LASKO Cool-Touch Infrared Quartz Heater Operating Manual
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When using electrical appliances, these instructions and warnings should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons:
Read all instructions before using this Heater.
- ALWAYS PLUG HEATERS DIRECTLY INTO A WALL OUTLET/RECEPTACLE. NEVER USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. DO NOT PLUG HEATER INTO ANY OTHER CORD CONNECTED DEVICE, SUCH AS A POWER STRIP, SURGE PROTECTOR, MULTIPLE OUTLET ADAPTER, CORD REEL OR OUTLET-TYPE AIR FRESHENER. THE USE OF SUCH DEVICES MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. PLUG UNIT DIRECTLY INTO A 120V WALL OUTLET ONLY.
- FAULTY WALL OUTLET CONNECTIONS MAY CAUSE THE WALL OUTLET TO OVERHEAT. BE SURE THAT HEATER PLUG FITS TIGHTLY INTO OUTLET BEFORE EACH USE. DURING USE, CHECK TO MAKE CERTAIN THE HEATER PLUG IS NOT OVERHEATING. IF NECESSARY HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK AND/OR REPLACE THE WALL OUTLET. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER WITH ANY SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICES.
- Make certain that the power source conforms to the electrical requirements of the Heater.
- Extreme caution is necessary when any Heater is used by or near children or invalids. The Heater should not be left operating unattended. Never leave children unattended when the heater is on or plugged in.
- The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounded plug that must be inserted into a matching receptacle. Under no circumstances should the grounding prong be cut off the plug. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must be replaced with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all applicable local codes and ordinances. This work must be done only by a qualified electrician, using copper wire only. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
- DO NOT use the Heater in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored. DO NOT use Heater in locations where flammable or explosive chemicals are stored, or in wet atmospheres.
- Do not operate any Heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the Heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. To disconnect Heater, turn the Heater OFF then remove the plug from the outlet.
- Always unplug Heater when not in use. Unplug power cord before servicing or moving the Heater.
- Do not insert or allow fingers or foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as it may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the Heater. Do not block or tamper with the Heater in any manner while it is in operation.
- Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not place on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. Do not depend on the on/off switch as the sole means of disconnecting power when servicing or moving the heater. Always unplug the power cord.
- Always place the Heater on a stable, flat, level surface when operating, to avoid the chance of the Heater overturning. Locate the Power Cord so the Heater or other objects are not resting on it. DO NOT run Power Cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover Power Cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings as this may cause cord to overheat. Arrange Power Cord away from room traffic and where it will not be tripped over.
- This Heater is HOT when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Always use handle when moving this Heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the Heater and keep them at least 1 foot (0.3 m) from the sides and rear.
- This Heater is not intended for use in wet or damp locations. This Heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. NEVER locate a Heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
- DO NOT use Heater outdoors.
- Remote controls for other appliances or electronic equipment can sometimes interfere with the operation of this Heater. If this occurs, move the Heater to another location or discontinue use of other equipment.
- Keep Heater remote control unit away from chairs and your bed where it may be sat or laid upon and inadvertently turn on the Heater.
- This Heater is not suitable for use in agricultural facilities including areas where livestock, poultry or other animals are confined. Please refer to National Electric Code (NEC) Article 547-7 (2008), or applicable state or local codes or standards relating to electrical requirements for Agricultural Buildings. THIS HEATER DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC ARTICLE 547-7 (2008).
- This Heater is not suitable for use in hazardous locations. Please refer to National Electric Code (NEC) Article 500 or applicable state or local codes or standards relating to electrical requirements for Hazardous locations. THIS HEATER DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC ARTICLE 500 (2008).
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Please contact Customer Service at 800-233-0268 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm EST for assistance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
- Carefully remove the Heater from the plastic bag and the carton.
- Place the Heater on a firm and level surface. Plastic or rubber wheels may stick to furniture surfaces and/or hardwood floors. The unit may leave a residue that could darken, stain or leave permanent blemishes on the finish of certain furniture surfaces, including wood surfaces, and/or hardwood floors.
- Plug the cord set into a 120 volt outlet.
Be sure that the plug fits tightly into outlet. When plugs fit loosely into receptacles, they may slip partially or completely out of the receptacle with only the slight movement of the attached cord. Receptacles in this condition may overheat and pose a serious fire hazard; if covered by a curtain or drape, the fire hazard is even greater.
- When the Heater is initially plugged in, there will be a ‘beep’ and the Power Light will come on indicating that there is power to the unit. The Power Light will remain lit until the Heater is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
- Turn the Heater ON by pressing the Power Button . Note: The Heater “fan” has a 20-second delay before turning on. The purpose of the Delay Start Function is to allow the Infrared Quartz Element to heat up before the fan begins to circulate the airflow.
- Upon turning the Heater on, the unit will be in HIGH heat (1500 Watts).
- Press the ( ) button for LOW heat.
- To turn the Heater OFF, press the Power Button .
Note: The Heater “fan” will run for 60 seconds before turning off completely. The Fan will continue to circulate the airflow after the power is turned off to circulate the warm air from the Infrared Heater cooling the unit down. Unplug the Heater from the electrical outlet.
