5591 - Heating Lasko - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ceramic Tower Heater
Model	5591
Brand	Lasko
Dimensions (H x W x D)	30 x 7 x 7 inches
Weight	10.5 lbs
Power Source	120V AC, 60Hz
Power Consumption	1500W
Heat Settings	High (1500W), Low (750W), Fan Only
Thermostat	Adjustable thermostat with auto shut-off
Oscillation	Wide-area oscillation for even heat distribution
Remote Control	Yes, includes full-function remote
Safety Features	Tip-over switch, overheat protection, cool-touch housing
Filter	Washable dust filter
Cleaning	Unplug and wipe exterior with dry cloth; wash filter monthly
Replacement Parts	Remote control (RC-5591), filter (AF-5591)
Repair	Do not disassemble; contact Lasko customer service for repairs
Certifications	ETL listed, compliant with UL standards
Warranty	3-year limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - 5591 Lasko

How do I clean the Lasko 5591 heater?

Unplug the heater and allow it to cool. Use a dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Remove the filter from the back and wash it with mild soap and water. Let it air dry completely before reinstalling.

What is the maximum area the 5591 can heat?

The Lasko 5591 can effectively heat rooms up to 300 square feet with adequate insulation.

Does the Lasko 5591 have a remote control?

Yes, it comes with a full-function remote control for power, heat settings, oscillation, and thermostat adjustment.

How do I reset the tip-over switch?

If the heater tips over, unplug it, place it upright on a level surface, and plug it back in. The heater should resume normal operation.

Can I use an extension cord with this heater?

It is recommended to plug the heater directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip to avoid fire hazard.

How do I activate the timer?

Press the Timer button on the remote or control panel to set an auto shut-off time from 1 to 8 hours in 1-hour increments.

What does the 'Fan Only' mode do?

In Fan Only mode, the heater does not produce heat; it circulates room air at low speed, useful for cooling.

Why does my heater keep turning off?

This may be due to the thermostat reaching the set temperature or the safety tip-over switch activating. Ensure the heater is on a level surface and the thermostat is set higher than room temperature.

Where can I find replacement parts for the 5591?

Replacement parts such as the remote (RC-5591) and filter (AF-5591) can be purchased through Lasko's official website or authorized retailers.

Is the Lasko 5591 safe to leave unattended?

While the heater has safety features like tip-over and overheat protection, it is always recommended to turn it off when leaving the room or sleeping.

USER MANUAL 5591 Lasko

This Heater is intended for use as supplemental heat.

This Heater is for residential use only.

It is not intended to be used in commercial, industrial or agricultural settings.

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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this Heater.

1. ALWAYS PLUG HEATERS DIRECTLY INTO A WALL OUTLET/RECEPTACLE. NEVER USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD DO NOT PLUG HEATER INTO ANY OTHER CORD CONNECTED DEVICE, SUCH AS A POWER STRIP, SURGE PROTECTOR, MULTIPLE OUTLET ADAPTER, CORD REEL OR OUTLET-TYPE AIR FRESHENER. THE USE OF SUCH DEVICES MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. PLUG UNIT DIRECTLY INTO A 120V WALL OUTLET ONLY.

WARNING: FAULTY WALL OUTLET CONNECTIONS MAY CAUSE THE WALL OUTLET TO OVERHEAT. BE SURE THAT HEATER PLUG FITS TIGHTLY INTO OUTLET BEFORE EACH USE. DURING USE, CHECK TO MAKE CERTAIN THE HEATER PLUG IS NOT OVERHEATING. IF NECESSARY HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK AND/OR REPLACE THE WALL OUTLET.

1. Use this Heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

2. Make certain that the room is equipped with a working smoke detector.

3. Make certain that the power source conforms to the electrical requirements of the Heater.

4. Extreme caution is necessary when any Heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the Heater is left operating unattended.

5. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

6. Do not operate any Heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the Heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Please contact Customer Service at 800-233-0268 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm EST for assistance.

DO NOT DEPEND ON THE ON/OFF SWITCH AS THE SOLE MEANS OF DISCONNECTING POWER WHEN SERVICING OR MOVING THE HEATER. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG HEATER BEFORE LEAVING THE AREA. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THE HEATER IS ON OR PLUGGED IN.

1. To disconnect Heater, turn the Heater OFF then remove the plug from the outlet.

2. Always unplug Heater when not in use. Unplug power cord before servicing or moving the Heater.

3. Do not insert or allow fingers or foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as it may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the Heater. Do not block or tamper with the Heater in any manner while it is in operation.

4. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not place on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

5. Always place the Heater on a stable, flat, level surface when operating, to avoid the chance of the Heater overturning. Locate the Power Cord so the Heater or other objects are not resting on IDO NOT run Power Cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover Power Cord with throw nuts, runners, or similar coverings. Arrange Power Cord away from mom traffic and when it will not be tripped over.

