Bionaire BCH9212 Leaflet

© 2010 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.

Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) 

Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from 

the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair 

or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.  

Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.  If the product is no longer available, 

replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT 

attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.  

Keep the original sales receipt.  Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service 

centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and 

conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or 

misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, 

repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not 

cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability? 
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or 

statutory warranty or condition. 
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for 

a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.  
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise. 
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use 

the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of 

contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party. 
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 

or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, 

state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 

1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 

1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located 

in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing 

business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any 

other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO 

If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Bionaire

®

 products, please 

contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.

• Heater 

Does 

Not Turn On. 

☛ 

 Timer Activated. 

☛  

Tip-over switch engaged. 

☛  

Manual user reset is activated. 

☛  

Not plugged in properly.

☛  

Electrical outlet does not hold plug in 

securely.

☛  

Thermostat set too low.

☛  

Obstruction causing the heater not to 

operate.

☛  

Circuit breaker trips. 

✔

  Press the Power Button to Turn on the Heater. 

✔  

Set heater upright on a level surface. 

✔  

Follow reset instructions listed in this manual. 

✔  

Ensure plug is properly inserted. Make sure electrical 

outlet and circuit breaker are working.

✔  

Have outlet replaced by a licensed electrician. 

✔

  Turn the Dial Wheel right to the highest temperature 

setting. 

✔  

Unplug the heater and remove all obstructions. 

Position your heater 36 inches (0.9m) away from all 

objects.

✔  

Make sure no other high wattage appliances are 

operating on the same circuit and reset breaker if 

needed. 

•  Power Light 

is Flashing 

or in some 

cases, 

Heater Turns 

On at Max 

Heat setting 

but then 

Shuts Off in 

2 seconds 

with Power 

Light 

Flashing.

☛  

Auto Safety Shut-off system is 

activated when there is potential 

overheat. 

☛  

Tip-over switch engaged.

✔  

Follow Auto Safety Shut-off instructions to reset the 

heater and allow sufficient time for the heater to cool 

down before plugging in again. 

✔  

Set heater upright on a level surface.

•  Not Enough 

Heat. 

☛  

Heater is in Low Heat setting. 

☛  

Thermostat set too low. 

✔  

Change setting to Max Heat. 

✔  

Turn the Dial Wheel right to the highest temperature 

setting. 

•  Heater 

cycles ON 

and OFF 

frequently. 

☛  

The thermostat automatically turns 

the heater on and off to maintain 

selected comfort level. 

☛  

Every 10-15 minute the heater turns 

on and runs for a minute. 

✔  

To make this occur less frequently turn the Dial 

Wheel right to the highest setting. 

✔  

This is normal operation to ensure the heater is 

maintaining the room temp accurately. 

•  Remote 

Does not 

work. 

☛  

Battery low. 

☛  

Distance too far. 

☛  

Control Panel Display dirty. 

✔  

Change battery (Disc type, 3 volt, CR2025). 

✔  

Remote works up to 20 feet (6m). 

✔  

Be sure to point remote at control panel on heater 

and there are no obstructions. 

✔  

Make sure display panel is clean. 

•  Heater is 

Blowing 

Cold Air. 

☛  

When the heater is in Thermostat 

Mode and reaches the set 

temperature it will automatically 

perform a 15 second cool down 

(blowing cold air) to ensure 

thermostat accuracy. 

☛  

Unit is in the Fan Only setting. 

☛  

Power Button may have been pressed 

to turn off the heater. 

✔  

Raise the temperature higher or change setting to 

Eco-Smart

TM

 or Max heat. 

✔  

Press the Max Heat or Eco-Smart

TM

 Buttons. 

✔  

Press the Power Button to turn on the heater. 

•  Fan Speed 

Doesn't 

Change. 

☛  

Max Heat and Eco-Smart

TM

 settings 

control the heat output of the heater 

and not the fan speed. Fan runs at 

the same speed on all settings.

✔  

Run heater in Max Heat for maximum heat output. 

•  Unexpected 

Noise. 

☛  

You may hear a popping or crackling 

sound as the heater heats up. This is 

normal and safe operation. Once the 

heater heats up, the crackling sound 

will go away.

✔  

If the noise persists call Bionaire at 

1-800-253-2764. 

•  Unexpected 

Smell. 

☛ 

There may be an odor or vapor 

coming from the heater the first time 

you use it or after prolonged or 

seasonal storage.

✔  

This is normal and is the result of dust or other debris 

accumulating on the heating element. Make sure the 

heater is in a well ventilated area and continue 

running until the odor or vapor goes away.

pure indoor living

Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.

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MODEL: BCH9212

General Information:
Environmental Factors - There are a number of factors that will affect your desired comfort level. These factors can include 

insulation, open or drafty doors and windows, and outside temperature. Please check and take action if any of these potential 

problems are affecting your heaters ability to adequately warm your room.
Supplemental Heat - Portable electric heaters are intended for supplemental heating of rooms to heat the room your in and 

turn down the central heat thermostat. They are not intended to replace central heating systems.
Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this heater. Doing so will void 

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