Goldair GPTF500 107cm Multi Season Heating and Cooling Tower Fan Heater Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- GOLDAIR
Table of Contents
GPTF500 107cm Multi Season Heating and Cooling Tower Fan Heater
Instruction Manual
General Care and Safety Guide
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: You must not cover this appliance. Covering this appliance
presents fire risk and will activate the safety fuse; permanently disabling
the unit.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance 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
flammable material a minimum distance of 1 metre from the air outlet.
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Use only the voltage specified on the rating label of the appliance.
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Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance.
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This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
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Indoor use only.
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Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
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Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged.
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The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills. -
Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
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Always unplug appliance when not in use.
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When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and ensure all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has been damaged, contact the Customer Services Team.
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Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the appliance.
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Do not connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and adjusted.
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Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or main unit.
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Ensure appliance is on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
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Do not operate with cord set coiled up as a heat build up is likely, which could be sufficient to become a hazard.
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Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident
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Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord, plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Take to a qualified
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Do not twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed from any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
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It is recommended that this appliance is plugged directly into the wall socket. Power boards are not rated to supply power to high wattage appliances.
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A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this appliance provided it is used in a safe manner.
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Do not remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.
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Do not remove plug from power socket by pulling cord; always grip plug.
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Do not place cord under carpet or cover with rugs or furniture. Arrange the cord so it cannot be tripped over.
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Don’t place appliance on bedding or on thick & long carpet where the openings may get blocked.
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Switch off and use handle provided when moving
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Do not place appliance close to radiant heat source.
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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, fire or damage to the appliance.
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Do not sit on the appliance.
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Do not use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp cloth (not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the mains supply before cleaning.
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Do not operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or stored.
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Do not use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a swimming pool or other liquids.
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The appliance must not be immersed in any liquids.
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There are no user serviceable parts installed in the unit.
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Do not place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire hazards.
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This unit is not supposed to be used in or around locations where foodstuffs, works of art or delicate articles of science, etc. are stored.
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If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of purchase or the Customer Services Team.
Assembly
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Carefully remove the unit from the bag and the carton. For ease of assembly, lay the unit down so that the front grill and control panel are facing up.
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Thread the Power Supply Cord through the large hole in the Base Assembly.
NOTE: The Cord Channel on the bottom of the base should be towards the back of the unit. (Figure 1) -
Assemble the Base by snapping Sides A and B together. (Figure 1)
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Attach Base to bottom of the unit. Using (4) Thumb Screws (supplied), fasten the Base to the unit. (Figure 2)
Operating your Appliance
Always choose a safe location for the fan, keeping in mind the safety
precautions outlined. Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit
before use. This appliance requires no installation, it should be used solely
as a portable appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating or fire, do not cover the heater.
WARNING: Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear
of the appliance.
WARNING: Do not use this heater with a programmer, separate timer,
remote-control system or any other device that switches the heater on
automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or
positioned incorrectly.
WARNING: Never leave this heater unattended when in use.
Ensure heater is on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
Once the heater is in a safe operating position and all switches are in the
off position, insert the power plug into the mains outlet and switch on.
CAUTION: Ensure the power cord is not tight because if pulled it may
partially pull the plug from the socket. A partially inserted plug will
overheat the plug and socket and could result in fire.
When the unit is initially plugged in, there will be a “beep” and the power
light will come on indicating that there is power to the unit.
The power light will remain lit until the unit is unplugged from the
electrical outlet.
HEATER
Turn the heater ON by pressing the Heater Power Button .
Upon turning the Heater on, the unit will be in High Heat (H3). (Figure 3).
Press the Heat Mode Button ****for Medium Heat (H2).
Press again for Low Heat (H1).
Press a third time for Heater Fan Mode (HF). This activates High Heat (H3) and
Super
Low Speed (F1) simultaneously.
Press a fourth time to return to High Heat (H3).
To turn the Heater OFF, press the Heater Power Button.
Operating your Appliance
AUTO ECO THERMOSTAT
Pressing the▼or▲ buttons while in any Heater function or speed will turn on
the Auto Eco™ function.
