Arlec Osville CEH553 User Manual Download Page 2

IMpoRTANT sAfeGuARds

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1.  Read all instructions before using  

this heater.

2.  This heater is hot when in use. To avoid 

burns, do not let bare skin touch hot 

surfaces. Use handles when moving 

this heater. Keep combustible material 

such as drapery and other furnishings, 

at least 1 metre from the heater. When 

in use keep the mains cord of the heater 

from touching the heater body. Do not 

drape the cord over the heater while 

hot. Extreme caution is necessary when 

any heater is used by or near children or 

invalids and whenever the heater is left 

operating unattended.

3.  Always unplug heater when not in use.
4.  Do not operate any heater with a 

damaged cord or plug or after the heater 

malfunctions, has been dropped or 

damaged in any manner. Return heater to 

suitably qualified facility for examination, 

electrical or mechanical adjustment or 

repair.

5.  Do not use outdoors, the product is 

designed only for household use. 

6.  Never locate heater where it may fall 

into a bathtub or other water container.

7.  Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not 

cover cord with throw rugs runners, or 

the like. Keep cord away from traffic 

areas to avoid tripping over.

8.  To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, 

then remove plug from outlet.

9.  Connect to properly earthed socket-

outlet of the appropriate voltage.

10.  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.

11.  To prevent a possible fire, do not block 

the grilles in any manner.

12.  Do not use in areas where petrol, paint, 

or flammable liquids are used or stored.

13.  Use the heater only as described in this 

manual. Any other use not recommended 

by the manufacturer may cause fire,   

  electric shock, or injury.

14.  Do not connect via double adapters 

or power boards. Avoid the use of an 

extension cord because the extension 

cord may overheat and cause risk of fire. 

However, if this heater is used with an 

extension cord, use as short a cord as 

practical. 

15.  Do not use this appliance with a 

programmer, timer or any other 

device that switches the heater on 

automatically, since a fire risk exists if 

the appliance is covered or positioned 

incorrectly.

16.  In order to avoid overheating, do not 

cover the heater.

17.  To eliminate a choking hazard for young 

children, remove and safely discard the 

protective cover fitted to the power plug 

of this heater along with all packaging 

material and promotional labels. 

18.  Fully unwind the cord before first  

time use. 

19.  There are no user serviceable parts in 

this heater; any maintenance other than 

cleaning should be performed by an 

authorised service representative.

20.  The installation of a residual current 

device (safety switch) is recommended 

to provide additional safety protection 

using electrical appliances. It is 

advisable that a safety switch with a 

rated residual operating current not 

exceeding 30mA be installed in the 

electrical circuit supplying power to 

the appliance. See your electrician for 

professional advice.

21.  Keep these instructions handy for  

future reference.

2000W METAL  

CERAMIC HEATER

With AdjustAble   thermostAt   
And osCillAtinG FunCtion

›Osville‹

CPIN002594/2

opeRATIoN

3

poWeR coNTRol sWITch

i. 

With the ON/OFF Power on switch pressed the  

heater will operate at low heat setting 1200W. 

ii. 

When the switch marked High is pressed the  

heater will operate at high heat setting 2000W.  

The On/OFF switch has to pressed for the  

heater to operate at high heat setting. 

oscIllATIoN coNTRol sWITch

i. 

When the button marked ‘SWING’ is pressed  

the heater will oscillate side to side. Press the  

switch again and the heater will stop 

oscillating.

TheRMosTAT coNTRol

i. 

The rotary knob is to regulate the heat in order 

to maintain a desired temperature. When the 

room temperature setting is lower than the 

temperature setting on the knob, the heater 

will function and heat up the room until the 

desired temperature is attained. When the ambient temperature reaches the set temperature, 

the heater will be turned off automatically. Turn the knob further clockwise for higher  

heat setting.

opeRATING youR heATeR
cAuTIoN: There may be some odor coming from the heater for the very first time you use this 

heater. This is normal during the break-in period or after long term storage. Make sure the 

heater is in well ventilated area and continue running it until the smell goes away.
before first use 

Remove all the packaging material along with any promotional material. 

Unwind the cord to its full length and place the heater on a firm level surface in a stable, upright 

position. Visually inspect the air inlets and outlets to ensure that there are no blockages.

i. 

Set the power control switch to off position.

ii. 

Plug the heater into a 10 Amp wall socket.

iii. 

Ensure heater is on a flat stable surface. If on a carpet ensure that the carpet pile does not 

obstruct the air vents on the underside of the body or cause the tip over switch to operate 

inadvertently.

iv. 

Press the ON/OFF button to ON position and the heater will operate at low heat setting 1200W, 

press High heat setting button and the heater will operate at high heat setting 2000W.  

Set power knob to desired position as given above. 

v. 

Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise until the heater is ON. The power on light on the 

front of the heater body will illuminate. Slowly turn the thermostat control knob anti-clockwise 

until the heater shuts OFF. The heater will automatically maintain this temperature. 

For a lower temperature turn the knob further anti-clockwise. 

For a higher temperature turn the knob clockwise.

vi. 

When you want turn off the heater turn the Power On switch to OFF position  

and give ample time for the heater to cool down.

NoTe: 

If operated at the Low heat setting, the heater will not provide as much heat output as 

in the High heat setting, however the low setting will not require as much electrical power to 

operate. To avoid overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that already has 

other appliances working. When the heater is not in use switch off and unplug.

oN/off switch 

low Range heater 

1200W

high Range heat (2000W)

oscillation 

control button

Thermostat 

control

WARNING

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•   Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•   The heater must not be located immediately below a power outlet.

•   Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.

•   The heater must be connected to an earthed socket-outlet of the appropriate voltage.

•   The product is for household use only.

•  In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.

•   This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, 

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been 

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for 

their safety.

NoTe

: The heater is equipped with a tip over switch. If the heater is knocked over the power will 

be cut off automatically.

Tilt switch

carry handle

heat panel

safety Grill

support base

control panel

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