Lasko 5435 Operating Instruction

MODELO 5435

NOTAS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

CERAMIC OSCILLATING HEATER
with DIGITAL THERMOSTAT
CONTROL

MODEL 5435

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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person,

1. Read all instructions before using Heater.

2. Use this Heater only as described in this manual. An y
other use not recommended by the manufacturer ma y
cause fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

3. Make certain that the power source conforms to the
electrical requirements of the Heater.

4. Extreme caution is necessary when any Heater
is used by or near children or invalids and when­ever the Heater is left operating unattended.

5. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electr ic
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. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.

6. Where possible, av oid the use of extension cords be­cause the extension cord may o verheat and cause a
risk of fire. If the y must be used, minimiz e the risk of
overheating by ensuring that they are UL listed, a
minimum No. 14 A WG, rated not less than 1875 watts.
Never use a single extension cord to operate more
than one Heater.

7. Do not operate any Heater with a damaged cord or
plug or after the Heater malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return Heater to autho­rized service facility for examination, electrical or me­chanical adjustment or repair.

8. Unplug power cord before servicing or moving the
Heater. Always unplug Heater when not in use.

WARNING: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE ON/OFF

SWITCH AS THE SOLE MEANS OF DISCONNECT­ING POWER WHEN SERVICING OR MOVING THE
HEATER. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

When using electrical appliances,

basic precautions should always be followed

including the following:

9. Do not insert or allow fingers or foreign objects to
enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as it may
cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the Heater .
Do not block or tamper with the Heater in any man­ner while it is in operation.

10.To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. Do not place on soft sur­faces, like a bed, where openings may become
blocked.

11. Always place the Heater on a stable, flat, level surface
when operating, to avoid the chance of the Heater over­turning. Locate the Power Cord so the Heater or other
objects are not resting on it. Do not run P ower Cord under
carpeting. Do not cov er Po wer Cord with throw rugs, run­ners, or the like. Arrange Power Cord away from room
traffic and where it will not be tripped over .

12. This Heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do
not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Always use
handle 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 at least 1 foot (0.3
m) from the sides and rear.

13.A Heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside .
It must NOT be used in potentially dangerous loca­tions such as flammable, explosive, chemical-laden
or wet atmospheres. This Heater is intended for gen­eral use ONLY.

14.This Heater is not intended for use in wet or damp
locations. Never locate a Heater where it may fall
into a bathtub or other water container.

15.Do not use Heater outdoors.

WARNING: REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK – DO NOT USE THIS HEATER WITH ANY
SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICES.

Rev. C 3/04

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MODEL 5435

MODELO 5435

OPERATION

(Figure 1)

1. Carefully remove the Heater from the bag and the carton.

2. Place the Heater on a firm, level surface.

3. Plug the cord set into a 120V electrical outlet. Be sure plug fits
tightly in outlet. A loose fit will cause ov erheating and damage the
plug. Plug and cord set may feel warm during normal usage.

4. When the Heater is initially plugged in, there will be a “beep” and
the red light will come on indicating that there is power to the unit.
The red light will remain lit until the Heater is unplugged from the
electrical outlet

5. Turn the Heater ON by pressing the power button (

).

(Figure 1)

6. The unit will display the current air temperature.

7. Upon turning the Heater on, the unit will be in the LOW heat
mode. (900 Watts)

8. Pressing the MODE button at this point will set the Heater into
HIGHT heat mode. (1500 Watts)

9. Pressing the MODE button once more will set the Heater into
AUTO mode. Notice that the displa y now displa ys a SET TEMP
indicator. (See Thermostat Instructions)

10.Pressing the OSC button will allow the Heater to oscillate back
and forth. To stop the oscillation, press the OSC button again.

11.To turn the Heater OFF, press the power button (

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Thermostat Button

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THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press the MODE button until the display shows AUTO Mode.

2. To adjust SET TEMP, press the

perature and the

to decrease the desired temperature.

3. When the air temperature raises 3 degrees above the set tem-

perature, the heater will cut off after 20 seconds.

4. When the air temperature drops below the set temperature, the

unit will come back on.

