VORNADO VMHi300 Whole Room Heater User Guide
- June 13, 2024
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VMHi300 Whole Room Heater
User Guide
VMHi300 Whole Room Heater
model VMHi300
WHOLE ROOM HEATER
OWNER’S GUIDE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. See
www.vornado.com to view, download and print the most
current version of this owner’s guide.
INTENDED USE: This product is intended to heat and circulate the air in
indoor living spaces only. This product is intended for floor use only. This
product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. This heater is not
intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, and similar damp locations. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to
unauthorized use or product modification. Failure to follow these directions
will void the product warranty.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to
persons, and hyperthermia, including the following:
WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons
– Extreme caution is required during the installation, operation, cleaning and
maintenance of this product by or around children 12 years of age and younger
and anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and whenever
the heater is left operating and unattended.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance, its parts and packaging material.
WARNING: Risk for Heat Stroke (Hyperthermia)
– Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia include high body
temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, and
rapid pulse. If you begin to experience symptoms related to hyperthermia,
turn off the heater and seek medical attention.
– To avoid excessive room temperatures which can cause hyperthermia: DO NOT
leave product running unattended in a confined space around infants, or
individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to
persons, observe the following:
– 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.
– Do not use this heater in an RV, boat or during any application where
battery power is converted to AC power.
– Place this product at least 3 feet away on all sides from electrical
outlets, furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains and other
objects that may cause or catch on fire. Do not place the heater near a bed
because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be
ignited by the heater.
– To prevent a possible fire, do not place the heater on soft surfaces, like a
bed, where air intakes or exhaust can be blocked in any manner.
– No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, etc.)
should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high temperature
heat sources.
– Do not use on an uneven or unstable surface.
– Do not use this product on an elevated surface such as a shelf or desktop.
Use only while placed on the floor. Operate only in the upright position.
– This appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into contact
with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not use this product
in a bathtub or shower or position where it may fall into a bathtub, shower,
laundry, swimming pool or other water container. Do not use in a window,
outdoors, or exposed to weather or elements.
– Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners,
or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord
away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. The cord should
not hang over edges of counters or be placed where it can be crimped or closed
in doors. Place appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can
be unplugged quickly during an emergency.
– Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.
SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to
persons, observe the following:
– 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.
– Extreme caution is required at all times a heater is in operation. Always
unplug heater when not in use. Vornado does not recommend unattended and
unsupervised use of 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. |
– Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with
an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
– Do not use this heater on a surge-protected unit or Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupted (GFCI) outlet.
– Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all
electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible
with your outlet’s power supply.
– To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire and electric shock, do not
operate with a solid state speed device, such as a dimmer control switch. Do
not use this heater with a timer designed to automatically turn the unit on or
off, as this may accidentally disable the heater’s thermal cutout safety
feature. Use of this appliance on the same electrical circuit as another high
energy use product, such as a vacuum cleaner, blender, variable speed fan or
circular saw is not advised.
– Risk of fire. 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 sit or stand on product.
– Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch the
power cord.
– 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.
– Check your heater cord and plug connections. A loose fitting outlet can
cause the plug to overheat or cause a fire. Be sure plug fits tight in the
outlet. Check frequently during use to make sure plug and outlet are not hot.
If so, discontinue using heater and have outlet replaced by a qualified
electrician.
– Never ignore the signs of an electrical problem, such as: warm outlet
coverlets, sparks when plugging in or operating, lights flickering/dimming
during operation. Immediately turn off and unplug the appliance if any such
problems are noticed. Contact a qualified electrician to investigate possible
causes before operating the appliance again.
– Note: Heaters draw more current than small appliances, overheating of
the outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the other appliances.
– Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning and when not in use, use
the product controls to turn off the power and then unplug. To disconnect from
outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the
product will be left unattended for an extended period of time or during
electrical storms.
– This product’s power cord is equipped with a three-prong, grounded plug that
must be inserted into a grounded receptacle. Connect to properly grounded
outlets only.
– This heater is for use with 120 volt electrical outlets. The cord has a plug
as shown at A in Figure 68.1, below. An adapter as shown at C is available for
connecting three lade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green
grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used
if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
– If your heater suddenly stops working:
- This heater is equipped with a thermal cutout safety feature designed to automatically shut off when overheating is detected. See the “RESET HEATER” instructions in this guide to determine how to check and reset the heater.
