Kambrook KFH540 User Manual

Upright

Fan Heater

KFH540

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Instruction Booklet

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New
Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au

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Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Upright p6
Fan Heater

Quick Start Guide p7
Using Your Upright p8

Fan Heater
Care and Cleaning p10
Warranty Details p12

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Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Upright Fan Heater

• Carefully read all instructions before
operating the Fan Heater and save for
future reference.

• Remove any packaging material and
promotional stickers before using the Fan
Heater for the first time.

• Connect only to 230V or 240V power
outlet.

• Avoid touching heater body while it is on,
some parts of the heater are hot. When
moving the unit switch off and hold the
heater by the handles where provided.

• Keep combustible materials such as
drapes and other furnishings at least 1.7
metres from the front, sides and rear of
the heater. Do not use heater to dry your
laundry.

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

• Extreme caution and supervision is
necessary when this heater is used by or
near children, invalids or animals.

• Important – this heater is intended for
floor use only.

• Do not mount on ceiling or walls.

• Do not leave heater unattended. Always

switch off the heater at the controls and
at the power outlet then unplug heater
from the power outlet when not in use.

• Do not operate heater whilst asleep.

• Do not operate any heater with a

damaged cord or plug, or if heater
has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return heater to your
nearest Kambrook Service Centre for
examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.

• Do not use outdoors. This heater is not
intended for commercial use, such as
construction sites.

• Do not locate the heater immediately
below a socket outlet when in use.

• Do not use this heater with a programmer,
timer or any other device that switches
the heater on automatically. Since a fire
risk may exist if the heater is covered or
positioned incorrectly.

• This heater is not intended for use in wet
or moist locations. Do not use this heater
in the immediate surroundings of a bath,
a shower or a swimming pool. Do not
immerse or allow liquids to be spilt on
heater.

• This heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas
where petrol, paints, aerosols, or other
inflammable substances are used or
stored.

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• Do not operate the heater with the
power cord damaged, frayed or split,
wound around any part of the heater, or
in contact with heated surfaces of the
heater.

• Do not allow materials that have been
in contact with oil, petroleum based
products or drying fluids to come in
contact with the heater.

• Do not run the cord under carpeting or
cover the cord with rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from traffic areas
and where it will not be tripped over.

• To disconnect heater turn the control
switch to off. Turn off at the power outlet
then remove the plug from its outlet.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to
pass through the inlet or outlet openings.
This may cause an electric shock, fire or
damage the heater.

• To prevent a possible fire or heat
damage, allow ample space around the
heater (1.7m at front and 0.5m at the

rear, top and sides) and do not totally or
partially block the air inlet or outlets in
any manner. Check the openings from
time to time for accumulated dust.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• Switch off at the control switch and

power outlet, then unplug and allow
heater to cool down before cleaning or
storing.

• Use this heater only as described in this
instruction manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire electric shock or injury
and voids all warranties.

• Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug,
control settings, air inlets and outlets and
main housing for any damage in any way.
Immediately cease use of the heater
and return to Kambrook or an authorised
service agent for inspection or repair.

Important Safeguards For All Electrical
Appliances

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang over

the edge of a bench or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.

• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect
the appliance. To avoid a hazard do not
use the appliance if power cord, power
plug or appliance becomes damaged
in any way. Return the entire appliance
to the nearest authorised Kambrook
Service Centre for examination and/or
repair, or contact Customer Service on
1300 139 798.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning
should be performed at an authorised
Kambrook Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. Do not use
in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use
outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current
device (safety switch) is recommended
to provide additional safety protection
when using electrical appliances. It
is advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

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Your Kambook Upright Fan Heater

1. 2400 watt heating element

2. 70° degree oscillation for warmth

throughout the room

3. ThermoGuard protection for

peace of mind

4. Convenient carry handle

5. Cord wrap for convenient cord

storage

6. Safety tip-over cut-out switch

(not shown)

Control Panel

7. 2 heat settings, plus fan only

setting

8. Variable thermostat dial,

to maintain your desired
temperature setting

9. Power-on indicator

10. Oscillation switch

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Quick Start Guide

Turning the
heater on

Setting the
heating
mode and
variable
temperature

Set the Heat
Setting dial to
the OFF position
and Variable
Thermostat dial
to “MAX”

Turning
oscillation on

Use the SWING
switch to
activate or
to stop the
oscillation.

Plug the cord
into a 230V or
240V power
point and
switch on.

Turning the
heater off

Turn the heater off
by turning the Heat
Setting dial to the
OFF position.

Hints/Tips to Retain Heat in
Your Home

• Don’t overheat your home. The
temperature of a heated room in winter
should be 18-21°C

• Your heater will work more efficiently if
you stick to Kambrook’s recommended
clearance spaces

• Choose the right size heater for the room
type you want to heat

• Zone off unoccupied rooms by closing

Turn Heat
Setting dial
to the highest
setting.

doors and only heat the main living
areas

• Fit window coverings like curtains to
halve winter heat loss

• Put draft stoppers, such as a rolled
up towel, at the bottom of outside
doorways to keep out cold air

• Keep the heat in and the cold out by
installing wall and ceiling insulation.

