Holmes HFH416 User Manual

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1 TOUCH

THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS

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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 Holmes Group

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 ope

ings may become blocked.

15.To disconnect heater, press and hold MODE/OFF button 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.

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THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY 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.

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

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE

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 MODE/OFF button for two

seconds or keep pressing the button until all the temperature

indicators are OFF.

Note: The Power Light will remain lit during operation. In Manual

Mode, only the LOW or HIGH power light will be lit.

During Season Care:
Always unplug the heater, before moving or cleaning.
1. Carefully wipe the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Please be very

cautious near the motor and heating elements.

2. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the unit.
3. 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.

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 same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 1

Figure 2

CONTROL PANEL CLOSE-UP

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your heater fails to operate:
• 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 thermostat might 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.

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.

A. POWER LIGHTS
B. MODE/OFF CONTROL
C. THERMOSTAT LIGHTS
D. CARRY HANDLE (NOT VISIBLE)
E. SWIVEL BASE

A. SET TEMPERATURE LIGHTS
B. LOW POWER (1000 WATTS)
C. HIGH POWER (1500 WATTS)
D. MODE/OFF CONTROL