6. This Heater is HOT when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Always use handle when moving this Heater. 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 at least 1 foot (0.3 m) from the sides and rear.

7. A Heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT use the Heater in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored. DO NOT use Heater in locations where flammable or explosive chemicals are stored, or in wet atmospheres. This Heater is intended for general use ONLY.

8. This Heater is not intended for use in wet or damp locations. This Heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. NEVER locate a Heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

9. DO NOT use Heater outdoors.

10. Remote controls for other appliances or electronic equipment can sometimes interfere with the operation of this Heater. If this occurs, move the Heater to another location.

11. Keep Heater remote control unit away from chairs and your bed where it may be sat or laid upon and inadvertently turn on the Heater.

12. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

13. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential area.

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Roorient or relocate the receiving antenna, • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the disaler or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

1. This Heater is not suitable for use in agricultural facilities including areas where livestock, poultry or other animals are confined. Please refer to National Electric Code (NEC) Article 547-7 (2008), or applicable state or local codes or standards relating to electrical requirements for Agricultural Buildings. THIS HEATER DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC ARTICLE 547-7 (2008).

2. This Heater is not suitable for use in hazardous locations. Please refer to National Electric Code (NEC) Article 500 or applicable state or local codes or standards relating to electrical requirements for Hazardous locations. THIS HEATER DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC ARTICLE 500 (2008).

WARNING: REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT USE THIS HEATER WITH ANY SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICES.

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ASSEMBLY (Figures 1 through 4)

Tools Required: #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver (not included) Carefully remove the Heater from the bag and the carton. For ease of assembly, lay the Heater down so that the front grill and control panel are facing up.

1. Assemble the Base by interlocking the Bosses into the Boss Holes. (Figure 2)
2. Secure the Base halves with (2) M4 X 13mm Screws. 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 Heater. (Figure 3)
   

1. Align the Base Assembly with the Column Support Assembly. Make certain to align the Locating Notch on the Column Support Assembly with the Key on the Base Assembly (Figure 4). Attach the Base Assembly to the Column Support Assembly with (4) M5 X 13mm Screws. Gently pull any excess slack of the Power Supply Cord and place it in the Cord Channel of the Base Assembly.
   

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OPERATION (Figures 1 through 3)

The Heater may be operated by the manual controls located on the Heater (as shown in Figure 1) or by your remote control (shown in Figure 4).
1. Carefully remove the Heater from the bag and the carton. 2. Place the Heater on a firm, level surface.
WARNING: Plastic or rubber tabs, like the feet on this unit, may stick to furniture surfaces and/or hardwood floors. The unit may leave a residue that could darken, stain or leave permanent blemishes on the finish of certain furniture surfaces, including wood surfaces.
3. Plug the cord set into a 120 V- electrical outlet. Be sure plug fits tightly in outlet. A loose fit will cause overheating and damage the plug. Plug and cord set may feel warm during normal usage.
4. When the Heater is initially plugged in, the red light will come on indicating that there is power to the unit. The red light will remain lit until the Heater is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
5. Tum the Heater ON by touching the Power Icon (i). 6. When initially turned on, the Heater will display the current room temperature in °Fahrenheit. Touch the (+) and (−) icons at the same time to change the display to °Celsius. Touching the same icons again will change the display back to °Fahrenheit. The Heater will reset to °Fahrenheit after being unplugged.
7. Upon turning the Heater on, the unit will be in HIGH heat (II) (1500 Watts) and will display the current room temperature. (Figure 1).
8. Touching the (○) Icon at this point will set the Heater into Low heat mode.
9. Touching the (icon once more will set the Heater into High heat mode.
10. To turn the Heater OFF, touch the Power Icon (☐) and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.

OSCILLATION

Touching the Oscillation Icon (O) will allow the Heater to oscillate back and forth. To stop the oscillation, touch the Oscillation Icon (O) again. When the Heater is in Automatic Temperature Control, the oscillation function will stop when the set temperature is reached and resume when the Heater turns back on.

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TIMER FUNCTION (Figure 2)

The timer function will work in any mode. The timer function allows you to set the length of operation from 1 hour to 8 hours. Touching the Timer Icon (3) will increase the length of operation by 1 hour each time the button is touched. Touching the Timer Icon (3) once more after the display reflects 8 hours will reset the Heater to continuously running. Once the timer has been set, the timer will count down the hours in 1 hour increments, showing on the display the remaining operating time. The Heater will turn itself off when the set time has elapsed. The unit can be turned back by touching the Power Icon (4).

Timer Function in Low Heat

Timer Function in High Heat and Automatic Temperature Control

Figure 2

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (Figure 3) The automatic temperature function will only operate on "High" heat (Ⅲ). You cannot set the temperature automatically when the unit is in the low heat mode.

