GIH 900 - Heating Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GIH 900 Güde

Translation of the original operating instructions Infrared radiant heater

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32% Length of connection cable 120 cmType of plugCEE 7/7 (Protective contact hybrid plug)Protection type/class IPX0 / IDimensions L x W x H 300 x 150 x 700 mmNet/gross weight 1,9/2,5 KG Required information on electric single room heaters Heating power Nominal heating power P nom 0,9 kWMinimum heating power (indicative) P min 0,45 kWMaximum heating power Pmax, c0,9 kW Additional power consumption At nominal heating power el max 0,0 kWAt minimum heating power el min 0,0 kWIn stand-by mode el 0,0 kW Type of heat supply, only for electric storage space heaters (choose one) Manual heating cost control with integrated thermostat -Manual heating cost control with room and/or outdoor temperature recording -Manual heating cost control with room and/or outdoor temperature recording -Fan assisted heat output

Type of heat output/room temperature control (choose one) One-stage heat output without room temperature control -Two or more manual stages without room temperature controlWith room temperature control using a mechanical thermostat -With electronic room temperature control Electronic room temperature control plus day timer Electronic room temperature control plus week timer

Other control options (multiple selection possible) Room temperature control with presence detection -Room temperature control with window opening status detection -With remote control option -With adaptive switch-on control With operating time limit With "Black Bulb" temperature sensor, black ENGLISH EN16 Explanation of these instructions These operating instructions are only valid for the units specied in the title. Do not use the appliance until you have read the operating instructions carefully. If you are in any doubt about the connection and operation of the appliance, please contact the customer service. Warning and safety instructions Warning of electrical voltage Indicates situations in which there is danger to the life and health of persons due to electrical voltage. Hot surface warning Indicates situations where there is danger to the life and health of persons due to hot surfaces. Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which may result in minor or moderate injury. Note Indicates a situation that may lead to property damage. Furthermore, you will nd additional information here. Security Warning Read the operating instructions carefully before commissioning / using the unit and keep them for future reference! Read all safety notices and instructions. Failure to comply with the safety information and instructions may result in serious injury and/or damage to property. Intended use The heater may only be operated indoors protected from moisture. This appliance is intended exclusively for heating in private households. It is only suitable for well-insulated rooms or for occasional use. When using the appliance, always observe the relevant local building and re protection regulations and the necessary electrical fuses. This appliance may only be used as specied for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by non-compliance with the provisions of the generally applicable regulations and the provisions of this manual. The unit is primarily suitable as an auxiliary heater and is intended exclusively for oor installation. Prohibited areas of application The appliance is not suitable for commercial or industrial use. Do not install the unit in rooms where there is a risk of explosion or re. The appliance is not intended for drying clothes or for mounting under benches or in oor ducts. The unit must not be used outdoors. The unit must not be used for wall or ceiling mounting. The appliance must not be placed on wet or ooded ground. The appliance must not be used for heating vehicles. Do not place any objects (or clothing) on the unit. No rooms below 4m

may be heated. Danger of overheating! Do not use the appliance near solvents, petrol, varnishes, other highly ammable vapours or in rooms where they are stored. The appliance must not be used in wet rooms. Never immerse the unit in water. No unauthorised structural changes, additions or conversions may be made to the unit. Requirements for the operator Persons using the appliance must have read and understood the operating instructions thoroughly beforehand, especially the chapter on safety. Users must be aware of the dangers that arise when using electrical appliances in humid environments. Repairs and work not described in these instructions must only be carried out by qualied personnel. Repairs that require opening the appliance are reserved exclusively for the manufacturer or its customer service. Symbols on the device

Warning against hot surfaces!Risk of burns!Warning: To prevent the heater from overheating, do not cover the heater.To reduce the risk of injury, read the operating instructions. ENGLISH EN17 ENGLISH

Important safety instructions Warning 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/ or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Children under 3 years of age must not approach the product unless they are under constant supervision. Children between the ages of 3 and 8 may only switch the product on or o if it has been installed and positioned in accordance with the usual instructions for use and they have been supervised and adequately instructed in its correct and safe use and have understood the possible dangers. Children between 3 and 8 years of age must not connect, adjust, clean or perform maintenance operations on the product. CAUTION Some parts of the product may become very hot and cause burns. Special care should be taken when children and vulnerable persons are present. Do not leave the unit unattended when in use. Warning of hot surface! Some parts of the appliance can become very hot and cause burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces. The unit may only be moved by the carrying handle provided while it is in operation. Warning re hazard! To avoid overheating, do not cover the unit. Do not use or store explosive or ammable substances (e.g. petrol, paper or paint) around the product. Warning of electrical voltage Always unplug the appliance when it is not in use or to clean it. Do not pull on the cable as this may damage the appliance. Be careful not to damage the appliance or the cable with sharp objects or in any other way. Check the cable for damage before putting it into operation. Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged. Damaged mains cables or mains plugs must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or a qualied electrician. Warning of electrical voltage Protect electrical parts against moisture. Never immerse electrical parts in water or other liquids during cleaning or operation to avoid electric shock. Never hold the appliance under running water. Never use the appliance in wet rooms. Controls must not be touched by people who are in water. Always ensure that their hands are dry before touching the controls on the unit or the mains plug for the mains connection. Allow the unit to dry after wet cleaning and never operate it when wet. Before storage, assembly, conversion, transport, cleaning or maintenance work, always switch o the unit and disconnect it from the power supply by pulling out the mains plug. Then allow the unit to cool down. Make sure that no foreign objects get into the venti

