DR. Heater DR-838 User manual

The Family Ceramic Heater

1500 Watts with

Two Heat Settings

Fan Only Setting

Tip-Over Switch

Overheating Protection

Automatic Thermostat

Owner’s Manual

PLEASE READ AND

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.: DR-838

CONGRATULATIONS!

he Family Ceramic Heater

you have just purchased

from Dr. Infrared Heater is a

safe and powerful heater, designed

to heat a room after a few minutes of

operation. The PTC heating system

is an excellent system for safely

heating whole rooms, while saving

on heating bills than the other

heaters.

Additionally, this heater includes an

overheat protection system, and an

inlet air overheat protection system

designed to ensure your safety.

This heater does not reduce humidity

or oxygen in your home or office,

promoting a healthier environment!

Before using your heater, please take

a few minutes to read these

instructions, review the product

limited warranty.

Thank you!

CAUTION- High temperature, keep

electrical cords, drapery, and other

furnishings at least 3 feet (0.9m) from

the front and rear of the heater outlet.

IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

When using this appliance, basic

precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and injury to persons.

1. Read all the instructions before

using this heater.

2. This heater is hot when in use. To

avoid burns, do not let bare skin

touch hot outlet. Keep combustible

materials, such as furniture,

pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,

and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m)

from the front and rear of the

heater outlet and keep them away

from the sides.

3. Extreme caution is necessary

when any heater is used by or

near children or persons with

physical challenges and whenever

the heater is left operating and

unattended.

4. Do not operate the heater with a

damaged cord or plug, or after the

heater malfunctions, has been

dropped, or damaged in any

manner. Return the heater to an

authorized service facility for

examination, electrical or

mechanical adjustment, or repair.

5. Do not use outdoors.

6. This heater is not intended for use

in bathrooms, laundry areas, or

similar indoor locations. Never

WARNING! To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, or personal injury,

read all the instructions before using

this heater. This appliance is

intended for household or personal

use only as described in this

manual. Any other use including

but not limited to commercial,

agricultural, or outdoor use, is not

recommended by the manufacturer

and may cause fire, electric shock,

injury and/or damages. The use of

attachments, accessories, or

extension cords not recommended

or sold by Dr. Infrared Heater may

cause hazards and void the

warranty.

locate the heater where it may fall

into a bathtub or other water

container.

7. Do not run the cord under

carpeting and do not cover the

cord with throw rugs, runners or

the like. Arrange the cord away

from traffic areas and where it will

not be tripped over.

8. To disconnect heater, turn controls

to OFF, then remove plug from

outlet.

9. 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 heater.

10. Connect to properly grounded

outlets only.

11. To prevent a possible fire, do not

block air intakes or exhaust

openings in any manner. Do not

use on soft surfaces, like a bed,

where openings may become

blocked. Use the heater on flat,

dry surfaces only.

12. A heater has hot and arcing or

sparking parts inside. Do not use

heater in areas where gasoline,

paint or flammable liquids are

used or stored.

13. 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.

14. Never clean this heater while it is

plugged in. Do not immerse in

water. To disconnect, turn control

to OFF, then remove the plug from

the outlet by grasping it and

pulling it from the outlet. Never

yank on the cord.

15. Always unplug heater when not in

use.

16. Always plug heater directly into

a wall outlet/receptacle. Never

use with an extension cord or

relocatable power tap

(outlet/power strip).

17. It is normal for the heater’s plug

and cord to feel warm to the touch.

A plug or cord which becomes hot

to the touch or becomes distorted

in shape may be a result of a worn

electrical outlet. Worn outlets or

receptacles should be replaced

prior to further use of the heater.

Plugging this heater into a worn

outlet may result in overheating of

the power cord or fire.

18. Make sure the plug is fully

inserted into an appropriate

receptacle. Be mindful that

receptacles also deteriorate due to

aging and continuous use. Check

periodically for signs of

overheating or deformations of the

plug. If any overheating or

deformation occurs, immediately

discontinue using the heater and

contact Dr. Infrared Heater

Authorized Service Center.

19.CHECK YOUR HEATER CORD

AND PLUG CONNECTIONS.

