KA-5168 - Pan TRISTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KA-5168 TRISTAR

Exterior view of a white TRISTAR electric heater with black heat sinks and control knobs (no text or symbols on the device itself)

Convector Heater KA-5168

ENUser manual 3		SVBruksanvisning	37
NLGebruikshandleiding 7		PLInstrukcja obsługi	42
FPMode d'emploi	12	OZUživateńska prínučka	47
DEBenutzernandbuch 17		BAPouživateńska prínučka 52
ESManual del usuario	22	FIKáytitópas 57
PTManual do utilizador	27	DKBrugervejedning 62
ITManuale d'uso 32		NOPouživateńska prínučka 67

Labeled diagram of a device with numbered components, showing control panel and buttons

EN User manual

Convector Heater

FOREWORD

About this document

This user manual contains all the information for correct, safe, and efficient use of the appliance.

Ensure you have fully read and understood the instructions in this user manual before you use the appliance.

Always store this user manual in a safe place near the appliance for future reference.

Original instructions

This manual is originally written in English. All other languages are translated documents.

Support

For spare parts and more information about the appliance, please visit www.tristar.eu.

General symbols

Symbol Description
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	Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE	Signal word used to address practices not related to physical injury.
	Indicates additional information or emphasis on an instruction.
	This product complies with conformity requirements of the applicable European regulations or directives.
	The Green Dot is the registered trademark of Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH and is protected as a trademark worldwide. The logo may only be used by customers of DSD GmbH holding a valid trademark usage contract or by engaged waste management companies within the Federal Republic of Germany. This also applies to reproduction of the logo by third parties in a dictionary, an encyclopaedia or an electronic database containing a reference manual.
	Separate collection / Check your local municipal guidelines.
	The product and packaging materials are recyclable, subject to extended manufacturer responsibility. Dispose it separately, following the illustrated packaging symbols, for better waste treatment. The Triman logo is valid in France only.
	The universal recycling symbol, logo, or icon is an internationally recognized symbol used to designate recyclable materials. The recycling symbol is in the public domain and is not a trademark.

APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

Intended use

This appliance is intended for indoor use only.

This appliance is intended exclusively for domestic, non-commercial use.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

- farm houses;

- by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments.

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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Any use of the appliance other than described in this user manual is regarded as misuse and may cause injury or damage to the appliance and void the warranty.

Parts description

1 Control switch

2 Turbo switch

3 Thermostat knob

4 Timer wheel

SAFETY

Symbol Description

WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.

Safety

• By ignoring the safety instructions the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the damage.

• 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.

• Never move the appliance by pulling the cord and make sure the cord cannot become entangled.

• The appliance must be placed on a stable, level surface.
• The user must not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the supply.
• This appliance is only to be used for household purposes and only for the purpose it is made for.
• This appliance shall not be used by children aged less than 8 years. 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless older than 8 and supervised.
• To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in the water or any other liquid.

WARNING

- Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present

Safety hazard for children:

• 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.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Do not use the appliance with a programmer, timer, separate 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.

• Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

• Please do not install the appliance close to curtains and other combustible materials. This could cause a fire.

• The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
• The heater needs to be installed so that the switches and other controls cannot be touched by a person in the bath or shower.

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Turn the heater on its side and screw on the included legs with the supplied screws.
• Place the device on a flat stable surface and ensure a minimum of 10 cm. Free space around the device. This device is not suitable for installation in a cabinet or for outside use.
• Put the power cable into the socket. (Note: make sure the voltage which is indicated on the device matches the local voltage before connecting the device, Voltage 220V-240V-50-60Hz).
• When the device is turned on for the first time, a slight odour will occur. This is normal, ensure adequate ventilation. This fragrance is only temporary and will disappear soon.

USE

• Put the plug into a grounded outlet and switch on the device with the controls.
  • This appliance is equipped with three heat settings:
• Low Heat: Activate the upper switch marked with a single stripe. The red indicator light will illuminate to confirm operation.
• Medium Heat: Activate the switch marked with two stripes.
• High Heat: Activate both switches simultaneously. The red indicator light will illuminate, indicating the unit is operating at maximum heat.
• Turn the thermostat clockwise to its highest position. If the room temperature is reached, turn the thermostat switch counter clockwise until you hear a click. The thermostat will keep the room temperature the same.
• Turbo Function: Toggle the "Turbo" switch for better air circulation. The fan will operate only when the thermostat is in the "On" position. It may be used in two ways:
• With the heating elements on, to circulate warm air into the room.
• With the heating elements off, to circulate cool air during warmer conditions.
• Never place objects on the heater, such as clothing or towels. Never use the heater in the bathroom or other wet areas. The air outlets of the heater can be very hot.

Timer

• This model is fitted with a 24hr timer which has 96 segments, each segment being equivalent to 15 minutes of time.
  • The centre of the timer has a 3 position slide switch:
• In the position denoted by the clock symbol the timer will switch the heater on and off at times set by the segments.
• In the position denoted by the "I", the heater will operate continuously.
• In the position denoted by the "O", the heater will not operate.

Set the timer

• The timer will always run when the heater is connected to the mains, regardless which mode is selected.
• Rotate the outer ring of the timer in a clockwise direction until the current time is lined up with the arrow.
  • Make sure the slide switch on the timer is in the "O" position during the setting procedure.
• Pull out the segments for the desired time zones you want to run the heater.

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NOTE: the heater will come on in the selected mode, so make sure the thermostat is set high enough to start the heater in the selected time zone.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and wait for the appliance to cool down.
• Clean the appliance with a damp cloth. Never use harsh and abrasive cleaners, scouring pad or steel wool, which damages the appliance.
• Clean the two air outlets (above and below) by using a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from inside.

DISPOSAL

This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage at the end of its durability, but must be offered at a central point for the recycling of electric and electronic domestic appliances. This symbol on the appliance, instruction manual and packaging puts your attention to this important issue. The materials used in this appliance can be recycled. By recycling of used domestic appliances you contribute an important push to the protection of our environment. Ask your local authorities for information regarding the point of recollection.

Support

You can find all available information and spare parts at www.tristar.eu

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