Vornado B2193445 User Manual
model VMH500
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Important Instructions ........................................................................4
Safety Features ................................................................................... 8
Controls ...............................................................................................9
How to Use .......................................................................................10
Remote Control .................................................................................11
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 12
Storage ..............................................................................................13
Reset Heater ..................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................................................ 15
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS HEATER.
This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of
the product. They contain important information about safety, use and
disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all
operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future
reference and pass these documents on, together with the product,
to any future owner.
version of our owner’s guide.
The following Warning messages are throughout this owner’s guide:
DANGER
Indicates a hazard with a HIGH level of risk which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Please pay
special attention to any instructions given to avoid this
threateningly dangerous risk.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a MEDIUM level of risk which, if
not avoided, could result in death, serious injury, minor or
moderate injury or potential property damage.
INTENDED USE: This product is intended to heat and circulate
the air in indoor living spaces only. This product is not intended for
commercial or industrial uses.
Please refer to our website for the most current
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury
caused by failure to follow these instructions, improper product use or
unauthorized product modification. Any such actions will invalidate the
product warranty.
WARNING – When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
WARNING
Risk From Unintended Use and Handling. Please take care to
follow these guidelines to avoid risks to people or property.
- Do Not tamper with or modify this product in any way.
- Do Not use this product on an elevated surface, such as shelf or
desktop. Use only while placed on the floor. Operate only in the
upright position.
- This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may
fall into bathtub, swimming pool or other water container.
- 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.
- Do Not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug after
the heater malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Discard heater or return to authorized service
facility for examination and/or repair in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do Not attempt to repair or replace parts.
DANGER
Risk From Electrical Shock. Contact with wires or components
that are under voltage could be potentially fatal!
- Do Not use this product outdoors or expose it to weather
or elements.
- Do Not use this product on wet surfaces, in bathtub or shower.
- Do Not immerse this product in water or allow water to drip
into the motor housing.
- Do Not use this product if it has a damaged power cord or
plug. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use this
product with any solid-state speed-control device.
- Do Not stretch the power cord or put the cord under strain.
- Do Not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any input or
output opening as this may cause risk of electric shock or fire or
damage the product.
- This product is equipped with a 3-prong plug, with a grounding
pin as a safety feature. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to connect to properly grounded outlets only.
This plug will fit into a grounded outlet only one way. Do not
alter the plug. Do not attempt to defeat this safety purpose of
the grounding plug.
DANGER
Risk From Electrical Connections. Please pay attention to any
instructions given to avoid personal injury or property damage.
- A loose fit between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the
product in this outlet. Contact qualified electrician to replace
loose or worn outlet.
- Do Not use this heater on a circuit that is shared with another
high-power device, such as a vacuum or circular saw.
- Do Not use this heater on a circuit that has a variable-speed
device operating, such as a blender or variable-speed fan.
- Do Not use this heater on a surge-protected circuit.
- Do Not use this heater with any kind of timer designed to turn
the unit on or off.
- Do Not use the heater on any Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted
(GFCI) outlet. A GFCI outlet has a reset button in the middle of
the outlet.
- Do Not use this heater in an RV, boat or any application where
a DC/AC inverter is converting battery power to AC power.
- 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.
- Always plug heaters directly into wall outlet/receptacle. Never
use with an extension cord or re-locatable power tab
(outlet/power).
- 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.
- This heater is equipped with a thermal safety shut-off system,
designed to turn off the heater when an internal overheating
condition is detected. See “RESET HEATER” to determine how
to check and reset the heater.
- In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of
thermal cutout, this appliance must not be supplied through
an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
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circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
- Always unplug when not in use or when leaving the dwelling or
premises for extended periods of time.
- Do Not place the heater directly below a socket outlet.
- To disconnect heater, turn controls off, then remove plug
from outlet.
