Sunbeam SCH8305 Series Instruction Leaflet

TRUSTED FOR OVER

100 YEARS

Instruction Leaflet

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Sunbeam® Heater

SCH8305 Series

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 this heater.

2. This 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 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.

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

4. Always unplug heater when not in use.

5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug
or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to
authorized service facility for examination and/or
repair.

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route
cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away
from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove
plug from outlet.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

14. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/
receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or
relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).

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

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

17. 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.

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

19. The heater must not be located immediately below a
socket-outlet. Do not use this heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
NOTE: THIS UNIT IS FOR FLOOR USE ONLY.

20. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this
appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

FEATURES - OPERATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Amps:12.5

• Wattage:1500W(+5%–10%)

• Workingvoltage:120VAC/60Hz

REMOTE CONTROL

Your heater comes with a remote control, unpack the remote
control from box. This includes one lithium battery,
CR2025/3V. Please note this remote control will not work
through walls. Remove battery before discarding the remote.

NOTE: REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER FROM THE BATTERY
PRIOR TO BEGINNING OPERATION.

Battery Replacement

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the
remote control handset. Insert a small object (such as a
pin or paper clip) into the hole of the battery cover lock
(see Figure 1) and slide out the battery cover.

2. Remove old battery.

3. Place new battery into battery compartment.

4. Slide battery compartment into the remote control
handset until the Battery Cover Lock is securely latched.

5. For your convenience, a remote control holder is
integrated into the back of the heater housing.

NOTES:

• Removethebatteryfromtheequipmentwhenitisnot

being used for an extended period of time.

• Removetheusedbatterypromptly.

• Donotdiscardusedbatteriesintohouseholdtrash

containers. Contact your local government for disposal or
recycling practices in your area.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2. Place heater on a firm, level surface.

3. Plug heater into a standard outlet. Once plugged in, the
Power Light will illuminate.

NOTE: Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high
wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 watts, this
unit draws 12.5 Amps.

Mode Control

Press the Mode Button (

/Mode) on the control panel to
select your desired heat settings. Each press of the button will
cycle through the below settings and the selected setting will
appear on the LCD. To operate with the remote control, first

press the Power Button ( ) on the remote and then press
the Mode Button to cycle through the below settings:

HI

- HIGH Heat

The heater will run continuously at 1500W.

LO

- LOW Heat

The heater will run continuously at 750W.

EC

- Heat & $ave

®

Setting

The heater will now cycle between high (at 1500W) and low
(at 750W) heat settings to provide heat.

A

B

A. Battery Cover Lock
B. Battery cover

Insert pin here

Figure 1

Thermostat Control

The next press of the Mode Button ( /Mode) will activate
the thermostat setting, and the LCD will display "27°" as the
default temperature setting.

Your heater is equipped with a digital thermostat that allows
you to set your heater to a precise comfort level (18°C-30°C)

by pressing the Up ( ) and Down ( ) Button on the
control panel or remote control. The LCD Display will show
the selected temperature reading. When the preset
temperature is reached, the heater will shut off and cool
down for 10 seconds. When the room temperature drops
below the preset temperature, the heater will automatically
turn on again to maintain the preset temperature level.

FrostProtect® Setting

Your heater is equipped with FrostProtect® setting. The
heater will turn on automatically when the room temperature
drops below 5°C. To activate FrostProtect® setting, press the
Down ( ) Button until the LCD Display show “5” and the

FrostProtect® icon ( ) will appear on the LCD Display.

FA - Fan Only

Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) again to activate Fan
Only setting. The heater will run at fan-only operation
without heat output.

NOTE: To shut unit off at any time, press and hold the Mode
Button (

/Mode) on the control panel for 2 seconds or

press the Power Button ( ) on the remote control to shut
off the heater.

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. The
digital thermostat has memory; it will remember the last
temperature setting before the heater is turned off. However,
if the heater is unplugged, the digital thermostat will no
longer remember the previous temperature setting. You will
need to reset the digital thermostat if the heater is
unplugged.

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

Set Timer

This heater is equipped with 24-Hour Auto Shut-off Timer
feature. This allows you to program your heater to shut off
automatically after running a defined time interval (from 0
to 24 hours).

1. Press the Timer Button ( ) on the control panel once to

activate the Timer.

2. Press the Up ( ) and Down ( ) button to adjust from

0 to 24 to select your desired time interval for the
heater to shut-off automatically. The selected hour will
appear on the LCD Display and the "Hr" icon will blink in
3 seconds to indicate that the selected timer is activated.
The LCD Display will return to show the preset

temperature and mode setting.

3. To cancel the Timer feature, press the Timer Button

( ) twice within 5 seconds.

NOTE: The timer does not work with the FrostProtect® Setting.

Oscillation

Press the Oscillation Button ( ) either on the control
panel or remote control to activate or stop the oscillation
feature.

NOTE: Please do not manually turn the heater on the base.
It is designed to turn only by motorized oscillation.

FEATURES - OPERATIONS

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 and water 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. It is recommended that you store the unit in its original

carton.

TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front grills.

This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp
cloth.

AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF

This heater is equipped with a technologically-advanced
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.

RESET INSTRUCTIONS

If your heater shuts down:

1) Unplug the unit and wait 30 minutes.