1. To set the room at a specific temperature touch the (€) or(−) icons to the desired temperature. The display will now reflect the (®) and the temperature will be flashing. The Heater is now in Auto Temperature Mode.
2. 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.
3. Once the room temperature reaches 2 degrees above the set temperature, the Heater will shut off. Once the room temperature reaches 1 degree below the set temperature, the Heater will turn back on and continue to cycle off and on to maintain the set temperature.
4. This function will cancel if the ○ icon is touched. Automatic air sampling feature: Functions only when the heater is set in the automatic mode. It is normal for the heater fan to run for approximately 15 seconds after the heater has reached the set temperature. From this point on, the heater fan will turn on every 10 minutes for 10 seconds until the room requires additional heat.

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REMOTE CONTROL (Figures 4 and 5)

All the functions performed with the Remote Control work identically to the manual controls, except the ability to change from "E to "C.

1. Install the battery supplied as shown in Figure 5. The (+) side must be toward the cover

2. The battery is type CB2025

3. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.

If you lose your remote control, please call Customer Service to order a replacement at 1-800-233-0268, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.

SAFETY FEATURE

1. A thermal overload protector is built in to prevent overheating.
2. If an overheat temperature is reached, the Heater will automatically shut off. It can only resume operation when the unit
   is reset.
   To Reset Heater:
3. Unplug the Heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
4. After the 10 minutes, plug the Heater in again and follow the OPERATION INSTRUCTION described in this instruction manual.

TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS

If your heater shuts off unexpectedly or fails to operate, the above-mentioned safety features may have been activated to prevent overheating.

1. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
2. Check your Temperature setting. The Heater may be off because it has reached the desired temperature setting.
3. If your Heater runs for several minutes and shuts off repeatedly, your Heater may require cleaning. See Maintenance section below.
   If you have a problem that can not be resolved by the steps listed above, contact Technical Assistance at 800-233-0268, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST.

MAINTENANCE

⚠ WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire please observe the following instructions. Cleaning the Heater regularly will help to maintain its efficiency.

• Always unplug the cord before moving, servicing or cleaning.
• NEVER place the Healer in or near water.

• Clean the Heater only with a vacuum equipped with a brush attachment; the vacuum will remove air from the surface of the Heater.

• Vacuum Intake grills every two weeks; this will help to maintain the optimum Heater performance.

• Use a toothbrush or other soft bristle brush to gently loosen any dirt not removed by the vacuum.
• NEVER attempt to take apart the Heater. Clear the body of the Heater with a soft cloth only.

- NEVER use ALCOHOL or SOLVENTS such as gasoline, benzene, paint thinner, or other harsh cleaners.

SERVICING: For servicing, other than general user maintenance, please contact Customer Service at 800-233-0268, Monday through Friday, from 8am-5pm Eastern.
STORAGE: Store the Heater with these instructions in the original carton in a cool, dry place.

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WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This product is warranted against defects in workmanship and/or materials. HOW LONG THIS WARRANTY LASTS: This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and lasts for three (3) years from the date of original purchase or until the original purchaser of the product sells or transfers the product, whichever first occurs. WHAT LASKO WILL DO: During the warranty period, Lasko will, at its sole option, repair or replace any part or parts that prove to be defective or replace the whole product with the same or comparable model.

WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: This warranty does not apply if the product was damaged or failed because of accident, improper handling or operation, shipping damage, abuse, misuse, unauthorized repairs made or attempted, or the use of the product for commercial or nonresidential service. This warranty does not cover shipping costs for the return of products to Lasko for repair or replacement. Lasko will pay return shipping charges from Lasko following warranty repairs or replacement.

ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY), LAST THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR UNTIL THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT SELLS OR TRANSFERS THE PRODUCT. WHICHEVER FIRST OCCURS AND IN NO EVENT SHALL LASKO'S LIABILITY UNDER ANY WRITTEN ORDER OF THIS DOCUMENT, OR (II) REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSE FUSES, CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR RECEPTACLES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, IN NO EVENT SHALL LASKO'S LIABILITY UNDER ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND ANY SUCH LIABILITY SHALL TERMINATE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or other legal rights to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province.

Proof of purchase is required before a warranty claim will be accepted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Toll-Free [phone]. Email: [e-mail]

Our Customer Service team is available to assist you with product and service questions, and replacement parts. They can be reached Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm Eastern. Please have your model number available, as well as the type and

style (located on the underside of your product).

Customer Service Dept., 820 Lincoln Ave., West Chester, PA 19380

(Please do not send product to this location) www.laskoproducts.com

PARTS FOR DISCONTINUED, OBSOLETE AND CERTAIN OTHER PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. DUE TO SAFETY REASONS, MANY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND MOST HEATER COMPONENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS FOR INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT.

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