lation slots. You risk electric shock, re or damage to the unit. Do not block the ventilation slots with objects. Keep the unit clean. The most common causes of over

heating are dust or particle deposits in the unit. You must remove these deposits regularly by switching o the unit and vacuuming the vents with a hoover. Do not use the appliance with a programme switch, a timer, a separate remote control system or any other device that switches the appliance on automatically, as there is a risk of re if the appliance is covered or incorrectly positioned. Do not remove safety signs, labels or stickers from the appliance and keep them in legible condition. Do not sit on the unit. Do not use the unit if it shows visible damage due to a fall or other causes.

Electrical or electronic equipment that is damaged and/or needs to be disposed of must be handed in at the recycling points provided for this purpose.European conformity mark18 Tilt protection The unit has a safety switch . This safety switch

cuts o the power as soon as the unit tips over. Fur-thermore, this switch prevents dangerous situations caused by overheating.

The anti-tip safety switch is located on the underside of the unit, which can only be used when this switch is fully inserted into the unit. This is only the case when the unit is standing vertically. When the unit is lifted or tilted, the anti-tip safety switch is triggered and the unit switches o. As soon as it has been set up correctly again, it switches on automati-cally after a few seconds. Warning of hot surface! Danger of burns!If the appliance is tipped over, it switches o automatically. Wait until the unit has cooled down before raising it.Note Always set up the appliance in a straight position to avoid malfunctions. Behaviour in an emergency 1. Switch o the unit immediately.2. In an emergency, disconnect the unit from the mains supply. So unplug the mains cable from the socket by grasping it by the mains plug.3. A defective unit must not be connected to the mains again! Assembly & commissioning Delivery Remove the unit from the packaging and completely remove all packaging parts from the unit.Unwind the mains cable completely and make sure that it is not damaged. Warning Danger of suocation!Keep packaging parts out of the reach of children and dispose of them as soon as possible.

Note Please have visible damage to the outer packaging conrmed by the driver of the parcel service immedia-tely upon delivery. If transport damage is only noticed during unpacking, the parcel service must be notied in writing within 24 hours of delivery in order to hold them liable for the damage. Mount the stand Before you can set up the unit, the stand must be mounted.To do this, lay the unit on its side and proceed as follows:1. Guide the mains cable from above through the recess in the stand

2. Insert the heating head

into the precisely tting recess in the stand

3. Fix both with the two screws

4. Make sure that the mains cable is correctly routed in the guide elements provided in the base of the stand. This is important to ensure a safe stand and an optimal function of the anti-tipper.

Installation site Warning There is a risk of re if set up improperly!When setting up the unit, you must observe the following: Warning The appliance must not be used in small rooms if there are people in them who are not under constant supervision and cannot leave the room independently. Place the unit in a stable and upright position on a level and stable surface. Do not place the appliance on a combustible surface.Do not place the unit on deep pile carpets.

ENGLISH EN19 ENGLISH

Warning A safety distance of at least 1 m must be maintained between the air inlet and the air outlet of the appliance and all combustible materials such as beds, sofas, textiles and curtains. Position the unit so that people, animals and plants are not directly in the air jet. Never use the appliance in wet rooms. Make sure that the unit does not come into contact with moisture or water. Avoid open windows and doors. The unit must not be placed directly under a wall socket. Do not place the appliance in the imme

diate vicinity of a bathtub, shower or swimming pool. Position the unit so that the mains plug is accessible at all times. The units must not be installed in an atmosphere containing oil, sulphur or salt. Do not install the units in rooms with a re hazard (e.g. woodsheds). Never place the appliance near a gas or electric burner. The unit must not be set up outdoors! The minimum distances must be observed. See the following graphic. min. 100 cm

Electrical connection

1. Unwind the mains cable completely.

2. Make sure that the unit voltage (see type plate)

and mains voltage match.

3. Make sure that the unit is completely switched

o when you plug it in.

4. Only connect the mains plug to a properly

installed and fused socket outlet with earthing contact.

5. Make sure that the mains cable is always routed

behind the unit - never in front of it! Warning of electrical voltage

Warning: Fire hazard!

