86140 - Heating UNOLD - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ceramic Fan Heater
Brand	Unold
Model	86140
Power	2000 Watts (Level I: 1200 W, Level II: 2000 W)
Voltage	230 V~, 50 Hz
Dimensions (L × W × H)	17.9 × 12.9 × 37.5 cm
Weight	Approximately 1.7 kg
Housing Material	Plastic
Protection Class	II
Heating Element	Positive Temperature Coefficient Ceramic
Power Levels	Low (approx. 1000 W) and High (approx. 2000 W)
Adjustable Temperature Range	15 °C to 30 °C
Timer	1 to 12 hours (in 60-minute increments)
Automatic Shut-off in Case of Tipping	Yes
Overheat Protection	Yes, dual protection (cuts off at >70 °C)
Remote Control	Yes (CR2025 battery included)
Power Cord Length	Approximately 130 cm
Minimum Room Area	4 m²
Warranty	24 months (domestic use), 12 months (professional use)
Included Accessories	User manual, remote control

Frequently Asked Questions - 86140 UNOLD

How to clean the Unold 86140 fan heater?

Turn off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down. Carefully use a vacuum cleaner on the air outlet or inlet grille to remove dust. Do not use abrasives, steel wool or hot detergents. Store the appliance in a dry and dust-free place.

What are the essential safety precautions?

Never cover the appliance while it is operating. Keep at least 1 meter away from objects (furniture, curtains). Do not use near water (bathtub, sink). Do not leave unattended. Children under 3 years old must be kept away. Use only on a flat, heat-resistant surface.

How to use the remote control?

Insert a CR2025 battery into the compartment. Point the remote control towards the heater when making adjustments. The buttons are the same as those on the control panel. The remote control allows you to adjust power, timer and temperature.

What to do if the appliance shuts off due to overheat protection?

Turn off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool for at least 30 minutes. Eliminate the cause (dust, blocked grille). If the problem persists, contact customer service.

Can the appliance be left on unattended?

No, never leave the house when the appliance is on and do not leave it running unattended. There is a risk of fire.

What is the maximum heating power?

The maximum power is 2000 Watts (High level). The Low level provides approximately 1000 Watts. Power is selected with the Mode button.

How to set the timer?

Press the Timer button to select a duration from 1 to 12 hours in 60-minute increments. The indicator lights up for the chosen duration. The appliance automatically turns off after the set time. If no timer is set, the appliance operates continuously.

Can the appliance be used in a bathroom?

No, for safety reasons, the appliance must not be used near sinks, bathtubs, showers or humid rooms. Risk of electrocution.

What is the warranty for the Unold 86140?

The warranty is 24 months for domestic use and 12 months for professional use, from the date of purchase. It covers manufacturing defects. Damage due to improper use or repairs by third parties is excluded.

How to properly turn off the appliance?

Press the ON/OFF button. The appliance has an automatic shut-off in cooling mode (about 60 seconds). Then set the main switch on the back to '0' and unplug the power cord.

USER MANUAL 86140 UNOLD

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KERAMIKHEIZLÜFTER COMPACT WHITE

Bedienungsanleitung

This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use.

Explanation of the symbols 17

For your safety.... 17

Tilt protection.... 20

The ideal location 21

Remote control/battery replacement ..... 21

Before the first use 22

Display/control panel.... 22

Operation 23

Cleaning and care 24

Overheating protection circuit 24

Guarantee Conditions....25

Waste Disposal/Environmental Protection .... 25

Service 16

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Dimensions: Approx. 17.9 x 12.9 x 37.5 cm (L/W/H)

Power cord: Approx. 130 cm

Weight: Approx. 1.7 kg

Housing: Plastic

Degree of

protection: II

Features: Ceramic heating element, display, overheating protection circuit, 12-hour timer, handle, ON/OFF switch

Accessories: Operating instructions, remote control unit

Equipment features, technology, colours and design are subject to change without notice.

EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS

This symbol indicates potential hazards that may result in injury or damage to the appliance.

This symbol indicates a potential burning hazard. Please be especially careful at all times here.

This symbol warns that the appliance must not be covered with objects.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

General safety instructions

Please read the following instructions and keep them on hand for later reference.

1. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

2. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

3. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

4. Children shall not play with the appliance.

5. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children, unless they are older than 8 years and are supervised.

6. Keep the appliance and the power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years.

7. CAUTION – parts of this product can become very hot and cause burn injuries! Particular caution is required if children or persons at risk are present.

8. Only connect the appliance to an AC power supply with voltage corresponding to the voltage specified on the rating plate.

9. Do not operate this appliance with an external timer or remote control system.

10. Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or other liquids - life-threatening danger!

11. Do not open the motor housing under any circumstances, there is danger of electric shock!

12. The appliance is intended for household use only, or for similar areas of use, such as,

■ kitchenettes in businesses, offices or other workplaces,
■ for use by guests in hotels, motels or other lodgings,
■ in private guest houses or holiday homes.

1. Check the appliance, the plug and the power cord regularly for wear or damage. In the event of damage to the power cord cable or other parts, please send the appliance or the power cord to our customer service organisation for inspection and repair. Unauthorised repairs can result in serious hazards for the user and void the warranty.

