Honeywell HZ-0300 Owners Manual - Page 1

HZ-0300_OM.qxd 10/25/06 3:11 PM Page 1 ALL SEASON COMFORT™ FAN & HEATER Model HZ-0300 SERIES Model HZ-0300C SERIES It is intended for use on floor only. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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: 1. Read all instructions before using this All Season Comfort™ Fan & Heater. 2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handle when moving this product. 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 product when not in use. 5. Do not operate this product with a damaged cord or plug or after it malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return product to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair. 6. Do not use outdoors. 7. This product is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate product 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 the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area where it will not be tripped over. 9. This product is for use on 120 volts. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of shock, this plug is intended to fit only one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit securely in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature. 10. This product draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the product into a circuit that already has other appliances working. 11. It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet. 12. To disconnect the product, first turn off the heater and fan, then grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by the cord. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in the areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored. 16. Use this product only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 17. 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 1875 watts. 18. The output of the heater may vary and its temperature may become intense enough to burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is not recommended for persons with reduced sensitivity to heat or an inability to react to avoid burns. The Honeywell trademark is used by Kaz, Inc. under license from Honeywell Intellectual Properties, Inc.