* Black soot and residue is formed by the combustion of hydrocarbons. Existing hydrocarbons in environment pass through heater element and scorch,
exit the heater and deposit on walls and room surfaces. Note: The heater itself does not produce/release any hydrocarbons.
CONSULT LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE WHAT WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
Snapping noise
Heater not working
Heater will not shut off
Black streaks (sooting)
depositing on baseboard,
walls, and drapes
1. Unit may have a loose end plate
2. Heater may not be mounted properly
1. Heater does not have proper voltage
to function correctly
2. Loose wire connections
3. Incorrect circuit breaker
4. Defective limit
1. Heat loss from room is greater than
heater capacity
2. Defective thermostat
3. Thermostat wired incorrectly to heater
4. Temperature in room lower than
thermostat’s lowest setting
1. Excessive hydrocarbons present in
home environment*
2. Not enough fresh air flowing through
baseboard
3. Streaking being allowed to build up
on room surfaces
1. Loosen end plate screws ¼ turn after allowing heater to warm, move end
plate back and forth, then tighten
2. Loosen heater from wall by turning mounting screws ¼ turn
1. Check voltage at the heater between supply wires and make sure it
matches required heater voltage
2. Tighten any loose wire connections
3. Circuit breaker positioned incorrectly - relocate breaker
4. Replace limit
1. Close doors and windows. Provide additional insulation, install a higher-
wattage heater or multiple heaters if necessary
2. Adjust thermostat to its lowest setting. If heater continues to run
(allow two minutes for the thermostat to respond), replace thermostat
3. Refer to thermostat documentation and correct wiring
4. Change thermostat to double pole model with positive off (single pole
thermostats have a minimum temperature setting with no “off” position).
1. Remove/reduce use of items emitting hydrocarbons. (Common sources:
insect foggers, aerosol sprays, carpet cleaning chemicals, candles, plants,
dust, cigarette smoke and fireplaces)
2. Increase amount of fresh air available in room. Do not use heater during
any chemical usage (insect fogging, carpet cleaning, etc.) and allow for
outside air exchange before re-use of heater(s)
3. More frequent cleaning of streaking to reduce amount of build-up
Symptom Problem Solution
Troubleshooting Chart
WARRANTY
Maintenance:
For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the
life of the heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the maintenance
instructions included with each heater. Failure to properly maintain
the heater will void any warranty and may cause the heater to function
improperly. Warranties are non transferable and apply to original
consumer only. Warranty terms are set out below.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY:
Cadet will repair or replace any
Cadet baseboard (F) found to be defective at any time.
THESE WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY:
1. Damage occurs to the product through improper installation or
incorrect supply voltage;
2. Damage occurs to the product through improper maintenance,
misuse, abuse, accident, or alteration;
3. The product is serviced by anyone other than Cadet;
4. If the date of manufacture of the product cannot be determined;
5. If the product is damaged during shipping through no fault
of Cadet.
6. CADET’S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
SET OUT HEREIN. CADET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
AND/OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF
THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY.
7. IN THE EVENT CADET ELECTS TO REPLACE ANY PART OF YOUR
CADET PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE
SAME WARRANTIES AS THE PRODUCT. THE INSTALLATION OF
REPLACEMENT PARTS DOES NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE UNDERLYING
WARRANTIES. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY CADET PRODUCT
OR PART DOES NOT CREATE ANY NEW WARRANTIES.
8. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state. Cadet
neither assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assume for it, any
other obligation or liability in connection with its products other
than as set out herein.
If you believe your Cadet product is defective, please contact Cadet
Manufacturing Co. at 360-693-2505, during the warranty period, for
instructions on how to have the repair or replacement processed.
Warranty claims made after the warranty period has expired will
be denied. Products returned without authorization will be refused.
Parts and Service
Visit http://support.cadetco.com for information on where to obtain
parts and service.
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
This product is made primarily of recyclable materials. You
can reduce your carbon footprint by recycling this product
at the end of its useful life. Contact your local recycling
support center for further recycling instructions.
©2012 Cadet Manufacturing Co.
Printed in U.S.A. 2/12 #720001
Operation & Maintenance
How To Operate Your Heater
1. Heater must be properly installed before it is used. Switch the
power on at the electrical panel board. PLEASE NOTE: Upon
initial start-up, the heater may emit a burning odor. This is not
dangerous, and is due to a protective lubricant used during the
manufacturing process. It typically dissipates within several hours.
2. Turn the thermostat fully clockwise.
3. When the room reaches your comfort level, turn the thermostat
knob counterclockwise
until a clicking sound is heard (if using
a digital thermostat, set at desired room temperature). The
baseboard will automatically cycle around this preset temperature.
Maintenance
Cadet electric baseboards are virtually maintenance-free. However,
a certain amount of lint and dust will accumulate inside the unit
and should be periodically cleaned:
1. Turn the electrical power off at the electrical panel board (circuit
breaker or fuse box) and lock or tag the panel board door to
prevent someone from turning on power while you are working
on the heater. Failure to do so could result in serious electrical
shock, burns, or possible death. Wait to service or maintain the
heater until the element is cool.
2. Vacuum inside the unit, being careful not to damage the aluminum
fins on the heat exchanger.
3. Power can be restored once cleaning work is complete.
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