DR. Heater DR-838 User manual

The Family Ceramic Heater
1500 Watts with
Two Heat Settings
Fan Only Setting
Tip-Over Switch
Overheating Protection
Automatic Thermostat
Owner’s Manual
PLEASE READ AND
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model No.: DR-838

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CONGRATULATIONS!
he Family Ceramic Heater
you have just purchased
from Dr. Infrared Heater is a
safe and powerful heater, designed
to heat a room after a few minutes of
operation. The PTC heating system
is an excellent system for safely
heating whole rooms, while saving
on heating bills than the other
heaters.
Additionally, this heater includes an
overheat protection system, and an
inlet air overheat protection system
designed to ensure your safety.
This heater does not reduce humidity
or oxygen in your home or office,
promoting a healthier environment!
Before using your heater, please take
a few minutes to read these
instructions, review the product
limited warranty.
Thank you!
CAUTION- High temperature, keep
electrical cords, drapery, and other
furnishings at least 3 feet (0.9m) from
the front and rear of the heater outlet.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
When using this appliance, basic
precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons.
1. Read all the instructions before
using this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To
avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot outlet. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m)
from the front and rear of the
heater outlet and keep them away
from the sides.
3. Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or persons with
physical challenges and whenever
the heater is left operating and
unattended.
4. Do not operate the heater with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
heater malfunctions, has been
dropped, or damaged in any
manner. Return the heater to an
authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. This heater is not intended for use
in bathrooms, laundry areas, or
similar indoor locations. Never
WARNING! To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or personal injury,
read all the instructions before using
this heater. This appliance is
intended for household or personal
use only as described in this
manual. Any other use including
but not limited to commercial,
agricultural, or outdoor use, is not
recommended by the manufacturer
and may cause fire, electric shock,
injury and/or damages. The use of
attachments, accessories, or
extension cords not recommended
or sold by Dr. Infrared Heater may
cause hazards and void the
warranty.

locate the heater where it may fall
into a bathtub or other water
container.
7. Do not run the cord under
carpeting and do not cover the
cord with throw rugs, runners or
the like. Arrange the cord away
from traffic areas and where it will
not be tripped over.
8. To disconnect heater, turn controls
to OFF, then remove plug from
outlet.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock, fire, or
damage to the heater.
10. Connect to properly grounded
outlets only.
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not
block air intakes or exhaust
openings in any manner. Do not
use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
where openings may become
blocked. Use the heater on flat,
dry surfaces only.
12. A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use
heater in areas where gasoline,
paint or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
13. Use this heater only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
14. Never clean this heater while it is
plugged in. Do not immerse in
water. To disconnect, turn control
to OFF, then remove the plug from
the outlet by grasping it and
pulling it from the outlet. Never
yank on the cord.
15. Always unplug heater when not in
use.
16. Always plug heater directly into
a wall outlet/receptacle. Never
use with an extension cord or
relocatable power tap
(outlet/power strip).
17. It is normal for the heater’s plug
and cord to feel warm to the touch.
A plug or cord which becomes hot
to the touch or becomes distorted
in shape may be a result of a worn
electrical outlet. Worn outlets or
receptacles should be replaced
prior to further use of the heater.
Plugging this heater into a worn
outlet may result in overheating of
the power cord or fire.
18. Make sure the plug is fully
inserted into an appropriate
receptacle. Be mindful that
receptacles also deteriorate due to
aging and continuous use. Check
periodically for signs of
overheating or deformations of the
plug. If any overheating or
deformation occurs, immediately
discontinue using the heater and
contact Dr. Infrared Heater
Authorized Service Center.
19.CHECK YOUR HEATER CORD
AND PLUG CONNECTIONS.
Faulty wall outlet connections or
loose plugs can cause the outlets
or plug to overheat. During use,
please check frequently to
determine if your plug outlet or
faceplate is HOT! If so,
discontinue using the heater
and/or have a qualified electrician