• Avoid placing items too close to the
heater (both at the front and back) for

optimal air flow

Once a
comfortable room
temperature has
been reached,
slowly turn
the Variable
Temperature dial
anti-clockwise
until a click sound
is heard.

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Using Your Low Profile Fan Heater

Before First Use

Remove any promotional material
and packaging from the heater.

Unwind the cord to its full length
and place the heater on a firm, level
surface in a stable, upright position.
Visually inspect the air inlet and outlets
to ensure there are no blockages.

Turning Your Heater On

Ensure the Heat Setting dial is turned
to the OFF position and Variable
Thermostat dial to “MAX”.

Plug the cord into a 230V or 240V
power point and switch on.

NOTE: To avoid an electrical
circuit overload, it is
recommended that no other
appliances are plugged into
the same circuit as your heater,
when it is in use.

The Power-On Indicator, on the front
of the heater, will illuminate when the
heater is turned on.

Setting the Heating Mode
and Variable Temperature

To control the heater, turn the Heat
Setting dial and Variable Thermostat
dial as follows.

The Heat Setting dial has 4 modes:
OFF - Shuts off the heater and fan
FAN - For fan only operation
1 - Low heat setting (1200 watts)
2 - High heat setting (2400 watts)

The Variable Thermostat dial acts as
an automatic thermostat and can
be used to maintain your desired
temperature.

Turn the Heat Setting dial to setting
2 and the Variable Temperature dial
to MAX setting. Once a comfortable
room temperature has been reached,
slowly turn the Variable Temperature
dial anti-clockwise until a click sound
is heard.

At this setting your heater will
automatically cycle on and off
to maintain the desired room
temperature

Turn the heater off by turning the Heat
Setting dial to the OFF position.

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NOTE: This heater features a tip­over switch. If the heater tips
over, it will automatically switch
off. Once placed back into the
upright position, the heater will
automatically switch on again.

Setting the Oscillation

The oscillation function works in all
operating heat and fan modes.

Switch on the SWING
to activate. The heater will begin to
oscillate from side to side.

Switch off the SWING
stop the heater from oscillating.

switch

switch to

ThermoGuard Overheating
Safety Device

Your heater is fitted with a safety
device that switches off the heater
in the event of overheating. Should
this heater stop working, turn off the
heater and inspect the air inlet and
outlet for blockages. Wait at least five
minutes for the protection system to
reset before attempting to restart the
heater.

If the heater fails to operate or the
safety device switches off again,
return the heater to your nearest
Kambrook Service Centre for
examination or repair.

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Care and Cleaning

Ensure that the heater is switched off
and disconnected from the power
point before cleaning.

Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the
external surfaces of the heater. If
the heater has collected dust or dirt
inside the unit or around the elements,
have the unit cleaned by a qualified
service agent. Do not operate the
heater in this condition.

Do not attempt to open the case of
the heater at any time as there are no
customer serviceable parts inside.

When not in use, store the heater
(preferably in its original box) in a cool,
clean and dry location.

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Notes

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Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty

In Australia, this Kambrook Replacement Warranty
does not affect the mandatory statutory rights
implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974
and other similar State and Territory legislation
relating to the appliance. It applies in addition
to the conditions and warranties implied by that
legislation.

In New Zealand, this Kambrook Replacement
Warranty does not affect your mandatory statutory
rights implied under the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993 in relation to the appliance. It applies in
addition to the conditions and guarantees implied
by that legislation.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is valid only
in the country of purchase, but other statutory
warranties may still apply.

This Warranty card and the purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of purchase
and must be presented if making a claim under
the Kambrook Replacement Warranty. Please note
that under any applicable statutory warranty you
are not required to produce these documents, but
may be required to provide a proof of purchase.

Kambrook warrants the purchaser against defects
in workmanship and material for a period of 12
months domestic use from the date of purchase
(or 3 months commercial use).

The Kambrook Replacement Warranty does not
apply to any defect, deterioration, loss, injury or
damage occasioned by, or as a result of, misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product has
been used other than in accordance with the
instructions. The Kambrook Replacement Warranty
excludes breakables such as glass and ceramic
items, consumable items and normal wear and
tear.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is void if
there is evidence of the product being tampered
with by unauthorised persons.

If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory or
product will be replaced. Subject to your statutory
rights, in the event of Kambrook choosing
to replace the appliance, the Kambrook
Replacement Warranty will expire at the original
date, i.e. 12 months from the original date of
purchase.

In the event that you need some assistance
with your Kambrook appliance, please contact
our Customer Service Department on 1300 139
798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New Zealand).
Alternatively, visit us on the website at
www.kambrook.com.au

Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty

Your Purchase Record (Please Complete)

Date Of Purchase ________________________________

Attach a copy of the purchase receipt
here.

Model Number ___________________________________

Serial Number ____________________________________

Purchased From __________________________________

(Please don’t return purchase record
until you are making a claim)

Register your warranty at www.kambrook.com.au/service.asp

Kambrook - Australia
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you

purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue 1/10

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Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2141
New Zealand

Customer Service Line/Spare Parts
0800 273 845 or 09 271 3980

Customer Service Fax [phone]