Presto HeatDish+Tilt User manual

PRESTO
HeatDish
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Parabolic
Electric
Heater
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parabolic
reflector
focuses
energy
like
a
satellite
dish.
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Although
it
will
keep
you
warm
in
a
large,
enclosed
area,
the
heater
is
not
designed
to
heat
the
entire
room.
Effective
for
heating enclosed rooms up to 10 by 12 feet (3 x 4m).
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INSTRUCTIONS
©2021
National
Presto
Industries,
Inc.
Form
4058-006A

“a
This
is
a
)
Listed
appliance.
The
following
important
safeguards
are
recommeng
is
most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
.
‘cal
appliances,
basic
precautions
should
always
be
followed
to
the risk of Be shock, and injury to persons, including the following: Teduce
1.
Read
all
instructions
before
using
this
heater.
2.
This
heater
is
hot
when
in
use.
To
avoid
burns,
do
not
let
bare
skin
touch
hot
surfaces,
Use
handle
when
moving
this
heater.
Keep
combustible
materials,
such
as
furniture,
pillows,
bedding,
papers,
clothes,
and
curtains
at
least
3
feet
(.9
m)
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
heater
from
wall
outlet
when
not
in
use.
5,
Do
not
operate
this
heater
with
a
broken
element
or
ceramic
cone,
with
a
damaged
cord
or
plug,
after
the
heater
malfunctions,
or
after
it
has
been
dropped
or
damaged
in any manner. Discard the heater or return it to the Presto Factory Service Department
for examination and/or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7.
This
heater
is
not
intended
for
use
in
bathrooms,
laundry
areas,
and
similar
indoor
locations.
Never
locate
heater
where
it
may
fall
into
a
bathtub
or
other
water
container,
ed by
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover ¢’ «ith throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Do not route cord under appliances. Arrange cord
away
from
traffic
area
and
where
it
will
not
be
;
over.
9.
To
disconnect
heater,
turn
controls
to
OFF,
ther.
ve
plug
from
wall
outlet.
10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter th +e or any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electrical shock or: . or damage the heater.
11.
To
prevent
a
possible
fire,
do
not
block
air
intake:
exhaust
in
any
manner.
Do
not
use
on
soft
surfaces,
like
a
bed,
where
openings
may
become
blocked.
12. This heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline,
paint,
or
flammable
liquids
are
used
or
stored.
13. Use this heater only as described in this folder. Any other use not recommended by
the
manufacturer
may
cause
fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons.
14. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an
extension
cord
or
relocatable
power
tap
(outlet/power
strip).
15.
This
heater
includes
an
audible
alarm
to
warn
that
parts
of
the
heater
are
getting
excessively hot. If the alarm sounds, immediately turn the heater off and inspect for
any
objects
on
or
adjacent
to
the
heater
that
may
cause
high
temperatures.
DO
NO
OPERATE
THE
HEATER
WITH
THE
ALARM
SOUNDING.
16.
Do
not
operate
heater
with
base
removed.
17.
Do
not
attempt
to
repair,
adjust,
or
replace
parts
of
the
heater.
The
Presto
Factory
Service
Department
should
check
and
repair
broken
heaters.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Cord and Plug Information
risk of leer ; plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
the
plug
does
not
fit
ps
plug
Is
intended
to
fit
into
a
polarized
outlet
only
one
W4Y-
qualified
electrici
y
into
the
outlet,
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
does
not
fit,
co”
°
Connect
th
San.
Do
not
attempt
to
modify
the
plug
in
any
way.
Ct
the
power
cord
to
a
120VAC
electrical
outlet
only.
2

GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR HEATER
Before
using
Your
Presto®
HeatDish®
Plus
Tilt
parabolic
electric
heater
for
the
first
time,
familiarize yourself with the parts of the heater and read the information on the following
pages.
The heater is shipped in the storage
.
Fig.
A
position
(Fig.
A).
Important:
The
6
Top-mounted
heater
will
not
operate
in
the
storage
thermostatic
.
