Living & Co PTC-1819M User manual

Ceramic Heater
USER MANUAL
Model Number PTC-1819M
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Other Useful Information (Cont.)
Technical specifications
Model No PTC-1819M
Rated Voltage &Frequency 220–240V ~, 50-60Hz
Power 1800W
Heat Settings 900W 1800W
Dimensions 185mm (H) x 160mm (W) x 232mm (D) (approx.)
Weight approx. 1.5kg
Compliance
This product has been fully tested and meets all requirements as set out by
standards AS/NZS 60335.1 and AS/NZS 60335.2.30.
E2198
The RCM Mark (Regulatory Compliance Mark) indicates that the product
complies with the relevant government requirements for the EMC and
safety of electrical devices.
Responsible disposal
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household
rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have
a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of
inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical
consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling and recovery of the
oil. Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
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Product Overview
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Getting Started
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Instructions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Other Useful Information
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Important Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Make sure you understand all
instructions and warnings. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference,
along with any warranty information, your purchase receipt and packaging. If you
sell or transfer ownership of this product, please pass on these instructions to the
new owner.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures
when using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage: Before plugging in the heater, make sure your outlet voltage and
frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label.
• Electrical outlet / circuit : Always plug this heater into a separate wall
outlet socket that must be properly earthed. This heater draws 12.5A during
operation. To ensure you do not overload the circuit, do not operate another
high-wattage product on the same circuit.
• Connection: To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
•
WARNING: No extension cord: Do not use this heater with an extension cord
as this may overheat and cause a risk of fire. Do not use a plug adaptor.
• Protect the power cord:
– Do not operate the heater with the cord coiled up; always fully unwind.
–
Do not twist or kink the cord or let it touch heated surfaces.
– Do not put any stress on the cord where it connects to the product.
– Never carry the heater by the cord.
– Arrange the cord away from any traffic areas so no one will trip over it.
– Do not run the cord under carpeting or cover it with rugs, runners, etc.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
– Never touch the heater with wet or damp hands or feet.
– Do not use the heater if any part of it has become wet. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the heater and replace any part of the
electrical system that has got wet.
– Never spill liquid into the heater; never immerse the cord, plug or any part of
the appliance in water or other liquids.
•
WARNING: Damage: Do not pick up or operate the appliance if the power
supply cord, plug or housing is damaged, after it malfunctions, or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Check the power cord regularly for visible
damage. If it is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or authorised
service agent in order to avoid a hazard. Contact our after sales support centre.
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Safety features
Tip-over safety switch
• This mechanism turns off power to the appliance as soon as it tips over. Should
this happen, place the heater upright again, but take care as it may still be hot.
Wait until the heater has cooled before restarting it.
Automatic thermal cut-out
• This system switches off the heater in the event of overheating or malfunction.
Should this occur, switch off and unplug the appliance and let it cool. Then
restart the appliance.
• If overheating or malfunctions continue, contact our after sales support centre
and arrange an examination of the product.
• While this feature provides additional safety in case of overheating, first and
foremost you should make sure to eliminate all potential reasons that can lead
to overheating and create a fire risk.
Prevent overheating
To prevent overheating, check and ensure that the appliance can
sufficiently
dissipate the heat generated. This is particularly important in case the
over-
heat protection has been triggered.
• Is the appliance covered? Make sure it is NEVER covered. Heat has to
be
able to escape through the top and the front grilles.
• Is the appliance too close to a wall or other obstacle? Always maintain
a
safe clearance (about 1m) around the heater.
• Are the grilles on the front, top or back clear? Make sure the air intake
and
outlet grilles are free of dust, lint and obstructions.
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Other Useful Information
Care and cleaning
• To clean dust and dirt off the heater, wipe the exterior surfaces only with a soft
cloth or brush, moistened, if necessary, but not wet.
• Alternatively, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove
dust from around the air outlet and intake grilles.
Storage
• When the heater is not in use, make sure it is unplugged from the wall socket.
• Wind the cord around the cord storage hooks at the back of the appliance.
• We recommend you disassemble the castor wheel assemblies and store the
heater in the original carton in a cool and dry place, out of children's reach.
Alternatively, leave the heater assembled and store it covered with a piece of
material to protect it from dust.
Service and repair
• The unit has no user-serviceable parts contained within, and there are no
spare parts available that you need to replenish.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance. Trying
to repair the appliance yourself, undertaking incorrect repairs or making
any modifications to the appliance or the power cord will expose you to
considerable danger and will void your warranty.
• In case of a malfunction or if in doubt about the heater's performance, contact
our after sales support centre for advice.
WARNING!
•
Allow the heater to completely cool before handling or cleaning it.
•
Always set all controls to the OFF [ 0 ] or minimum position and remove
the
plug from the socket outlet before cleaning the heater.
•
Never immerse the heater in water. Never allow water or other liquids to
run into the interior of the heater, as this could create a fire and/or
electrical
hazard.