- The VMH500, like any other 1500-watt electric heater, draws up
to 12.5 amps of electric current. If using your VMH500 on the
High Heat mode setting causes your home circuit breaker or
fuse to trip, we offer the following suggestions:
- Try turning off other electrical appliances that run on the same
electrical circuit as your VMH500.
- Run the VMH500 on Low Heat mode.
- Have your electrician add an additional circuit to your home’s
electrical system.
- ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THIS AND/
OR ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE.
- Do Not use more than one heater at a time on the
same circuit.
- Never ignore or take lightly the signs of an electrical problem,
such as:
- Warm outlet cover plates
- Sparking at outlet when plugging in or during operation
- Light flickering or dimming (indicates a shared circuit
or problem)
- Investigate the cause of these before continuing to use
the heater.
- This product must be grounded. If the product malfunctions,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The 3-prong plug
must be inserted into a grounded outlet that has been properly
installed in accordance with all electric codes and ordinances.
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If you are in doubt as to whether or not an outlet is properly
grounded, contact a qualified electrician.
- This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug as
shown at A in Figure 65.1. An adapter as shown at C is available
for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot
receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the
adapter must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a
properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used
if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
Figure 65.1
WARNING
Risk of burn.
- Do Not use heater to dry human or animal hair or articles
of clothing.
- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. 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 away from the sides and rear.
Warning: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover
the heater.
- To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, such as a bed, where
openings may become blocked.
- 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.
WARNING
Risk to Children and Other At-Risk Groups of People.
- This appliance can be used by children ages 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
- This product and its packaging material are not toys and should
be kept out of reach of children.
- Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating
and unattended.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC CONSUMER ADVISEMENT: This equipment may generate,
use and/or radiate radio frequency energy that may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Unauthorized use or
modification of this product increases interference risk and may cause
FCC revocation of permission to operate. To determine whether the
equipment causes harmful interference, please turn the equipment on
and off while simultaneously using a radio or television. If interference
is suspected, the user is encouraged to contact Vornado Consumer
Service at 1-800-234-0604.
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SAFETY FEATURES
METAL CONSTRUCTION
Forged from steel to be
fire-resistant, yet cool to
the touch.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY
SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
If airflow becomes blocked,
power to heater is shut off to
prevent overheating.
FINGER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious fingers.
CONTROLS
THERMOSTAT -/+
POWER ON/OFF
MODE
High Heat (1500 watts)
Low Heat (750 watts) or
Fan Only
TIMER
GROUNDED HEAVY-DUTY
POWER CORD
Adds durability and a
more-secure wall connection.
POWER CORD STORAGE
Safely store excess cord in
tray on back of heater.
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AUTOMATIC TIP-OVER PROTECTION
If heater tips over, safety shut-off system
cuts power to heater. Position heater
back in upright position. Press Power
button and power is restored. Heater
returns to last stored setting.
This heater has a dual display
feature and both displays are
synced. One display is integrated
into the carry handle. The other
display is located on the front of
the heater.
The displays illuminate when
powered on and as settings are
adjusted. After a selection is made
the displays dim after 20 seconds.
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
Red light illuminates to
indicate the heater is on.
REMOTE
CONTROL
Convenience at
your finger tips.
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HOW TO USE
TIMER
REMOTE CONTROL
Screwdriver required.
Before use, check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER if there is evidence of damage. If any damage is found, contact
Vornado Air LLC at 1-800-234-0604.
1. Use integrated handle on top of heater for
lifting and carrying.
2. Position heater so airflow is not obstructed.
3. Unwrap power cord from storage tray on back
of heater. Plug power cord into standard
grounded wall outlet.
4. Press the Power button
Fan Only
on both displays. Set thermostat to desired
temperature using -/+. SET TEMP numbers
will flash on both displays as you adjust.
Once the selection is made it will flash for five
seconds, become constant for five seconds
and then returns to room temperature. The
displays will then dim after 20 seconds. Default
settings upon first use will be High Heat and set
temperature of 75 degrees.