Protective
position
and
the
buzzer
will
sound.
grille
control
knob
For
proper
operating
position,
stand
the heater upright with the bottom i Carry handle
of the base resting flat on the floor. Heating
Grasp the handle, press down, and element Parabolic
tilt the parabolic reflector upward to 5 reflector
release the heater from the storage
position. Read the “Operating the
Heater”
instructions
on
pages
6
and
7
before
plugging
the
heater
in.
Cord wrap
“SEs
location
How
the
Parabolic
Heater
“AGE
POSITION
Keeps You Warm
The parabolic electric heater is designed tu objects directly, without first
heating
the
air
space
around
them.
The
heater
..
«2
set
the
room
temperature
at
a
low level and still stay cozy warm.
Heat
is
produced
by
a
coiled
wire
element
wrapped
around
a
ceramic
cone.
The
heater’s
parabolic reflector reflects this heat in a concentrated beam that shines directly on you.
The heat is controlled through an infinite switch which cycles the element on and off,
in
a
fashion
similar
to
your
stove.
The
higher
the
setting,
the
longer
the
interval
during
which the element is energized. The ceramic cone retains the heat, so that there is an even
feeling
of
heat
at
each
setting.
At
lower
settings
the
heat
is
less
intense,
while
at
higher
ones,
it
is
more
intense.
How
the
Parabolic
Heater
Can
Help
Save
Energy
The parabolic reflector focuses heat output, like a satellite dish concentrates TV signals,
so it requires less energy than convection electric heaters to deliver all the warmth you’ll
want.
.
It
provides
super
concentrated
heat
to
keep
you
much
warmer
than
1500
watt
convection
heaters. Yet, because it uses just 1000 watts, it costs a third less to operate and could help
you
save
money
on
electric
bills.
A parabolic heater, coupled with other conservation measures, will help save energy in
your home. For example, energy savings may be realized by keeping the thermostat on
your central heating system at a lower than normal setting and thereby decreasing the
average
room
temperature.
Personal
comfort
can
be
maintained
at
these
lower
room
temperatures
by
using
a
parabolic
heater.

How
the
Parabolic
Heater
Works
An automatic control switch, or thermostat, is built into the heater to control the heat
output.
The
control
knob
(Fig.
C),
located
on
the
top
of
the
heater,
is
used
to
adjust
the
thermostat.
This
thermostat
works
like
the
control
for
a
burner
on
an
electric
stove
by cycling the heating element on and off to regulate the amount of heat produced. At
the
highest
setting,
the
element
is
on
100%
of
the
time.
At
lower
settings,
the
element
will
cycle
on
and
off,
automatically
producing
a
lesser
amount
of
heat.
The
lower
the
heat
setting,
the
longer
the
element
will
remain
off
during
the
cycle.
This
is
normal.
Additionally, like the power control switch for any electric device, this thermostat
may
produce
a
small
spark
or
flash
of
light
each
time
it
opens
or
closes
to
cycle
the
element
on
or
off.
While
this
visual
flash
is
normal
for
any
electric
switch,
it
may
be
more noticeable in the heater, particularly if the room is darkened. Likewise, you may
hear
a
slight
humming
sound
at
lower
settings
as
the
thermostat
turns
the
element
back
on
and
the
unit
heats
up.
This
is
also
normal.
Tilt
Feature
The
heater
features
a
tilt
mechanism
which
allows
you
to
adjust
the
angle
of
the
heat
output
(Fig.
B).
While
holding
onto
the
handle,
tilt
the
parabolic
reflector
upward
to
aim
the
heat
high,
low,
or
anywhere
in-between.
Tilt
the
heater
down
for
compact
storage.
The
tilt
mechanism
tension
can
be
adjusted
to
suit
your
preference
by
turning
the
tilt
adjustment screw located above the cord wrap (Fig C). To tilt with a lighter touch (less
tension), insert a #2 Phillips screwdriver and turn the screw counterclockwise in % turn
increments
to
desired
tension.
If
a
more
assertive
touch
(more
tension)
is
preferred,
turn
the
screw
clockwise
in
4
turn
increments.
Tilt
down
for
compact
storage.
Safety
Features
The
heater
has
three
safety
features:
an
automatic
safety
switch,
a
manual
reset
button,
and
a
warning
buzzer.
