Goldair GSCV120 User manual

Operating Instructions

2000W Convector Heater

Model: GSCV120

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 inorder 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

Assembly

Screw holes in base of heater Screws in position once fitted to heater

Remove the packaging. Check to ensure tha t all parts of this heater, cord and plug a re not damaged.

Confirm all parts before disposing of carton. Do not lea ve packaging ma terials like bags and staples

within reach ofchildren oranimals.

1 x Convector Heater

2 x Feet

4 x Screws (taped to one of the feet)

ASSEMBLY

Ea ch foot supplied with this heater (supplied separa tel y in the ca rton) requi res onl y 2 s crews to a ttach

the m s ecurely to the heater. Holes are pre-drilled in the base ofthe heater.

The screw pack to atta ch the fee t to your heater will be tape d to either one of the feet for your heate r, or

taped to the plug head.

TIP: Slightl y a ngle the screws into the holes when you i nsert them. As you tighten them, they will

straighten and secure the feet.

The foot comes with 4 pre-drilled holes. Itdoes not matter which way round you mount them.

The pi ctures above show the location of pre-drilled holes onthe heater base.

WARNING: Heater must not be used without the feet fitted.

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

feet. This isa safety requirement for the New Zealand and Australian market.

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 inuse.

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.

HEAT CONTROL SWITCHES

“750W” - Low heat

“1250W” - Medium heat

“2000W” - High Heat (750W & 1250W switches together)

THERMOSTATIC CONTROL

1. Rotate thermostat knob clockwise until you reach the maximum pos ition.

2. When the room reaches a temperature that is comfortable for you, slowly turn

the knob anti-cl ockwise until the heater just turns off (you wil l hear a cl ick).

3. The heater will now cycle on and off to maintain the comfort level you have set.

4. Take note of this setting position for future use.

SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE

Goldair –New Zealand

Monday –Friday 8am-5pm

Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000

Phone 0800 232 633

info@cdb.co.nz

Goldair –Australia

Monday –Friday 8am-5pm

Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100

Phone 1300 465 324

info@cdbgoldair.com.au

Operating Your Heater

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Model No: GSCV120

Supply: 220-240VAC 50Hz

Wattage: 1800-2000W

SAFETY DEVICES

This appliance has two protection devices:

•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.

•Thermal Fuse - this disconnects the appliance permanently in case of overheating.

(It is non resettable).

CAUTION: The heater 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 d eposits 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 sol utions 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

el ectri cal servi ce techni ci an

PROOF OF PURCHASE

To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase.

Thank you for purchasing this Goldair Sel ect product. Your p roduct is warranted against f aults and manufactur e wh en used in

normal domestic use for a period of two years. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months.

Goldair undert ake to r epair or r eplace this product at no charge if found to be d efective du e to a manufac turing faul t during the

warranty period.

This war ranty excludes damage c aused by misuse, ne glec t, shipping accident , incorr ect installation, or work c arried out by anyone

other than a qualified electrical service technician.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.

The b enefi ts given to you by this warranty are in addition to oth er ri ghts and rem edies availabl e to you under law in r elation to the

goods or services to which this warranty relates.

In Australi a, our goods come with guar antees that c annot be excluded under the Austral ian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a

replac ement or refund for a major failur e and comp ensation for any oth er reasonably fo res eeable loss or damage. You are also

entitl ed to hav e the goods repai red or replac ed if the goods fail to be of accept abl e quality and the failu re do es not amount to a

major failure.

In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of the Consumers Guarantee Act (1993).

Two Year Warranty

Goldair Select Two Year Warranty (IMPORTANT: Please complete and retain this warranty card)

Name

Address

Place Of Purchase Date Of Purchase

Name Of Product Model Number

Attach a copy of the purchase receipt to this warranty card

Due to continual design improvements, the product illustrated in this User Manual may differ slightly from the actual product .

Goldair –New Zealand

C DB Goldair

PO Box 100-707

N .S .M .C

A uckland

Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000

Phone 0800 232 633

w w w .goldair.co.nz

Goldair –A ustralia

C DB G oldair A ustralia P ty

PO Box 574

S outh M orang

V ictoria, 3752

Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100

Phone 1300 GO LDAIR (1300 465 324)

w w w .goldair.com.au

New Zealand

PO Box 100707,

North Shore Mail Centre,

Auckland, 0745

www.goldair.co.nz

Australia

PO Box 574,

South Morang,

Victoria, 3752

www.goldair.com.au

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