PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR THE
LIBERTY ELECTRIC STOVE
Quality checked by:
Approved for use in
the United States and Canada
Please contact your Hearth Technologies dealer for any questions or concerns.
For the number of your nearest Hearth Technologies dealer, please call 1-800-669-4328.
20802 Kensington Blvd.
Lakeville, MN 55044
266-233/Rev. A
CONTENTS
1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
2 OPERATION
3 STOVE INSTALLATION
4 MAINTENANCE
5 SERVICE PARTS
6 WARRANTY
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
1) Prior to installation, plug your unit into a convenient outlet to verify the following:
* Are the circuit breakers for the outlet on?
* Are the light bulbs in your stove loose? (to check, follow the instructions in the
Maintenance Section).
2) The heater on your stove may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used. This odor is a
normal conditon caused by the initial heating of internal heater parts and will not occur
again.
3) If your heater does not emit heat, ensure the thermostat is turned fully to the right. Consult
your Practical User’s Guide for further information.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
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 stove.
2. This stove is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill at the bottom
of the stove becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, cloths and curtains at least 3 feet (.9m) from the front of the unit.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the stove
is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug the stove when not in use.
5. Do not operate this stove with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has malfunctioned, or if the stove has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the stove to an authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This stove is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate this
stove where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not install the stove on a surface which may restrict air circulation beneath the unit.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away
from traffic area and whare it will not be tripped over.
10.To disconnect the stove turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electrical shock or fire or damage the heater.
12.To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like
a bed, where openings may become blocked.
13.All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint,
or flammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapours.
14.Do not modify this stove. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
15.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 16AWG minimum size and rated not less than
1875 watts.
16.Do not burn wood or other materials in this stove.
17.Do not strike the stove glass.
18.Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
19.Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
20.Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical code.
21.Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the stove.
22.When transporting or storing the stove and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive vibration and store
so as to avoid damage.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of serious
injury, illness or death.