VORNADO VMHi600 Whole Room Heater Owner’s Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Vornado
Table of Contents
VORNADO VMHi600 Whole Room Heater
- We expect this product to be perfect.
- If it is not, we will make it right.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER
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 the product running unattended in a confined space around infants, or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
INSTALLATION WARNING
- To reduce the 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 intake 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 onit an uneven or unstable surface.
- Do not use it 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 the cord under the carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from the traffic area so that it will not be tripped over. The cord should not hang over the edges of counters or be placed where it can be crimped or closed indoors. Place the 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
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
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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.
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Extreme caution is required at all times a heater is in operation. Always unplug the heater when not in use. Vornado does not recommend unattended and unsupervised use of this heater.
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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.
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Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
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Do not use this heater on a surge-protected unit or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted (GFCI) outlet.
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Before plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
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To reduce the 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.
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Risk of fire. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard the heater, or return it to the authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
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Do not sit or stand on the product.
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Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain, or stretch the power cord.
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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.
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Check your heater cord and plug connections. A loose-fitting outlet can cause the plug to overheat or cause a fire. Be sure the plug fits tight in the outlet. Check frequently during use to make sure the plug and outlet are not hot. If so, discontinue using the heater and have the outlet replaced by a qualified electrician.
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Never ignore the signs of an electrical problem, such
as: warm outlet cover plates, 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.
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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 the outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended period or during electrical storms.
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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.
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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-blade 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 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 the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
- Clean your product regularly, only as instructed in this manual. Before cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug it. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonia, or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided.
- Do not open the appliance housing while the product is plugged in. To avoid the risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Service Center.
FCC Compliance Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
- Connect the product to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Contact Vornado Consumer Service or dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the product.
Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identifier: Vornado Model VMHi600 Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address: 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002 Contact:
www.vornado.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Product includes a remote containing a replaceable CR2032 Button Cell Battery (3V).
WARNING
- INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
- DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
- A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
- KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN.
- Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
- Call a local poison control center for treatment information. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. In the US call the National Poison Control Center at 1- 800-222-1222 or 202-625-3333.
- Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. New and used batteries may cause injury. Keep new and used cells (or batteries) away from children.
- Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep them away from children.
- Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
- Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands, or types of batteries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
- Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above 104˚F / 40˚C, or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage, or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep them away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate them.
- BATTERY DISPOSAL: Please dispose of batteries according to the local laws and regulations of your region, and while keeping them away from children. Some batteries may be recycled and accepted for disposal at your local recycling center. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
- Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended period according to local regulations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY FEATURES
CONTROLS
ENERGY SYNC
COMFORT COMES IN MANY COLORS
Energy Sync lets you see how much or how little energy your heater is using to
maintain your ideal room temp. Colors blend from warm to cool hues in sync
with your Vornado’s heat output.
- Turn the Energy Sync feature On/Off by pressing while the heater is in operation.
- To adjust the brightness on the front display, hold it down for three or more seconds and release it when the desired brightness is reached. Once the desired brightness level is reached, the setting is saved until changed by the user.
HOW TO USE
Before use, check the 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 an integrated handle on top of the heater for lifting and carrying.
- Position the heater so airflow is not obstructed.
- Unwrap the power cord from the storage tray on the back of the heater. Plug the power cord into a standard grounded wall outlet.
- Press the Power button and select Mode or Fan Only . Room temperature will be illuminated on both displays. Set the thermostat to the desired temperature using -/+. SET TEMP numbers will flash on both displays as you adjust. Once the selection is made it will flash for five seconds, become constant for five seconds, and then return to room temperature. The displays will then dim after 20 seconds. Default settings upon first use will be High Heat and a set temperature of 75 degrees.
- Set a timer to automatically power the unit off by pressing . 0 will flash on both tothe p and front displays. Press to select the amount of time in
one-hour intervals, up to 12 hours. Users can also use -/+ to select the amount of time. After a selection is made or after five seconds of inactivity, the number selection will stop flashing and become constant. It is then displayed for five seconds before room temperature is displayed again. To cancel the timer operation, select 0 hours or hold for three seconds. The white indicator light on the front display and TIMER on the top display will illuminate to indicate the timer is on.
