Fønvind FH-1R - Heating appliance WILFA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fan Heater
Brand	Wilfa
Model	Fønvind FH-1R (also FH-1B, FH-1W, FH-T)
Power Settings	1000W (hot air), 2000W (very hot air), "No frost" mode (auto heat at <5°C)
Voltage / Frequency	230 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Current Rating	10 A
Dimensions (approx.)	Height: 28 cm, Width: 22 cm, Depth: 18 cm
Weight (approx.)	2.5 kg
Cord Length	Not specified (standard length ~1.5 m)
Placement	Floor or wall (with sufficient clearance: 50 cm above/sides, 120 cm front)
Safety Features	Overheating safety mechanism (auto shut-off), Topple switch (shuts off if tilted >30°), Filter to prevent dust buildup
Cleaning	Damp cloth for exterior; hoover grille regularly; filter can be cleaned with hoover or washed in dishwasher (lowest temp)
Filter Maintenance	Check filter monthly; clean to prevent airflow blockage and overheating
Auto Restart	After topple switch activated, heater returns to operation when upright
No Frost Function	Automatically heats when room temperature drops below +5°C
Included Accessories	Support foot (click-in), filter, filter holder
Warranty	Not specified (standard Wilfa warranty assumed)

Frequently Asked Questions - Fønvind FH-1R WILFA

What do the power settings on the Wilfa Fønvind FH-1R mean?

The heater has three settings: 1000W for hot air, 2000W for very hot air, and No frost mode (snowflake symbol) which automatically heats when the room temperature falls below +5°C. The dial also has an '0' position to turn off the heater.

How does the topple switch work?

The topple switch is a safety feature that automatically disconnects the heater if it leans more than 30° forward or backward. Once the appliance is returned to an upright position, it will switch on again automatically.

What should I do if the heater overheats and shuts off?

If the overheating safety mechanism activates, unplug the heater and allow it to cool for at least ten minutes. Ensure it is positioned with proper clearance (50 cm above/sides, 120 cm front) and that no dust or obstructions block the air inlets or outlets. Clean the grille with a hoover if necessary.

Can I use the heater in a bathroom?

No. The manual warns never to install or operate the fan heater close to a bath tub, shower, wash basin, or swimming pool. The heater must not come into contact with water.

How do I clean the filter?

The filter should be checked and cleaned monthly. You can clean it with a hoover or wash it in a dishwasher on the lowest temperature setting. Regular cleaning prevents dust from blocking airflow and causing overheating.

What does the 'No frost' function do?

The 'No frost' mode allows the heater to automatically start heating when the room temperature drops below +5°C. This helps prevent freezing in unoccupied spaces like garages or cabins, but the heater must be placed safely and not covered.

Is it safe to cover the heater?

No. The manual explicitly warns never to cover the hot air outlet (symbol on heater) or the intake. Covering can lead to overheating, fire, or electric shock. Ensure nothing is hanging above or in front of the heater.

What is the correct way to position the heater?

Place the heater on a floor against a wall, or on a wall using the support foot. Maintain at least 50 cm of clearance above and on the sides, and 120 cm at the front. Do not place on thick carpets, and ensure the power cord is not under the heater.

Can children use this heater?

Children aged 8 years and above can use the heater under supervision. Children under 3 years must be kept away unless continuously supervised. Children aged 3-8 years can only switch it on/off if it is in normal operating position and they are supervised. Note that parts of the heater become very hot and can cause burns.

What should I do if the power cord is damaged?

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard. Do not use the heater until the cord is repaired.

