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CONTENTS Important Instructions ........................................................................ 4 Reset Heater ..................................................................................... 13 Safety Features ................................................................................... 8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 14 Controls .........................................................................................
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.
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.
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.
- 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. interference to radio communications.
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. 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. 8 English FINGER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Resists curious fingers.
CONTROLS THERMOSTAT -/+ POWER ON/OFF MODE High Heat (1500 watts) Low Heat (750 watts) or Fan Only TIMER 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.
HOW TO USE 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. one-hour intervals, up to 12 hours. User can also use -/+ to select the amount of time. 2. Position heater so airflow is not obstructed. After a selection is made or after five seconds of inactivity, the number selection will stop flashing and become constant.
REMOTE CONTROL Screwdriver required. 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.
CLEANING 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.
STORAGE RESET HEATER 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: 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Unit fails to power on. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet. Household circuit breaker / ground fault circuit interrupter has tripped or blown fuse. Reset circuit breaker / ground fault circuit interrupter, or replace fuse. See IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS. Unit has overheated. Automatic Safety Shut Off has initiated. See RESET HEATER. Internal tip-over switch has been tripped and safety shut-off system has cut power to heater.
We’re Here to Help WARRANTY 800.234.0604 vornado.com We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re not satisfied with this product, let us know. Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado® Whole Room Heater (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost.
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