Holmes Heat Buddy HFH6402/6408 User manual

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE/
TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATION
Owner’s Guide
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the Warranty.
2. Ifyouneedtoexchangetheunit,pleasereturnitinitsoriginalcarton,withasalesreceipt,tothestorewhereyoupurchasedit. Ifyouarereturningtheunitmorethan
30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty.
3. If you have any questions or comments regarding this unit’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please write to our Consumer Service Department or visit our
website at www.holmesproducts.com. THE HOLMES GROUP, INC.
CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
32B SPUR DRIVE
EL PASO, TX 79906
For your own records, staple or attach your sales receipt to this manual. Also, please take a moment to write the store name/location and date purchased below.
STORE NAME:
LOCATION:
DATE PURCHASED: (STAPLE RECEIPT HERE)
FIVE (5) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SAVE THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION
A. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
B. This Warranty applies ONLY to repair or replacement of any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspection by The Holmes Group, Inc. authorized
personnel, is shown to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship. The Holmes Group will determine whether to repair or replace the unit.
This Warranty does not apply to installation expenses.
C. Operating this unit under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit, or attempting to service or modify the
unit, will render this WARRANTY VOID.
D. Unless otherwise proscribed by law, The Holmes Group shall not be liable for any personal injury, property or any incidental or consequential
damage of any kind (including water damage) resulting from malfunctions, defects, misuse, improper installation or alteration of this product.
E. All parts of this product excluding filters, which are covered under separate warranty, are guaranteed for a period of 5 years as follows:
1.Withinthefirst30daysfromdateofpurchase, the store from which you purchased your product should replace this product if it is defective in material or workman ship
(provided the store has in-stock replacement.) If you intend to assert any claim in connection with the product, please follow the instructions in paragraph F.
2. Within the first sixty months from date of purchase, The Holmes Group will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship, subject to the
conditions in paragraph G.
F. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.
G. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to The Holmes Group, Inc.:
1. Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping.
2. Before packing your unit for return, be sure to enclose:
a) Your name, full address with zip code and telephone number
b) A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE,
c) Your $5.00 check for return shipping and handling, and
d) The model number of the unit and the problem you are having. (Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed.)
3. The Holmes Group recommends you ship the package U.P.S. ground service for tracking purposes.
4. All shipping charges must be prepaid by you.
5. Mark the outside of your package: HOLMES
THEHOLMESGROUP, INC.
32B SPUR DRIVE
EL PASO, TX 79906
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES: $5.00 (USD)
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. The provisions of this Warranty are in addition to, and not a
modification of, or subtraction from, the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation. To the extent that any provision of this
Warranty is inconsistent with any applicable law, such provision shall be deemed voided or amended, as necessary, to comply with such law.
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HFH6402
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HeatBuddy™
Heater Fan
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. Aftercleaning, besure tocompletely dry theunit witha cloth
or towel.
After Season Care:
1. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
2. The manufacturer recommends that you store the unit in its
original carton.
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. Adjust the thermostat
until the heater restarts.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES - OPERATIONSFEATURES - OPERATIONS
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. Theheater ishotwhen inuse. Toavoid burns,DONOT letbare
skintouch hotsurfaces. Ifprovided, usehandles whenmoving
this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows,bedding,papers, clothes,andcurtains atleast 3ft(0.9
m)from thefront oftheheater andkeepthem awayfrom 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. Thisheateris notintended foruseinbathrooms, laundryareas
andsimilar indoorlocation. NEVERlocate heaterwhereit 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. Whenunplugging, besure topullby theplug andnotthe cord.
9. DONOT insertor allowforeign objectsto enterany ventilation
orexhaust openingas thismay causean electricshock orfire,
or damage the heater.
10.DO NOToperate heaterwitha damagedcordor plug,or after
the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in
anymanner.Return appliancetomanufacturerforexamination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
11. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT
useit inareas wheregasoline,paint, orflammableliquids are
used or stored.
12.Use applianceonlyfor intendedhouseholduse asdescribedin
this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Theuse ofattachmentsnot recommendedorsold 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 openings may become blocked.
15.To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove plug
from outlet.
16.Avoid theuse ofanextensioncord becausetheextensioncord
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 theheater willnot operate,see specificinstructions onAuto
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.
19.Discontinue useifplug oroutlet ishot.It isrecommended that
the outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is hot to touch.
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
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-advanced
safety system that requires the user to reset the heater if there is a
potentialoverheatsituation.Whenapotentialoverheattemperature
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. Unplugtheheaterand wait10 minutesfor theunit tocool down.
2. Afterthe10 minutes,plug theunitinagain andoperate normally.
Tip-Over Shut-Off:
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will instantly shut
off. Toreset, simplyplacethe heaterin an uprightposition. Press
the MODE button and operate normally.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please save the
carton for off-season storage.