to check and replace the faulty
outlet(s).
CAUTION: This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions
1. Plug the power supply cord into a
grounded wall outlet. (120VAC,
60Hz).
Important: This heater comes with a
grounded (3 prong) plug. The
grounded plug must be used with a
grounded outlet. Do not use an
adapter in a 2-slot wall outlet unless
the ground plug of the adapter
properly connects to a building ground.
Using heater without properly
grounded outlet or adapter could
result in an electric shock hazard.
The cord has a plug as shown at A in
Figure below. An adapter as shown
at C is available for connecting
three-blade grounding-type plugs to
two-slot receptacles. The green
grounding lug extending from the
adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box. The adapter
should not be used if a three-slot
grounded receptacle is available.
2. Set the thermostat to High (fully
clockwise).
3. Turn On the unit by selecting a
heat setting (HIGH or LOW) or the
FAN only setting from the Power
and Setting Control Knob. Note:
When setting the heater on FAN,
adjusting the thermostat will have
no effect on fan speed. Setting the
thermostat to MIN will turn the fan
OFF. The Thermostat feature
works with the heater set on LOW
or HIGH.
4. Select a thermostat setting.Ambient
temperature is regulated by
adjusting the thermostat to a desired
position.Allow the unit to operate
and warm up the room.When the
desired temperature is reached, turn
the control knob counterclockwise
until the heater turns off.This is your
ideal setting. The heater will start
automaticallywhen the room
temperature drops below this set
point, and will turn off when the set
point is reached

Maintenance
1. Always turn OFF the heater and
disconnect the cord from the
electrical outlet before cleaning
your heater.
2. Light accumulated dust may be
removed from the heater with a
soft cloth or vacuum cleaner.
3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the
heater occasionally with a damp
cloth (not dripping wet), using a
solution of mild detergent and
water. Dry the case thoroughly
before operating the heater.
Caution: Do not allow water to run
into the interior of the heater
as this could create a fire or
electric shock hazard.
4. The fan motor is factory lubricated
for life and will require no further
lubrication.
5. Store heater in a clean dry place
when not in use.
Cleaning the electrostatic
filter:
The heater has an electrostatic filter
located in the rear of the heater. The
cleaning of the filter should be
performed once per month or as
needed (when dust is visible on the
filter) to ensure efficient operations of
the heater.
1. Power the heater off.
2. Unplug the heater’s power cord.
3. Remove the filter
4. Clean filter by vacuuming filter
clean.
Warning: Any other servicing
needed must be performed by an
authorized service representative. Do
not attempt to service the unit
yourself.
Product Specifications
Model#: DR-838
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Current: Maximum continuous
draw: 12.5 amps;
Output: 5200 BTUs
Power: 1500 Watts
Turbo Fan: Multi blade; Low
Noise

TM
❶
Carry handle
❷
Power cable
❸
Operating switch
❹
Power LED light
❺
Temperature regulator
Features
A. “Cool-Touch” cabinet
C. Decrease temperature button
D. Increase temperature button
E. Power LED
Special Features
Overheat Shut-Off Protection System -This heater includes a protection
system that shuts off the heater if it overheats for any reason.
Inlet Air Overheat Protection System –This heater will automatically shut
off if the inlet air duct gets obstructed and causes the unit to overheat.
Safety Tip-Over Switch –The Dr. Infrared Heater is designed to
automatically shut-off when tipped to all direction. Place the heater on a
flat, smooth, stable surface to prevent the heater from tipping over again.
When returned to normal upright position, heater is ready for use again.
This is a safety feature to avoid the possibility of fire should the unit be
accidentally tipped over.
Note: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated.
Do not be alarmed. This indicates a drop of oil fell on the interior coils during
the manufacturing process. It will quickly evaporate and should not re-occur.
How long is the warranty?

This heater comes with a ONE YEAR LIMITED COMPONENT WARRANTY. If
your unit does not appear to be working properly, please contact our service
center by calling 1-800-317-1688. Prior to your call, we encourage you to visit
our service related website www.drheaterusa.com for troubleshooting tips and
possible service instructions if needed.
Dr. Infrared Heater
239 Harbor Way
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
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