•
Do not use any chemical cleaners such as detergents or solvents, alkaline
or
abrasive products, on any part of the heater.
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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Plug: It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose fit
between the AC outlet and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the
plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace a loose or worn outlet.
• After use: Always switch off the heater and disconnect the power when the
heater is not in use and before cleaning, servicing, moving or storing it.
• Disconnect : Todisconnect the heater, switch it off and remove the plug from
outlet. When disconnecting, grip the plug, do not pull on the cord.
• Safety switch: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device
(safety switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use: This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It is
not suitable for commercial, industrial or trade use. Do not use it outdoors.
• Space heating only: Do not use this appliance for anything other than its
intended purpose, e.g., do not use it as a drying rack for clothes or shoes. Only
use the heater as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended
and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Floor surface: Only operate the heater on a flat, steady, dry, stable and heat-
resistant surface. Do not place it on or near surfaces that may be damaged
by heat (such as delicate rugs, wallpaper, floor coverings not made of heat-
resistant material, etc.). Do not use it on soft surfaces such as bedding or long
pile or soft carpeting, where openings may become blocked.
• Protect from moisture: This appliance is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate this appliance where it
may fall into a bathtub or otherwise become exposed to water.
• Ventilation: Only use this heater in a well ventilated area.
• Keep openings clear: To prevent a possible fire and electrical hazard, do not
insert or allow objects to enter any air outlet, ventilation or exhaust openings.
Do not block air intakes or exhaust openings in any manner. Wipe the air
openings clean if they become clogged. Never place the heater on a soft
surface (such as a bed or a couch) where the air openings may be blocked.
• WARNING: No external timer: Never operate the heater on a program switch,
external timer switch or any other appliance for automatic operation, as there is
a risk of fire if the heater is covered or positioned incorrectly. In order to avoid a
hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, do not connect it to a
circuit that is regularly switched on/off by your electricity provider.
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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Accessories: Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer,
as a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury may result.
• WARNING: Do not leave on unattended: 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.
• Operate upright: Always place the heater in an upright position.
• Flammable materials: Do not insert or place flammable materials (such as
paper, plastic or cardboard) in, on or near the product.
• Usage restriction: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children and pets: Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the
heater. Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets.
• Supervision: Take utmost care and supervise when operating the heater in
the presence of young children or disabled people as the fire guard (the grille
at the front of the heater) does not give full protection.
• WARNING: Do not use the heater while sleeping or place it near a person
who is sleeping.
• To avoid creating a fire risk, do not use the heater:
– In front of or immediately below a power outlet
– Near flammable materials or surfaces (such as furniture, curtains, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes), or near open flames. Keep such materials at least
1m away from the front of the heater and away from the sides andrear
– In any areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are stored, such as
in a garage or workshop, to avoid sparking
– In the immediate vicinity of a bath, shower or swimming pool.
• Service: This heater contains no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt
to open and repair the heater yourself. Other components should only be
serviced by a qualified technician. In case of malfunction, disconnect the plug
immediately and contact our after sales support centre for advice.
• Do not open: Do not try to open the removable cover when the heater is
connected to the power supply. All covers are intended to prevent direct
access to the heating elements and must be in place during use.
•
Storage: To avoid damaging the heater during storage or transport, keep the
heater in a dry place, free from excessive vibration.
• Misuse: Improper use or placement may result in the risk of fire, electric shock
and/or injury. We accept no liability for any eventual damages or injury caused
by improper use, incorrect handling or noncompliance with the instructions.
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My heater shut off suddenly but no one had switched it off.
Check and ensure that the heater is still in an upright position. If it is not level, the
tip-over safety switch may have activated and shut down power to the unit.
If the heater is level, the overheat protection could have triggered. Check and
ensure that nothing is blocking the air outlets at the top and front of the heater,
and the air intake grilles at the back. All openings must be clean and clear of
obstructions for the heater to work.
Will I save energy when I run the heater on the low power setting?
That depends. Running the heater on a low power setting will not require as
much electrical current, however, it will also not provide as much heat output as
on the high power setting. So you may need to run it for longer to warm up the
room.
Can I use the heater with an extension cord?
No. If an extension cord is used with a heater the cord may overheat and cause a
fire risk.
Can I dry clothes on the heater?
No, never place clothes or other items directly on top of the heater as they will
block the convection heat outlets at the top, which presents a fire risks and can
lead to overheating and damage to the appliance. To assist with drying clothes or
towels, hang them up in the vicinity of the heater, but without them touching the
appliance; clothing and other flammable items must be at least 1m away from
the heater.
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FAQs
If you encounter problems with your heater, check in the list below for solutions
to common problems. If none of the suggested solutions help you solve the
problem, or if you experience any other problems with your heater, do not try and
manage them by yourself. Contact our after sales support centre for advice on
repair or replacement.
IMPORTANT:
Always switch off the heater, disconnect it from the power supply
and let it cool before troubleshooting.
My heater was knocked over and it stopped heating.