The
automatic
safety
switch
turns
the
unit
OFF
and
the
warning
buzzer
sounds
(if
the
element
is
energized)
whenever
the
heater
is
moved
or
is
placed
on
a non-level surface. The buzzer also sounds if the heater is turned on when in the storage
position.
Although chiefly intended as a warning of tip-over, the switch shuts the heater off and the
buzzer sounds as an additional safeguard, for example, when a child or animal moves the
heater.

she heater js controlled by a thermostat that shuts the
ier
off
if
it
overheats,
It
1s
placed
too
close
to
hea oF t0 8 wall or if too much dust or dirt has
cumulated on the parabolic reflector. To ensure that
ace
are
aware
that
an
overheat
situation
has
occurred
he heater will turn off and buzz until you manually
reset
it.
TO
reset,
press
the
red
recessed
POWER
RESET
putton
located
on
the
top
of
the
heater
between
the
dish
‘and
the
control
knob
(Fig.
C).
Fig.
C
Red
power
Teset
button
if
you hear continuous buzzing, confirm that the heater
is on a level surface and not in the storage position. If
it continues, the heater has overheated due to incorrect
positioning
or
dirt
or
dust
accumulation
on
the
reflector.
Tilt
adjustment
screw
1.
Turn
the
thermostatic
control
knob
dial
to
OFF.
4.
Wait
5
minutes
to
allow
heater
to
cool.
Cord
wrap
3. Press the red recessed POWER RESET button
with a Phillips screwdriver or similar tool (Fig. C).
Holding
the
screwdriver
at
about
a
45°
angle,
press
until
you
hear
a
click.
If
you
do not hear the click, continue to press it in. The click is an audible signal that the
button has been reset.
4.
Verify
heater
is
correctly
posi’
(see
positioning
instructions
below)
and
clean
the
reflector if it is dirty or ated on page 7.
5.
Plug
the
heater
back
in
ar.
Positioning
the
Heater
When positioned correctly, the parabolic heater will keep you toasty warm. Follow these
suggestions
for
maximum
warmth:
1.
Point
the
front
grille
towards
the
area
in
which
heat
is
desired
and
use
the
tilt
feature
to
aim
the
heat
right
where
you
want
it.
2.
Check
to
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
you
and
the
heater.
Such
objects
will absorb the heat and prevent it from reaching you.
3.
Place
the
heater
at
least
3
feet
but
no
more
than
10
feet
away.
The
parabolic
design
of the reflector focuses heat at persons 3 to 10 feet away. Thus, for your entire body
to
enjoy
the
heat
produced
by
the
heater,
it
must
be
placed
at
least
3
feet
from
you.
Placing
it
closer
will
turn
the
heater
into
a
foot
warmer,
rather
than
a
body
warmer.
Experiment with various positions until you find the one that is right for you.
4. Remember, this unit is primarily a people heater rather than a room heater and using
it to heat a large room or open area is not recommended. The infrared heat produced
by this heater will travel through glass, just like the sun’s rays. If the heater 1s aimed
at a window, objects outside will be heated.

When
using
any
heater,
the
following
safety
precautions
should
always
be
observed:
* Close attention is necessary when the heater is used where children are present.
¢ The heater should always be in a stable, upright position with at least 3 feet of space
between
the
front
of
the
unit
and
any
other
surface.
* The heater should never be placed in a closed area such as beneath furniture, in |
cabinets,
or
beneath
or
behind
curtains
or
drapes,
nor
should
it
be
hung
from
a
wall
|
or ceiling.
Heat
produced
by
any
heater
tends
to
pull
moisture
from
the
air.
It
is
recommended
that
you
avoid
sitting
with
your
face
directly
in
front
of
the
heating
element.
The
intense heat may dry your eyes and cause irritation.
WARNING! Some people with sensitive skin may develop certain skin conditions |
such
as
erythema
ab
igne
when
they
are
exposed
to
heat
sources
such
as
car
heaters,
electric
blankets,
heating
pads,
hot
water
bottles,
and
heaters.
Symptoms
may
include
irritation
or
discoloration
of
the
skin.
Some
people
may
have
nerve
conditions that reduce their ability to feel direct heat. The heater is not recommended
for
use
by
or
in
close
proximity
to
persons
with
these
kinds
of
sensitive
skin
or
nerve
conditions.