2. To avoid damage, do not use the appliance with accessories of other manufacturers or brands.

3. Unplug the mains plug from the electrical outlet after use and before cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when the mains plug is plugged in.

4. We assume no liability for damage that occurs due to improper operation, power failure, frost, poor insulation or if the heating capacity is incorrectly selected for the size of the room.

Safety instructions for set-up and operation of the appliance

1. The appliance is only suitable for indoor use, in dry closed spaces.

2. Do not operate the appliance in garages, woodsheds or similar spaces.

3. Only place the appliance on a suitable, level, heat-resistant substrate.

4. Ensure that the power cord is laid out in such a manner that there is no possibility of stumbling over it.

5. To avoid damage to the cord, never wrap the power cord around the appliance.

6. To avoid damage to the cord, always unplug the mains plug from the electrical outlet by grasping the plug, never pull the power cord to unplug the appliance.

7. Ensure that the electrical outlet used is easily accessible, in order to unplug the appliance in an emergency.

8. To avoid damage to the power cord, ensure that it is not pinched or pulled over corners.

9. If possible, do not use an extension cord. If you must use an extension cord, completely unwind the extension cord and comply with the power limits of the respective extension cord.

10. The appliance is very hot during and after operation, consequently ensure that the power cord cannot touch hot appliance parts.

11. Never place the appliance directly under an electrical outlet.

12. For safety reasons, the appliance must not be used in the vicinity of sinks, bathtubs, or water connections.

13. Never touch the appliance with wet or moist hands - life-threatening danger due to electric shock!

14. For safety reasons do not use the appliance for the following purposes:

■ For defrosting iced-up vehicle windows/heating vehicle interiors

■ For animal breeding or animal husbandry applications

■ Commercial use

1. Maintain a safety distance (at least 1 meter) to other objects, such as furniture, curtains, etc. and ensure that air can flow in and out unhindered.

2. Do not use the appliance to dry laundry - fire hazard.

3. Never leave the house when the appliance is switched on. Do not allow the appliance to run unattended.

4. Injuries can occur due to escaping hot air. Consequently always keep children away from the appliance.

5. To exclude the possibility of overheating the room, only rooms that are larger than 4 square meters should be heated.
6. Do not stick any objects in the appliance openings, this can result in electric shock.
7. Do to use any highly flammable substances or sprays, for example, in the vicinity of the appliance - fire hazard!
8. When it is not in use, only store the appliance in closed, dry interior spaces.
9. Ensure that dust does not accumulate on the appliance and clean it regularly.
10. This product is only suitable for well-insulated rooms or for occasional use.

The appliance is very hot during and after operation - danger of burn injuries!

Do not use timers or other external switch-on / switch-off systems to operate the appliance. Use of such items could unintentionally reset the overheating protection circuit and cause a fire hazard.

To prevent overheating and the associated fire hazard, never cover the appliance during operation.

Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sinks, bathtubs or other containers filled with water. Never open the housing of the appliance. This can result in electric shock.

The manufacturer will not be liable in the event of incorrect assembly, improper or incorrect use or if repairs are carried out by unauthorized third parties.

TILT PROTECTION

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The tilt protection switches the appliance off immediately, as soon as the appliance tilts to a position where safe operation is in jeopardy.

THE IDEAL LOCATION

1. Maintain an adequate safety distance (at least 1 meter) to other objects, such as furniture, curtains, etc.
2. Only place the appliance in operation in a vertical position.
3. Ensure that air can flow in and out unhindered - do not, under any circumstances, cover the air inlets of the appliance.
4. Only place the appliance on a solid and level substrate. Do not place the appliance on soft surfaces (sofa, bed) because the appliance can tip over.
5. In addition, ensure that the appliance is not set up on deep-pile carpets or in dusty environments.
6. For safety reasons, the appliance must not be used in the vicinity of sinks, bathtubs, or water connections.
7. Never place the appliance directly under an electrical outlet, and ensure that the power socket used is easily accessible at all times.
8. Check whether the power cord is routed in such a manner that no one can stumble over it.
9. The power cord should not touch any housing parts, this could cause the cable to melt.

Be aware that the appliance can become very hot - fire hazard! Particularly ensure that children are kept away from the appliance.

REMOTE CONTROL/BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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1. Carefully pull the cover of the battery compartment out of the remote control unit.

2. Insert the batte ry into the intended holder.

3. If you want to insert a different battery, ensure that you use a CR2025 button cell battery.
4. Carefully slide the cover back into the remote control unit.
5. If you adjust the appliance with the remote control unit, ensure that you hold it in the direction of the fan heater while you are making the settings.
6. The designations of the buttons on the remote control unit are identical to those of the buttons on the appliance. Please comply with the instructions in this regard in the chapter, "Preparing the appliance for operation".

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging materials and any transport safeguards. Keep packaging materials away from children – danger of suffocation!
2. Check whether all listed accessory parts are present and intact.
3. Comply with all instructions that are specified in the chapter, "The ideal location", and find a suitable location.
4. When you use the appliance for the first time, or if it has not been operated for an extended period of time, a slight odour can occur.

