Comfort Zone CZ457E Series Ceramic Tower Heater Instruction Manual

Comfort Zone CZ457E Series Ceramic Tower Heater

• ENERGY SAVE TECHNOLOGY ® helps save energy and reduces your heating costs.
• ENERGY SAVE TECHNOLOGY provides comfortable heating using 30% less energy than a standard heater!*

Note: Compared to a 1,500 watt space heater on high heat.

Features

• Three Heat Settings:
  • Energy Save Mode
  • High – 1,500W (5,120 BTU)
  • Low – 1,000W
• Adjustable Thermostat
• Top Mounted Electronic Control Panel
• Quiet High Efficiency Fan Assisted
• 80° Oscillation for Wide Coverage
• Safety Overheat Protection
• Safety Tip-Over Protection
• Stay Cool Carry Handle
• 120V AC, 60Hz, 12.5A

INTENDED USE

This product is intended for indoor residential and office use only, not for industrial or other commercial applications. Use only with electrical wiring that is in good working order and that meets applicable codes and ordinances. This heater must be plugged in to a 120V AC, 15 Amp. (or larger) circuit. Do not plug anything additional into the same circuit. If you have any questions whether your wiring is adequate, consult a qualified electrician. Risk of fire, overheating, malfunction, property damage, injury or even death may result if not adhered to. Use you heater only with a working smoke detector located in the vicinity of your heater. While using your heater, you should follow the IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS listed below. As part of those instructions, we have used the word “WARNING” to indicate the level of hazard: WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.

IMPORTANT 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 the instructions before using this heater.
• This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use provided handle when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
• Do not use heater unattended. Use of extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children, invalids, disabled persons or pets.
• Do not operate the heater with a damaged power cord or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
• Do not use heater outdoors.
• Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing machines, swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use in damp environments such as flooded basements.
• Do not place the heater on a small, unlevel, uneven or any surface which might allow heater to tip or fall.
• For proper operation, heater should be placed on a smooth, non-combustible, level surface. Do not place on rugs, carpet, vinyl flooring or other plastic surfaces. Not for use outdoors or in wet areas.
• This heater is not designed as a primary heat source.
• Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
• Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). Always unplug heater when not in use.
• Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area where it will not be tripped over.
• To disconnect heater, turn controls 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 or property.

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WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing machines, swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water receptacle. Do not use in damp environments such as flooded basements.

WARNING: HOT SURFACES
Do not touch body of heater when in use. 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.

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use near combustible materials or flammable gases or sources of heat. DO NOT USE in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable materials are used or stored. 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.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. 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. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the heater.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Use with adequate electrical system that is up to code.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
This product has a polarized two prong plug (one blade is wider than the other) that must be fully inserted into a matching properly grounded outlet. This plug is designed to fit a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Do not operate heater with a broken heating element or ceramic cone or any visual imperfections. For repairs covered under warranty, see warranty statement. For all other repairs contact Comfort
Zone® Customer Service by telephone or mail for information and assistance.

PET OWNERS NOTE
The health of birds and some small pets are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the initial use of many appliances. Although these fumes are not harmful to humans, it is recommended that this heater not be used around birds and small pets during its initial use until the manufacturing corrosion coatings burn off.

USAGE

• HEATER OPERATION: Always operate the heater in the upright position following all instructions and recommendations listed in this manual.
• HEATER LOCATION: Place the heater in the area of the room that is coldest. The heater should not be placed immediately under a power outlet.
• HEATER CONNECTION: Plug heater directly into 120V AC, 60Hz wall outlet. Be sure plug fits tightly in outlet. A loose connection may cause overheating and damage to the plug or heater.

NOTE: To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that is servicing other electrical needs.

TURNING THE HEATER ON

To start the heater, plug into an outlet. The power indicator light will light up to indicate there is power available. (During the heaters initial use, you may experience a slight odor or smoking. This is the result of the heating element lubrication protective coating “burning off”. This is normal and will go away after a few minutes of use.)

CONTROL PANEL

POWER LEVEL PANEL:
This heater has 3 heat settings: LOW, HIGH and ENERGY SAVE. Select the heat setting that best meets your heating needs. The ENERGY SAVE setting provides comfortable heating in most rooms, while saving you money on energy costs.

