Bionaire BFH3414 Electric Heater User Manual
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1. 1 Place the unit on a firm level menona rag Feel surface Plug in the heater to a 120V power source a 2 To start the unit press the i mode button The POWER bs light will remain lit while the heater is in operation i J Air k a I Intake Fig 1 Oscillation Base BFH3416 only SMARTTOUCH THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS To take advantage of the SmartTouch Thermostat continue to press the MODE OFF button until the desired temperature is set in either the HIGH 1500 Watt or LOW 750 Watt setting When ambient temperature rises above the set temperature the heater will stop When the ambient temperature drops below the set temperature the heater will turn on automatically Note When the SmartTouch thermostat is set either the HIGH or LOW power light and the set temperature light will remain lit during operation 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 Note SmartTouch has memory The SmartTouch thermostat will remember the previous temperature setting after the unit has been turned off However if the unit is unplugged the SmartTouch thermostat will be reset and will no longer remember the previous temperature setting REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1 Before operation insert 2 AAA batteries into the back of the remote control e Do not mix o2. persons and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 Bionaire may cause hazards 11 DO NOT use outdoors 12 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 13 To disconnect heater set controls to OFF then remove plug from outlet 14 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 15 Always unplug the heater when not in use 16 Discontinue use if plug outlet is hot We recomme
3. V J NVN al Read instructions before operating Retain for future reference Instruction Leaflet D BIONAIRE T INFO LINE 428 0718 If after having read this leaflet you have any questions or comments on your heater cal 1 800 788 5350 in North America A HEATER SAFETY PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT 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 disabled
4. f you need to exchange the unit please return it in its original carton with a sales receipt to the store where you purchased it If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase please see the enclosed warranty 3 For service information please call 1 800 788 5350 or visit our website at www bionaire com 4 Dx If you have any other questions or comments feel free to write to us P BIONAIRE The Holmes Group Inc Consumer Service Department 32B Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 than the rating of the heater Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord where it cannot be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over AUTO SHUT OFF To prevent damage and risks due to overheating this unit is equipped with a built in overheat protection device It cuts off the power as soon as the heater s internal temperature becomes too hot This patented technologically advanced system requires the user to reset the heater if there is a potential overheat situation It will only resume operation when the user resets it To Reset the Heater 1 Unplug the heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down 2 After the 10 minutes plug the unit in again and operate normally 3 Push power button on set Mode to desired setting PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carefully unpack your heater from the box it is recommended to save the box for off season storage OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat contro
5. hall not be liable for any personal injury property damage or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind including water damage resulting from defects malfunctions misuse improper installation or alteration of the product BIONAIRE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT The provisions of this warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provision purports to disclaim exclude or limit any such statutory warranties or other rights or remedies such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith For Warranty Service please call 1 800 788 5350 in North America A Bionaire consumer service representative will help determine which is the best procedure in order for your heater to be repaired KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Bionaire and Bionaire Logo are registered trademarks of The Holmes Group Inc SmartTouch is a trademark of The Holmes Group Inc HEATER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void the warranty The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 2 I
6. l prior to cleaning After Season Care Store heater in a cool dry location Bionaire recommends storing the unit in its original or appropriately sized box TROUBLESHOOTING If your heater fails to operate Y Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is working Y Check for obstructions If you find an obstruction turn the heater OFF and follow the Reset Instructions in the manual Carefully remove the obstruction Y The thermostat might be set too low Adjust the thermostat until the heater restarts Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions
7. ld and new batteries e Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zine or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries 2 Press the power button on the remote control to begin operation Press the button a second time to turn the heater off 3 To change the heat or thermostat settings press the mode button The mode button will scroll through the two heat settings then switch into Auto mode so that the thermostat can be adjusted Once in Auto mode continue to press the mode button until the desired temperature setting is reached Nm OSCILLATION BFH3416 ONLY For maximum heat distribution use the oscillation function 1 Press the Oscillation button on the remote control to begin 90 oscillation 2 To stop the heater from oscillating press the Oscillation button a second time the unit will stop in that direction To resume oscillation press the Oscillation button again Note The oscillation feature can only be operated from the Remote Control DO NOT attempt to turn oscillation by hand Severe damage to the mechanism could result MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS During Season Care Before cleaning make sure the unit is unplugged 1 Allow the heater to cool before cleaning 2 Carefully wipe the unit with a soft damp cloth 3 Please be cautious near the heating elements TIP Over time dust may accumulate on the front grills This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp cloth Always unplug unit and allow to coo
8. nd outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is hot to touch PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION 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 The length of the cord used on this product was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater 2 WARRANTY Bionaire warrants to the first retail purchaser for TWO 2 YEARS from the date of original purchase either to repair or replace at its option without charge parts and labor any supplied or manufactured part of this heater which upon inspection by an authorized service center proves to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship or at its option to replace the unit Operation under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit or any attempts by unauthorized personnel to service the unit or modify it will render the guarantee void Bionaire s
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