- If the heater and other electrical products suddenly stop working at the same time, your home circuit breaker or fuse may have tripped due to an overload of power.
Consider only running your heater on the “low” setting, only running one heater at once and unplugging all other electrical products while running the heater, and/or hiring an electrician to install an additional circuit to your home’s electrical system.
SERVICING WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to
persons, observe the following:
– Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this manual. Prior to
cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug. Do not use gasoline,
thinners, solvents, ammonias or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the
CLEANING instructions provided.
– Do not open appliance housing while product is plugged in.
To avoid risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado
Authorized Service Center.
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SAFETY FEATURES
CONTROLS
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.
- Use integrated handle on top of heater for lifting and carrying.
- Position heater so airflow is not obstructed.
- Unwrap power cord from storage tray on back of heater. Plug power cord into standard grounded wall outlet.
- Select Mode by turning control dial. Next, set thermostat to highest setting by turning clockwise. When room reaches desired comfort level, turn thermostat slowly counterclockwise until heat cycles off.
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 weekly basis. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. See WARRANTY for instructions.
- Unplug heater before cleaning.
- Use brush attachment on household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off Front Outlet Grille.
- Use brush attachment on household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off Inlet Filter on back of heater.
- Wipe down entire heater with a soft, dry cloth.
You should periodically blow out the heater with pressurized air to keep heat
element and motor clear of dust, hair and debris that can build up inside the
heater as it moves air during use. This also eliminates unwanted odors caused
by accumulation of these particles inside the unit.
Note: Inlet Filter on back of heater is not removable.
Note: Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.
STORAGE
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:
Cleaning is recommended before storage.
- Unplug power cord, wrap cord and slide inside storage tray on back of heater.
- Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents heater from accumulating dust over time.
- Store heater in cool and dry location.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
RESET HEATER
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. If this happens, the safety shut-off system cuts power to the heater
and you must manually reset the heater.
- Power heater off, then unplug power cord.
- Remove any obstructions.
- Wait 5–10 minutes, allowing heater to cool down.
- Plug in power cord and place heater in desired position.
- Power heater On. Your Vornado Heater should now function normally.
Note: If the safety shut-off system repeatedly shuts off your heater or if it will not reset after following the above procedure, call Vornado Consumer Services Department toll-free at 1-800-234-0604.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Unit fails to power on. | Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into |
electrical outlet.
Household circuit breaker has tripped or blown fuse. Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse. See
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) has tripped. Ground fault circuit
interrupters are not recommended for use and may cause nuisance tripping. If
tripping does occur, relocate the unit to a standard wall outlet.
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. Place heater on level surface. See SAFETY FEATURES.
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer
Service for assistance.
Airflow is diminished.| Check filter and clean as necessary. See CLEANING.
Unit is not producing
sufficient amount of heat.| Ensure unit is set to High Heat and thermostat is
set to highest temperature setting.
Close all doors and windows to trap heat.
Allow unit to fully circulate heat throughout room; may take several minutes.
WARRANTY
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.
For warranty or repair service:
Call 1-800-234-0604 or email
help@vornado.com to obtain a Return Authorization
(“RA”) form. Please have or include your Product’s model number and serial
number, as well as your name, address, city, state, Zip code and phone number
when contacting Vornado for warranty service. Or to file a contactless
warranty claim, visit vornado.com/contact-us.
After receiving the RA form, ship your Product to:
Vornado Air LLC Attn: Warranty & Repair 415 East 13th Street, Andover, KS
67002. For your convenience, please have your model number and serial number
when contacting Vornado with service inquiries. To ensure proper handling,
packages must be clearly marked with the RA number. Packages not clearly
marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock. Please allow
1-2 weeks for repair and return of your Product after the Product is received.
Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will
require a fee to cover the cost of materials, labor, handling and shipping.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product,
modification, alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use or
repair or service of the Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages which
occur in shipment or are attributed to acts of God. Improper product use,
which includes using an external device that alters or converts the voltage or
frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product to a country not
intended for use will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product
modification, repair by unauthorized repair center or use of non-approved
replacement parts is not recommended and any consequences will not be covered
by support services or product warranties. The product warranty will be
honored only on models that are being used in the country intended. REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT
TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by failure
to follow these instructions, improper product use or unauthorized product
modifications. Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty.
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