Lasko 5440 Operating Instruction

MODELO 5440

NOTAS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

CERAMIC TURBO-ENDURANCE™
HEATER with THERMOSTAT

MODEL 5440

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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

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

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

including the following:

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. Plug Heater directly in to a 120V~ electrical wall out­let, DO NOT plug Heater into any other cord con­nected devices, such as a power strip or surge pro­tector. Where possible, avoid the use of extension
cords because the extension cord may o verheat and
cause a risk of fire. If they must be used, minimize
the risk of overheating by ensuring that they are UL
listed, a minimum No. 14 AWG, 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. Retur n 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 POWER

SWITCH AS THE SOLE MEANS OF DISCONNECT­ING POWER WHEN SERVICING OR MOVING THE

HEATER. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.

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 b locked.

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 Power Cord under carpeting. Do not cover P ow er
Cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange
Power Cord awa y 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 HEA TER WITH ANY
SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICES.

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MODEL 5440

MODELO 5440

OPERATION

1. Carefully remov e the Heater from the plastic bag and the carton.

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

(Figure 1)

WARNING: Plastic or rubber tabs, like the feet on this unit, may

stick to furniture surfaces. The unit may leave a residue that could
darken, stain or leave permanent blemishes on the finish of certain
furniture surfaces, including wood surfaces.

3. Mak e sure that the Heater is in the “OFF” position (0) bef ore plug­ging the Heater into the outlet.

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

5. The

6. For Heater Operation, set the

7. Move the

8. For Fan-Only Operation, without any heat output, turn the

9. The

10. To disconnect Heater, turn

WARNING: WIRE MESH IS HOT WHEN HEATER IS IN OPERATION.

Power Light

Thermostat Knob

the
mum Setting (
(1500W) is represented by the (2) and Low Heat (900W) by the (1).

Knob

to the Fan Setting ( ).

Power Light

(0), then remove plug from outlet.

will light up when the Heater is turned on and

is increased.

Thermostat Knob

).

Power Knob

to the desired heat setting. High Heat

will remain lit during operation.

Power Knob

Power

to the “OFF” position

Temp

to the Maxi-

Power

SAFETY FEATURE

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

2. When an overheat temperature is reached, the Heater will auto­matically shut off. It can only resume operation when the unit is
reset. (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 Heater in again and follow the
Operating Instructions described in this instruction manual.

TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS

If your heater shuts off unexpectedly or fails to operate, the
above-mentioned safety feature 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 resolved by the steps listed
above, contact Technical Assistance at 1-800-233-0268, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ALW A YS UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE MO VING 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. Clean the body
of the Heater with a soft cloth.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE APART THE HEATER.

Power Knob

Power Light

THERMOSTAT OPERATION

1. Before setting the thermostat, allow Heater to operate and warm
up the room. Set
to start the Heater.

2. When the desired temperature comf ort level is reached, lo wer
the thermostat setting until the Fan/Heater stops operating.
This is done by moving the
Minimum setting (

3. The Heater will now automatically maintain the pre-set
temperature level by cycling the Heater ON and OFF.

4. It is normal for the Heater to cycle ON and OFF as it main­tains the present temperature. To prevent the Unit from cy­cling, you need to adjust the thermostat setting.

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Thermostat Knob

Thermostat Knob

).

Temp

Thermostat Knob

Figure 1

(Figure 2)

to the Maximum setting ( )

towards the

Thermostat Knob

Figure 2

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner , harsh clean-

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.

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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.
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PARA PIEZAS DE REPUEST O:

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.

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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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DE 8:00 A.M. A 5:00 P.M., HORA ESTÁNDAR DEL ESTE.”

Mencione el nombre y el número de modelo del producto al llamar.

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

¡POR FAVOR, NO ENVÍE EL PRODUCTO A ESTA DIRECCIÓN!

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