Mistral MFHGAM User manual

Model: MFHGAM
Retro Fan Heater
Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, in
order to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and/or injury to persons, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including:
Safety Precautions
When using this appliance, below safety
precautions should always be followed.
• Topreventreorshockhazard,DONOT
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• Dangeroushighvoltagesarepresentinside
thisenclosure.Toavoidelectricshock,DO
NOTopentheenclosure,referservicingto
qualiedpersonnelonly.
• Toprotectagainstre,electricalshockand
injury to persons, do not immerse the unit,
plug or cord in water or spray with liquids.
• The heater shall not be exposed to dripping
orsplashingandnoobjectslledwithliquids,
such as vases, shall be placed near the
product.Drylocationuseonly.
• Nonakedamessources,suchascandles,
should be placed on the product.
• Any ventilation holes should not be impeded
by covering with items, such as newspaper,
table paper, tablecloths, curtains etc. Slots
and opening are provided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the product and
toprotectitfromoverheating.Neverobstruct
theairinletandoutlet.Donotuseanyobject
to cover this appliance.
• OnlyconnecttoasuitableAC240V~50Hz
mainswalloutlet.Donotoverloadthewall
outlet.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote-controlsystem.Otherusenot
recommendedmaycausere,electricshock
or injury.
• 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.
• Keepoutofreachofchildren.Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• To disconnect, grip the plug and pull it from
thewalloutlet.Neverpullbythecord.Donot
use with wet hands or in damp environments.
• Donotattempttorepair,disassembleor
modify the appliance. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Repairs should only
beperformedbyqualiedpersonnel.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agentorsimilarlyqualiedpersonsinorderto
avoidahazard.
• Donotusethisapplianceoutdoors.This
appliance is for household use only and not
for commercial or industrial use.
• Donotuseiftherearevisiblesignsofdamage
to the heater.
• Usethisheateronahorizontalandstable
surface.
• Donotusethisheaterwithaprogrammer,
timer, separate remote-control system or
any other device that switches the heater
onautomatically,sinceareriskexistsifthe
heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.
• Donotusethisheaterifithasbeendropped.
WARNING: 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.
Warning: In order to avoid overheating, DO
NOT COVER the appliance.
Warning: Do not place the heater on LONG
PILE CARPET OR FLOKATI RUGS. Use a heat
board if necessary.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, keep
textiles, curtains, or any other ammable
material a minimum distance of 1 m from
the air outlet.
WARNING: FIRE RISK EXISTS IF THE HEATER
IS COVERED BY OR POSITIONED CLOSE
TO CURTAINS OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS.

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Always
1. Always position the heater in accordance
with the instructions.
2. Alwaysmakesuretheelectricalsocketis
accessible and located adjacent to, but not
above the heater.
3. Alwaysuseareguardaroundtheheaterin
thepresenceofChildren,AnimalsorElderly/
Personswithreduced/impairedphysical,
sensory or metal capabilities in the absence if
adequate supervision.
4. AlwaysturntheapplianceOFFandunplug
it from the mains wall outlet when it is not in
use, when moving the appliance from one
location to another and before cleaning.
Never
1. Neverleavetheapplianceunattendedwhen
itisinuse.Neverleavechildrenunsupervised
inaroomwheretheheaterisONand
unguarded.
2. Neverobstructorcovertheairoutletorforce
items into the heater openings, this could
causeoverheatingandconsequentriskof
re.Neverinsertorallowforeignobjects
to enter the air outlet as this may cause
damage to the appliance.
3. Neverpositionorusetheheaterinthe
immediate vicinity of water, such as bathtub,
shower, washbowls, swimming pool etc.
4. Neveruseaerosolsorsteamcleanersonor
around the heater.
5. Neverusethefanheaterinroomswith
explosivegasorwhileusingammable
solvents, varnish or glue.
6. Neverroutethepowersupplycordunder
carpet etc.
7. Neverusetheheatertodryclothes,etc.
8. Neveroperatetheappliancewitha
damaged cord or plug, after a malfunction
orifitisnotworkingnormally,droppedor
damaged in any way.
9. Neverletthepowercordhangovertheedge
of a table or counter or let it touch any hot
surfaces.
10.Nevermovetheappliancebypullingthe
cord.
11.Neverimmersetheproductinwaterorany
other liquid for any reasons.
12.Neveruseaccessoriesthatarenot
recommended or supplied by the
manufacturer.
Position Instructions
This heater must be placed on a hard, level, heat
resistantsurface.Whenpositioning,pleasekeep
the following points in mind:
• The heater requires no installation. It should
be used solely as a portable appliance. The
heater must always be used and stored in an
upright position.
• This heater must not be located immediately
below an electrical outlet.
• The heater MUST only directly be plugged in
toaxedDomesticPoweroutlet,DONOT
useinconjunctionwithExtensioncords,
PowerBoardsorDoubleAdaptors,asthese
can overheat when overloaded.
• Donotusetheapplianceinroomslessthan
4m2areas.
• Keep the air inlet and outlet free from objects
atleast100cminfrontand50cmbehindthe
heater.Donothanganythingonorinfrontof
the fan heater.
• Neverpositiontheheaterclosetocurtains
or combustible materials such as furniture,
cushions, bedding, paper, clothes, curtains
etc.Keeptheapplianceatleast100cm
(1m) from walls and any other combustible
materials.
• Neverpositionorusetheheaterinthe
immediate vicinity of water, such as bathtub,
washbowls, swimming pool etc. where the
likelihoodofimmersionorsplashingcould
occur.
• Keep hearthrugs and other soft furnishings
away from the front of the heater. They could
obstructthefreeowofhotairanddamage
both soft furnishings and heater.

