) button.
2. To stop oscillation, press the oscillation button again.
3. Please do not manually turn the heater on the base; it
is designed to turn only by motorized oscillation.