When the heater is knocked over, the automatic tip-over switch activates and
stops heating as a safety precaution. It should work properly again once you
have placed the appliance in a normal, upright position and reset the controls.

Thermal cut-out
For your safety the appliance has a thermal cut-out. If the temperature inside the
appliance becomes too high, the appliance switches off automatically:
1. Check whether the air inlet or outlet is obstructed and remove the cause.
2. Switch the appliance off by switching the function control to position “0”.
3. Wait for the appliance to cool down.
4. You can then continue to operate it normally.
Safety switch
The appliance is protected against accidental damage by a safety switch. The safety
switch is located inside the appliance and switches the appliance off
immediately should
it fall over:
Return the appliance to an upright position. The appliance will switch on again
automatically.
Oscillation function
The appliance has a swivel function.
This causes the appliance to oscillate
side to side
on its base, distributing the exiting air more evenly through the room:
1. Switch the oscillate function on by pressing the
on/off oscillation switch near the base.
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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• WARNING: Heat output: The output of this heater may vary and its
temperature may become intense enough to burn exposed skin. Use of this
heater is not recommended for persons with reduced sensitivity to heat or an
ability to react to avoid burns.
DANGER! Do not cover!
Do not cover the heater in any manner as it may overheat and
become a fire risk.
CAUTION: HOT!
•
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns and personal injury, do not
allow bare skin to touch hot surfaces.
•
Attachments, when furnished, may become hot during use. Allow any
attachments to cool before handling them.
•
Do not move the heater when it is in use; allow it to cool
sufficiently before
moving it. If moving the heater is essential while it is still hot, take extra
care
and wear protective oven mitts or gloves to avoid burns.
•
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Always maintain your
dis-
tance from the product during use to avoid serious burns and personal
injury.
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Product Overview
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Front view Rear view
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1 Warning (DO NOT COVER)
2 Power Indicator light
3 Protective guard / air outlet
4 Oscillation base
5 Handle
6 Thermostat control
7 On/off switch for Oscillation
8 Function control (Off / fan only /
low heat / high heat settings)
NOTE: Due to continued product improvement,
images and illustrations in this manual may vary
slightly from the product purchased. All images
in this manual are for reference only. Installation
hardware illustrations are not to scale.
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Instructions (Cont.)
The controls
(A) Heat selection control
This control has four settings, which are explained below. Use it to
select the desired heat level.
0 (OFF) All heating elements are off and the heater stops operating.
Fan without heating, thermostat must be on the highest setting (Max.)
Heating element is turned on for approximately 900W heat output.
Heating elements are turned on for approximately 1800W heat output.
For fan operation you must set the thermostat to the highest level (Max.) to prevent the
fan being switched off. When the fan is running, the indicator light comes on.
Selecting the temperature
Once you have selected the heating function you can use the thermostat to set the
required room temperature:
1.
Use the function control to select heat setting “” or “”.
2. Turn the thermostat initially to the highest temperature “Max.”.
3. As soon as the required room temperature has been reached, carefully turn the
thermostat back until you feel a slight resistance and hear a soft clicking sound.
If the temperature falls below the current temperature, the fan heater switches on
automatically and continues to give off heat until the selected temperature is reached
once again. After this it switches off again automatically.
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Instructions
Positioning the heater
Place the heater in an upright position on a flat, steady, stable, heat-resistant
surface. Make sure there are no flammable or heat sensitive materials or
substances within one metre of the heater. Operating the heater in any other
position could cause a hazard.
Connecting the hea
ter
• The heater is suitable for operation on an AC power supply having the same
voltage listed as on the rating label (220–240V~ 50Hz).
• Before you insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet, ensure the heater is intact,
properly assembled and the cord is undamaged. To avoid overloading a circuit,
only plug the heater into a circuit that has no other appliances connected.
• With both controls set to the OFF and minimum positions, insert the plug into
an appropriately installed wall socket and switch on power to the outlet.
• The heater has two heat settings and a fan only function. It also features a
thermostat, which can be set to control the temperature. Operation is
explained in detail on the next page.
FIRST USE
The heater may produce fumes or odour when it is first heating up. This is
due
to the components being new and can be disregarded
safely. It is entirely
harmless. When switching on the heater for the first time, allow it to run at full
power for about
one
hour until all odour and/or smoke has dissipated. Ensure
there is adequate
ventilation.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
• Carton: This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation
damage. Unpack the appliance and keep the original packaging carton and
materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs
to be transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it
is not in use. In the event it is to be disposed of, please recycle all packaging
materials where possible.
• Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children,
so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach and disposed of safely.
• Cord: Unwind the cord to its full length and inspect the cord and the plug for
damage. Do not use the heater if the appliance or its cord has been damaged
or is not working properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support
centre for advice on examination, repair or return of the damaged product.
• Documentation: Make sure you have read and understood all instructions and
warnings in this manual. Refer to the Product Overview, page 6, to familiarise
yourself with the product and identify all parts. Pay particular attention to the
safety instructions on the previous pages.
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