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Cautions:
Donotoperatetheapplianceonaninclined
place.Donotmovetheappliancewhilethe
appliance is switched on.
Inordertoavoidahazardduetoinadvertent
resetting of the thermal cutout, 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 heater is hot when in use or directly after use.
Toavoidburns,donotletbareskintouchhot
surfaces. Keep combustible materials such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtainswellawayfromtheheater.Donotdrape
laundry or any other items over the heater.
At the end of the product’s serviceable life it
should be disposed of carefully and safely in
accordance with local authority regulations.

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Features of Your Fan Heater
SafetyTip-Over
Switch
Cablestorage
(NotShown)
Power Switch
ThermostatDial
Leather carry handle
Power Indicator
AirOutlet
AirIntakeGrille
(attheback,not
shown)

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Your Fan Heater
Congratulationsonthepurchaseofyournew
Fan Heater.
BeforerstusingyourFanHeater,itismost
important that you read and follow the
instructionsinthisuseandcarebooklet,evenif
you feel you are quite familiar with this type of
appliance.
Your attention is drawn particularly to the section
dealingwithIMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS.Finda
placeandkeepthisbooklethandyforfuture
reference.
Your designed to function quietly and safely
under normal circumstances.
This quality Fan Heater is fully portable, with
sturdy base and a modern design.
Operation
Whenoperatedforthersttime,theunitmay
emit an unpleasant burning type smell. This is
normal, and will disappear after a short period
of use.
1. Carefullyremovetheheaterfromtheplastic
bag and carton.Place the heater on a level
surfaceinastableuprightposition.Make
certainthepowerswitchisinthe“OFF”
position.
2. Unwind the power cord and plug your Fan
Heaterintoasocketoutlet.Ensurethatthe
voltageonthespecicationsplateisthe
same as in your home.
3. Switch on the heater to the heating level
your prefer.Turn the thermostat dial fully in a
clockwisedirectiontothemaximumsetting.
WARNING: Allow the heater to cool down
for 30-60 seconds before switching on
again and before turning off at the power
outlet. This will protect the inner parts.
NOTE: It is normal when the heater is turned
on for the rst time or when they are turned
on after having not been used for a long
period of time to emit some smell and
fumes. This will disappear when the heater
has been on for a short while.
Thermostat Dial
Tondtheidealthermostatsettingforyou,rst
set the dial to maximum position. As soon as the
temperature is comfortable, turn the thermostat
to the direction of minimum position slowly, until
the heater goes off.
Power Switch Setting
OFFSetting
Fan Setting
(Without Heating)
Low Heat Setting
(1200W)
Full Heat Setting
(2400W)
This switch engages both fan and heater,fan
speed can not be altered and will always
remain constant. To use this appliance as an
air circulator Fan only, set the power switch to
“ “ setting.
LOW Setting
TheLOW“I”setting,powers1200Wtotheheater
elements. This setting is best suited to smaller,
well insulated areas that require less warming to
maintain temperature.
HIGH Setting
TheHIGH“II”setting,powersfullheat(2400W)to
the heating elements; delivering rapid warming
airtoquicklyincreasethetemperatureina
given area. To avoid overload situations, it is
recommended that no other appliances are
used at the same time on the same power
outlet.

