Sunbeam SCH4062 User Manual

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Owner’s Guide

SCH4062

WARRANTY INFORMATION

127639/9100020009508 SCH4062B08EM1 Printed In China

Ceramic

Heater

© 2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from
the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair
or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.

JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use

the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.

Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call

1-888-264-9669

and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call

1-888-264-9669

and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any
other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO

NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

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CLEANING/MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the heater before cleaning and allow the
heater to cool down.

1. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
soap solution.

2. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean
the unit.

3. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit
with a cloth or towel.

4. Store heater in a cool, dry location.

5. The manufacturer recommends that you store the
unit in its original carton.

AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF

This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically­advanced, ceramic controlled safety system that requires
the user to reset the heater if there is a potential
overheat situation. When a potential overheat
temperature is reached, the system will automatically
shut the heater off. It can only resume operation when
the user resets the unit.

To Reset the Heater:

If the unit shuts down:

1. Turn Mode Control to OFF ( I/O ) and Thermostat
Control fully clockwise to HIGH ( Largest ).

2. Unplug unit, wait 30 minutes.

3. Plug in and turn ON.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your heater fails to operate:

• Turn the heater OFF and UNPLUG THE HEATER.

• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is
working.

• Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction
turn the heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully
remove the obstruction and follow the reset
instructions.

• The temperature may be set too low. Turn the
Thermostat Control clockwise until the heater restarts.

• Make sure Mode Control is in LOW (1) or HIGH (2)
setting.

Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Amps: 12.5

• Wattage: 1500W (+5% -10%)

• Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please
save the carton for off-season storage.

2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF ( I/O ) position
before plugging the heater into the outlet.

3. Place heater on a firm, level surface. At 1500 watts,
this unit draws 12.5 Amps.

Mode Control

Turn the Mode Control to the desired setting:
I/O - Off Mode

If you want to shut off the heater at any time of
operation, turn the Mode Control to Off ( I/O ) position.
Power Light may remain lit until the heater is unplugged.

- Fan only Setting

Heater will run at fan-only operation without heat output.

1 - LOW Heat

The heater will run continuously at 1000W.

2 - HIGH Heat

The heater will run continuously at 1500W.
NOTE: To start the heater operation, make sure the

Thermostat Control is turned fully clockwise to the highest
position ( Largest ).

Thermostat Control

1. Before setting the thermostat, allow heater to
operate and warm up the room. As noted above, you
need to set thermostat on HIGH ( Largest ) to
start the heater.

2. When the desired temperature comfort level is
reached, lower the thermostat setting until the
fan/heater stops operating. This is done by moving
the Thermostat Control anti-clockwise toward the LOW
( Smallest ) setting.

3. The control will now automatically maintain the pre-set
temperature level by turning the heater ON and OFF.

NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as
it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit
from cycling, you need to change the thermostat setting.

CAUTION: FRONT GRILL IS HOT WHEN UNIT IS IN
OPERATION.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES - OPERATIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

3. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO
NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use
handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the
sides and rear.

4. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover
cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.

5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor location. NEVER
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.

6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is
used by, or near children or invalids, and whenever
the heater is left operating and unattended.

7. Always unplug the heater when not in use.

8. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and
not the cord.

9. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

10. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or
plug, or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

11. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.

12. Use appliance only for intended household use as
described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufactuer may cause hazards.

13. DO NOT use outdoors.

14. To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces,
like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

15. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then
remove plug from outlet.

16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of
fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord,
the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and
rated not less than 1875 watts.

17. If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions
on Auto Safety Shut-off.

18. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified personnel only.

19. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is
recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
outlet is hot to touch.

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INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

AUTO SAFETY SHUT OFF / TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Sunbeam

®

products, please contact our Consumer Service
Department at 1-888-264-9669 or visit our website at
www.sunbeam.com.

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric 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 to install the proper outlet.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS

SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.

A

OFF

B

A. MODE CONTROL (OFF, FAN, LOW, HIGH)
B. THERMOSTAT CONTROL

Figure 1 CONTROL PANEL

Figure 2

A

B

C

D

A. REAR CARRY HANDLE
B. THERMOSTAT CONTROL
C. POWER LIGHT
D. MODE CONTROL

FAN

LOW HEAT

HIGH HEAT

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Heat

Thermostat