DISPLAY/CONTROL PANEL

a Indicator lamp ON/OFF
b Indicator lamp Timer
c Indicator lamp - high heating capacity
d Indicator lamp - low heating capacity
e ON/OFF button
f Mode-Button High/Low (heating capacity)
g Button Timer
h Button + Temperature
i Button - Temperature

a Power Timer 30 High Low c b d POWER MODE TIMER + - f g h i

OPERATION

1. Comply with all safety instructions and safety regulations.
2. Ensure that you have selected a safe location.
3. Plug the mains plug of the appliance into an electrical outlet (220–240 V \~ 50 Hz).
4. Place the main switch on the rear of the appliance on "I"
5. The appliance is now in standby mode, only the ON/OFF button is active.
6. Press the ON/OFF button. A short signal tone will sound.
7. Caution: The following explanations apply for adjustment on the control panel itself, and via the remote control unit. The button designation is identical in each case.

Heating capacity

1. You can select from two heating capacities:

■ “Low” level for low capacity (approx. 1,000 watt)
■ “High” level for high capacity (approx. 2,000 watt)

1. Note: It takes a few moments until the higher capacity is completely active.

2. Use the "Mode" button to select the desired capacity. The respective indicator lamp shows the level at which the appliance is operating.

3. The appliance heats until the desired temperature is reached, then the appliance switches off. The appliance will switch on again as soon as the room temperature drops below the set temperature.

Timer

1. Via the Timer button “Timer” you can select the desired runtime of the appliance. This is possible in the range 1 to 12 hours in increments of 60 minutes. Press the „Timer“ button until the selected time is illuminated. After this time elapses the appliance switches off automatically. If you do not make a time setting, the appliance will run continuously.

Selecting the temperature

1. Use the “+” and “-” buttons on the remote control to select the desired temperature in a range between 15 and 30^ C.
2. The selected temperature is shown in the display.
3. The appliance shows the current room temperature, the set temperature will be maintained automatically.

Switching off

1. To switch off the appliance, press the ON/OFF button first. Important note: The appliance has an automatic switch-off with cooling mode. If the appliance was running in heating mode, it takes about 60 seconds for the appliance to turn

off after pressing the ON / OFF button. Switch than the main switch on the rear of the appliance to "0" and unplug the plug from the electrical outlet.

Be aware that the appliance can become very hot – danger of burns! Particularly ensure that children are kept away from the appliance.

CLEANING AND CARE

Switch off the appliance. Unplug the plug from the electrical outlet. Allow the appliance to cool completely.

1. Never use any abrasive scouring agents, steel wool, metal objects, hot cleaning agents or disinfectants.
2. You can remove dust in the appliance if you carefully hold a vacuum cleaner against the air outlet grille or air inlet grille.
3. Store the fan heater in a dry, safe place so that it is protected from dust, shocks, heat and moisture.

OVERHEATING PROTECTION CIRCUIT

1. The appliance is equipped with an overheating protection circuit that switches the appliance off when it is heated over 70^ C .
2. If the overheating protection circuit has been tripped, switch the appliance off, unplug the plug from the electrical outlet and let the appliance cool for at least 30 minutes.
3. Eliminate the cause of the overheating, (e.g. excessive dust in the appliance, air outlet grille is covered) and start up the appliance again.
4. If after eliminating the cause, you still cannot switch the appliance back on, or if the overheating protection circuit switches on without an apparent reason, contact our customer service organisation.

GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

We grant a 24 months guarantee, and in case of commercial use a 12 months guarantee, starting from the date of purchase for any damage demonstrably due to manufacturing defects and when the appliance has been used according to its intended use. Within the warranty period we will remedy defective materials or workmanship through repair or replacement, at our option. Our warranty terms apply only to appliances sold in Germany and Austria. For other countries, please contact the responsible importer. In the event of a claim for remedy of defects, please send the appliance to our after sales service, properly packaged, together with a copy of the automatically generated sales receipt, which must show the date of purchase, and a description of the defect. You can print out a return receipt on our website www.unold.de/ruecksendung. (only for entries from Germany and Austria). The warranty does not cover damage from normal wear, improper handling and failure to comply with the maintenance and care instructions. The warranty is void if repairs or modifications are made to the appliance by third parties. Any claims of the end consumer vis-à-vis the retailer are not limited by this warranty.

WASTE DISPOSAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Our appliances are produced on a high quality level for a long lifetime. Regular maintenance and expert repairs by our after-sales service can extend the useful life of the appliance. If an appliance is defective and repair is not possible we ask you to follow the following instructions for disposal. Do not dispose this appliance together with your standard household waste. Please bring this product to an approved collection point for recycling of electric and electronic products. By separate collection and disposal of waste products you help to protect natural resources and ensure, that the product is disposed in an adequate way to protect health and environment.

Do not dispose of used batteries as household waste. Dispose of this product via your appliance dealer or take it to the municipal collection point.

The instruction booklet is also available for download: www.unold.de

NOTICE D'UTILISATION MODÈLE 86140

SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE

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a Power Timer b d c High Low

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    I["-"] --> J["i"]

UTILISATION

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

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