model VMH10
PERSONAL HEATER
OWNER’S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO PARA
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GUIDE D’UTILISATION DU
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ........................4
Safety Features ............................................10
Controls ........................................................11
How to Use ..................................................12
Cleaning .......................................................13
Storage .........................................................14
Reset Heater ................................................15
Troubleshooting ..........................................16
Warranty .......................................................17
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS HEATER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. See
our website to view, download and print the most current version of this
owner’s guide.
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 use. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or
injury due to unauthorized use or product modication. Failure to follow
these directions will void the product warranty.
WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons
- Extreme caution is required during the installation, operation, cleaning
and maintenance of this product by or around children under age 12 and
anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance,
its parts and packaging material.
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INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical shock and
injury to persons, observe the following:
- 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.
- Do not use this heater in an RV, boat or during any application where
battery power is converted to AC power.
- Place this product at least 3 feet away on all sides from, electrical outlets,
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains and other objects that
may cause or catch on re. Do not place the heater near a bed because
objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by
the heater.
- To prevent a possible re, do not place the heater on soft surfaces, like a
bed, where air intakes or exhaust can be blocked in any manner.
- No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging,
etc.) should be placed near furnaces, replaces, stoves or other high
temperature heat sources. Do not use in a window, on an uneven or
unstable surface, or near water.
- The appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into
contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not use this
product in a bathtub or shower or position product where it may fall into a
bathtub, laundry, swimming pool or other water container. Do not use this
product outdoors or expose it weather or elements.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or appliances.
Arrange cord away from trafc area and where it will not be tripped over.
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The cord should not hang over edges of counters or be placed where it can
be crimped or closed in doors. Place appliance near an easily accessible
outlet so the product can be unplugged quickly during an emergency.
SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical shock and injury
to persons, observe the following:
- Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause re, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
- Extreme caution is required at all times a heater is in operation. Always
unplug heater when not in use. Vornado does not recommend unattended
and unsupervised use of this heater.
- 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.
- Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with
an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). Do not use
this heater on a surge-protected unit or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted
(GFCI) outlet. Note: GFCI outlets are typically found in bathrooms and
kitchens and feature a “reset” button to prevent tripping of an electrical
circuit.
- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical
information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your
outlet’s power supply.
- WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, re and electric shock,
do not operate with a solid state speed device, such as a dimmer control
switch. Use of this appliance on the same electrical circuit as another high
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