5. Set timer to automatically power the unit off by
pressing
displays. Press
. Room temperature will illuminate
. 0 will flash on both top and front
to select the amount of time in
and select Mode or
one-hour intervals, up to 12 hours. User can also
use -/+ to select the amount of time.
After a selection is made or after five seconds
of inactivity, the number selection will stop
flashing and become constant. It is then
displayed for five seconds, before room
temperature is displayed again. To cancel the
timer operation, select 0 hours or hold
three seconds.
The white indicator light on front display and
TIMER on top display will illuminate to indicate
the timer is on.
COOL DOWN
When you power off your heater while in
High or Low heat mode, it automatically
enters a cool down routine in which the
heating element turns off and the fan
exhausts remaining heat. During Cool
Down, both top and front displays count
down before powering off completely.
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Your VMH500 heater remote includes (1) coin-style CR2032 battery. Battery comes pre-installed. Remove battery pull tab before first use. The
remote is wrapped inside a polybag and packed in the top of the product inside the retail carton.
1. For battery replacement, the remote
requires one coin-style 3V CR2032 battery.
Always use the correct size and grade of
battery for this product.
2. To replace battery, open battery door
on the back side of the remote control
(you will need to loosen the small screw
on door using a #1 Phillips screwdriver
- screwdriver not included). If necessary,
clean the battery contacts and also those
of the device prior to battery installation.
Remove any plastic protection from the
battery and place it in the remote with the
+ side facing up. Replace the battery door
and screw.
Note: Remove battery from the remote
control when not in use for an extended
period of time and always remove dead
battery immediately and replace with
fresh. Do not store dead battery in remote.
POWER
THERMOSTAT -/+
MODE
High Heat (1500
watts), Low Heat
(750 watts) or Fan
Only.
CAUTION: DO NOT
INGEST BATTERIES.
3. Your remote control will operate the
same as the control functions located
on the heater, except when changing
modes. When changing modes, both
displays will show either LO, HI or FA
on the display as you cycle through.
Once the selection is made, it will
hold for eight seconds before room
temperature is displayed again.
The remote requires a line-of-sight path
to allow for the signal to be received
by the heater. Position the heater so
the receiver lens (inside the display
on front of heater) is visible from the
remote control.
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CLEANING
STORAGE RESET HEATER
Because your heater moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. Cleaning the outside of the heater is recommended
on a bi-weekly basis. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. See WARRANTY for instructions.
1. Unplug heater before cleaning.
2. Use brush attachment on
household vacuum cleaner to
vacuum any accumulated dust
off Front Outlet Grill.
You may also clean the heater
with high-pressured air, as well.
3. Use brush attachment on
household vacuum cleaner to
vacuum any accumulated dust off
Inlet Filter on back of heater.
4. Wipe down entire heater with
soft, dry cloth.
Note: Inlet Filter on back of heater
is not removable.
During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may
choose to store your heater. To ensure long life of the product, it is
recommended to store your heater by following these instructions:
Cleaning is recommended before storage.
1. Unplug power cord, wrap cord and slide inside storage tray on
back of heater.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton
if available. This prevents heater
from accumulating dust over time.
3. Store heater in cool and
dry location.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of all packaging
materials in an environmentally
responsible manner.
RESETTING YOUR VORNADO HEATER
Your Vornado Heater has a multilevel safety shut-off system designed
to prevent overheating. Overheating may occur when the inlets or
outlet are blocked. If this happens, the safety shut-off system cuts
power to the heater and you must manually reset the heater.
1. Power heater off, then unplug power cord.
2. Remove any obstructions.
3. Wait 5–10 minutes, allowing heater to cool down.
4. Plug in power cord and place heater in desired position.
5. Power heater On. Your Vornado Heater should now
function normally.
Note: If the safety shut-off system
repeatedly shuts off your heater or if it
will not reset after following the above
procedure, call Vornado Consumer
Services Department toll-free at
1-800-234-0604.
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