Holmes HRH314 User Manual
WARRANTY INFORMATION
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the
warranty.
2. If you have any questions regarding this unit’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please write to our
Consumer Service Department.
3. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you
purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed
warranty.
4. If you have any other questions or comments, see our correspondence below or visit our website at
www.holmesproducts.com.
SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS JARDEN CONSUMER SOLUTIONS
303 NELSON AVENUE
NEOSHO, MO 64850
For your own records, staple or attach your sales receipt to this manual. Also, please take a moment to write the store
name/location and date purchase below.
STORE NAME:
LOCATION:
DATE PURCHASED:
(STAPLE RECEIPT HERE)
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Owner’s Guide
HRH314
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Radiant Heater
9100020008421 HRH31407EM1 Printed in China
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 duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting 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 damages 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 1-800-546-5637
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 1-800-546-5637
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 as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in
Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 5975 Falbourne Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3V8. 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.
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
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CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
During Season Care:
Always unplug the heater, before moving or cleaning.
1. Carefully wipe the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Please
be very cautious near the motor and heating elements.
2. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
1. Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is
working.
2. Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn
the heater off, and follow the reset instructions in the
manual. Carefully remove the obstruction.
3. The thermostat might be set too low. Turn the
thermostat knob clockwise until the heater restarts.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions
or call consumer service at 1-800-546-5637.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
Thank you for purchasing this Holmes®product. We
understand the value of quality and are committed to
making superior products that stand the test of time. We trust
this product will exceed your expectations of quality and
reliability. We hope that you enjoy this product and will
consider purchasing another Holmes®product in the future.
To see our full product line or if you have any questions or
comments about this product, please visit our website at:
www.holmesproducts.com.
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
manufactuer may cause hazards.
13. DO NOT use outdoors.
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.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 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.
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% –15%)
• Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH TIP-OVER
PROTECTION
This heater is equipped with a Total Safety System with
tip-over protection that will shut-off the heater in an
overheat situation.
Tip-Over Shut Off:
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will shut off.
To reset, simply place the heater in an upright position.
Overheat Shut-Off:
When a potential overheat temperature is reached, the
system will shut the heater off and the caution light will
illuminate. Make sure heater is clear of all obstructions. It
can only resume operation when the user resets the unit.
RESET INSTRUCTIONS:
This unit is equipped with an automatic reset feature. If the
unit shuts off, wait for it to cool down (5-10 minutes).
When cool, the unit will automatically restart.
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
1. Before setting the thermostat, allow heater to operate
and warm up the room. You need to set thermostat
clockwise on HI to start heater. (See Fig.1)
2. When the desired temperature/comfort level is
reached, lower the thermostat setting until the
fan/heater stops operating.
3. The control will now automatically maintain the preset
temperature level by turning the heater ON and OFF.
NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as
it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit
from cycling, you need to raise the thermostat setting.
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. 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: this unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. For heater operation, please set the Thermostat
clockwise all the way to HI. (See Fig.1)
2. The Power Light will remain lit during operation.
B
C
D
A
Fig.1
A. THERMOSTAT CONTROL
(with “
o” OFF)
B. POWER LIGHT
C. CAUTION LIGHT
D. CARRY HANDLE (rear
of unit)
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