*
Never
use
a
heater
with
a
damaged
cord.
Operating
the
Heater
1.
Turn
the
thermostatic
control
knob
(Fig.
A,
page
3}
26
the
OFF
position.
2.
Fully
unwrap
the
power
cord
from
the
before
use.
Grasp
the
handle, press down, and tilt the parabolic to release the heater from
the storage position. Plug the power cord ti» St. 60 cycle circuit which
serves nothing else. Because the heater is :. | > zppliance, it is normal for the
plug
to
feel
warm
to
the
touch
during
operati:
WARNING!
If
the
heater
is
used
with
a
loose
ct
AC
outlet,
this
poor
connection
may
cause
overheating
and
distortion
of
the
plug.
If
the
plug
is
distorted,
please
discontinue use of the heater, and we suggest you contact the Presto Consumer
Service Department.
The signal light will glow whenever the cord is plugged into an outlet to indicate
the heater is electrically activated.
CAUTION! Plug directly into a wall outlet. This heater is not intended for use with
an
extension
cord
or
relocatable
power
tap
(outlet/power
strip).
3. Turn the control knob to its HI position. There may be a vibrating or humming sound
when the heater is turned on. This is normal and should last only about 30 seconds.
When using the heater for the first time, there may also be a slight odor or light
smoking as manufacturing coatings burn off. This, too, is normal during the first
several uses.
.
Allow
the
heater
to
operate
on
its
HI
setting
for
at
least
3
minutes
to
bring
the
heating
element
to
its
optimum
operating
temperature.
Anytime
after
that,
the
control knob may be adjusted to a position that provides the desired comfort level.
Use the carry handle to adjust the tilt of the heater’s dish to the position that is most
comfortable for you.
6
Car
coe
poe
4
Allo
hea

Nn
1
knob
is
turned
Jf
mbet, after the contro ed to any ON
atinually turn itself ON and OFF to contr. Position below HI, the heater
ol
the
heat
output.
Thi
ious;
i
.
This
m
always
be
obvious;
due
to
residual
heat
in
the
heating
element,
it
will
con
not
Jow
at
most
settings.
You
may
also
hear
a
slig
inue
to
ht
clicking
or
hummin
i
g
sound
as
the
ostat
cycles
the
heating
elements
ON
and
OFF
o
rent
whe
in
a
darkened
room.
F
see
a
small
spark
or
flash
of
If additional heat is desired, turn the control knob to a higher setting. This will
jengthen
the
ON
cycle
and
the
heater
will
produce
more
heat.
If
less
heat
is
desired
tum the knob to a lower setting. The ON cycle will then be shortened, producing less
heat.
After
use,
turn
the
control
knob
to
the
OFF
position
and
disconnect
the
plug
from
the
wall
outlet.
Always
disconnect
by
grasping
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
Pulling
on
or
yanking
the
cord
can
damage
the
cord’s
insulation
and
wires,
making
the
heater
unsafe
to
use.
WARNING!
Never
use
a
heater
with
a
damaged
cord.
will
co
Care, Cleaning, and Storage
Allow
heater
to
cool
completely
before
cleaning,
caring
for,
or
storing
it.
Also
be
sure
heater
is
turned
off
and
unplugged.
1.
we
ol
Do not pour or spray any water. <!eaners, or any liquid on or into any portion of the
heater.
Do
not
submerge
heat":
=
=»
.
Use
a
soft,
lint-free,
damp
c!:
-nild
detergent
to
clean
the
exterior
surfaces.
Harsh
or
abrasive
cleaners
‘
the
finish.
. Occasionally, the ssside the grille will need to be cleaned to
-
remove
dust
accumulation.
T»
rerove
dust
from
the
parabolic
reflector,
you
may
-
Grasp
the
handle
and
tilt
the
heater
down
to
the
storage
po
purchase
d
specially
designed
cleaning
device
such
as
the
one
offered
on
the
Important
Instructions
sheet
enclosed.
