Midea NT15-20A User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
PTC FAN HEATER
MODEL: NT15-20A
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Version 1.0 2016
Attention: Pictures in the IM are for reference only.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances,basic 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 heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surface. If provided, always use handles when moving this heater. Keep
combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater or
return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use the heater outdoors.
7. This heater is not intended for use in bathroom, laundry areas and similar moist
indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners,
or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
9. CAUTION: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of shock, this plug is intended to fit only one way in a
polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat this
safety feature. To do so could result in an electric shock hazard.
10. This heater draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a
circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that already has other appliances
working.
11. CAUTION: It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose
fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and
distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn
outlet.

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12. To disconnect the heater, first turn controls to off, then remove plug from
outlet. Never pull by the cord.
13. 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.
14. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
Do not use on soft surface, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
15. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in the areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
16. 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.
17. CAUTION: Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never
use with an extension cord or reloadable power tap (outlet/power strip).
18. 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 inability to react to avoid burns.
19. Disposal of oil contained within should be in accordance with applicable
regional, national, and local laws and regulations.
20. “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
● Check before turning on the machine
1. Check if the power wire is under good condition.
2. The product adopts 120V AC power supply, before use, please confirm if the rated current of
the power socket meets the local requirements with safe grounding device, otherwise, please
replace it with the qualified socket.
● Put the machine on the flat place
Uneven place may possibly cause the turnover switch at abnormal position, then the heater
can’t work after turning on, therefore, please put the heater on the flat place, at least the surface
below the base of the heater must be flat.
● Temperature Control Knob
● Power Switch Knob
Turn the Power Switch Knob to select between 4 functions:Fan only,Low 600W(LOW), Middle
900W(MIDDLE),High 1500W(HIGH).
● Turn off the Heater
A. Turn the Power Switch Knob to OFF position.
B. Turn the Temperature Control knob anticlockwise to the initial position.
C. Remove the power plug, store the heater after the entire machine has become cool.
● Safety Protection
A. Overheating protection device: when the working environment is abnormal or the operation is
incorrect which cause high temperature in the heater, the temperature control component will
automatically cut off power supply and stop working; after the entire machine has become cool
and the fault has been removed, it may recover to normal use.
Temperature
control knob
Pilot light
Power selection knob
Safty grill
NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it maintains the preset
temperature. To prevent the unit from cycling, raise the temperature setting.
• Turn the thermostat control clockwise to the highest position to start heater.
Allow heater to operate and warm up the room.
• When the desired temperature/comfort level is reached, lower the temperature
setting by turning the Thermostat Control counter-clockwise until the heater
stops operating.
• The thermostat will automatically maintain the pre-set temperature level by
turning the heat ON and OFF.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.: NT15-20A
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Current: Maximum continuous draw: 12.5 Amps.
Output: 5200 BTUs
Power: LO = 600 Watts, MI=900 Watts, HI = 1500 Watts
Tolerances on all specifications: Not exceeded than 105%.
Troubleshooting
If the product does not operate or does not operate properly, first check according to the following
list. If the reason the product does not operate or does not operate properly is not included in the
following list, the product mayhave failed. At this time, it is recommended to send the product to
the dealer or the Media Service Center for treatment.
Problem Possible Cause Solu on
A er the power is
engaged, the power
indicator light does not
illuminate and the
machine does not work.
The plug may not be
plugged well.
Check whether the plug is
properly inserted into the
receptacle.
The temperature control
knob is not turned in
place.
Check whether the
temperature control knob
is turned to the ON
posi on.
The machine suddenly
stops during hea ng.
The temperature exceeds
the threshold of the
thermal cut-off.
Cool the machine before
use.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
● Safety Protection
B. Tip-over safety protection device: When the machine is turned over, the safety system will
automatically cut off the power supply, after uprear the machine, the heater may recover to the