Timer Function (Figure 1)
The timer function may be activated when the Heater display is in any function or speed. This function allows you to set the length of time the Heater will run before turning itself off, from 1 hour to 8 hours. Pressing the Timer Button will increase the length of time by 1 hour each time this button is pressed. After the display reflects 8 hours, pressing the Timer Button once more will reset the Heater to run continuously. The Heater will turn off when the set time has elapsed. The unit can be turned back on by pressing the Power Button .
Save-Smart®
- Press to activate the Save-Smart® Function.
- Set the thermostat to desired temperature using the +/- buttons (Note: The default Save-Smart® temperature is 72 º F)
- When you reach the temperature at which you want to set the unit, the set temperature will flash several times and then the display will return to indicate the current room temperature and will gradually change as the room temperature changes.
- When the air temperature is less than the set temperature, the heater will run in HIGH heat.
- Once the thermostat reaches the set temperature the heater will automatically switch to LOW heat to save energy.
- When the air temperature reaches 4º above the set temperature, the heater will turn off. The Heater will cycle off and on in the LOW mode to maintain the set temperature.
All this happens automatically with Lasko Save-Smart® Technology. To deactivate the Save-Smart® function, press Save-Smart® again or for continuous high/low heat.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (Figure 2)
The automatic temperature function will only operate on “High” heat . You cannot set the temperature automatically when the unit is in the
low heat mode.
- To set the room at a specific temperature press the or buttons to the desired temperature.
- When you reach the temperature at which you want to set the unit, the set temperature will flash several times and then the display will return to indicate the current room temperature and will gradually change as the room temperature changes.
NOTE: the temperature display does not indicate the temperature of the heated air being emitted by the heater. - Once the room temperature reaches 2 degrees above the set temperature, the Heater will shut off. Once the room temperature reaches
1 degree below the set temperature, the Heater will turn back on and continue to cycle off and on to maintain the set temperature. - This function will cancel if the ( ) button is pressed. The Heater will now be in High heat and run continuously.NOTE: It is normal for the Heater “fan” to run for approximately 30 seconds when the Heater shuts off after reaching the set temperature. Press the and buttons at the same time to change the display to ° Celsius. Press the same two buttons together again to change the display back to ° Fahrenheit.
FILTER FEATURES (Figure 3)
- Push down on the two tabs to remove cover.
- Clean the filter with a vacuum equipped with a brush attachment every two weeks; this will help to maintain the optimum filter performance.
REMOTE CONTROL: (Figure 4)
All the functions performed with the Remote Control work identically to the manual controls except changing °F to °C.
- Install two “AAA” batteries (not included).
- Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) or lithium ion batteries.
- DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
If you lose your remote control, please call Customer Service to order a replacement at 1-800-233-0268, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.
SAFETY FEATURE
- A thermal overload protector is built in to prevent overheating.
- If an overheat temperature is reached, the Heater will automatically shut off. It can only resume operation when the unit is reset.
To Reset Heater: - Unplug the Heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
- After the 10 minutes, plug the Heater in again and follow the OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS described in this instruction manual.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
- If your heater shuts off unexpectedly or fails to operate, the above-mentioned safety feature may have been activated to prevent overheating.
- Be sure the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
- Check your Thermostat setting. The Heater may be off because it has reached the desired temperature setting.
- The portable heater has a fan that will continue to operate even when the power switch is turned off. This fan continues to run in order to cool down the portable heater. Once the fan stops running, you can then unplug the portable heater.
- If your Heater runs for several minutes and shuts off repeatedly, your Heater may require cleaning. See Maintenance section below. If you have a problem that can not be resolved by the steps listed above, contact Technical Assistance at 1-800-233-0268, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST.
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire please observe the following instructions. Cleaning the Heater regularly will help to maintain its efficiency.
- Always unplug the cord before moving, servicing or cleaning.
- NEVER place the Heater in or near water. DO NOT IMMERSE HEATER IN WATER.
- Clean the Heater only with a vacuum equipped with a brush attachment; the vacuum will remove the lint and dirt from the surface of the Heater.
- Vacuum intake grills every two weeks; this will help to maintain the optimum Heater performance.
- Use a toothbrush or other soft bristle brush to gently loosen any dirt not removed by the vacuum.
- NEVER attempt to take apart the Heater.
- Clean the body of the Heater with a soft cloth only.
- NEVER use ALCOHOL or SOLVENTS such as gasoline, benzene, paint thinner, or other harsh cleaners.
SERVICING: For servicing, other than general user maintenance, please contact Customer Service at 800-233-0268, Monday through Friday, from 8am-5pm Eastern.
STORAGE: Store the Heater with these instructions in the original carton in a cool, dry place.
DISPOSITION: Corrugated packaging materials are recyclable. For environmentally responsible disposal of this product, contact your local waste service provider or visit www.1800recycling.com®.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
WARNING: This product can expose you to a chemical [or chemicals] known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product can expose you to a chemical [or chemicals] known to the State of California to cause reproductive toxicity.
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