Note: It is nor mal for the Heater to cycle ON and OFF as it main­tains the set temperature.

to increase the desired tem-

SAFETY FEATURES

1. A thermal overload protector is built in to prevent overheating.

2. When an overheat temperature is reached, the Heater will be au­tomatically shut off. It can only resume operation when the user
resets the unit. (See reset instructions below)

To Reset Heater:

1. Unplug the Heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.

2. After the 10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally.

TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS

If your heater shuts off unexpectedly or fails to operate, one of
the above-mentioned safety features may have been activated
to prevent overheating.

1. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.

2. Check your Thermostat setting. The Heater may be off because
it has reached the desired temperature setting.

If you have a problem that can not be resolve by the steps listed
above, contact Technical Assistance at 800-233-0268, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AL W A YS UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE MOVING OR

SERVICING.

WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE HEATER IN WATER.
CLEANING: IMPORTANT! Clean the Heater grill with the

vacuum brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner. This will re­move lint and dirt from the inside of the Heater. DO NOT AT­TEMPT TO TAKE APART THE HEATER. Clean the body of the
Heater with a soft cloth.

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner , har sh c lean-

ers, etc., as they will damage the Heater. NEVER use ALCO­HOL OR SOLVENTS.

SERVICING: All other ser vicing, with the exception of general

user-maintenance, should be performed by an authorized ser­vice representative. Call 1-800-233-0268, Monday through Fri­day, between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST for the location of
your nearest service center.

STORAGE: Store the Heater with these instructions in the original

carton in a cool, dry place.

GARANTÍA LIMITADA

EN CASO DE NECESIT AR PIEZAS, COMUNÍQ UESE CON EL F ABRICANTE P ARA PIEZAS DE REPUEST O AMP ARAD AS
POR LA GARANTÍA. SE DEBE INCLUIR UNA COPIA DEL RECIBO DE COMPRA CON EL TIPO Y ESTILO DEL
CALEFACTOR, UBICADOS EN LA PARTE INFERIOR DEL APARATO.

Este producto está garantizado por tres años a partir de la fecha de compra contra defectos de fabricación y/o de
materiales. A nuestra discreción, las piezas que resulten defectuosas se reemplazarán o se repararán, o bien se
reemplazará el producto entero.
Si se necesita reparación eléctrica o mecánica durante el período de garantía, envíe el producto completo, con porte
pagado, al centro de servicio más cercano. Llame al número que se indica más adelante para encontrar el centro de
servicio más cercano.
Si necesita una pieza de repuesto, debe especificar el tipo y el estilo del aparato . Esta información puede encontrarse en la
parte inferior del aparato. En cualquiera de los casos, es necesario que envíe una copia del recibo de compra.
Esta garantía no tiene validez si el daño se debe a un accidente, manejo o uso indebido, daños de transporte, abuso, mal
uso, reparaciones o intentos de reparación no autorizados, o al uso comercial del producto.

TODAS LAS GARANTÍAS, MANIFIESTAS O IMPLÍCITAS, RIGEN DURANTE TRES AÑOS A PARTIR DE LA FECHA DE
COMPRA ORIGINAL. ESTA GARANTÍA NO CUBRE EN NINGÚN CASO RESPONSABILIDAD POR DAÑOS DIRECT OS
O INDIRECTOS POR CAUSA ALGUNA.

En algunos estados no se permiten limitaciones de la duración de una garantía implícita, ni la exclusión o limitación de
daños directos o indirectos, por lo cual las limitaciones y exclusiones anteriores pueden quedar sin vigencia en su caso.
Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos. Usted podría tener otros derechos que varían de un estado a otro.

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PARA PIEZAS DE REPUESTO:

Para piezas de repuesto, favor de llamar al 1-800-233-0268, DE LUNES A VIERNES, DE 8:00 A.M. a 4:00 P.M., HORA

ESTÁNDAR DEL ESTE. “POR FAVOR, NO ENVÍE EL APARATO AL LUGAR DONDE LO COMPRÓ.”

Mencione el tipo y el estilo del producto (ubicados en la parte inferior del aparato) al llamar.

PARA APOYO TÉCNICO Y UBICACIONES DE CENTROS DE SERVICIO:

Para cualquier pregunta o comentario, o para solicitar información sobre el centro de servicio más cercano a su domicilio,

FAVOR DE LLAMAR A NUESTRA “LÍNEA GRATUITA” AL 1-800-233-0268, DE LUNES A VIERNES,

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Appliance Service Dept. 300 Confederate Drive Franklin, TN 37064.

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