Vornado AWRH User manual

model AWRH
vornado.com
WHOLE ROOM HEATER
OWNER’S GUIDE
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 4
Safety Features ................................................................................... 8
Controls............................................................................................... 9
How to Use ....................................................................................... 10
Remote Control................................................................................. 11
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 13
Storage.............................................................................................. 14
Reset Heater ..................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 15
Warranty............................................................................................ 16
CONTENTS

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS
HEATER
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered
part of the product. They contain important information about
safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please
familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions.
Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these
documents on, together with the product, to any future owner.
See www.vornado.com to view, download and print the most
current version of this owner’s guide.
INTENDED USE: This product is intended to heat and circulate
the air in indoor living spaces only. This product is intended for
oor use only. This product is not intended for commercial or
industrial use. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas, and similar damp locations.The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to
unauthorized use or product modication. Failure to follow
these directions will void the product warranty.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, injury to persons, and hyperthermia, including
the following:
WARNING: Chemical burn hazard. Keep batteries
away from children.
WARNING: KEEP NEW AND USED BATTERIES AWAY
FROM CHILDREN. This product contains a lithium button/coin
cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is
swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns
and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours. Always completely
secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment
does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the
batteries, and keep it away from children. If you think batteries
might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons
- Extreme caution is required during the installation,
operation, cleaning and maintenance of this product by or
around children 12 years of age and younger and anyone
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and
whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance, its parts and packaging material.

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WARNING: Risk for Heat Stroke (Hyperthermia)
- Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia
include high body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting,
tiredness, dizziness, fainting, and rapid pulse. If you begin to
experience symptoms related to hyperthermia, turn off the
heater and seek medical attention.
- To avoid excessive room temperatures which can cause
hyperthermia: DO NOT leave product running unattended in
a conned space around infants, or individuals with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical
shock and injury to persons, observe the following:
- A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not
use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or ammable liquids are
used or stored.
- Do not use this heater in an RV, boat or during any
application where battery power is converted to AC power.
- Place this product at least 3 feet away on all sides from
electrical outlets, furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
curtains and other objects that may cause or catch on re.
Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as
pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by the
heater.
- To prevent a possible re, do not place the heater on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where air intakes or exhaust can be
blocked in any manner.
- No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug,
packaging, etc.) should be placed near furnaces, replaces,
stoves or other high temperature heat sources.
- Do not use on an uneven or unstable surface.
- Do not use this product on an elevated surface such as a
shelf or desktop. Use only while placed on the oor. Operate
only in the upright position.
- This appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot
come into contact with water. Do not use this product on
wet surfaces. Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower
or position where it may fall into a bathtub, shower, laundry,
swimming pool or other water container. Do not use in a
window, outdoors, or exposed to weather or elements.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under
furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from trafc area
and where it will not be tripped over. The cord should not
hang over edges of counters or be placed where it can be
crimped or closed in doors. Place appliance near an easily
accessible outlet so the product can be unplugged quickly
during an emergency.
- Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.
SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical
shock and injury to persons, observe the following:
- Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause re,
electric shock, or injury to persons.

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- Extreme caution is required at all times a heater is in
operation. Always unplug heater when not in use. Vornado
does not recommend unattended and unsupervised use of
this heater.
- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when
moving this heater.
- Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap
(outlet/power strip).
- Do not use this heater on a surge-protected unit or Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupted (GFCI) outlet.
- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure
that all electrical information on the rating label, including
voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
- To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, re and electric
shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such
as a dimmer control switch. Do not use this heater with a
timer designed to automatically turn the unit on or off, as this
may accidentally disable the heater’s thermal cutout safety
feature. Use of this appliance on the same electrical circuit as
another high energy use product, such as a vacuum cleaner,
blender, variable speed fan or circular saw is not advised.
- Risk of re. 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 to
authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
- Do not sit or stand on product.
- Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or
stretch the power cord.
- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or re,
or damage the heater.
- Check your heater cord and plug connections. A loose tting
outlet can cause the plug to overheat or cause a re. Be
sure plug ts tight in the outlet. Check frequently during use
to make sure plug and outlet are not hot. If so, discontinue
using heater and have outlet replaced by a qualied
electrician.
- Never ignore the signs of an electrical problem, such
as: warm outlet coverplates, sparks when plugging in or
operating, lights ickering/dimming during operation.
Immediately turn off and unplug the appliance if any such
problems are noticed. Contact a qualied electrician to
investigate possible causes before operating the appliance
again.
- Note: Heaters draw more current than small appliances,
overheating of the outlet may occur even if it has not
occurred with the other appliances.
- Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning and when
not in use, use the product controls to turn off the power
and then unplug. To disconnect from outlet, grasp and pull
only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will
be left unattended for an extended period of time or during
electrical storms.