To set the room at a specific temperature press the ▼or ▲buttons to the
desired temperature. The display will now reflect the Auto Eco™ symbol and the
temperature will be flashing. The Heater is now in Auto Eco™ Mode.
When you reach the temperature at which you want to set the unit, the set
temperature will flash several times and then the display will return to
indicate the current room temperature and will gradually change as the room
temperature changes. NOTE: the temperature display does not indicate the
temperature of the heated air being emitted by the Heater.
Once the room temperature reaches 2 degrees above the set temperature, the
Heater will shut off. The Heater will continue to run for 15 seconds after the
element has turned off.
If the ambient temperature is equal to the SET temperature, the Heater will
run in LOW heat.
If the ambient temperature is less then the SET temperature by more than 3
degrees, the Heater will run in HIGH heat.
All of this happens automatically with Auto Eco™ Technology.
To deactivate the Auto Eco™ function, turn the Heater off or press the button.
NOTE: In Auto Eco™, the Heater will display the current room temperature
in °Fahrenheit. Press the and buttons at the same time to change the display
to °Celsius.
Turn the Fan ON by pressing the Fan Power Button .
Upon turning the Fan on, the unit will be in High Speed (F4).
Press the Fan Mode Button for Medium Speed (F3). Press again for Low Speed
(F2).
Press a third time for Super Low Speed (F1).
Press a fourth time to return to High Speed (F4).
To turn the Fan OFF, press the Fan Power Button.
Operating your Appliance
OSCILLATION
With the unit on, press the Oscillation Button to start and stop the
oscillation function. The oscillation function can be used in any speed and/or
timer mode.
TIMER FUNCTION (Figure 5)
The timer function may be activated when the unit display is in any function
or speed.
This function allows you to set the length of time the unit will run before
turning itself off, from 1 hour to 8 hours.
Pressing the Timer Button will increase the length of time by 1 hour each time
this button is pressed. After the display reflects 8 hours, pressing the Timer
Button once more will reset the unit to run continuously.
The unit will turn off when the set time has elapsed.
The unit can be turned back on by pressing either Power Button.
REMOTE CONTROL
All the functions performed with the Remote Control work identically to the
manual controls.
- Install two “AAA” batteries
- Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
- DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
- Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
- Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
- Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time.
- Remove batteries if consumed or if product is to be left unused for a long time.
Operating your Appliance
SAFETY DEVICES
This appliance has three protection devices:
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Tilt switch – this will automatically turn the appliance off if the appliance is not in the correct operating position.
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Resettable thermal link – this will automatically disconnect the power to the appliance at a pre-set overheat temperature. To Reset Unit
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Unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
• After the unit has cooled down, plug the unit into the electrical outlet and follow the operation instructions described in this manual.
If this occurs again, investigate what is causing the appliance to overheat.
• Thermal fuse – this disconnects the appliance permanently in case of overheating.
(It is non resettable).
CAUTION: The appliance generates heat during use. Precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, scalds, fires or other damage to persons.
CARE AND CLEANING
The appliance requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation: -
Unplug the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning.
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Ensure that the appliance has been allowed to cool down completely before cleaning.
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The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills. -
Use a damp cloth (not wet) to wipe the exterior of the heater to remove dust and dirt.
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Never use solutions such as petrol, thinners or polishing agents.
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Ensure the appliance is dry before plugging back into the mains supply.
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Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.
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There are no user serviceable parts. For service or repair, contact an authorised electrical service technician.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase. (Refer to back of
booklet).
Three Year Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this Goldair Platinum product. Your product is
warranted against faults and manufacture when used in normal domestic use for
a period of three years. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary
warranty to three months.
Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to
be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the warranty period.
This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident,
incorrect installation, or work carried out by anyone other than a qualified
electrical service technician.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
The benefits given to you by this warranty are in addition to other rights and
remedies available to you under law in relation to the goods or services to
which this warranty relates.
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of
the Consumers Guarantee Act (1993).
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PO Box 100-707
N.S.M.C
Auckland
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
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Victoria, 3752
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Australia
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Victoria, 3752
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