Infrared Portable Space Heater • 1500 Watts with Two Heat Settings • Automatic Thermostat • Tip-Over Switch • Room Temperature LED Display • Precision Temperature Control • Easy Push-Button Controls • Remote Control Model No.
CONGRATULATIONS! he Dr. Infrared Heater you have just purchased is a safe and powerful heater, designed to heat a room after a few minutes of operation. The far-infrared Quartz-PTC heating system is an excellent choice for safely heating whole rooms, while saving on heating costs. T Additionally, this heater includes an overheat protection system and an inlet air overheat protection system, designed to ensure your safety.
locate the heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. 7. Do not run the cord under carpeting and do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas to avoid a tripping hazard. 8. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove plug from outlet. 9.
Check periodically for signs of overheating or deformations of the plug. If any overheating or deformation occurs, immediately discontinue using the heater and contact Dr. Infrared Heater Authorized Service Center. 20. CHECK YOUR HEATER CORD AND PLUG CONNECTIONS. Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs can cause the outlets or plug to overheat.
4. SETTING THE THERMOSTAT Press the MODE button, and set to AUTO mode to engage the automatic thermostat. 5. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE To set the desired temperature: Rotate the encoder knob clockwise to increase the temperature, or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. After the desired temperature is set, this will be your ideal setting. The heater will run on HIGH until the room temperature reaches the set temperature. The heater will then switch to run on LOW for 10 minutes.
Maintenance 1. Always turn OFF the heater and disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the unit. 2. Light accumulation of dust may be removed from the heater with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner. 4. Remove the filter by pulling down and out (Figure 2). 5. Clean the filter by vacuuming. 6. Replace the filter by sliding the top upwards into the spring-loaded slot on the back of the heater (Figure 2). Then gently push the bottom of the filter into place (Figure 1). 3.
A D F TM G B C E Features A. “Cool-Touch” cabinet B. LED temperature display C. Visual alarm LED D. Power LED E. MODE button F. POWER button G. Encoder knob Special Features LED Display – When the unit is plugged in, the LED display will show the room temperature. At Auto mode, it will display the set value 2 minutes after the desired temperature is set. Overheat Shut-Off Protection System –This heater includes a protection system that shuts off the unit if it overheats for any reason.
Note: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated. Do not be alarmed. This indicates a drop of oil fell on the interior coils during the manufacturing process. It will quickly evaporate and should not recur. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS If the heater cycles ON/OFF without heating: Please note: This is a smart heater that monitors the room temperature and produces heat only when needed. You can set the desired room temperature with the heater in either AUTO HIGH or AUTO LOW mode.
heat. How to turn off the heater: Switch to STANDBY mode or POWER OFF the heater. Does the blower cycle use much electricity? The blower fan will run for 30 seconds every 5 minutes to clear residual heat inside the chamber, while at the same time measuring the room temperature. This uses less than 18 watts of power to operate. Why does the blower fan keep running after I have pressed the power OFF button? The blower fan will continue to run until the heat chambers cool down.
and the size of the rooms involved. We have heard from customers that with the help of ceiling fans, they have been able to heat multiple rooms simultaneously by placing the unit in a central room. We suggest you give it a try and see what works best for you. My home is not well insulated; will this heater help me? Yes, but it may take a little longer to heat the room. The outside temperature will also have an impact on heating time.
Using the heater for this purpose will void your warranty. Can I move the heater around while it is operating? It is not recommended to move any portable heater while it is operating. We recommend moving the heater only once the fan has completely turned off. What is the life expectancy for the heater? This heater uses one infrared tube (which is rated for 20,000 hours and up), and one PTC element (which is rated for 80,000 hours and up).
replaced prior to further use of the heater. Plugging this heater into a worn outlet may result in overheating of the power cord or even a fire. I don’t have a grounded outlet; can I use a cord adapter or remove the grounding plug? NO. If you don’t have a grounded outlet, contact a licensed electrician in your area for advice. Removing or altering any part of the heater is unsafe and will also void your warranty. How long is the warranty? This heater comes with a THREE-YEAR LIMITED COMPONENT WARRANTY.