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- This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
- If your heater suddenly stops working:
• This heater is equipped with a thermal cutout safety feature
designed to automatically shut off when overheating is
detected. See the “RESET HEATER” instructions in this
guide to determine how to check and reset the heater.
• If the heater and other electrical products suddenly stop
working at the same time, your home circuit breaker
or fuse may have tripped due to an overload of power.
Consider only running your heater on the “low” setting,
only running one heater at once and unplugging all other
electrical products while running the heater, and/or hiring
an electrician to install an additional circuit to your home’s
electrical system.
SERVICING WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical
shock and injury to persons, observe the following:
- Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this
manual. Prior to cleaning, turn off the power on your
product and unplug. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents,
ammonias or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the
CLEANING instructions provided.
- Do not open appliance housing while product is plugged in.
To avoid risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done
by a Vornado Authorized Service Center.
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. Do not
let children handle batteries.
BATTERY DISPOSAL: Please dispose of batteries according to
the local laws and regulations of your region, and while keeping
them away from children. Some batteries may be recycled
and accepted for disposal at your local recycling center. DO
NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY
EXPLODE OR LEAK. New and used batteries may cause
injury. Keep new and used cells (or batteries) away from
children.
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SAFETY FEATURES
TIP-OVER: If heater tips over, safety shut-off
system cuts power to heater. Position heater
back in upright position. Touch Power button
and heater will return to last stored setting.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY
SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
If airow becomes blocked,
power to heater is shut off to
prevent overheating.
AUTOMATIC TIP-OVER PROTECTION
If tipped more than 10 degrees in any
direction, power is cut to heater.
FINGER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious ngers.
COOL-TOUCH CASE
Safe to touch, even on
high heat setting.
POWER CORD STORAGE
Safely store excess cord on the
bottom of heater.

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POWER ON/OFF
CONTROLS
THERMOSTAT -/+
MODE
High Heat (1500 watts),
Low Heat (750 watts) or
Fan Only.
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
The red light illuminates to
indicate the heater is On.
The LCD Display illuminates
when powered on and as
settings are adjusted, then
dims after 20 seconds
of inactivity.
TIMER To change
temperature display
from Fahrenheit to
Celsius, press and
hold (+) and (-) for
three seconds.

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HOW TO USE
Before use, check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER if there is evidence of damage. If any damage is found, contact
Vornado Air LLC at 1-800-234-0604.
1. Use integrated handle on back of heater
for lifting and carrying.
2. Position heater so airow is
not obstructed.
3. Unwrap power cord from bottom of
heater. Plug power cord into standard
grounded wall outlet.
COOL DOWN
When you power off your heater, it automatically enters a
cool down routine in which the heating element turns off
and the fan exhausts remaining heat. During Cool Down, the
display counts down from eight, then powers off completely.
4. Touch the power button and select
Mode . Next, set thermostat to desired
temperature using -/+. After selecting set
temperature the display will dim. You may
also select Fan Only by touching . Default
settings upon rst use will be High Heat and set
temperature of 75 degrees.
Set timer to automatically power unit off by
touching . 0 will ash on the display. Touch
or -/+ to select amount of time in one-
hour intervals, up to 12 hours. To cancel timer
operation, select 0hours. Timer will set after
ve seconds of making selection.
After timer is in operation, remaining amount of
time before heater powers off counts down on
display. If you touch during operation, time
remaining ashes, and if is touched a second
time, timer cancels.
Wrap excess cord inside Cord Storage.
Use notches inside the Cord Storage,
to secure power cord in place or adjust
length during use.

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REMOTE CONTROL
Your AWRH heater remote includes (1) coin-style CR2025 battery. Battery comes pre-installed. Remove battery pull tab before rst use. The
pre-installed battery has a 1 year life expectancy (dependent on usage) after the tab has been pulled from the remote. The remote is wrapped
inside a polybag and packed inside the top section of molded pulp that is placed securely around the top and bottom of heater.
CAUTION: DO NOT
INGEST BATTERIES.
POWER ON/OFF
THERMOSTAT -/+
MODE
High Heat (1500 watts),
Low Heat (750 watts) or
Fan Only.
TIMER
1. For battery replacement, the
remote requires one coin-style
3V CR2025 battery. Always use
the correct size and grade of
battery for this product.
2. To replace battery, open battery
door on the back side of the
remote control (you will need to
loosen the small screw on door
using a #1 Phillips screwdriver).
If necessary, clean the battery
contacts and also those of
the device prior to battery
installation. Remove any plastic
protection from the battery and
place it in the remote with the
+side facing up. Replace the
battery door and screw.
Note: Remove battery from the
remote control when not in use
for an extended period of time
and always remove dead battery
immediately and replace with
fresh. Do not store dead battery in
remote.
The remote control functions are
the same as the control panel on
the heater.
The remote requires a line-of-sight
path to allow for the signal to be
received by the heater. Position the
heater so the receiver lens (inside
the power indicator light) is visible
from the remote control.
Screwdriver required.

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WARNING: This product contains a button battery. If swallowed,
it could cause severe injury or death in just 2 hours. Seek medical
attention immediately.
WARNING - KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN-
- Swallowing may lead to serious injury in as little as 2 hours or death,
due to chemical burns and potential perforation of the esophagus.
- If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery,
immediately seek urgent medical assistance.
- Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly
secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened.
Do not use if compartment is not secure.
- Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely. Flat batteries
can still be dangerous.
- Tell others about the risk associated with button batteries and how to
keep their children safe.