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before plugging the
heater into the outlet.
3. Place heater on firm level surface.
4. Avoidoverloadingyour circuitby notusingother highwattage
appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 watts, this unit draws
12.5 Amps.
NOTE:Thepower light willremain litwhiletheheateris pluggedin.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH MANUAL RESET
AccuTemp Plus™DIGITAL THERMOSTAT
Your heater is equipped with an AccuTemp Plus™Digital
Thermostat that allows you to set your heater to your precise
comfort level.
Setting the AccuTemp Plus™thermostat:
1. Pressthe ModeButton onceformanual HIpower. Theheater
will run continuously on HI.
2. PresstheMode Buttonagain formanual LOpower.The heater
will run continuously on LO.
3. Press the Mode Button for a third time for Auto Mode HI
Power (AH) or press again for Auto Mode LO Power (AL). In
either of these modes you may then press the up, and down
buttons to reach your desired temperature.
4. Onceyou havereached yourdesiredtemperature, thedisplay
will return to current room temperature and gradually
increase until the room has reached the preset temperature.
5. If the unit will not start in the AccuTemp Plus™mode, please
make sure the “set temperature” is higher than the current
room temperature.
NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it
maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit from
cycling,youneedto raisethe thermostatsetting. Whenthepreset
temperature is reached, the fan will run for 30 seconds without
heat. This cool down process ensures an accurate and consistent
temperature reading. If you unplug the heater, you will have to
reset the AccuTemp Plus™thermostat again by following the
above instructions.
NOTE: To shutthe unitoff atany time,pressand holdthe mode
button down for two seconds. For 6408 only, after heater is
turned off, fan will run for 30 seconds to cool unit.
NOTE: AccuTemp Plus™has memory. The AccuTemp Plus™
thermostatwill rememberthe previoustemperaturesetting after
the unit has been turned off. However, if the unit is unplugged,
the AccuTemp Plus™thermostat will be reset and will no longer
remember the previous temperature setting.
Figure 2
HFH6408 Control Panel Close-Up
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Wattage: 1500W (+5% –15%)
• Working Voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
AccuTempPlus™allowsthe userto programthe heaterto turnon
at a preset time, or turn off after a set amount of time.
Setting the Off Timer:
1. Select the Mode and or temperature you wish the heater to
run in.
2. While the heater is running, press and hold the up and down
buttons simultaneously.
3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the heater to
turn off up to 16 hours from the current time in increments
of 1 hour.
4. Aftersetting thetimer,theLED displaywill returnto showthe
current room temperature. For HFH6408 only, a LED will
illuminate to show that the timer is activated.
5. Afterthepredetermined lengthoftimehas passed,the heater
will automatically shut off.
Setting the On Timer:
1. While the heater is off, press and hold the up and down
buttons simultaneously.
2. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the heater to
turn on up to 16 hours in advance of current time in
increments of 1 hour.
3. After the preset length of time has passed, the heater will
automatically turn on at the last mode setting that was
programmed. If no program was set, the heater will turn on
Auto Mode HI Power at 75° for a preset time of 2 hours.
OSCILLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the desired control setting and press or switch the
oscillation button to the ON position.
2. Tostop oscillation,press orswitch theoscillationbuttonto OFF.
3. Please do not manually turn the unit; it is designed to turn
only by motorized oscillation.
REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS (For
HFH6408 only)
The remote control for this unit has the capability of controlling
every function from a distance. Please note this remote control
will not work through walls.
Insert 2 "AAA" batteries (not included) into the remote control.
POWER: To turn the unit on or off press the Power button.
MODES: To scrollthrough thevarious modesOF,HI, LO,AH and
AL press the Mode button until you reach your desired setting.
OSCILLATION: To start oscillation, press the OSC. button once.
To stop oscillation press the button again.
TO INCREASE OR DECREASE TEMPERATURE: To increase
the temperature setting that you desire press the upward facing
triangle marked Temp Up. To decrease the temperature setting
thatyou desirepressthe downwardfacingtriangle markedTemp
Down.
TIMER: To activate the timer from the remote control, press the
Temp Upand Temp Downbuttons atthesame time.This willgive
you the ability to have your heater program to turn on or off in
1 hour increments up to 16 hours. For more information see the
Programmable Timer instructions above.
BATTERY WARNING:
•DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
•DO NOT mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Figure 3
MODE BUTTON
TEMP/TIMER DOWN BUTTON
OSCILLATION BUTTON
TEMP/TIMER UP BUTTON
Figure 1
HFH6402 Control Panel Close-Up
MODE BUTTON TEMP/TIMER DOWN BUTTON
OSCILLATION BUTTON TEMP/TIMER UP BUTTON
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