Insignia NS-HTMCSL6 User Manual

Metal Ceramic Heater

NS-HTMCSL6

USER GUIDE

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Main features - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Control dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Main features - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using your heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Cleaning and maintaining your heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-HTMCSL6 represents the state of the art in portable heater design and
is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within your heater.

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your heater.

When using the heater, basic precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:

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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.

3 Use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials,

such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at
least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.

4 Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near

children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.

5 Always unplug heater when not in use.

6 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 to authorized service facility for examination
and/or repair.

7 Do not use outdoors.

8 This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and

similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.

9 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 traffic area and where it will not
be tripped over.

10 To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from

outlet.

11 Prior to cleaning or other maintenance, the appliance must be

disconnected from the supply mains.

12 Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

13 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.

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 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.

16 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.

17 Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use

with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).

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18 This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless the have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

19 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

heater.

20 CAUTION-some parts of this product can become very hot and cause

burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and
vulnerable people are present.

21 WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.

22 This heater draws up to 1500 W during operation. To prevent

overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that already
has other appliances working.

23 It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch, however, a loose fit

between the wall outlet and plug may cause overheating and
distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose
or worn outlets.

24 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.

25 Don't leave the heater on unattended.

26 Do not spray pesticide or any other flammable spray around the

heater. It could damage the heater.

27 Stop using the heater and unplug it immediately if any unusual smell

or sounds come from the heater.

28 Do not cover the heater when in use or when not allowed to cool

completely.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or
death.

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