Faulty wall outlet connections or

loose plugs can cause the outlets

or plug to overheat. During use,

please check frequently to

determine if your plug outlet or

faceplate is HOT! If so,

discontinue using the heater

and/or have a qualified electrician

to check and replace the faulty

outlet(s).

CAUTION: 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 have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use

of the appliance by a person responsible

for their safety

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions

1. Plug the power supply cord into a

grounded wall outlet. (120VAC,

60Hz).

Important: This heater comes with a

grounded (3 prong) plug. The

grounded plug must be used with a

grounded outlet. Do not use an

adapter in a 2-slot wall outlet unless

the ground plug of the adapter

properly connects to a building ground.

Using heater without properly

grounded outlet or adapter could

result in an electric shock hazard.

The cord has a plug as shown at A in

Figure 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.

2. Set the thermostat to High (fully

clockwise).

3. Turn On the unit by selecting a

heat setting (HIGH or LOW) or the

FAN only setting from the Power

and Setting Control Knob. Note:

When setting the heater on FAN,

adjusting the thermostat will have

no effect on fan speed. Setting the

thermostat to MIN will turn the fan

OFF. The Thermostat feature

works with the heater set on LOW

or HIGH.

4. Select a thermostat setting.Ambient

temperature is regulated by

adjusting the thermostat to a desired

position.Allow the unit to operate

and warm up the room.When the

desired temperature is reached, turn

the control knob counterclockwise

until the heater turns off.This is your

ideal setting. The heater will start

automaticallywhen the room

temperature drops below this set

point, and will turn off when the set

point is reached

Maintenance

1. Always turn OFF the heater and

disconnect the cord from the

electrical outlet before cleaning

your heater.

2. Light accumulated dust may be

removed from the heater with a

soft cloth or vacuum cleaner.

3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the

heater occasionally with a damp

cloth (not dripping wet), using a

solution of mild detergent and

water. Dry the case thoroughly

before operating the heater.

Caution: Do not allow water to run

into the interior of the heater

as this could create a fire or

electric shock hazard.

4. The fan motor is factory lubricated

for life and will require no further

lubrication.

5. Store heater in a clean dry place

when not in use.

Cleaning the electrostatic

filter:

The heater has an electrostatic filter

located in the rear of the heater. The

cleaning of the filter should be

performed once per month or as

needed (when dust is visible on the

filter) to ensure efficient operations of

the heater.

1. Power the heater off.

2. Unplug the heater’s power cord.

3. Remove the filter

4. Clean filter by vacuuming filter

clean.

Warning: Any other servicing

needed must be performed by an

authorized service representative. Do

not attempt to service the unit

yourself.

Product Specifications

Model#: DR-838

Voltage: 120V, 60Hz

Current: Maximum continuous

draw: 12.5 amps;

Output: 5200 BTUs

Power: 1500 Watts

Turbo Fan: Multi blade; Low

Noise

❶

Carry handle

❷

Power cable

❸

Operating switch

❹

Power LED light

❺

Temperature regulator

Features

A. “Cool-Touch” cabinet

C. Decrease temperature button

D. Increase temperature button

E. Power LED

Special Features

Overheat Shut-Off Protection System -This heater includes a protection

system that shuts off the heater if it overheats for any reason.

Inlet Air Overheat Protection System –This heater will automatically shut

off if the inlet air duct gets obstructed and causes the unit to overheat.

Safety Tip-Over Switch –The Dr. Infrared Heater is designed to

automatically shut-off when tipped to all direction. Place the heater on a

flat, smooth, stable surface to prevent the heater from tipping over again.

When returned to normal upright position, heater is ready for use again.

This is a safety feature to avoid the possibility of fire should the unit be

accidentally tipped over.

Note: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated.

Do not be alarmed. This indicates a drop of oil fell on the interior coils during

the manufacturing process. It will quickly evaporate and should not re-occur.

How long is the warranty?

This heater comes with a ONE YEAR LIMITED COMPONENT WARRANTY. If

your unit does not appear to be working properly, please contact our service

center by calling 1-800-317-1688. Prior to your call, we encourage you to visit

our service related website www.drheaterusa.com for troubleshooting tips and

possible service instructions if needed.

Dr. Infrared Heater

239 Harbor Way

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

TEL: 800-317-1688

EMAIL: SERVICE@DRHEATERUSA.COM

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