Bionaire BCH9300 Instruction Manual

appliance found to be not working properly free warranty in place of this guarantee or contact
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Holmes of the problem; and should not be disposed with other household
wastes and should be disposed separately
• the appliance has not been altered in any
throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm
way or subjected to damage, misuse, abuse,
to the environment or human health from
repair or alteration by a person other than a
uncontrolled waste disposal due to the presence
person authorised by Holmes.
of hazardous substances within the product,
Faults that occur through, improper use, damage,
recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
abuse, use with incorrect voltage, acts of
reuse of materials and resources. To return
nature, events beyond the control of Holmes,
your used device, please use the return and
repair or alteration by a person other than a
collection systems available to
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you or contact the retailer where
instructions for use are not covered by this
the product was purchased.
Guarantee. Additionally, normal wear and tear,
They can take this product for
including, but not limited to, minor discoloration
environmentally safe recycling.
and scratches are not covered by this guarantee.
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The rights under this guarantee shall only apply
Limited
to the original purchaser and shall not extend to
commercial or communal use. 1 Francis Grove
London
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
General Information:
Environmental Factors - There are a number of factors that will affect your desired comfort level.
These factors can include insulation, open or drafty doors and windows, and outside temperature.
Please check and take action if any of these potential problems are affecting your heaters ability to
adequately warm your room.
Supplemental Heat - Portable electric heaters are intended for supplemental heating of rooms to
heat the room you are in and turn down the central heat thermostat. They are not intended to replace
central heating systems.
DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on
this heater. Doing so will void warranty. The inside of the heater contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.

Troubleshooting for your Heater

Trouble Probable Cause Solution
• Heater
☛ Timer Activated. ✔ Press the Power Button to turn on the
Does Not Heater.
Turn On. ✔ Set heater upright on a level surface and
☛ Tip-over switch engaged.
follow the Tip-over Shut-off instructions to
resume operations.
✔ Follow reset instructions listed in this
☛ Manual user reset is
manual.
activated.
✔ Ensure plug is properly inserted. Make
☛ Not plugged in properly.
sure electrical outlet and circuit breaker
are working.
✔ Have outlet replaced by a licensed
☛ Electrical outlet does not
electrician.
hold plug in securely.
✔ Press the Thermostat Button to select the
☛ Thermostat set too low.
highest temperature setting.
✔ Unplug the heater and remove all
☛ Obstruction causing the
obstructions. Position your heater 0.9m
heater not to operate.
(36 inches) away from all objects.
✔ Make sure no other high wattage
☛ Circuit breaker trips.
appliances are operating on the same
circuit and reset breaker if needed.
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Troubleshooting for your Heater
Trouble Probable Cause Solution
• Power Light ☛ Auto Safety Shut-off system ✔ Follow Auto Safety Shut-off instructions to
is Flashing. is activated when there is reset the heater and allow sufficient time
potential overheat. for the heater to cool down before
plugging in again.
• Not Enough
☛ Heater is in Low or Fan Only ✔ Press the Thermostat Button to select
Heat. setting. higher temperature setting.
☛ Thermostat set too low.
• Heater ☛ The thermostat automatically ✔ To make this occur less frequently press
cycles ON
turns the heater on and off the Thermostat Button to select the
and OFF to maintain selected comfort highest setting.
frequently.
level.
☛ Every 10-15 minute the ✔ This is normal operation to ensure the
heater turns on and runs for heater is maintaining the room temp
a minute. accurately.
• Remote
☛ Battery low. ✔ Change batteries (two AAA batteries,
does not 1.5V).
work ✔ Remote works up to 6m (20 feet).
☛ Distance too far.
✔ Be sure to point remote at control panel
on heater and there are no obstructions.
✔ Make sure display panel is clean.
☛ Control Panel Display dirty.
• Heater is
☛ When the heater is in ✔ Raise the temperature higher.
Blowing Thermostat Mode and
Cold Air. reaches the set temperature
it will automatically perform
a 15 second cool down
(blowing cold air) to ensure
thermostat accuracy.
✔ Press the Thermostat Button to select
☛ Unit is in the Fan Only
higher temperature setting.
setting.
✔ Press the Power Button to turn on the
☛ Power Button may have
heater.
been pressed to turn off the
heater.
• Fan Speed ☛ All heat settings control the ✔ Run heater with the highest temperature
Doesn't heat output of the heater setting for maximum heat output.
Change.
and not the fan speed. Fan
runs at the same speed on
all settings.
• Unexpected ☛ You may hear a popping or ✔ If the noise persists, please contact your
Noise. crackling sound as the local authorized distributor for Bionaire
heater heats up. This is appliances.
normal and safe operation.
Once the heater heats up,
the crackling sound will go
away.
• Unexpected ☛ There may be an odor or ✔ This is normal and is the result of dust or
vapor coming from the other debris accumulating on the heating
Smell.
heater the first time you use element. Make sure the heater is in a well
it or after prolonged or ventilated area and continue running until
seasonal storage. the odor or vapor goes away.
Holmes Products (Europe) Ltd
1 Francis Grove
London SW19 4DT
England
Fax: +44 (0)20 8947 8272
Email: enquiriesEurope@jardencs.com
Website address: www.bionaire.com
UK - Free phone Customer Service Helpline – 0800 052 3615
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Imported and distributed by Holmes Products (Europe) Ltd., 1 Francis Grove, London SW19 4DT,
United Kingdom.
Printed in PRC
157098
GCDS-BIO25160-JC
pure indoor living
TOWER
CERAMIC HEATER
MODEL: BCH9300
NOTE: A Phillips screwdriver is required for assembly.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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