SHXHL20OSZ Fan Heater Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY FOLLOWING THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY!

Intended use

This appliance is intended exclusively for heating living spaces in households and must not be used for any other purpose.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFETY, STANDARD AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Only use this appliance in accordance with the guidelines in the operating instructions. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer could result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
This appliance is intended exclusively for heating living spaces in households and must not be used for any other purpose.
Remove the packaging and ensure that the appliance is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact your dealer.
Before connecting to the mains, you must check that the type of current and mains voltage match the specifications on the appliance rating plate.
The electrical socket into which you connect the appliance must not be defective or loose and must be suitable for the required current load and, above all, reliably earthed.
Avoid using an extension cable, as this could overheat and cause a fire.
If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised service centre in order to avoid all possible risks. Do not twist or kink the power cable.
The appliance must not be installed directly under a wall socket. If in doubt, have your electrical installation checked by a qualified electrician.
It is prohibited to adapt or modify the properties of this appliance in any way whatsoever. Only use replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer (failure to do so may invalidate the warranty).
Do not use this heater if it shows visible signs of damage.
If you need to repair the appliance, the mains plug or the cable, always contact the manufacturer’s authorised service centre.
This appliance may only be used by adults.
Children aged 3 years and under and younger than 8 years may only switch the appliance on and off if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the
appliance and have understood the resulting dangers, provided that the appliance is placed or installed in its normal position of use. Children aged 3 years and younger than 8 years must not insert the plug into the socket, regulate the appliance, clean the appliance and/or carry out user maintenance.
Do not operate the appliance unattended. If you leave the room, always switch off the appliance.
Do not use the device in small rooms where people are present who are unable to leave the room independently, unless they are constantly monitored.
Children must not play with the appliance. Children under the age of 3 must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Keep children away from packaging material. Choking hazard if swallowed!
This appliance is not equipped with a device for regulating the room temperature.
The appliance is not suitable for continuous and precision operation.
Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.
This appliance is only intended for use in dry indoor areas.
Do not use the appliance in the vicinity of water or high humidity, e.g. in a damp cellar, next to a swimming pool, bathtub or shower. Ensure that no water can penetrate the appliance.
Do not use the appliance in the direct vicinity of petrol, gas, oil, alcohol or other explosive and highly flammable liquids or gases.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the air outlet of the appliance at least one metre away from all highly flammable substances such as e.g:
a. pressurised vessels (e.g. spray containers)
b. Furniture
c. Textiles of any kind
Only use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface.
Never cover the appliance during operation and the cool-down phase.
Make sure that no objects touching the heating surface get between the appliance and the mounting wall.
Always switch off the appliance before disconnecting the mains plug.
Caution – Some parts of the product can become very hot and cause burns. Special care must be taken when children and vulnerable persons are present. Always allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning or dismantling it.
Unplug the appliance when not in use, before cleaning or when maintenance is required. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands to avoid electric shocks.

Symbols on the device

Symbol:

Significance:
Caution! Do not cover! The symbol on the appliance indicates that it is not permitted to hang objects (e.g. towels, clothing, etc.) above the appliance or directly in front of it. The heater must not be covered in order to avoid overheating and the risk of fire!

Symbol:

Significance:
Protection class 2 The symbol indicates that the appliance is assigned to protection class 2.
Protection class 2 devices are not connected to the protective conductor. Instead, they have reinforced or double insulation at the level of the rated insulation voltage between active and touchable parts. Electrically conductive surfaces or conductive touchable parts are thus separated from live parts by reinforced or double insulation.

Recycling, disposal, declaration of conformity

Errors and technical modifications excepted.

Scope of delivery

Fan heater
Operating instructions

Description of the device

Thermostat controller
Status light
Handle
Function button
Outlet grille
Intake grille (rear)
Base

Location and connection

Remove all packaging material and keep it out of the reach of children. After unpacking, check the appliance for damage or signs of faults. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact your dealer for inspection or replacement.
Choose a suitable location for the fan heater that is at least one metre away from all obstacles, walls and flammable materials (see also the safety instructions).
Ensure that the fan heater is always placed on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
Check that the control knob is set to Off (O).
Completely unwind the mains cable and insert the plug into a suitable 220-240V socket. To avoid overloading, do not connect any other devices to the same circuit.

Commissioning and function

Set the thermostat control to the maximum setting (fully clockwise).
Switch on the fan heater by turning the function control to one of the three positions.

The status light is activated. It is recommended that you first heat the room at full power and then switch to half power to regulate the desired temperature.

The fan runs at the same speed at both half and full power; the difference lies in the number of active heating elements.
As soon as the desired temperature is reached, slowly turn the thermostat control back until you hear a click. The temperature is now set.
The fan heater switches on and off automatically to regulate the set temperature. The status light goes out when it switches off. To increase or decrease the temperature, turn the thermostat control clockwise or anti-clockwise as required.
To switch off the fan heater, turn the power control to the OFF position (O). The signal indicator goes out. Please note that the signal indicator only shows whether the fan heater is in operation and not whether it is connected to the mains or not.
Then pull the plug out of the socket.

Protective devices

The fan heater is equipped with a tilt safety device that switches the appliance off if it falls over unexpectedly. If you then set it upright again, it will resume operation.
However, first switch off the appliance, remove the plug from the socket and check the fan heater for damage. If it is damaged or does not function properly, do not use it but take it to be checked/repaired.

NOTE
The overheating protection switches the fan heater off if the appliance gets too hot!

This can happen if the fan heater does not emit enough heat or cannot draw in enough fresh air. As a rule, the causes include (partially) covering the fan heater, blockage of the intake and/or outlet grille, dirt, positioning too close to a wall, etc.

If the overheating protection switches the fan heater off, you must set the function controller to OFF (O), pull the plug out of the socket and give the fan heater the opportunity to cool down. Eliminate the cause of the overheating before putting the fan heater back into operation.

If you cannot find the cause of the overheating and the problem persists, stop using the fan heater and return it for inspection/repair.

Cleaning and maintenance

Keep the fan heater clean. Dust and dirt deposits in the appliance are one of the most common causes of overheating. You should therefore remove these regularly. Switch off the fan heater for cleaning or maintenance work, remove the plug from the socket and allow the fan heater to cool down.

Clean the outside of the appliance regularly with a dry or very slightly damp cloth. Do not use harsh soaps, sprays, cleaning or scouring agents, wax, polishing agents or other chemical solutions.
Use a hoover to carefully remove dust and dirt from the grilles and check that the air inlets and outlets are clean. When cleaning, make sure that you do not touch or damage any internal parts.
The fan heater does not contain any other parts that require maintenance.
Put the fan heater away at the end of the season, if possible in its original packaging. Place it upright in a cool, dry and dust-free place.
If the appliance needs to be disposed of at the end of its expected service life, it should not be disposed of with household waste. Take it to your local authority’s designated collection point for electrical appliances, where they will ensure that any materials that can still be used are recycled.