
22 IN. CERAMIC HEATER
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Heater Power
Timer
Osc
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CATALOG NUMBER
BHVHC15
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Electrical Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
SET UP & USE
Parts & Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................8-10
Care & Cleaning .........................................................................................................................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption: 1500W
Unit Size (WxDxH): 6.3” x 6.8” x 21.7”
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Thank you for purchasing our
BLACK+DECKER product. This
easy-to-use manual will guide you
in getting the best use of your
heater.
Remember to record the model and
serial numbers. They are on a label
on the rear.
Staple your receipt to your manual.
You will need it to obtain warranty service.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
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SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death
WARNING
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death
CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following
When using electrical appliances, basic 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 this heater.
2. 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.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of
the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. 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 heater to authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into bathtub or
other water container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or
appliances. Arrange cord away from trac area and where it will not be
tripped over.
9. To disconnect heater, first turn controls to o, then remove plug from
outlet.
10. 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.
11. 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(CONT.)
12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in the
areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
14. This heater draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading
a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that already has other
appliances working.
15. The output of this heater may vary and its temperature may become
intense enough to burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is not
recommended for persons with reduced sensitivity to heat or an inability
to react to avoid burns.
16. Don’t leave the heater on unattended.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not t into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
NOTE: Neither BLACK+DECKER nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the
product or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection
procedures.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use with an extension cord.
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