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CLEANING
Because your heater moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. Cleaning the outside of the heater is recommended on a
weekly basis. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. (See WARRANTY for instructions.)
1. Unplug heater before cleaning.
2. Use brush attachment on
household vacuum cleaner
to vacuum any accumulated
dust off Air Inlets on the back
of heater.
3. Use brush attachment on
household vacuum cleaner to
vacuum any accumulated dust
off Front Outlet Grille.
4. Wipe down the entire heater
with a soft, dry cloth.
You should periodically blow
out the heater with pressurized
air to keep heat element and
motor clear of dust, hair and debris
that can build up inside the heater
as it moves air during use. This also
eliminates unwanted odors caused
by accumulation of these particles
inside the unit.
Note: Do not modify the product
with any aftermarket accessory.

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During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may
choose to store your heater. To ensure long life of the product, it is
recommended to store your heater by following these instructions:
1.Unplug power cord and wrap around Cord Storage on bottom of
heater.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents the
heater from accumulating dust overtime.
3. Store heater in cool and
dry location.
RESETTING YOUR VORNADO HEATER
Your Vornado Heater has a multilevel safety shut-off system designed
to prevent overheating. Overheating may occur when the inlets or
outlet are blocked. If this happens, the safety shut-off system cuts
power to the heater and you must manually reset the heater.
1. Power heater off, then unplug power cord.
2. Remove any obstructions.
3. Wait 5–10 minutes, allowing heater to cool down.
4. Plug in power cord and place heater in desired position.
5. Touch Power button On. Your Vornado Heater should now function
normally and return to last stored setting.
Note: If the safety shut-off system repeatedly shuts off your heater
or if it will not reset after following the above procedure, call
Vornado Consumer Services Department toll-free at
1-800-234-0604.
STORAGE RESET HEATER
Cleaning is recommended before storage.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally
responsible manner. Battery disposal — Always dispose of
batteries at a suitable recycling location.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM
Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
Household circuit breaker has tripped or blown fuse. Reset circuitbreaker or replace fuse. See
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) has tripped. Ground fault circuit interrupters are not recommended
for use and may cause nuisance tripping. If tripping does occur, relocate the unit to a standard wall outlet.
Unit has overheated. Automatic Safety Shut Off has initiated. See RESET HEATER.
Tip-over switch on bottom of unit has been tripped and safety shut-off system has cut power to heater.
Place heater on level surface. See SAFETY FEATURES.
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
Ensure unit is set to High Heat and thermostat is set to highest temperature setting.
Close all doors and windows to trap heat.
Allow unit to fully circulate heat throughout room; may take several minutes.
Touch Power button Off and unplug unit. A cylindrical plunger is on the bottom of unit. Push in 4–5 times,
ensuring it is not stuck. Set unit down on at surface. Be sure power cord lays completely at and extends
from power cord opening on back of heater. Plug unit in and touch Power button On. Set to highest heat
setting and ensure it is not on Fan Only setting.
Unit fails to power on.
Unit is not producing
sufcient amount of heat.
Unit is powered on but
there is no heat.

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Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this
Vornado®Whole Room Heater (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship
for a period of ve (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered
within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at
no cost.
For warranty or repair service:
Call 1-800-234-0604 or email [email protected] to obtain a Return Authorization (“RA”)
form. Please have or include your Product’s model number and serial number, as well as
your name, address, city, state, Zip code and phone number when contacting Vornado for
warranty service. Or to le a contactless warranty claim, visit vornado.com/contact-us.
After receiving the RA form, ship your Product to:
Vornado Air LLC Attn: Warranty & Repair 415 East 13th Street, Andover, KS 67002. For your
convenience, please have your model number and serial number when contacting Vornado
with service inquiries. To ensure proper handling, packages must be clearly marked with
the RA number. Packages not clearly marked with the RA number may be refused at the
receiving dock. Please allow 1-2 weeks for repair and return of your Product after the
Product is received.
Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will require a fee to
cover the cost of materials, labor, handling and shipping.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product, modication,
alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use or repair or service of the
Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages which occur in shipment or are attributed
to acts of God. Improper product use, which includes using an external device that
alters or converts the voltage or frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product
to a country not intended for use will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product
modication, repair by unauthorized repair center or use of non-approved replacement
parts is not recommended and any consequences will not be covered by support services
or product warranties. The product warranty will be honored only on models that are being
used in the country intended. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from
state to state. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused
by failure to follow these instructions, improper product use or unauthorized product
modications. Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
©All rights reserved. All technical information, data and instructions for the installation,
connection and operation contained in these instructions for use correspond to the latest
available information at time of printing. The contents of this manual may differ slightly
from the actual product. Observe any additional supplements.
WARRANTY
We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re not satised with this product, let us know.
We’re Here to Help
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vornado.com
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© 2023 Vornado Air LLC Andover, KS 67002 U.S. Patent D761,944. Specifications subject to change
without notice. Vornado® is a trademark owned by Vornado Air LLC.
Designed, engineered and supported in USA.

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