Sunbeam HE2100 User manual

Please read these instructions carefully and
retain for future reference.
Compact Ceramic
Oscillating Heater
1800W oscillating heater with ceramic element
Instruction Booklet
HE2100

Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions for your Heater 2
Sunbeam’s Total Safety System 3
Features of your Compact Oscillating
Ceramic Heater 4
Using your Compact Oscillating
Ceramic Heater 6
Using the Oscillation function 7
Resetting the Total Safety System 7
Troubleshooting Guide 8
Care and Cleaning 8

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
Sunbeam are very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential
for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove
by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug
when the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked
on the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible
adult to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance
by unskilled persons, some appliances are
‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such
appliances should always be returned to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for adjustment or repair if required.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage is
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water
or any other liquid unless recommended.

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
• This heater becomes hot during use. To avoid
burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
If provided, use handles when moving this
heater. Keep combustible materials such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 3 feet (90cm) away from the
front of the heater and keep them away from
the sides and rear.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater
is used by or near children or invalids and
whenever the heater is left unattended.
• Always unplug the heater when not in use.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not run the cord of the heater under
carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw
rugs, runners or other floor coverings. Arrange
the cord away from traffic areas where it will
not be tripped over.
• Do not locate the heater immediately below a
socket outlet.
• Do not use this heater in the immediate
surrounds of a bath, shower, laundry area or
swimming pool.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust openings as this may
cause electric shock or fire, or damage to the
heater.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use
on soft surfaces, such as beds, where opening
may become blocked.
• A heater has hot and arcing or sparing parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where petrol,
paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
• To prevent overheating, do not cover the
heater.
Important instructions – retain for
future use.

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Safety auto shut off
Your Sunbeam Compact Oscillating Ceramic
heater is equipped with a safety system that
detects any abnormally high temperatures
within the heater and automatically shuts it
off to prevent overheating. If the heater is
getting excessively hot, an alarm will sound.
Do not operate the heater with the alarm
sounding. Immediately turn the heater off at
the power outlet and check that there aren't
any objects on or around the heater.
This first stage of the safety system requires
the user to manually reset the heater for it to
resume operation.
For instructions on how to reset your heater,
see page 7.
Thermal back-up device
In addition to this automatic shut-off, your
heater contains an over temperature thermal
back-up device to provide additional back-
up protection. If the heater is in an overheat
situation, the back-up device will operate,
stopping the power flow to the element and
fan.
In the event that the back-up device is
activated, the heater will need to be reset.
For instructions on how to reset your heater,
see page 7.
Sunbeam’s Total Safety System