The white indicator light on the front display and TIMER on the top display will illuminate to indicate the timer is on.
COOL DOWN
When you power off your heater while in High or Low heat mode, it
automatically enters a cool-down routine in which the heating element turns
off and the fan exhausts the remaining heat. During Cool Down, both top and
front displays count down before powering off completely.
REMOTE CONTROL
Your VMHi600 heater remote includes (1) coin-style CR2032 battery. The battery comes pre-installed. Remove the battery pull tab before first use. The pre- installed battery has a 1 year life expectancy (dependent on usage) after the tab has been pulled from the remote. The remote is located inside the EPS Styrofoam surrounding the front and back of the heater. Look for the REMOTE ( ) sticker affixed to the remote polybag inside the EPS Styrofoam.
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For battery replacement, the remote requires one coin-style 3V CR2032 battery. Always use the correct size and grade of battery for this product.
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To replace the battery, open the battery door on the back side of the remote control (you will need to loosen the small screw on the door using a #1 Phillips screwdriver – screwdriver not included). If necessary, clean the battery contacts and also those of the device before battery installation. Remove any plastic protection from the battery and place it in the remote with the + side facing up. Replace the battery door and screw.
Note: Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for an extended period and always remove the dead battery immediately and replace it with a fresh one. Do not store dead battery in the remote. -
Your remote control will operate the same as the control functions located on the heater, except when changing modes. When changing modes, both displays will show either LO, HI, or FA on the display as you cycle through. Once the selection is made, it will hold for eight seconds before room temperature is displayed again. The remote requires a line-of-sight path to allow for the signal to be received by the heater. Position the heater so the receiver lens (inside the display on the front of the heater) is visible from the remote control.
WARNING: This product contains a button battery. If swallowed, it could cause severe injury or death in just 2 hours. Seek medical attention immediately.
CLEANING
Because your heater moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. Cleaning the outside of the heater is recommended weekly. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. See WARRANTY for instructions.
- Unplug the heater before cleaning.
- Use a brush attachment on the household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the Front Outlet Grille.
- Use a brush attachment on the household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the Inlet Filter on the back of the heater.
- Wipe down the entire heater with a soft, dry cloth.
- You should periodically blow out the heater with pressurized air to keep the heating 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 the accumulation of these particles inside the unit.
- Note: The inlet Filter on the back of the 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 the long life of the product, it is recommended to store your heater by following these instructions:
- Cleaning is recommended before storage.
- Unplug the power clothe the rap cord, and slide it inside the storage tray on the back of the heater.
- Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents the heater from accumulating dust over time.
- Store the heater in a 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 outlets are
blocked. If this happens, the safety shut-off system cuts power to the heater
and you must manually reset the heater.
- Power the heater off, then unplug the power cord.
- Remove any obstructions.
- Wait 5–10 minutes, allowing the heater to cool down.
- Plug in the power cord and place the heater in the 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 the Vornado Consumer Services Department toll-free at 1- 800-234-0604.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The unit fails to power on.
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The unit is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. The unit has overheated. An Automatic Safety Shut has been initiated. See RESET HEATER.
The internal tip-over switch has been tripped and the safety shut-off system has cut power to the heater. Plthe ace heater on a level surface. See SAFETY FEATURES.
The unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
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Airflow is diminished.| | Check the filter and clean it as necessary.
See CLEANING.
The unit is not producing a sufficient amount of heat.| | Ensure
the unit is set to High Heat and the thermostat is set to the highest
temperature setting. Close all doors and windows to trap heat.
Allow the unit to fully circulate heat throughout the 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 that this Vornado® Whole Room Heater (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for 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
[email protected] 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 marked with the RA number. Packages not 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 an 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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All rights reserved. All technical information, d a, and instructions for the
installation, connector n, and operation contained in these instructions for
use correspond to the latest available information at the time of printing.
The contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product.
Observe any additional supplements.
- 2024 Vornado Air LLC Andover, KS 67002 U.S. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Vornado® is a trademark owned by Vornado Air LLC.
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