Kambrook KRH200, KRH240 User Manual

Radiant

Heater

For KRH200/KRH240 Models

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

Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Personal Radiant Heater p6

Operating Your Radiant Heater p7

Temperature Setting p8

Care and Cleaning p9

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
Radiant Heater

• Keep combustible materials such as curtains/
drapes and other furnishing away from heater.

• The heater must NOT be located immediately
below a socket outlet.

• Ex treme caution is necessary when
this heater is used by or near children
or invalids.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the heater.

• 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 any heater with a damaged
cord or plug, or if heater has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return heater to
your nearest service centre for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.

• Do not use outdoors.

• This heater is not intended for use in wet or
moist locations such as bathrooms or laundry
areas. DO NOT IMMERSE or allow liquids to be
spilt on heater.

• Do not cover the heater.

• Place unit well clear of heat sensitive surfaces
and where necessary place on a suitable
stable inflammable surface.

• 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 prevent a possible fire, allow ample space
around the heater (at least 1.7m at front and

0.5m at the rear, top and sides) and do not
block air inlets or outlets in any manner. Check
the elements and grill from time to time for
accumulated dust.

• To disconnect heater switch the control setting
to the OFF position, then switch off at the
power outlet prior to removing the plug from
its outlet.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to pass
through the element guard as this may cause
an electric shock, fire or damage the heater.

• Do not touch hot metal surfaces.

• Do not allow power cord to contact hot metal
surfaces.

• Set the control setting to the OFF position then
unplug and allow heater to cool down before
cleaning or storing.

• The heater will not operate unless it is placed
on a flat level surface as it is fitted with a tilt
switch.

• Do not use the heater with a programmer,
timer or any other device that switches
the heater on automatically.

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• 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.

• Always move the heater with the
handle provided.

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

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 applia nce to the OFF
position, switch of f at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in u se.

• 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
dista nce of 20cm away from walls, cu rtai ns
and other heat or steam s ensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on

all sides for air circulation.

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Your Personal Radiant Heater

(KRH240 pictured)

1. Heater elements

2. Safety grill

3. Carry Handles

4. Control dial

5. Tip-over switch

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Operating Your Radiant Heater

How To Operate

1. Remove your heater from the
packaging, unwind the cord to its
full length.

2. Loosen safety grill fixing screws
and remove any element support
Guards (ie foam or paper
packing). Ensure front grill and
screws are in position before
operating the heater.

3. Read all the instructions fully
before plugging the unit in.

4. Place the heater on a level
surface in a stable position. Make
certain the control dial is in the
OFF position.

5. Plug the power cord in a 230V or
240V outlet, and switch the power
outlet on.

6. The heater control panel is
located at the right hand side of
the unit.

7. Use the control dial to switch the
heater to the desired setting.

WARNING: To avoid
fire hazard the element
packing supports and
warning label must
be removed before
switching the power on.

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Temperature Setting

WARNING: In order to

avoid overheating and
fire hazard, do not cover
the heater.

Model Number KRH200

KRH200 has 2 temperature settings.

Setting 1 – Turn the control dial to
the low setting to heat the lower
element only.

Setting 2 – Turn the control dial to the
high setting to heat both elements.

Model Number KRH240

KRH240 has
3 temperature settings.

Setting 1 – Turn the control dial to
the low setting to heat the lower
element only.

Setting 2 – Turn the control dial to the
medium setting to heat the bottom
and middle elements.

Setting 3 – Turn the control dial
to the high setting. This will operate
all elements.

NOTE: There is a tip-over switch
on the base. When the heater tips
over, it will turn off automatically.

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Care and Cleaning

• Always turn off and switch off at
power outlet then unplug the
heater before cleaning.

• Use only a clean, dry cloth to
clean the external surface of the
heater only.

• Do not attempt to remove the
front grill of the heater.

• Use a vacuum cleaner regularly
to remove dust and fluff from the
element and grill.

• If the unit has accumulated dust
around the elements and grill
that cannot be removed with the
use of a vacuum cleaner, have a
qualified service agent clean the
unit. DO NOT operate the heater
in this condition.

• Do not attempt to open the case
of the heater at anytime, there
are no customer serviceable
parts inside.

• When not in use, pack the
heater in its original box for best
protection and store in a cool,
clean and dry location.

• Return the unit to a Kambrook
Service Centre or authorised
repair agent of Kambrook for
repair or service.

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Notes

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Notes

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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]

www.kambrook.com.au

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue B11

Kambrook - New Zealand

Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/
Spare Parts 0800 273 845
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.co.nz