HEATER WITH ROTARY CONTROLS CERAMIC UTILITY PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL CER163M Innovative Products for Living WindChaser Products, Inc. 4130 Del Rey Avenue, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 310-827-8615 Fax: 310-827-8566 Toll Free: 1-800-405-2943 www.windchaserproducts.com ©2006 WindChaser Products, Inc. Thank you for choosing WindChaser ® Products. Please read all instructions before assembly and use. Please empty all items from carton and save carton for future use. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact WindChaser customer service at: www.windchaserproducts.com or 1-800-405-2943. CONTENTS HEATER WITH ROTARY CONTROLS MODEL CER163M CERAMIC UTILITY Before Initial Use For Your Safety Operating Instructions Maintenance Instructions Limited Warranty 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEFORE INITIAL USE Read this Entire Instruction Manual Before Use LIMITED WARRANTY One (1) Year Limited Warranty This 1 year warranty applies to repair or replacement if a product is found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to any damage resulting from commercial, abusive and/or unreasonable use or supplemental damage. Defects as a result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty. Read the instruction manual before attempting to use this product. WindChaser Products, Inc. is not liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product. WindChaser Products, Inc. will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material and/or workmanship. Defective product should be returned to the place of purchase in accordance with store policy. Thereafter, while within the warranty period, any defective product should be returned to WindChaser Products, Inc. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from unauthorized attempts to repair or from any use not in accordance with its manual. Return defective product to WindChaser Products, Inc., 4130 Del Rey Avenue, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, Attn: Consumer Service. Include proof of purchase, name, address, and daytime phone number, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and $10 for handling, return packing and shipping charges. This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada. Due to the possibility of running design changes, the actual product may differ slightly from the image on packaging. Attach your purchase receipt here PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT. YOUR RECEIPT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND IS NECESSARY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For your reference: Serial No. Name and Address of Dealer Date of Purchase BEFORE RETURNING DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE BY E-MAIL (custserv@windchaserproducts.com) OR PHONE. Toll Free: 1-800-405-2943 WindChaser Products, Inc. 4130 Del Rey Avenue, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 310-827-8615 Fax: 310-827-8566 www.windchaserproducts.com 2 7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Always disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet when cleaning the heater. 2. Accumulated dust may be removed from the heater by using a vacuum cleaner or a can of compressed air. DO NOT OPEN THE HEATER HOUSING. Spray air through the back and front grills with the can of compressed air to loosen dust, then vacuum inside and around the heater. Note: A can of compressed air can be purchased at a local computer store or any store that sells computer accessories 3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the heater occasionally with a damp cloth (not dripping wet), using a solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the case thoroughly before operating the heater. Caution: Do not allow water to run into the interior of the heater as this could create a fire or electric shock hazard. 4. The fan motor is factory lubricated for life and will require no further lubrication. 5. Store heater in a clean dry place when not in use. 6. Service must be performed by an authorized factory representative. 7. To prevent any damage to the cord when the unit is not in use, please bundle the cord and secure to prevent damage. Remember portable electric heaters are designed for spot heating or as a supplementary heat source. They are not intended to be main sources of heat during the normal heating season. FOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS HEATER. 1) This 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 feet (0.9m) from the front of this heater and away from the sides and rear. 2) Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used near a child or physically disabled person and whenever the heater is left operating unattended. 3) DO NOT LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS IN OPERATION. 4) ALWAYS UNPLUG HEATER WHEN NOT IN USE. 5) Do not operate any heater with a damaged power cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustement, or repair. 6) Do not plug the unit into a loose fitting or worn out electrical outlet. 7) DO NOT USE OUTDOORS. 8) This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar indoor locations where there may be moisture. Never place heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water receptacle. 9) Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area where it may be tripped over. 10) To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet. 11) Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause electric shock, fire or damage to the heater. 12) To prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust openings in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. 13) A heater has hot, arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored. 14) Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 15) The heater is not intended for use with an extension cord. Plug the cord directly into an appropriate wall receptacle. However, if an extension cord is needed, the cord should be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated no less than 1875W. 16) THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED A.C. (Alternating Current) PLUG -- a plug having one prong wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is the safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Operating Instructions 1. Carefully remove the 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 a polarized 120V AC, 60 cycle outlet. (Please use caution to avoid overloading your circuit by NOT using other high wattage appliances in the same outlet.) 3. Place the heater on a firm level surface. MODEL CER163M Overheat Protection Shut-Off When an 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 Fan/Heat Dial to the (OFF) setting. 2. Unplug the heater. 3. Check to make sure there are no objects obstructing the airflow around the heater 4. After 5-10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally. Safety Tip-Over Switch This heater is designed to automatically shut-off when tipped forward or backward. When returned to its normal upright position, the heater will automatically turn on again. Operating Instructions Control Panel Functions (Fig.1) Fan/Heat Dial: To operate turn Thermostat Dial clockwise to the maximum setting, then turn the Fan/Heat Dial to the desired setting. OFF FAN ( ): Cool air only LOW HEAT (LO): 1000 watts of heat HIGH HEAT (HI): 1500 watts of heat CAUTION: FRONT GRILL IS HOT WHEN UNIT IS IN OPERATION. Thermostat Dial 1. Set the thermostat to the highest setting by turning the dial clockwise until it stops. 2. Turn the Fan/Heat Dial clockwise to (LO) or (HI) setting. 3. When the desired temperature comfort level is reached, lower the thermostat setting until the fan/heater stops operating. This is done by moving the thermostat control counter-clockwise toward the (FW) setting. 4. The thermostat will now automatically maintain the pre-set temperature level by turning the heater on and off. Note: Unit comes with an ANTI FROST function, that if a temperature of 40°F / 4°C is reached the unit will turn on.. Note: It is normal for the heater to cycle on and off as it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit from cycling, change the thermostat setting. Manual Oscillation: Hold the base, then twist from the handle either left or right. Red Power-On Indicator Light: (Fig. 2) Illuminates when heater is on. Fig. 1 Control Panel Functions Thermostat Dial FW HOT HI LO OFF Fan/Heat Dial Fig. 2 Indicator Lights Red Power-On Indicator Light 4 5 ...