Mode button
Press the mode button to select the desired
operating mode:
LOW HEAT, HIGH HEAT
AUTO, FAN or STANDBY
Fan setting
Ideal for circulating cool air in summer, the fan
setting operates the fan without heat.
Power ON light
Illuminates to indicate that the heater is
connected to the power outlet.
LCD screen
The LCD screen displays the current settings
including the ambient room temperature, the
selected mode, or heat setting.
Safety auto shut-off
The safety auto shut-off system detects any
abnormally high temperature variations within
the heater and automatically switches it off to
prevent overheating.
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Features of your Compact
Oscillating Ceramic Heater
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Oscillation function
The heater oscillates 90 degrees to provide
greater heat distribution. Simply press the
oscillation button (OSC) to activate this
function.
Electronic thermostat
The electronic thermostat allows for precise
temperature control. Select the auto mode
to set the electronic thermostat and turn the
thermostat dial to the desired heat setting.
Once your desired temperature is reached,
the heater will cycle on and off to maintain
it.
Thermostat dial
When in auto mode, turn the thermostat dial
to select your desired temperature.
Ceramic element
The 1800 watt ceramic element is more
efficient than other element types as it
converts more electricity into heat.
Ceramic elements are also safer than other
element types. They do not glow and operate
at such low temperatures that they will not
ignite even highly flammable materials such
as tissue paper.
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1. Place the heater on a flat level surface and
ensure that the air intake and outlet are
clear of obstructions.
2. Insert the plug into a 230/240V power
outlet and turn the power on.
3.The power on light and LCD screen will
illuminate.
NOTE: When the heater is switched on it
will be automatically set to the Standby
mode.
4. Press the mode button to select the
desired setting, as follows. Each time you
press the mode button it will scroll through
the various settings.
LOW – low heat setting
HIGH – high heat setting
AUTO – for operating the electronic
thermostat
FAN – for fan only operation
without heat
STANDBY – the heater remains inactive
when in this mode
NOTE: The fan speed will not change when
the mode is changed from low to high.
5. To switch the heater off, press the mode
button until the standby mode is set and
switch the power off at the power outlet.
Setting the electronic thermostat
The electronic thermostat allows you to set
the precise temperature. Once the desired
temperature level is reached the heater will
cycle on and off to maintain it.
1. Press the mode button until the AUTO
mode is displayed. The LCD screen will
display the ambient room temperature.
2. Set the desired temperature by turning the
thermostat dial. The selected temperature
will appear on the LCD screen.
NOTE: The temperature range is from
15ºC to 30ºC.
3. When the room temperature reaches
the set temperature the heater will
automatically turn off. The fan will
continue running for 15 seconds to cool
the heater. The unit will only turn on when
the room temperature falls below the
preset 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, raise the thermostat setting.
Using your Compact Oscillating
Ceramic Heater

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Using the Oscillation Function
The 90 degree oscillation function can be
used in any mode except standby.
1. Press the oscillation button (OSC),
positioned on the top of the heater. The
heater will then begin to oscillate from side
to side.
2. To stop the heater from oscillating, simply
press the oscillation button (OSC) once
again.
Resetting the Total Safety System
Resetting the safety auto shut-off
The safety auto shut-off detects any
abnormally high temperatures within the heater
and shuts it off to prevent overheating. Should
the safety auto shut-off activate and switch off
the heater, it will need to be reset.
1. To reset the heater, press the mode button
until the standby mode is selected.
2. Unplug the heater and wait 10 minutes for
the unit to cool down.
3. After 10 minutes, plug the heater in again
and operate as usual.
Resetting the thermal backup device
In addition to the safety auto shut-off, your
heater also contains a thermal back-up
device for additional protection. Should the
thermal back-up device activate and switch
off the heater it will need to be reset.
To reset the heater, follow steps 1 to 3 on
this page.

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If your heater fails to operate check the
following:
• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit
breaker is working.
• Check for obstructions. If you find an
obstruction, turn the heater off and follow
the reset instructions on page 7.
• Check that the thermostat is not set too
low. Turn the thermostat dial clockwise to
adjust the electronic thermostat until the
heater restarts.
• The safety auto shut-off may have
activated, so follow the instructions for
resetting on page 7.
Troubleshooting Guide
Ensure that the heater is switched off and
disconnected from the power outlet before
cleaning.
Carefully wipe the exterior of the heater with
a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly with a
dry cloth.
Over time, dust may accumulate on the front
grilles. This can be removed by wiping with a
damp cloth.
Store the heater in a cool dry place when
not in use. Store the heater in its carton if
possible.
Care and Cleaning

‘Sunbeam’, is a registered trademark of Sunbeam
Corporation.
Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or
otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown
in this leaflet. Backed by Sunbeam’s 2 Year
Replacement Guarantee and National Service Network.
© Copyright. SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2006.
ABN 45 000 006 771
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
For more information or advice on this or any other
Sunbeam appliance, visit www.sunbeam.com.au or
contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Australia 1800 025 059
New Zealand 0800 786 232
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Consumer Information
Australia
1800 025 059
New Zealand
0800 786 232
www.sunbeam.com.au
is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam
Corporation Limited. ABN 45 000 006 771.
© Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006.