TO ADJUST THE HEAT SETTINGS:

• Press Power Button once for LOW heat mode. The Light under the «80» will illuminate. Heater turns on in LOW heat mode with Thermostat set at 80°F.
• Press the POWER button a second time for HIGH heat mode. The Light under the «80» will stay illuminated. Thermostat temperature light stays the way it is – no change.
• Press the POWER button a third time and the heater will shut OFF. After the fan shuts off, the power indicator light « » will turn ON again.

NOTE: When the unit is powered off, the fan may continue to run for a while to cool off the ceramic elements and dispense any retained heat. The unit will shut off automatically. Heater should  be unplugged when not in use.

ENERGY SAVE MODE

Press the ENERGY SAVE button to turn the Energy Save mode on. The ENERGY SAVE indicator light will illuminate and the temperature lights will turn OFF. The thermostat temperature will automatically change to 68°F. If the room temperature goes BELOW 60°F, the heater will turn on in HIGH heat mode. If the room temperature is between 60°F and 68°F, the heater will turn on in LOW heat mode. If the room temperature is ABOVE 68°F, the heater will go into STANDBY mode — the POWER button will flash ON and OFF repeatedly and the fan and heating elements will turn OFF. The heater will exit STANDBY mode only if the room temperature drops BELOW thermostat temperature. To exit ENERGY SAVE mode, press any button, except the Oscillation button.

THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT

When the heater is in either LOW or HIGH heat mode, press the THERMOSTAT button until your desired temperature is illuminated. The temperature setting can be adjusted between 60°F and 80°F in 5 degree increments. The thermostat will automatically adjust to the temperature you have selected. If the room temperature is BELOW the thermostat setting, the heater will turn ON at the selected heat setting. If the room temperature is ABOVE the thermostat setting, the heater will go into STANDBY mode.

NOTE: It is normal for the heater unit to cycle Heating On and Heating Off as it maintains the set temperature.

OSCILLATION FUNCTION
The Oscillation function will work in any mode. Press the OSC button to oscillate the heater from left to right at an 80° angle. To turn the oscillation OFF, press the OSC button again.

TURNING OFF:
To turn the heater OFF, press the POWER button before unplugging the heater. When heater is not in use and unplugged, all lights will remain off. Heater should be unplugged when not in use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES

The heater is equipped with an automatic overheat protection device located inside the body of the heater. If the heater grille is obstructed, or if the heater gets too hot for any reason, the automatic overheat protection device will turn the heater off. To reset the heater, simply turn power off and unplug the heater for 10 minutes until it cools down and then you may plug the heater in and restart. Be sure that the heater is on a smooth level surface with no obstructions. The heater is also equipped with a safety tip-over switch to turn power off to the heater when the heater tips over. To resume heater functions simply stand heater upright.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE MOVING OR SERVICING. Do not use harsh chemical or abrasive cleaners. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATER IN WATER. Allow heater to dry completely before use.

CLEANING: IMPORTANT! DO NOT IMMERSE HEATER IN WATER! Clean the heater grille with the vacuum brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. This will remove lint and dirt from inside the heater. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE APART THE HEATER. DO NOT REMOVE THE HEATER GRILLE. Clean the body of the heater with a soft cloth.

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline, benzene, paint thinner, harsh cleaners, etc. as they will damage the heater. NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS.

REPAIR: DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT THE GRILLE IN PLACE. DO NOT USE THE HEATER IF IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED OR BECOME DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.

STORAGE: Keep original carton for storage of the heater. Coil and tie the power cord to avoid damage during storage.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This unit is guaranteed to the original retail purchaser against defects in quality or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If this unit fails because of a manufacturing defect within 30 days of purchase, return the unit, with your receipt, to the retailer. After 30 days, but within the warranty period, if the unit was purchased within the continental United States, return it, freight prepaid, to World and Main for repair or replacement. If the unit was purchased outside the continental United States, return the unit to the place of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, overheating or alteration. Repairs made by anyone other than World and Main are not covered in this warranty.

World and Main will not be held liable for any losses due to neglectful operation. All implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and of fitness of purpose, if applicable, are hereby limited in duration to the period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Incidental or consequential damages arising from a breach of either express or implied warranties are hereby disclaimed and excluded.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Upon the expiration of this warranty all such liability will terminate. No other warranties are expressed or implied. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. No informal dispute settlement mechanisms are available. This limited warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. Manufactured for: World and Main (Cranbury), LLC 324A Half Acre Rd. Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA 800-221-6895 www.comfortzoneproducts.com Rev. 05/20/22

References

• Heaters | Fans | Comfort Zone Products – Comfort Zone, Mr. Brands, LLC.

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