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WA R R A N T Y   I N F O R M AT I O N

© 2011 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.

Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

YeAR LIMITed WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) 

Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from 

the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair 

or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.  

Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.  If the product is no longer available, 

replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT 

attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.  

Keep the original sales receipt.  Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service 

centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and 

conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or 

misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, 

repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not 

cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability? 

JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or 

statutory warranty or condition. 
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for  

a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.  
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise. 
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use 

the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of 

contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party. 
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions 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 exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, 

state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call  

1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call  

1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

T R O u b L e S H O O T I N g

T R O u b L e S H O O T I N g

If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Bionaire

®

 products, 

please contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.

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Instruction Leaflet

Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.

Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.

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MODEL: BCH9208

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 your 

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.

NOTE:

 A Phillips screwdriver is required for assembly.

BIONAIRE

®

HEAtER

Troubleshooting for your Heater

Trouble

Probable Cause

Solution

 

Not Enough 

Heat. 

☛ 

 

Heater is in Low Heat setting. 

☛ 

 

Thermostat set too low. 

✔ 

 

Change setting to High Heat. 

✔ 

 

Press the Up ( ) Button to the highest 

temperature setting. 

 

Heater cycles 

ON and OFF 

frequently. 

☛ 

 

The thermostat automatically turns 

the heater on and off to maintain 

selected comfort level. 

☛ 

 

Every 10 minutes the heater turns 

on and runs for 3 minutes. 

✔ 

 

To make this occur less frequently press the Up 

( ) Button to the highest setting. 

✔ 

 

This is normal operation to ensure the heater is 

maintaining the room temp accurately. Such 

kind of cycling will repeat for 3 times only for 

every power on.

 

Remote Does 

not work.

☛ 

 

Battery low.

☛ 

 

Distance too far. 

☛ 

 

Control Panel Display dirty.

✔ 

 

Change battery (Disc type, 3 volt, CR2025). 

✔ 

 

Remote works up to 20 feet. 

✔ 

 

Be sure to point remote at control panel on 

heater and there are no obstructions.

✔ 

 

Make sure display panel is clean.

 

Heater is 

Blowing Cold 

Air. 

☛ 

 

When the heater is in Thermostat 

Mode and reaches the set 

temperature it will automatically 

perform a 10 second cool down 

(blowing cold air) to ensure 

thermostat accuracy. 

☛ 

 

Unit is in the Fan Only setting. 

☛ 

 

Mode Button ( /Mode) may have 

been pressed to turn off the heater. 

✔ 

 

Raise the temperature higher or change setting 

to Low or High heat. 

✔ 

 

Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to select 

High Heat or Low Heat settings. 

✔ 

 

Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to turn on 

the heater. 

 

Fan Speed 

Doesn't 

Change. 

☛ 

 

High Heat and Low Heat/Eco-Smart

TM

 

settings control the heat output of 

the heater and not the fan speed. 

Fan runs at the same speed on all 

settings.

✔ 

 

Run heater in High Heat for maximum heat 

output. 

 

Unexpected 

Noise. 

☛ 

 

You may hear a popping or 

crackling sound as the heater heats 

up. This is normal and safe 

operation. Once the heater heats up, 

the crackling sound will go away.

✔ 

 

If the noise persists call Bionaire at            

1-800-253-2764. 

 

Unexpected 

Smell. 

☛ 

There may be an odor or vapor 

coming from the heater the first 

time you use it or after prolonged 

or seasonal storage.

✔ 

 

This is normal and is the result of dust or other 

debris accumulating on the heating element. 

Make sure the heater is in a well ventilated 

area and continue running until the odor or 

vapor goes away.

Troubleshooting for your Heater

Trouble

Probable Cause

Solution

•  Heater Does 

Not Turn On. 

☛ 

 Timer Activated. 

☛ 

 

Manual user reset is activated. 

☛ 

 

Not plugged in properly.

☛ 

 

Electrical outlet does not hold plug 

in securely.

☛ 

 

Thermostat set too low.

☛ 

 

Obstruction causing the heater not 

to operate.

☛ 

 

Circuit breaker trips. 

  Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to Turn on 

the Heater. 

✔ 

 

Follow reset instructions listed in this manual. 

✔ 

 

Ensure plug is properly inserted. Make sure 

electrical outlet and circuit breaker are working.

✔ 

 

Have outlet replaced by a licensed electrician. 

  Press the Up ( ) Button to the highest 

temperature setting. 

✔ 

 

Unplug the heater and remove all obstructions. 

Position your heater 36 inches away from all 

objects.

✔ 

 

Make sure no other high wattage appliances are 

operating on the same circuit and reset breaker 

if needed. 

 

Power light is 

flashing or in 

some cases, 

Heater Turns 

On at High 

Heat setting 

but then 

Shuts Off in 2 

seconds with 

Power Light 

Flashing.

☛ 

 

Auto Safety Shut-off system is 

activated when there is potential 

overheat.

☛ 

 

Tip-over switch engaged.

✔ 

 

Follow Auto Safety Shut-off instructions to reset 

the heater and allow sufficient time for the 

heater to cool down before plugging in again.

✔ 

 

Set heater upright on a level surface.

WA R R A N T Y   I N F O R M AT I O N

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located 

in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing 

business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any 

other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. 

PLeASe dO 

NOT ReTuRN THIS PROduCT TO ANY OF THeSe AddReSSeS OR TO THe PLACe OF PuRCHASe. 

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Summary of Contents for BCH9208

Page 1: ...nstruction Leaflet Questions Comments Call 1 800 253 2764 in North America Read instructions before operating Retain for future reference MODEL BCH9208 NOTE A Phillips screwdriver is required for asse...

Page 2: ...ts 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 air intakes or exhaust in any manner Do not u...

Page 3: ...se Assembly Step 1 Run the power cord through the center of the base To assemble the base to the unit first make sure the side marked Rear is facing the back of the heater Line up holes of the base wi...

Page 4: ...ved including interference that may cause undesired operation This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These l...

Page 5: ...o a precise comfort level 65 F 85 F by pressing the Up and Down Button on the control panel or remote control The LCD Display will show the selected temperature reading When the preset temperature is...

Page 6: ...Timer Activated Manual user reset is activated Not plugged in properly Electrical outlet does not hold plug in securely Thermostat set too low Obstruction causing the heater not to operate Circuit bre...

Page 7: ...the heater is in Thermostat Mode and reaches the set temperature it will automatically perform a 10 second cool down blowing cold air to ensure thermostat accuracy Unit is in the Fan Only setting Mode...

Page 8: ...JCS s Liability JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express implied or statutory warranty or condition Except to the extent prohibited by ap...

Page 9: ...his warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton Florida 33431 In Canada this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited...

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