Wachsmuth & Krogmann C-3196 User Manual

Portable Ceramic Heater

Item#4483

Model # C-3196

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE

AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Index P.1

Important Safeguards P. 2,3

General Safety Rules P.4

List of Main Parts P.5

Technical Specifications P.5

Operation P. 6

Maintenance P. 7

Trouble Shooting P.8

Service Center P. 8

Warranty Information P.9

Warranty Card P.10

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Always follow basic safety precautions when using electrical products, especially when
children are present.

WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE
PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE RELOCATING,
SERVICING, OR CLEANING IT.

• READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

• This product is intended for indoor, non-commercial, household use for temporarily
heating residential rooms. Do not use the product for any other purpose.

• Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the product
from the electrical outlet when it is not in use.

• Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. This product is not intended
for use by children.

• Close adult supervision is necessary when using this product near children or pets.

• Do not use the product while sleeping or place near a person sleeping.

• Place the product on a flat, steady, stable, heat-resistant surface.

• This product has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas

where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored, as there may be a
risk of fire or explosion.

• Use the product in a well-ventilated area. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid
burns, do not let bare skin touch a hot surface. If provided, use handles when
moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
paper, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from all sides of the heater.

• Always maintain your distance from the product while it is in use to avoid serious
burns and other personal injury.

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

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electric shock, fire, or product damage.

• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not
use on soft surface, such as a bed, where openings may become blocked.

• Wipe the air openings clean if they become clogged.

• Do not use this product to dry or heat clothing, shoes, pipes, or any other item.

• This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, or other damp/wet

locations.

• Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

• Do not move the product when it is heated. Allow the product to thoroughly cool

before handling it.

• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer, as a
risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious personal injury may result.

• Attachments, when furnished, may become hot during use. Allow any attachments
to cool before handling them.

• Plug the product into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.

• Always connect the product to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electrical

outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to have a GFCI electrical outlet installed if one
is not available.

• Do not allow the Power Cord to hang (e.g., over the edge of a table or counter) or
place/run the Power Cord under rugs, carpeting, or in high-traffic areas where it may
be tripped over or pulled.

• To disconnect the product, turn the controls to the “OFF” position, then remove the
plug from the electrical outlet. Pull directly on the plug; do not pull on the Power
Cord.

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• Do not put any stress on the Power Cord where it connects to the product, as the
Power Cord could fray and break.

• Do not plug or unplug the product from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.

• Keep the Power Cord and product away from heated surfaces.

• Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug, after the heater

malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the product
to a service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

• This product is intended for indoor, non-commercial, non-industrial, household use
only. Do not use outdoors.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• To avoid a circuit overload when using this product, do not operate another high­wattage product on the same electrical circuit.

• 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 1875W.

SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

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