PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into
a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. The 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 ft (0.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
4. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover cord with throw
rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area
and where it will not be tripped over.
5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor location. NEVER locate heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water container.
6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by,
or near children or invalids, and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
7. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
8. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
9. 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.
10. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
11. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable
liquids are used or stored.
12. Use appliance only for intended household use as described
in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold
by the manufacturer may cause hazards.
13. DO NOT use outdoors.
14. To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or exhaust
in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked. Use on floor only.
15. To disconnect heater, hold down MODE/OFF for 2 seconds, then
remove plug from outlet.
16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may
overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use
an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size
and rated not less than 1875 watts.
17. If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions on Auto
Safety Shut-Off.
18. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside
of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should
be performed by qualified personnel only.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified
personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your heater is equipped with a technologically advanced 1 Touch
™
electronic thermostat. You can set the heater to run continuously
in manual mode or set the 1 Touch
™
Thermostat to your desired
temperature setting. The 1 Touch
™
thermostat will automatically
turn the heater ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level.
The comfort level ranges between 60º and 80º Fahrenheit.
Manual Mode Instructions:
1. Plug the heater into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button once for the HIGH
(1500 Watts) manual setting. (See fig. #1 and #2)
3. Press the button again for the LOW (1000 Watts) manual setting.
(See fig. #1 and #2)
4. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds or keep
pressing the button until all the temperature indicators are OFF.
Note: The Power Light will remain lit while the unit
is plugged in. In Manual Mode, only the LOW or HIGH
power light will be lit.
1 Touch Thermostat Instructions:
To take advantage of the 1 Touch
™
Thermostat continue to press
the MODE/OFF button until the desired temperature is set in either the
HIGH (1500 Watt) or LOW (1000 Watt) setting. When ambient
temperature rises above the set temperature, the heater will stop.
When the ambient temperature drops below the set temperature,
the heater will turn on automatically.
Note: When the 1 Touch
™
thermostat is set, either the HIGH
or LOW power light, and the set temperature light
will remain lit during operation. (See fig. #1 and #2)
Note: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as
it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit
from cycling, you need to raise the thermostat setting.
Note: 1 Touch
™
has memory. The 1 Touch
™
thermostat will
remember the previous temperature setting after the
unit has been turned off. However, if the unit is unplugged,
the 1 Touch
™
thermostat will be reset and will no longer
remember the previous temperature setting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
• UNPLUG THE UNIT.
• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is working.
• Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn the
heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully remove the
obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
• The temperature may be set too low. Press the MODE/OFF button
until the heater restarts.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH CERAMIC CONTROL
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-advanced safety
system that requires the user to reset the heater if there is a potential
overheat situation. When a potential 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. Unplug the Unit.
2. Wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
3. After the 10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally.
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current) PLUG (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box
(please save the carton for off-season storage).
2. Place heater on firm level surface.
3. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high
wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 watts, this
unit draws 12.5 amps.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
During Season Care:
1. Always unplug the heater before cleaning.
2. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
3. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the unit.
4. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with a cloth
or towel.
After Season Care:
1. Store heater in a cool, dry location
2. Holmes recommends that you store the unit
in its original carton.
ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE 1
A. MODE/OFF BUTTON
B. HIGH POWER
C. LOW POWER
D. TEMP SETTINGS
FIGURE 2
A. MODE/OFF BUTTON
B. HIGH POWER 1500 W
C. LOW POWER 1000 W
D. SET TEMPERATURE
LIGHTS
/Off
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
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