2) Plug in and operate normally.
NOTE: If the heater is plugged in again and Mode Button
(

/Mode) is pressed within the 30-minute cool down
period, heater will run at High Heat setting, but shut down in
2 seconds with the Power Light flashing. Please repeat the
above 2 steps to reset the heater again and ensure to allow
sufficient time for the thermostat to cool down.

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF

A
B

C

D
E

A. LCD Display
B. Up and Down Button
C. Oscillation Button
D. Timer Button

E. Mode Button ( /Mode)

Figure 2

CONTROL PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

TIP OVER PROTECTION

Tip Over Shut-Off:

When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will shut off.
The unit may also shut off if it is moved or bumped. To reset,
simply place the heater in an upright position, and it will
operate normally.

NOTE: If unit does not turn on when placed in the upright
position, press the Mode Button ( /Mode) on the control
panel or press the Power Button ( ) on remote control

once and heater will resume operation.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

General Information:

Environmental Factors - There are a number of factors that
will affect your desired comfort level. These factors can
include insulation, open or drafty doors and windows, and
outside temperature. Please check and take action if any of
these potential problems are affecting your heaters ability to
adequately warm your room.

Supplemental Heat - Portable electric heaters are intended
for supplemental heating of rooms to heat the room you are
in and turn down the central heat thermostat. They are not
intended to replace central heating systems.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting for your Heater

Trouble Probable Cause Solution

• HeaterDoes

Not Turn On.

☛ Timer Activated.

☛ Tip-over switch engaged.
☛ Manual user reset is activated.
☛ Not plugged in properly.

☛ Electrical outlet does not hold plug in

securely.

☛ Thermostat set too low.

☛ Obstruction causing the heater not to

operate.

☛ Circuit breaker trips.

✔ Press the Mode Button (

/MODE) to Turn on the

Heater.

✔ Set heater upright on a level surface.
✔ Follow reset instructions listed in this manual.
✔ Ensure plug is properly inserted. Make sure electrical

outlet and circuit breaker are working.

✔ Have outlet replaced by a licensed electrician.

✔ Press the Up ( ) Button to the highest temperature

setting.

✔ Unplug the heater and remove all obstructions.

Position your heater 36 inches (91cm) away from all
objects.

✔ Make sure no other high wattage appliances are

operating on the same circuit and reset breaker if
needed.

• Power light
is flashing
or in some
cases,
Heater Turns
On at High
Heat setting
but then
Shuts Off in
2 seconds
with Power
Light
Flashing.

☛ Auto Safety Shut-off system is

activated when there is potential
overheat.

☛ Tip-over switch engaged.

✔ Follow Auto Safety Shut-off instructions to reset the

heater and allow sufficient time for the heater to cool
down before plugging in again.

✔ Set heater upright on a level surface.

• Not Enough
Heat.

☛ Heater is in Low Heat setting.
☛ Thermostat set too low.

✔ Change setting to High Heat.
✔ Press the Up (

) Button to the highest temperature

setting.

• Heater
cycles ON
and OFF
frequently.

☛ The thermostat automatically turns

the heater on and off to maintain
selected comfort level.

☛ Every 10 minutes, the heater turns on

and runs for 3 minutes.

✔ To make this occur less frequently press the Up (

)

Button to the highest setting.

✔ This is normal operation to ensure the heater is

maintaining the room temp accurately. Such kind of
cycling will repeat for 3 times only for every power
on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting for your Heater

Trouble Probable Cause Solution

• Remote
Does not
work.

☛ Battery low.
☛ Distance too far.

☛ Control Panel Display dirty.

✔ Change battery (Disc type, 3 volt, CR2025).
✔ Remote works up to 20 feet (6m).
✔ Be sure to point remote at control panel on heater

and there are no obstructions.

✔ Make sure display panel is clean.

• Heater is
Blowing
Cold Air.

☛ When the heater is in Thermostat

Mode and reaches the set
temperature it will automatically
perform a 10 second cool down
(blowing cold air) to ensure
thermostat accuracy.

☛ Unit is in the Fan Only setting.

☛ Mode Button (

/Mode) may have

been pressed to turn off the heater.

✔ Raise the temperature higher or change to Low or

High heat setting.

✔ Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to select High

Heat or Low Heat settings.

✔ Press the Mode Button ( /Mode) to turn on the

heater.

• Fan Speed
Doesn't
Change.

☛ High Heat and Low Heat/Heat &

$ave

®

settings control the heat output
of the heater and not the fan speed.
Fan runs at the same speed on all
settings.

✔ Run heater in High Heat for maximum heat output.

• Unexpected
Noise.

☛ You may hear a popping or crackling

sound as the heater heats up. This is
normal and safe operation. Once the
heater heats up, the crackling sound
will go away.

✔ If the noise persists, call Sunbeam customer service

at

1-888-264-9669

.

• Unexpected
Smell.

☛ There may be an odor or vapor

coming from the heater the first time
you use it or after prolonged or
seasonal storage.

✔ This is normal and is the result of dust or other debris

accumulating on the heating element. Make sure the
heater is in a well ventilated area and continue
running until the odor or vapor goes away.

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.ca.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Printed In China

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.

© 2013 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Imported and
distributed by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, 20 B Hereford
Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1.

TRUSTED FOR OVER

100 YEARS