ELECTRIC STOVE
MODEL CGESS
SAFETY INFORMATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Read these instructions completely before operating
electric stove. Failure to follow them could cause a
heater malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or
property damage.
Save this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 2
Listing A
pprovals ................................................. 3
Unpacking and Testing the Unit ........................... 3
Product DimensionS & Specifications ................. 3
Grounding Instructions ........................................ 4
Operating Instructions ......................................... 4
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for further
information.
WARNING: Risk of fire - keep
combustible material away from
the front of the heater. Keep elec
trical cords, drapery and other
furnishings at least 3 feet from the
front and sides of electric stove.
WARNING: Servicing should
be done only while the heater
is disconnected from the power
supply circuit.
WARNING: Any other use not
recommended or described in
your owner’s manual may cause
fire, burns, electric shock and/or
other serious injuries or death.
Your electric stove is classified as an electric
heater. As with any electrical appliance and particularly with electric heaters, basic precautions
must be followed in order to reduce the risk of
fire, burns, electrical shocks and/or other serious
injuries or death.
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. The unit can become hot when in use. To avoid
accidental burns, do not allow bare skin to come
into contact with the hot surfaces of the unit. Keep
children and pets away from unit when in use.
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Cleaning and Maintenance .................................. 4
Technical Service ................................................
Replacement Parts .............................................. 6
Troubleshooting ...................................................
Warranty Information ...........................
3. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains
at least 3 feet from heater. Do not use this unit
in areas where gasoline, paint or other flammable liquids or their associated vapors may
be present.
4. Do not use this unit for drying wet clothes.
5. Do not operate unit if it is damaged or has mal
functioned. If you suspect the unit is damaged,
return it to an authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjust
ment or repair.
6. Do not use this unit outdoors.
7. Do not use or install this unit in areas prone to
dampness or where it may come into contact
with water. This heater is not intended for use
in bathrooms, laundry areas or other locations
where water may be present.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, do not place or
install this unit in areas where the ventilation
or circulation ducts may become blocked.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any of the ventilation or circulation ducts as
this may cause electric shock, fire or otherwise
damage the unit.
10. The unit's power supply cord must be con
nected to a properly grounded and protected,
120-volt electrical outlet. Always use ground
fault protection where required by the electri
cal code. To reduce the risk of fire, avoid running power supply cord under rugs, carpets,
etc. Keep the power supply cord away from
high traffic area where it may pose a tripping
hazard.
11. 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 should be No. 14 AWG minimum
size with a grounding plug and rated not less than
1875 WATTS.
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12. Always disconnect the unit from the power
supply before performing any cleaning, light
bulb replacement, maintenance, relocating the
heater or when the unit is not in use for long
periods of time.
13. When transporting or storing the unit, keep
it in a dry location, free from dust, excessive
vibration or other factors, which may damage
the unit.
LISTING APPROVALS
This heater has been tested in accordance with the
CSA Standards for fixed and location-dedicated
electric room heaters in the United States. All
components are UL or CSA safety certified.
If you need assistance during installation, please con
tact your local dealer or the DESA Heating Products
Technical Services Department at 1-866-672-6040.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS &
SPECIFICATIONS
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Figure 1 - Heater Dimensions
UNPACKING AND
TESTING THE UNIT
Carefully remove the unit from the box. Prior to
permanently installing the unit, test to make sure
the unit operates properly by plugging the power
supply cord into a conveniently located 120-volt
grounded outlet.
CAUTION: The unit's power
supply cord must be connected
to a properly grounded and protected 120-volt outlet. Always
use ground fault protection
where required by the electri
cal code.
WARNING: Do not operate
the unit if it is damaged or has
malfunctioned . If you suspect the
unit is damaged, return the unit
to an authorized service facility
for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
Frequency 60 Hz
Heater Power 1500 W
Heater Output 5000 BTUs
Power Supply 120V; 15 Amp
Grounded, Circuit
Note: A dedicated power supply circuit is recommended for the unit but not required. Additional
electrical appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current (amperage) rating for that circuit.
If after the installation of your unit, the circuit
breaker trips or the fuse fails on a repeated basis,
then a dedicated circuit will likely be required. Any
new wiring must be done in compliance with local
and national codes and other applicable regula
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tions in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or other injuries. Therefore, it is strongly
recommended that you hire a licensed electrician
to complete any such work.
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