Holmes HFH136 Desktop Heater User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Holmes

Table of Contents

Holmes HFH136 Desktop Heater
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES – OPERATIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY INFORMATION
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Holmes HFH136 Desktop Heater

Product Information

This product is a heater manufactured by HolmesProducts. It comes with a 1-year limited warranty. For warranty service in the U.S.A., visit the website at www.holmesproducts.com. For warranty service in Canada, visit the website at www.holmesproducts.com. The model number of this heater is HFH136. It is printed in China.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using this heater, carefully read all the instructions provided in the user manual.
Ensure that the heater is placed on a stable and flat surface.
Do not use the heater on soft surfaces, such as a bed, where openings may become blocked.
Avoid using the heater in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
Only use the heater as described in the manual. Using it for any other purpose may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Always plug the heater directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Do not use an extension cord or relocatable power tap.
When unplugging the heater, pull it out by the plug and not the cord.
If the heater fails to operate, refer to the specific instructions on Auto Safety Shut-off.
Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on the unit. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.
If the plug or outlet becomes hot during use, discontinue use and consider replacing the outlet.
Ensure that the heater is not located immediately below a socket-outlet. Do not use it in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower, or swimming pool.

For more detailed features, operations, technical specifications, and operating instructions, please refer to the user manual provided with the product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions before using 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. 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.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
Always unplug heater when not in use.
Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
Do not use outdoors.
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
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.
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.
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.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions on Auto Safety Shut-off.
DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is hot to touch.
The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet. Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.

FEATURES – OPERATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Amps: 12.5
Wattage: 1500W (+5% -10%)
Working Voltage: 120V AC/60 Hz

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully remove your heater from the box. (Please save the carton for off-season storage).
Place heater on firm level surface.
Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
Plug the heater into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS

1TOUCH® HEATER THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS
Your heater is equipped with a technologically advanced 1Touch® heater’s electronic thermostat. You can set the heater to run continuously in manual mode or set the thermostat to your desired temperature setting. The thermostat will automatically turn the heater ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 60° and 80° Fahrenheit. Press the Mode Button (/Mode) to select your desired comfort level:

Max – Manual HIGH
Press the Mode Button (/Mode) once to set the heater at Max manual setting. The Max Indicator Light will illuminate. The heater will run continuously at HIGH setting.
Low – Manual LOW
Press the Mode Button (/Mode) again to set the heater at Low manual setting. The Low Indicator Light will illuminate. The heater will run continuously at reduced wattage.
- NOTE: To shut the unit off at any time, press and hold the Mode Button (/Mode) for 2 seconds or keep pressing the Mode Button (/Mode) until all temperature indicators go OFF.
Preset Temperature Levels (60 °F – 80 °F)
Continue to press the Mode Button (/Mode) to cycle through the Temperature Indicators (60 °F – 80 °F) until your desired temperature is set in either Max or Low setting. The selected Temperature Indicator Light will illuminate. When the ambient temperature rises above the set temperature, the heater will stop. When the ambient temperature drops below the set temperature, the heater will turn on automatically.
- NOTE: There will be temperature variance measured at the internal sensor, when the ambient temperature drops below the set temperature, it may take a longer time for the internal sensor to cool down, and then re-activate the heater to turn on again. the ambient temperature is too low, either raise the set temperature level or select Max/Low setting for constant heat.
- NOTE: When the 1Touch® heater thermostat is set, either the Max or Low Indicator light, or the preset Temperature Indicator Light will remain lit during operation. (See Figure 1)
- NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it maintains the set temperature. To prevent the unit from cycling, you need to raise the thermostat setting.
- NOTE: 1Touch® heater has memory. The 1Touch® heater’s thermostat will remember the previous temperature setting after the unit has been turned off. However, if the unit is unplugged, or the unit is turned off, the 1Touch® heater thermostat will be reset and will no longer remember the previous setting.

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the heater before cleaning and allow the heater to cool down.

Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the unit.
After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with a cloth or towel.
Store heater in a cool, dry location.
It is recommended that you store the unit in its original carton.
- TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front grills. This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp cloth.

AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically advanced, safety system that requires the user to reset the heater if there is a potential overheat situation. When a potential overheat temperature is reached, the system will automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume operation when the user resets the unit.
RESET INSTRUCTIONS
If your heater shuts down:

Unplug the unit and wait 30 minutes.
Plug in and operate normally.
- NOTE: To shut unit OFF, hold Mode Button (/Mode) down for 2 seconds.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:

Make sure the electrical outlet and circuit breaker are working.
Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction, turn OFF and UNPLUG the heater. Carefully remove the obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
The thermostat might be set too low. Press the Mode Button (/Mode) until the heater restarts.

Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater. If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes® products, please visit our website at www.holmesproducts.com.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if, in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.
If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value.
This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center.
Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied, or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions, or representations, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against the purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, visit our website at
www.holmesproducts.com.
In Canada
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, visit our website at www.holmesproducts.com.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. © 2013 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. -You will also get access to special sale items & promotions on a full assortment of Holmes® branded products. to receive a FREE GIFT OR PROMO CODE*. It’s our “thanks” to you for being a Holmes® brand customer.