besTRON AFH211W Maximum Power Fan Heater Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: bESTRON

Table of Contents

CONGRATULATIONS!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE
ENVIRONMENT
OPERATION – General
OPERATION – Before first use
USE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
SERVICE
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WINTER WARM

This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use

AFH211W
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations with the purchase of this Bestron product. These instructions tell you how the product works and how to use it. Read the instructions carefully before you start using the appliance. Only use the appliance in the manner described in the instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Defects:
If the appliance is defective, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualified mechanic carry out any repairs.

Children:

This appliance must be kept out of reach of children under the age of three, unless they are constantly supervised.
Children between the ages of 3 and 8 are only allowed to switch this device on and off, provided that it is firmly secured and installed in a normal position, and that the children are supervised or have received instructions on how the appliance works and its safety and that they are aware of the potential dangers that may occur.
Children between the ages of 3 and 8 are not allowed to connect or adjust the appliance.
Children are not allowed to clean and maintain the appliance.
Keep an eye on children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown on the rating plate of an electrical appliance before you use it.
Check that the socket to which you connect the electrical appliance is earthed.
Always install electrical appliances on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.
Certain parts of an electrical appliance may become warm or sometimes hot. Do not touch them as you may burn yourself. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.
Make sure your hands are dry when you touch an electrical appliance, a cord or a plug.
Electrical appliances must be able to lose their heat to avoid fire hazards. Therefore, make sure that the appliance has sufficient clearance around it and that it does not come into contact with flammable materials. Electrical appliances must never be covered.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords or plugs do not come into contact with water.
Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any other liquid.
Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the water. Immediately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the appliance.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.
Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
Always remove plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.
Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.
Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged. Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage. If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to avoid any danger.
The appliance may not be switched on with the aid of an external time switch, or by a separate system with remote control.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE

Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Take care that inflammable objects do not get in touch with warm air of the fan heater.
Do not insert objects through the grille.
Use the appliance only in a vertical position.
Do not place the fan heater directly beneath the wall socket or on deep ply carpet.
Keep a free space of 50 cm besides and above the appliance and 120 cm in front of the appliance.
Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.
Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the heater.
Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface, or fix it to the wall, as applicable.

WARNING: Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any other flammable material a minimum distance of 1 m from the air outlet.

In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the device!

ENVIRONMENT

Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.
Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.
The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.
Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighbourhood.

OPERATION – General

The appliance is intended only for domestic use, not for professional use.

1. On/Off indication light
2. Thermostat dial
3. Function button
4. Housing
5. Air removal grille| 6. Handle
7. Air supply opening
8. Heating element
9. Tip over protection
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OPERATION – Before first use

Remove the device from the packaging and remove all the packaging materials.

USE

Place the fan heater on a stable surface and ensure that the grilles for the supply and removal of the air are unobstructed.
Insert the plug into the plug socket.
Use the function button to select one of the following functions:
0| Off
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| Cold air
I| Warm air (1000 Watt)
II| Hot air (2000 Watt)

When the function button is set to “0”, the appliance is turned off. In the other settings, the appliance is turned on and the On/Off indicator light will be lit.

Rotate the thermostat dial clockwise. A click will be heard to indicate that the appliance has been turned on. The temperature is adjusted by turning the thermostat dial clockwise further.

WARNING:

To find the ideal thermostat setting, rotate the thermostat dial clockwise as far as possible. Once the room has reached the desired temperature, slowly rotate the dial anticlockwise until a click is heard. The appliance will then turn itself off. The temperature control will ensure that the room remains at the set temperature.
Please do not cover the appliance.
The anti-tipping safety device is located under the heater’s foot. If the foot of the heater is not placed on the surface correctly, then the safety device will turn off the heater.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the appliance and let the appliance cool down.
Clean the outside of the housing with a damp cloth.
Wipe the housing dry with a soft cloth.

WARNING:

Never immerse the appliance, plug or power cord in water.
Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Bestron offers a 60-month warranty on this equipment against defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material errors, subject to the following conditions.

No labour or material costs will be charged during this warranty period.
Any repairs carried out under the warranty will not extend the warranty period.
Faulty parts, or in the event of exchange, the faulty equipment itself, will automatically become the property of Bestron.
The warranty is valid for the first buyer only and is non-transferable.
The warranty is not valid for damage caused by:
• Accidents
• Improper use
• Wear and tear
• Neglect
• Faulty installation
• Connection to a different mains voltage than indicated on the type plate
• Unauthorized changes
• Repairs carried out by unqualified third parties
• Use in violation with the applicable statutory, technical or safety standards
• Careless transport without suitable packaging or other protection
Warranty cannot be claimed:
• For damage during transport
• If the serial number of the appliance is removed or changed
Items excluded from warranty are:
• Cords
• Lamps
• Glass parts
• Filters
The warranty does not entitle the purchaser to compensation for any damage other than replacement or repair of the faulty parts. Bestron cannot in any event be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses caused by or in relation to the equipment it has provided.
Claims under a warranty may only be submitted to your (online) retailer or directly to the Bestron Service Department. Never send items without being asked to. We may refuse the parcel and you will be liable for the costs. Contact us first and we tell you how the appliance should be packaged and sent. Each claim under a warranty must be accompanied by the relevant receipt.