Bionaire BCH6151 Instruction Leaflet
off, but still plugged in to an AC outlet, only the room
temperature will be visible.
3. When not in “Auto” mode, only the room temperature
will be displayed from 30-99 Fahrenheit or 0-39
Celsius.
4. When the heater is in “Auto” mode and the heating
element has been turned off after reaching the set
temperature, the fan will continue to run for 25
seconds.
Auto Shut Off Programmable Timer Instructions:
1. While your heater is in the ON mode, press the Timer
Button ( ) and the numbers will start flashing on the
right of the display. pressing the ( ) or ( ) buttons
to go from 0-24 to set the number of hours you want
your heater to run before shutting off.
2. Two seconds after releasing the Timer Button ( ), the
LCD will return to the previous setting and a small clock
will appear to indicate the timer is set.
3. If the Timer Button ( ) is pressed while the heater is
running, the time remaining is shown and can be
changed by pressing the ( ) or ( ) buttons.
4. You can turn off the timer by pressing the Timer Button
( ) back to zero, let the heater run to the end of the
programmed period or by turning the heater OFF using
the Mode Button ( ).
Auto On Programmable Timer Instructions:
1. When your heater is OFF, press the Timer Set button
and the numbers will start flashing on the right of the
display. Press the ( ) or ( ) buttons to go from 0-24
to set the number of hours that you want your heater to
turn On.
2. At the specified time, the heater will turn on to an
automatic setting of Auto High at 75 Fahrenheit or 24
Celsius. and will remain on for 2 hours.
3. When the heater turns On, the power light will appear
and a small clock will appear on the display to signal
the timer is activated.
4. You can turn off the timer by pressing the Timer Button
( ) back to zero, let the heater run to the end of the
programmed period or by pressing the Mode Button
( ) before the timer runs out.
OSCILLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the desired temperature and mode settings and
press the Oscillation Button ( ) to the ON position.
2. To stop oscillation, press the Oscillation Button ( )
again.
3. Please do not manually turn the heater on the base; it
is designed to turn only by motorized oscillation.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam
Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a
period of one year from the date of purchase, this product
will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any
component of the product found to be defective during the
warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or
remanufactured product or component. If the product is
no longer available, replacement may be made with a
similar product of equal or greater value. This is your
exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing
so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the
date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep
the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to
obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers,
or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to
alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of
this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current,
use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair
or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS
service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any
implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the dura-
tion of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or represen-
tations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind result-
ing from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use
the product including incidental, special, consequential or
similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim
brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam
Products, Inc. doing business Jarden Consumer Solutions
located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this war-
ranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited
doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at
20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you
have any other problem or claim in connection with this
product, please write our Consumer Service Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY
OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
© 2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
BCH6151CN08EFM2 Printed in China
14.To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces,
like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
15.To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove
plug from outlet.
16.Avoid the use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
However, if you have to use an extension cord, the
cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not
less than 1875 watts.
17.If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions
on Auto Safety Shut-off.
18.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
19.Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is
recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
outlet is hot to touch.
PLEASE SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED
AC PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
CAUTION
:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR
DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Wattage: 1500W (+5% -10%)
• Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH INSTANT TIP
OVER PROTECTION
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-
advanced safety system that requires the user to reset
the heater if there is a potential overheat situation. When
HEATER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. The 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. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the front
of the heater and keep them away from the sides and
rear.
4. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover cord
with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away
from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor location. NEVER locate
heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used
by, or near children or invalids, and whenever the
heater is left operating and unattended.
7. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
8. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not
the cord.
9. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
10.DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.
11.A 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.
12.Use appliance only for intended household use as
described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause hazards.
13.DO NOT use outdoors.
a potential overheat temperature is reached, the system
will automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume
operation when the user resets the unit. For specific reset
instructions please refer to the unit.
To Reset the Heater:
1. Unplug the heater and wait 30 minutes for the unit to
cool down.
2. After the 30 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate
normally.
Tip Over Shut-Off:
If the unit is tipped over in any direction, it will instantly
shut off. To reset, simply place the heater in an upright
position and it will operate normally.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please save
the carton for off-season storage.
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before
plugging the heater into the outlet.
3. Place heater on firm level surface.
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high
wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts,
this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
NOTE:
The power light will illuminate when the heater is
turned on.
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT
Your heater is equipped with a Digital Thermostat that allows
you to set your heater to your precise comfort level.
Mode Instructions:
1. Press the Mode Button ( ) to turn heater On and it
will automatically set to High. Press ( ) to select Low
setting. Press the Mode Button ( ) again for “Auto Hi”
or “Auto Lo.”
2. While in “Auto” mode, pressing the ( ) or ( )
buttons will adjust the set temperature within a range of
55-85 Fahrenheit or 13-30 Celsius. The LCD display on
your heater will display both room and the set
temperature while in “Auto” mode. When the heater is
REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
Before operation, insert 2 “AAA” batteries (not included)
into the back of the remote control.
•
Do not mix old and new batteries.
•
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
The remote control for this unit has the capability of
operating all control panel functions. Please note this
remote control will not work through walls.
POWER:
To turn the unit on press the Mode/On Button.
To turn the unit off press the Mode/On Button and scroll
to OFF.
MODES:
To scroll through the various modes LO, HI, AL
and AH press the Mode/On Button until you reach your
desired setting.
OSCILLATION:
To start oscillation, press the Oscillation
Button ( ) once. To stop oscillation press the Oscillation
Button ( ) again.
TEMPERATURE:
To increase the temperature setting,
press the Temp Up Button ( ). To decrease the
temperature setting that you desire press the Temp Down
Button ( ).
Timer:
To activate the timer from the remote control,
press the button marked Timer. From there you can
press the Temp Up ( ) or Temp Down ( ) Button,
which will give you the ability to program the heater to
turn on or off in 1 hour increments, up to 24 hours. For
more information see the programmable timer
instructions above.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
During Season Care:
1. Always unplug the heater before cleaning.
2. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
soap solution.
3. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the
unit.
4. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with a
cloth or towel.
After Season Care:
1. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
2. The manufacturer recommends that you store the unit
in its original carton.
*TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front grills.
This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp
cloth. Always unplug unit and allow to cool prior to
cleaning.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
• UNPLUG THE UNIT
• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is
working.
•
Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn
the heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully remove
the obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
•
The temperature may be set too low. Adjust the
thermostat until the heater restarts.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.
Digital Triple
Ceramic
Heater
MODEL
BCH6151-CN
If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Bionaire
®
products,
please contact our Consumer Service Department at
1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.
Mode
Button
Timer
Button
Temp/Timer
Up Button
Temp/Timer
Down Button
Fig 1
Oscillation
Button
Remote Sensor Led
Fig 2
Temp Up
Button
Temp Down
Button
Mode/On
Button
Timer Button
Oscillation
Button
Read instructions before operating.
Retain for future reference.
Instruction Leaflet
INFO-LINE
If after having read this leaflet, you have any
questions or comments on your heater,
call
1-800-253-2764
in North America.
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