USER MANUAL Fønvind FH-1R WILFA

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Fønvind

Fan heater

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Instruction manual

FH-1B, FH-1R, FH-1W, FH-T

LES ALLE ANVISNINGER F∅R BRUK

LÄS IGENOM ALLA INSTRUKTIONER INNAN PRODUKTEN ANVÄNDS

LÆS ALLE VEJLEDNINGER INDEN BRUG

LUE OHJEET HUOLELLISESTI ENNEN KÄYTTÖÄ

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

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Veltebryter for modell FH-1

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Read this manual thoroughly before using and save it for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3

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Cleaning 6

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Topple switch for FH-1 model 7

Starting the appliance ....7

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read this user manual carefully before operating the fan heater, to avoid damage and hazardous situations.
• Connect the fan heater to a 230 V, 10 A socket.
• Never turn the fan heater on if the power cord has been damaged, or if the heater's casing is obviously damaged or was damaged as a consequence of being dropped.
• The fan heater is excellent to provide extra heating, but should not be used as the main source of heating.
• Ensure that the fan heater never comes into contact with water.
• Do not poke anything through the ventilation slits.
• Always use the fan heater on a floor or against a wall (not on thick carpets). Leave plenty of room around the heater (at least 50 cm above and at the sides and 120 cm at the front).
• Ensure that nothing is hanging above or in front of the fan heater (e.g. clothing or fabrics). Check that the air inlets and outlets on the heater are unhindered, otherwise it may overheat. Dust these openings regularly.
• Never place the fan heater under a water tap.
• WARNING: Never install or operate the fan

heater close to a bath tub, shower, wash basin or swimming pool.

• This heater must never be used in any kind of vehicle (cranes, motor vehicles, cars, lifts etc.).
• 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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• 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.
  • Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

• 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.

• CAUTION — 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.

• WARNING: This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room temperature. Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
• WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
• The heater must not be positioned immediately below and in front of the mains socket.
• The fan heater must only be operated under supervision.
• Never cover the hot air outlet (symbol on the heater). This may lead to overheating, fire or electric shock. Never use the fan heater on soft, elastic surfaces such as beds, where air inlets and outlets may become blocked.

Overheating safety mechanism

The safety mechanism will cut off the power as soon as the heating element

becomes too hot. This is to avoid problems with overheating.

If this should happen:

• Pull the plug out of the mains socket.
• Leave the fan heater to cool for ten minutes.
• Ensure that the heater is positioned in accordance with instructions.
• Check that no dust or other obstacles are blocking the flow of air.
• Clean the grille with a hoover if necessary.

Cleaning

• Turn the switch to "0". Allow the fan heater to cool down.
• Pull the plug out of the mains socket.
• Clean the outside of the fan heater with a damp cloth.
• Never allow water to drip into the fan heater.
• Do not immerse the fan heater in water.
• Clean the air openings regularly with a hoover as required.

Position the fan heater so that incoming and outgoing air is not hindered in any
way. Choose a safe place to avoid the risk of fire
(see also the section entitled "IMPORTANT"). See also the installation instructions
for the specific unit later in this user manual.

IMPORTANT ADDENDUM TO USER MANUAL

(FOR FILTER + FILTER HOLDER)

NB: The filter that comes with the appliance should be used to prevent dust from collecting on the heater's heating element.

The filter should be cleaned regularly (we suggest checking it once a month): clean the filter using a hoover; alternatively, the filter can be washed in a dishwasher on the lowest temperature setting.

Maintenance of the filter is extremely important. If the filter is not cleaned regularly, dust may affect the flow of air and cause the temperature switch inside the product to switch off when the unit is operating normally.

Topple switch for FH-1 model

This product features an additional safety device for your protection.
The fan heater will disconnect automatically if the appliance leans more than 30° forward or backward.
The appliance will switch on again automatically when it is returned to an upright position.

Starting the appliance

You have the choice of several functions:

0-off

Off (both fan and heating element are switched off).

• 1000W

Hot air.

• 2000W

Very hot air.

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No frost

"No frost" function:

The fan heater starts heating automatically when the temperature of the room
drops below +5 °C.
This appliance conforms to the basic requirements in the EU directive.

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NB:

Model FH-1

This appliance features a support foot to ensure that it is stable on the floor. Press the support foot in until it clicks.

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Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), such waste must be collected separately and processed. If in future you need to discard this product, please do not throw it out with your normal rubbish. Please send this product to a collection point where one is available.

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