Goldair GFE320 User manual

Operating Instructions
Model: GFE320
1800W Flame Effect Heater

CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the
thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
•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 are supervised or have been given instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: You must not cover this appliance. Covering this appliance
presents fire risk and will activate the safety fuse; permanently disabling the
unit.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance in small rooms when they are
occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless
constant supervision is provided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any
flammable material a minimum distance of 1 metre from the air outlet.
General Care and Safety Guide
•Use only the voltage specified on the rating label of the appliance.
•Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear of the
appliance.
•This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.
•Indoor use only.
•Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not
recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or
injury.
•Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged.
•The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and
vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.

•Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
•Always unplug appliance when not in use.
•When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and
ensure all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has
been damaged, contact the Customer Services Team.
•Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the appliance.
•Do not connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and
adjusted.
•Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or main unit.
•Ensure appliance is on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
•Do not operate with cord set coiled up as a heat build up is likely, which could
be sufficient to become a hazard.
•Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident
•Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord, plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Take to a
qualified electrical person for examination, electrical service or repair.
•Do not twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the
insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed
from any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
•It is recommended that this appliance is plugged directly into the wall socket.
Power boards are not rated to supply power to high wattage appliances.
•A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this
appliance provided it is used in a safe manner.
•Do not remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched
off.
•Do not remove plug from power socket by pulling cord; always grip plug.
•Do not place cord under carpet or cover with rugs or furniture. Arrange the cord
so it cannot be tripped over.
•Don’t place appliance on bedding or on thick & long carpet where the openings
may get blocked.
•Switch off and use handle provided when moving
•Do not place appliance close to radiant heat source.
•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 appliance.
•Do not sit on the appliance.
•Do not use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp
cloth (not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the
mains supply before cleaning.
•Do not operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used
or stored.
•Do not use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a
swimming pool or other liquids.
General Care and Safety Guide

•The appliance must not be immersed in any liquids.
•There are no user serviceable parts installed in the unit.
•Do not place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause
fire hazards.
•This unit is not supposed to be used in or around locations where foodstuffs,
works of art or delicate articles of science, etc. are stored.
•If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of
purchase or the Customer Services Team.
General Care and Safety Guide

Installing Your Heater
Before using the heater, The unit must be either wall-mounted or fitted to its’
stand. First, Unpack the appliance and remove all the packaging. Check that the
appliance shows no signs of damage.
WALL MOUNTING
Wall bracket and fixing pack. Consisting of:
1 x Wall mount plate
1 x Small angled plate
6 x Mounting screws and wall plugs
2 x Small black screws to secure the angled plate
The wall bracket must be fitted horizontally and the cable routed to the bottom right of
the heater. A distance of 600mm from bottom of heater to floor is recommended for
optimum viewing of fuel bed. Mark the top four screws fixing positions on wall in
accordance with the pre-drilled holes in the wall bracket.
Ensure that the bracket is level by using a spirit level whilst marking out the hole
positions. Drill holes with a correct size drill bit for the wall plugs.
Fix the wall bracket using 4 of the wall plugs and screws provided.
Attach the lower fixing bracket to the base of the heater using the two small black screws
supplied.
The appliance must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.
WALL MOUNTED HEATERS ARE ONLY TO BE MOUNTED ON HEAT RESISTANT
WALLS THAT COMPLY WITH CURRENT AS/NZS SPECIFICATIONS & BUILDING
REGULATIONS

Installing Your Heater
WALL MOUNTING CONTINUED
Bracket shown above, located in position.
•Carefully lift the heater up ensuring that the top rear ledge of heater engages with
the wall bracket and is sitting centrally. This process should be carried out by two
people to avoid injury or damage to property or the appliance.
•Gently bring the heater down against the wall.
•Mark the lower fixing bracket two fixing hole positions on the wall. Remove the
heater and drill the wall and insert the wall plugs.
•Refit the heater to the wall and fasten the bottom fixing bracket to the wall using
the screws provided to permanently fix the heater in place.
SET UP
•Unpack the pebbles from the bag and place them along the light unit in the desired
position.
•Place the front surround over the front of the heater aligning the slots in the
brackets at each side of the front panel with the lugs on the sides of the heater.
Two people will be required for this operation.
•Then fit the one-way screw into the hole on the bottom of the right lateral hook to
stop the front surround from being removed.
This appliance has been supplied with a ‘1 way screw’ for permanent installation of the
front surround. This is a safety requirement for the New Zealand and Australian
market.

