GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR HEATER
Beforeusing YourPresto® HeatDish® Plus Tilt parabolic electric heater for the first time,
familiarize yourself with the parts of the heater and read the information on the following
pages.
The heater is shipped in the storage
.
Fig.
A
position (Fig. A). Important: The
6
Top-mounted
heater will not operate in the storage
thermostatic
.
Protective
position and the buzzer will sound.
grille
control knob
For proper operating position, stand
the heater upright with the bottom
i
Carry handle
of the base resting flat on the floor.
Heating
Grasp thehandle, press down, and
element
Parabolic
tilt the parabolic reflector upward to
5
reflector
release the heater from the storage
position. Read the “Operating the
Heater” instructions on pages 6 and
7 before plugging the heater in.
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location
How the Parabolic Heater
“AGE POSITION
Keeps You Warm
The parabolic electric heater is designed tu
objects directly, without first
heating the air space around them. The heater
..
«2 set the room temperature at a
low level and still stay cozy warm.
Heat is produced by a coiled wire element wrapped around a ceramic cone. The heater’s
parabolic reflector reflects this heat in a concentrated beam that shines directly on you.
The heat is controlled through an infinite switch which cycles the element on and off,
in a fashion similar to your stove. The higher the setting, the longer the interval during
which the element is energized. The ceramic cone retains the heat, so that there is an even
feeling of heat at each setting. At lower settings the heat is less intense, while at higher
ones, it is more intense.
How the Parabolic Heater Can Help Save Energy
The parabolic reflector focuses heat output, like a satellite dish concentrates TV signals,
so
it requires
less
energy than
convection
electric
heaters
to
deliver all
the warmth you’ll
want.
.
It provides super concentrated heat to keep you much warmer than 1500 watt convection
heaters. Yet, because it uses just 1000 watts, it costs a third less to operate and could help
you save money on electric bills.
A parabolic heater, coupled with other conservation measures, will help save energy in
your home. For example, energy savings may be realized by keeping the thermostat on
your central heating system at a lower than normal setting and thereby decreasing the
average room temperature. Personal comfort can be maintained at these lower room
temperatures by using a parabolic heater.