You
may
also
dust
the
reflector
by
following
these
simple
steps:
1)
Unplug
the
heater
and
allow
to
cool;
2)
support
the
heater
on
its
back;
3)
slip
a
soft,
lint-free
cloth
through
the
grille;
4)
move
the
cloth
over
the
surface
of
the
parabolic
reflector
by
inserting
a
long
thin
handle
(such
as
a
dowel
or
the
handle
portion
of
a
wooden
spoon)
through
the
grille,
using
it
to
slide
the
cloth
from
spot
to
spot
over
the
surface
of
the
reflector;
5)
remove
the
handle
and
the
cloth
when
the
surface
is
dust
free.
NOTICE: If you allow dust to build up on the parabolic reflector, the dust accumula-
tion
may
cause
the
heater
to
overheat
and
the
warning
buzzer
to
sound.
If
this
should
occur,
follow
the
POWER
RESET
INSTRUCTIONS
on
the
back
of
the
unit.
Then
clean the parabolic reflector as previously instructed.
.
Ifthe
heater
does
not
work
properly
after
cleaning
and
following
the
reset
instructions, contact the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 or at
Www.GoPresto.com/contact.
. Wind the cord around the built-in cord wrap (Fig. A, page 3) for convenient storage.
Keep
heater
in
a
dry
location.
sition.
You
will
feel
and
hear
it
lock
in
place.

Consumer Service Information
If
you
have
any
questions
regarding
the
operation
of
your
Presto®
appliance,
contact
us
by any of these methods:
*
Call
1-800-877-0441
weekdays
8:00
AM
to
4:00
PM
(Central
Time)
Email
us
through
our
website
at
www.GoPresto.com/contact
*
Write:
National
Presto
Industries,
Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925
North
Hastings
Way,
Eau
Claire,
WI
54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or
writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during
weekdays if possible.
When
contacting
the
Consumer
Service
Department,
please
indicate
the
model
and
series
-
numbers for the heater. These numbers can be found on the bottom side of the plastic base.
Please
record
this
information:
Model
Series
Date
Purchased
The
Presto
Factory
Service
Department
is
equipped
to
service
Presto®
appliances.
Canton
Sales
and
Storage
Company
Presto
Factory
ice
Department
555
Matthews
Drive,
WS
39046-3251
Product Registration
IMPORTANT: Please go online and rey. within ten days of cy
purchase. Proper registration will serve « urchase in the event your :
original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. will not affect warranty fas
coverage,
but
it
may
expedite
the
processing
of
warranty
claims.
The
additional
information requested will help us develop new products that best meet your needs and
desires. To register the product, visit www.GoPresto. com/registration or simply scan this
QR code. If you do not have computer access, contact the Consumer Service Department
at 1-800-877-0441.
(Applies
only
in
the
United
States)
This
quality
Presto®
appliance
is
designed
and
built
to
provide
many
years
of
satisfactory
performance
under
normal
household
use.
Presto
pledges
to
the
original
owner
that
should
there
be
any
defects
in
material
or
workmanship
during
the
first
year
after
purchase,
we
will
repair
or
replace
it
at
our
option.
Our
pledge
does
not
apply
to
damage
caused
by
shipping.
Outside
the
United
States,
this
limited
warranty
does
not
apply.
To
obtain
service
under
the
warranty,
please
call
our
Consumer
Service
Department
at
1-800-877-0441.
If
unable
to
resolve
the
problem,
you
will
be
instructed
to
send
your
Presto®
appliance
to
the
Presto
Factory
Service
Department
for
a
quality
inspection;
shipping
costs
will
be
your
responsibility.
When
returning
an
appliance,
please
include
your
name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the ap
pliance
as
well
as
a
description
of
the
problem
you
are
encountering
with
the
appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this Presto® appliance and ask that you read and follow the
instructions
enclosed.
Failure
to
follow
instructions,
damage
caused
by
improper
replacement
parts,
abuse,
misuse,
disassembly,
alterations,
or
neglect
will
void
this
pledge.
This
warranty
gives
you
specific
legal
rights,
and
you
may
also
have
other
rights
which
vary
from
state
to
state.
This
is
Presto’s
personal
pledge
to
you
and
is
being
made
in
place
of
all
other
express
warranties.
National
Presto
Industries,
Inc.,
Eau
Claire,
WI
54703-3703
Printed
in
China
Form
4058-006A