Holmes HFH411 - Manual (Page 3)

SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
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THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 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 120V 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 location. 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 dam-
age the heater.
10.DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
11.A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids
are used or stored.
12.Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments
not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group may cause hazards.
13.DO NOT use outdoors.
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 func-
tions 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.
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THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. You need to set thermostat on HI to start heater (See fig. #1).
Allow heater to operate and warm up the room.
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 pre-set temperature
level by turning the heater ON and OFF.
Note: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it maintains
the preset temperature. To prevent the unit from cycling, you need
to raise the thermostat setting.
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. For heater operation, please set the Thermostat all the way to HI(II).
(See fig. #1)
2. Turn the Mode Control to desired heat setting (LO(I) for 1000W or
HI(II) for 1500W).
3. For fan-only operation, without any heat output, turn the Mode
Control to the FAN setting.
4. The Power Light will remain lit during operation.
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. 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. Holmes recommends that you store the unit in its original carton.
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 appli-
ances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
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 selector is in LO or HI setting.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH CERAMIC CONTROL
This heater is equipped with a patented, 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 user resets the unit.
To Reset the Heater:
1. Turn the Control Setting Mode to the OFF position and the thermostat to HI.
2. Unplug the heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
3. After the 10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally.
ILLUSTRATION
A. POWER LIGHT
B. MODE CONTROL
C. THERMOSTAT
D. CARRY HANDLE
(not visible)
Figure 1
A
B C
D