Extensions of the mains cable must be selected taking into account the appliance connection power, the intended use and the cable length. Do not use multiple sockets. Do not connect any other powerful devices to the power circuit. Make sure that extension cables are fully unwound or uncoiled. Always check the condition of the mains cable before using the unit. If you have any doubts about the condition of the power cord, please contact the custo

mer service. Lay the mains cable in a place where no one can trip over it. Never pull the appliance by the mains cable, but use the handle provided. Note Odours may occur during initial operation or after a longer period of non-use.20 Operation Control panel Switch on the unit If you have set up the unit correctly and ready for operation as described in the chapter Commissioning, you can now switch it on. Set heating level With the control dial

you can choose between heating level 1 and heating level 2, each with or without oscillation function. The oscillation function allows the heating head of the appliance to rotate at an angle of up to 90° for optimum heat distribution. » OFF: O » 450 W: Heating level 1 (450 W) » 900 W: Heating level 2 (900 W)

: Heating level 1 (450 W) oscillating

: Heating level 2 (900 W) oscillating Note The oscillation mechanism must never be adjusted manually. It could be damaged. Therefore, please only use the adjustment options provided for this purpose on the control dial

1. Set the rotary control

3. Let the appliance cool down completely.

Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Unit without function/ does not heatUnit has no power supplyCheck the socketPlug in the mains plug correctlyCheck house fuseCheck mains cable and plugUnit, mains cable or mains plug is defectiveContact customer service or a spe cialistNo heating level setSet the heating levelThe anti-tip device has been triggeredMake sure that the appliance is positi oned vertically and is not exposed to extreme inclination. Note After all troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning work, wait at least 5 minutes before switching the unit on again.If the unit still does not work properly, please contact the customer service or an authorised electrician. The unit must then be checked and repaired if necessary. Cleaning & Maintenance Hot surface warning Warning of electrical voltageBefore cleaning, always switch o the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and allow the appliance to cool down.Never place/immerse the appliance in water for cleaning as this could result in electric shock or re.Never touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.Remove dust from the unit with a dry cloth.A slightly damp cloth can be used to remove stains. Warning of electrical voltageWork on electrical components may only be carried out by an authorised specialist company.Repairs and work not described in these instructions should only be carried out by qualied personnel. Only use original accessories and original spare parts. Always keep the appliance clean, especially the ventilation slots.Repairs that require opening the unit are reserved exclusively for the manufacturer or its customer service. Storage Hot surface warningBefore storage, always unplug the mains cable from the socket by grasping it by the mains plug.Switch o the unit and let it cool down before storing. Clean the unit (see chapter Cleaning) and store it in the original packaging.Store the appliance in a well-ventilated and dry place out of the reach of children.Store the unit protected from heat, frost, direct sunlight and dust.Store the unit in an upright position. Warranty The warranty period is 24 months for consumers and begins at the time of purchase of the appliance.The warranty only covers defects that are due to material or manufacturing faults. When claiming a defect within the meaning of the warranty, the original purchase receipt with the date of sale must be enclosed.Improper use, e.g. overloading of the unit, use of force, damage due to external inuences or foreign bodies, are excluded from the warranty. Non-observance of the operating instructions and normal wear and tear are also excluded from the warranty. Important customer information! Please note that a return within or even outside the warranty period should always be made in the original packaging. This measure eectively avoids unnecessary transport damage and its often contentious settle-ment. Only in the original box is your device optimally protected and thus a smooth processing is ensured.22 Service Do you have technical questions? A complaint? Do you need spare parts or operating instructions? On the homepage of the company Güde GmbH & Co KG (www.guede.com) in the service area we will help you quickly and unbureaucratically. Please help us to help you. In order to be able to identify your unit in the event of a complaint, we need the serial number as well as the item number and year of manufacture. You will nd all these data on the type plate. Tel.: [phone] / 700-360 Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail] Disposal Warning Danger of suocation! Keep packaging parts out of the reach of children and dispose of them as soon as possible. The packaging protects the unit from damage during transport. The packaging materials are usually selected according to environmentally compatible and disposal aspects and are therefore recyclable. Returning the packaging to the material cycle saves raw materials and reduces the amount of waste. Packaging parts (e.g. foils, Styrofoam®) can be dange

rous for children. Do not dispose of electrical appliances in household waste, use the collection points in your municipality. Ask your local authority for the locations of the coll

ection points. If electrical appliances are disposed of in an uncontrolled manner, hazardous substances can enter the groundwater and thus the food chain during weathering, or ora and fauna can be poisoned for years. If you replace the appliance with a new one, the seller is legally obliged to accept the old one for disposal at least free of charge. When disposing of the unit, the relevant regulations on the disposal of used oil must be followed. Devices that are damaged and/or need to be disposed of must be handed in at the recycling points provided for this purpose.