FIREPLACE STAND
It is possible to install the electric fireplace on a stand, instead of mounting it on the
wall.
Remove the tempered glass panel from the metal body and place the heater face up
on a suitable surface.
•In the lower part of the body there are some screws, which need to be aligned to
the holes on the stand. This will then mean the screw holes on the base and the
bottom of the unit will then line up correctly.
•Use the 4 screws that are supplied, secure the base to the lower side of the main
body.
•Replace the front surround over the front of the heater aligning the slots in the
brackets at each side of the front panel with the lugs on the sides of the heater.
Two people will be required for this operation.
•Then fit the one-way screw into the hole on the bottom of the right lateral hook to
stop the front surround from being removed.
•Place the unit on a flat and stable surface.
This side goes to front of heater
Installing Your Heater

WARNING:This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room
temperature. Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied
by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant
supervision is provided.
Operating Your Heater
Always choose a safe location for the heater, keeping in mind the safety precautions
outlined. Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit before use. Please
follow the below instructions.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating or fire, do not cover the heater.
WARNING: Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear
of the appliance.
WARNING: Do not use this heater with a programmer, separate timer,
remote-control system or any other device that switches the heater on
automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned
incorrectly.
WARNING:Never leave this heater unattended when in use.
Ensure heater is on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
Once the heater is in a safe operating position and all switches are in the off
position, insert the power plug into the mains outlet and switch on.
CAUTION: Ensure the power cord is not tight because if pulled it may
partially pull the plug from the socket. A partially inserted plug will overheat
the plug and socket and could result in fire.
Note: When the appliance is turned on for the first time, it may release a
slight odour or smoke. This odour or smoke is a normal occurrence caused by
the initial heating of the internal heating elements and should not occur
again.

Operating Your Heater
REMOTE CONTROL
If the appliance is new, or the batteries in the remote control are flat,
new AAA batteries must be installed. Slide off the battery
compartment cover on the underside of the remote control. Remove
old batteries, if present.
Insert new batteries, ensuring the correct polarity (+/-), as shown on
the bottom of the battery compartment. Slide the battery
compartment cover back into place.
The mains switch located at the top right hand side of the heater
must first be switched on, the heater will beep to indicate that it is
powered up.
MAINS SWITCH
The control switch positions are:
O/I On/Off switch + dimmer switch
900W Low Heat Mode
1800W High Heat Mode
Press the O/I button once to turn on the appliance and
flame effect. A red indicator light will show to indicate
that the flame effect is ON.
Press the O/I button for 3 seconds this will operate the
dimmer mode, hold the button down until the desired
brightness is obtained.
Press the 900W button once for the low heat setting;
press twice to switch off the heat setting.
Press the 1800W button once for the high heat setting;
press twice to switch off the heat setting.
Once the main power switch is set to ON; the remote control performs all the same functions
as the main control panel.
It takes a little time for the receiver to respond to the transmitter. Do not press the buttons
more than once within two seconds for the heater to operate normally.
Press the ON/OFF button once to turn on the appliance and flame effect.
Press the 900W button once for the low heat setting; press twice to switch off the heat setting.
Press the 1800W button once for the high heat setting; press twice to switch off the heat
setting.
Press the DIMMER button to operate the dimmer mode, repeat pressing will raise and lower
the brightness.

SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE
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Operating Your Heater
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model No: GFE320
Supply: 220-240VAC 50Hz
Wattage: 1800W
SAFETY DEVICES
This appliance has two protection devices:
•Tilt Switch - this will automatically turn the appliance off if the appliance is not in
the correct operating position.
•Resettable Thermal Link - this will automatically disconnect the power to the
appliance at a pre-set overheat temperature. After cooling down it will reset and
power on again. If this occurs, investigate what is causing the appliance to
overheat.
CAUTION: The appliance generates heat during use. Precautions must be
taken to prevent the risk of burns, scalds, fires or other damage to persons.
CARE AND CLEANING
•The heater requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation:
•Unplug the heater from the mains supply before cleaning.
•Ensure that the heater has been allowed to cool down completely before cleaning.
•The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and
vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
•Use a damp cloth (not wet) to wipe the exterior of the heater to remove dust and
dirt.
•Never use solutions such as petrol, thinners or polishing agents.
•Ensure the heater is dry before plugging back into the mains supply.
•Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.
•There are no user serviceable parts. For service or repair, contact an authorised
electrical service technician
PROOF OF PURCHASE
To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase.