Kambrook KMH100 User Manual

Micathermic

Heater

KMH100

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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 0800 273 845
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

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Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Kambrook p6
Micathermic Heater

Quick Start Guide p7
Using Your p8

Micathermic Heater
Care, Cleaning and Storage p13

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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
Micathermic Heater

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

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

• Connect only to a 230V or 240V
power point.

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

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 or
invalids.

• Extreme caution and supervision is necessary
when this heater is used near animals.

• Do not mount on ceiling.

• Do not leave the heater unattended. Always
switch off the heater at the controls and at
the power outlet then unplug from the power
outlet when not in use.

• Do not use heater to dry your laundry.

• Do not operate heater whilst asleep.

• Do not operate any heater with a damaged
cord or plug, or if the heater has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return the 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
and in front of a socket outlet when in use.

• Do not use this heater with an external
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 immerse or allow liquids
to be spilt on the heater.

• Do not use this heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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
the cord away from traffic areas and where it
will not be tripped over.

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

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• Switch off at the control switch and power
outlet, then unplug and allow the 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.

• Keep combustible materials such as drapes
and other furnishings at least 2.0 metres from
the front and 0.5m from the sides and rear
(when it is intended for floor use) and 1.0m
from the top of the heater.

• To prevent a possible fire or heat damage,
allow ample space around the heater (at
least 2.0m at front, 1.0m at the top and 0.5m at
the rear and sides when it is intended for floor
use), (at least 2.0m at the front, 1.0m at the top
and 0.5m at the sides when it is wall mounted)
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.

Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances

• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the appliance and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard all packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.

• 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.

• To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid, unless it
is recommended in the cleaning instructions.

• 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 inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the
power supply cord, plug, connector or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• 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 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

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to
the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet,
unplug at the power outlet and remove the
power cord, if detachable, from the appliance
and allow all parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.

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