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CareandCleaning
• Before cleaning, ensure that the heater is
switched in the off position and is unplugged
fromthesocket.
• Cleantheexteriorsurfacesoftheheaterwith
a dry, soft cloth.
• Neveruseanyformofdetergentsorsolvents
to clean the heater.
• Neverspraywithliquidsorsubmergeinliquids
or water.
• DONOTattempttocleantheinteriorofthe
heater.
• DONOTATTEMPTTOOPENTHECASEOFTHIS
HEATERatanytime.Therearenoconsumer
serviceable parts inside this unit.
• When the heater is stored during the off
season, neatly wind the power cord around
the base of the heater to prevent any
damage to the power cord.
Note: If the power cord of the appliance
becomes damaged discontinue use.
Thermal Cut-Out
AThermalCut-Outisbuiltintothisheaterto
minimisetheriskofoverheatingandmaximise
safety to users. A heat sensing device monitors
internal temperatures in the appliance. If heat
levels rise beyond a preset safety threshold
theCut-Outwillswitchoffpowertotheheat
elements, eliminating further danger. Let the
heatercoolforapproximately10minutes,thenit
will function normally again.
IntheeventofaThermalCut-Outcheckfor
visible obstructions to air inlets. Try moving
the appliance to a new position. Sometimes
placement close to walls and furniture can
restrict air movement enough to cause the
heater to shut down.
Safety Tip-Over Switch
Thisapplianceisttedwithasafetytip-over
switch which automatically turns the unit off
when it is tilted or tipped over. Always ensure that
theunitisplacedonatsolidgroundbefore
operating.
Technical
Specications
PowerSupply:AC220-240V~50Hz
PowerConsumption:2100-2400W
Dustproof&Waterproofprotectionratingclass:
IP21
NOTE: As a result of continual
improvements, the design and
specications of the product within may
differ slightly to the unit illustrated on the
packaging.

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Technical Information
IP Rating Chart
TheIPCode(orIngressProtectionRating,sometimesalsointerpretedasInternationalProtectionRating)
consists of the letters IP followed by two digits.
FirstNumeral
Protection against the
ingress of solid particles
SecondNumeral
Protection against the
harmful ingress of water
IP
IP Requirements Example Protection of persons against
accesstohazardouspartswith:
0 Noprotection Non-protected
1Fullpenetrationof50mm
diameter sphere not allowed.
Contactwithhazardousparts
not permitted.
Backofhand
2Fullpenetrationof12.5mm
diameter sphere not allowed.
Thejointedtestngershallhave
adequate clearance from
hazardousparts.
12.5
Finger
3Theaccessprobeof2.5mm
diameter shall not penetrate.
Tool
4 Theaccessprobeof1.0mm
diameter shall not penetrate.
Wire
5Limited ingress of dust permitted
(no harmful deposit).
Wire
6 Totally protected against the
ingress of dust.
Wire
IP Requirements Example Protection from water
0 Noprotection Non-protected
1 Protected against vertically
falling drops of water. Limited
ingress permitted.
Verticallydripping

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2 Protected against vertically
falling drops of water with
theenclosuretilted15°from
the vertical. Limited ingress
permitted.
Drippingupto15°fromthe
vertical
3Protectedagainstspraysto60°
from the vertical. Limited ingress
permitted.
Limited spraying
4Protected against water
splashed from all directions.
Limited ingress permitted.
Splashing from all directions
5Protected against jets of water.
Limited ingress permitted.
Hosing jets from all directions
6 Protected against strong jets of
water. Limited ingress permitted.
Strong hosing jets from all
directions
7 Protected against the effects
ofimmersionbetween15cm
and 1m.
15cm min.
Temporary immersion
8 Protected against long periods
of immersion under pressure.
Continuousimmersion
ThisChartisintendedtobereadinconjunctionwithAS60529.Degreesofprotectionprovidedby
enclosuresforelectricalequipment(IPCode).Thesymbolsshownonthischartareforexplanatory
purposesonly.TheyarenotpartoftheIPCodeandmustnotbeusedinsteadoftheCode.

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WarrantyConditionsforpurchaseinAustralia&
NewZealand
Any claim under this warranty must be made within 2 years of the date of purchase of the product.
TomakeaclaimunderthewarrantyinAustralia,taketheproduct(withproofofpurchase)toany
Bunningsstore(seewww.bunnings.com.auinAustraliaorwww.bunnings.co.nzinNewZealandforstore
locations).
GSM Retail Group bears reasonable, direct, expenses of claiming under the warranty in Australia. You
may submit details and proof to a Bunnings store for consideration or contact our service agent below.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you may have under law: our goods
comewithguaranteeswhichcannotbeexcludedundertheAustralianConsumerLaw(ifpurchased
inAustralia)ortheConsumerGuaranteesAct1993(ifpurchasedinNewZealand).Youareentitledto
replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The warranty excludes damage resulting from product misuse or product neglect. The warranty covers
domestic use only and does not apply to commercial applications.
This warranty is given by GSM Retail Group
ABN:53007682475
ForWarrantyandtechnicalqueries:1300373199AusOr0800200037NZ
WarrantyExclusions
Damagetothebaseordiffuseroranypartthroughaccident,misuseornegligence.

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Notes

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Cat.No.MFHGAM
November2020