Goldair GFE320 User manual

Operating Instructions

Model: GFE320

1800W Flame Effect Heater

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.

General Care and Safety Guide

•Use only the voltage specified on the rating label of the appliance.

•Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear of the

appliance.

•This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or

industrial use.

•Indoor use only.

•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.

•Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged.

•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.

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF THE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.

•Never use the appliance to dry clothes.

•Always unplug appliance when not in use.

•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.

•Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the appliance.

•Do not connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and

adjusted.

•Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or main unit.

•Ensure appliance is on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.

•Do not operate with cord set coiled up as a heat build up is likely, which could

be sufficient to become a hazard.

•Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident

•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 electrical person for examination, electrical service or repair.

•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.

•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.

•A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this

appliance provided it is used in a safe manner.

•Do not remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched

off.

•Do not remove plug from power socket by pulling cord; always grip plug.

•Do not place cord under carpet or cover with rugs or furniture. Arrange the cord

so it cannot be tripped over.

•Don’t place appliance on bedding or on thick & long carpet where the openings

may get blocked.

•Switch off and use handle provided when moving

•Do not place appliance close to radiant heat source.

•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.

•Do not sit on the appliance.

•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.

•Do not operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used

or stored.

•Do not use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a

swimming pool or other liquids.

General Care and Safety Guide

•The appliance must not be immersed in any liquids.

•There are no user serviceable parts installed in the unit.

•Do not place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause

fire hazards.

•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.

•If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of

purchase or the Customer Services Team.

General Care and Safety Guide

Installing Your Heater

Before using the heater, The unit must be either wall-mounted or fitted to its’

stand. First, Unpack the appliance and remove all the packaging. Check that the

appliance shows no signs of damage.

WALL MOUNTING

Wall bracket and fixing pack. Consisting of:

1 x Wall mount plate

1 x Small angled plate

6 x Mounting screws and wall plugs

2 x Small black screws to secure the angled plate

The wall bracket must be fitted horizontally and the cable routed to the bottom right of

the heater. A distance of 600mm from bottom of heater to floor is recommended for

optimum viewing of fuel bed. Mark the top four screws fixing positions on wall in

accordance with the pre-drilled holes in the wall bracket.

Ensure that the bracket is level by using a spirit level whilst marking out the hole

positions. Drill holes with a correct size drill bit for the wall plugs.

Fix the wall bracket using 4 of the wall plugs and screws provided.

Attach the lower fixing bracket to the base of the heater using the two small black screws

supplied.

The appliance must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.

WALL MOUNTED HEATERS ARE ONLY TO BE MOUNTED ON HEAT RESISTANT

WALLS THAT COMPLY WITH CURRENT AS/NZS SPECIFICATIONS & BUILDING

REGULATIONS

Installing Your Heater

WALL MOUNTING CONTINUED

Bracket shown above, located in position.

•Carefully lift the heater up ensuring that the top rear ledge of heater engages with

the wall bracket and is sitting centrally. This process should be carried out by two

people to avoid injury or damage to property or the appliance.

•Gently bring the heater down against the wall.

•Mark the lower fixing bracket two fixing hole positions on the wall. Remove the

heater and drill the wall and insert the wall plugs.

•Refit the heater to the wall and fasten the bottom fixing bracket to the wall using

the screws provided to permanently fix the heater in place.

SET UP

•Unpack the pebbles from the bag and place them along the light unit in the desired

position.

•Place the front surround over the front of the heater aligning the slots in the

brackets at each side of the front panel with the lugs on the sides of the heater.

Two people will be required for this operation.

•Then fit the one-way screw into the hole on the bottom of the right lateral hook to

stop the front surround from being removed.

This appliance has been supplied with a ‘1 way screw’ for permanent installation of the

front surround. This is a safety requirement for the New Zealand and Australian

market.

FIREPLACE STAND

It is possible to install the electric fireplace on a stand, instead of mounting it on the

wall.

Remove the tempered glass panel from the metal body and place the heater face up

on a suitable surface.

•In the lower part of the body there are some screws, which need to be aligned to

the holes on the stand. This will then mean the screw holes on the base and the

bottom of the unit will then line up correctly.

•Use the 4 screws that are supplied, secure the base to the lower side of the main

body.

•Replace the front surround over the front of the heater aligning the slots in the

brackets at each side of the front panel with the lugs on the sides of the heater.

Two people will be required for this operation.

•Then fit the one-way screw into the hole on the bottom of the right lateral hook to

stop the front surround from being removed.

•Place the unit on a flat and stable surface.

This side goes to front of heater

Installing Your Heater

WARNING:This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room

temperature. Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied

by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant

supervision is provided.

Operating Your Heater

Always choose a safe location for the heater, keeping in mind the safety precautions

outlined. Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit before use. Please

follow the below instructions.

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.

Note: When the appliance is turned on for the first time, it may release a

slight odour or smoke. This odour or smoke is a normal occurrence caused by

the initial heating of the internal heating elements and should not occur

again.

Operating Your Heater

REMOTE CONTROL

If the appliance is new, or the batteries in the remote control are flat,

new AAA batteries must be installed. Slide off the battery

compartment cover on the underside of the remote control. Remove

old batteries, if present.

Insert new batteries, ensuring the correct polarity (+/-), as shown on

the bottom of the battery compartment. Slide the battery

compartment cover back into place.

The mains switch located at the top right hand side of the heater

must first be switched on, the heater will beep to indicate that it is

powered up.

MAINS SWITCH

The control switch positions are:

O/I On/Off switch + dimmer switch

900W Low Heat Mode

1800W High Heat Mode

Press the O/I button once to turn on the appliance and

flame effect. A red indicator light will show to indicate

that the flame effect is ON.

Press the O/I button for 3 seconds this will operate the

dimmer mode, hold the button down until the desired

brightness is obtained.

Press the 900W button once for the low heat setting;

press twice to switch off the heat setting.

Press the 1800W button once for the high heat setting;

press twice to switch off the heat setting.

Once the main power switch is set to ON; the remote control performs all the same functions

as the main control panel.

It takes a little time for the receiver to respond to the transmitter. Do not press the buttons

more than once within two seconds for the heater to operate normally.

Press the ON/OFF button once to turn on the appliance and flame effect.

Press the 900W button once for the low heat setting; press twice to switch off the heat setting.

Press the 1800W button once for the high heat setting; press twice to switch off the heat

setting.

Press the DIMMER button to operate the dimmer mode, repeat pressing will raise and lower

the brightness.

SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE

Goldair –New Zealand

Monday –Friday 8am-5pm

Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000

Phone 0800 232 633

[email protected]

Goldair –Australia

Monday –Friday 8am-5pm

Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100

Phone 1300 465 324

[email protected]

Operating Your Heater

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Model No: GFE320

Supply: 220-240VAC 50Hz

Wattage: 1800W

SAFETY DEVICES

This appliance has two protection devices:

•Tilt Switch - this will automatically turn the appliance off if the appliance is not in

the correct operating position.

•Resettable Thermal Link - this will automatically disconnect the power to the

appliance at a pre-set overheat temperature. After cooling down it will reset and

power on again. If this occurs, investigate what is causing the appliance to

overheat.

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 heater requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation:

•Unplug the heater from the mains supply before cleaning.

•Ensure that the heater has been allowed to cool down completely before cleaning.

•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.

•Never use solutions such as petrol, thinners or polishing agents.

•Ensure the heater is dry before plugging back into the mains supply.

•Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.

•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.

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