Bionaire BQH308C-U Manuel Du Propriétaire

Always unplug the heater before cleaning and allow the 

heater to cool down.
1.  Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild 

soap and water solution.

2.  NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean 

the unit.

3.  After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit 

with a cloth or towel.

4.   Store heater in a cool, dry location.

5.   It is recommended that you store the unit in its 

original carton.

 

TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front 

grills. This can be removed by wiping the unit with a 

damp cloth.

This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-

advanced safety system that requires the user to reset the 

heater if there is a potential overheat situation. When a 

potential overheat temperature is reached, the system will 

automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume 

operation when the user resets the unit. 
To Reset the Heater:
1.   Turn the Heat Control to the OFF (

) position.

2.   Wait 30 minutes for the unit to cool down.

3.   After the 30 minutes, plug the unit in again and 

operate normally.

Tip-Over Shut Off:
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will instantly 

shut off. The unit may also shut off if it is moved or 

bumped. To reset, simply place the heater in an upright 

position and it will operate normally.
NOTE: If unit does not turn on when placed in the 

upright position, turn the Mode Control to High (2) setting 

and heater will resume operation.

If your heater fails to operate:
•    The temperature may be set too low. Turn the 

thermostat knob clockwise until the heater restarts.

•   Make sure selector is in LO (1) or HI (2) setting. 

•   UNPLUG THE UNIT and make sure the heater is 

placed in an upright position. 

•  Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is 

working. 

•  Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn 

the heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully 

remove the obstruction and follow the reset 

instructions. 

• Amps: 

12.5

•  Wattage: 1500W (+5% -10%)

•  Working Voltage: 120V AC/60 Hz

The patented MaxFlow

TM

 Fan system incorporates a top 

mounted fan and internal shroud to provide maximum 

heat dispersion. The MaxFlow

TM

 Fan system delivers a 

combination of instant, penetrating warmth in the 

immediate area, as well as forcing heat out for entire 

room coverage.

1.  Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please 

save the carton for off-season storage.

2.  Make sure the unit is in the OFF (

) position 

before plugging the heater into the outlet.

3.  Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high 

wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 

Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps. 

4.  For heater operation, please set the Thermostat all 

the way to the highest setting. (See Figure 1)

NOTE: This unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY.
NOTE: Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot.
NOTE: Recommend outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is 

hot to touch.
NOTE: You may notice vibration/noise coming from the 

grill and the interior quartz tubes when the heater is 

turned on. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND SAFE 

OPERATION. Once the quartz heating element has 

warmed up, the vibration/noise will go away. 

Mode Control
Turn the Mode Control to the desired setting: 

To shut off the heater at any time of operation, turn the 

Mode Control to Off (

) position. 

1 - Low Heat
The heater will run continuously at 750W. 
2 - High Heat
The heater will run continuously at 1500W. 

1.  Set thermostat to the highest setting to start heater 

(See Figure 1). Allow heater to operate and warm up 

the room. 

2.  When the desired temperature/comfort level is 

reached, lower the thermostat setting until the fan/

heater stops operating.

3.  The control will now automatically maintain the preset 

temperature level by turning the heater ON and OFF.

NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as 

it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit 

from cycling, raise the thermostat to the highest setting.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric 

shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1.   Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.   To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance 

directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

3.   The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO 

NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use 

handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible 

materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, 

clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the 

front of the heater and keep them away from the 

sides and rear.

4.    DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover 

cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange 

cord away from traffic area and where it will not be 

tripped over.

5.   This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, 

laundry areas and similar indoor location. NEVER 

locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or 

other water container.

6.   Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is 

used by, or near children or invalids, and whenever 

the heater is left operating and unattended.

7.   Always unplug the heater when not in use.

8.   When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and 

not the cord.

9.   DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any 

ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an 

electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

10.  DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or 

plug, or after the heater malfunctions, has been 

dropped or damaged in any manner. Return 

appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical 

or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

11.  A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. 

DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or 

flammable liquids are used or stored.

12.  Use appliance only for intended household use as 

described in this manual. Any other use not 

recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, 

electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of 

attachments not recommended or sold by the 

manufacturer may cause hazards.

13. DO NOT use outdoors.

14.  To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or 

exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, 

like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

15.  To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then 

remove plug from outlet.

16.  Avoid the use of an extension cord because the 

extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of 

fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, 

the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and 

rated not less than 1875 watts.

17.  If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions 

on Auto Safety Shut-off.

18.  DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or 

mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void 

your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user 

serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed 

by qualified personnel only.

19.  Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is 

recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or 

outlet is hot to touch.

20. The heater must not be located immediately below a 

socket-outlet. Do not use this heater in the 

immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a 

swimming pool. 

NOTE: This unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY. 

Figure 1

A

C

D

F

E

B

A. Thermostat

B. OFF

C.  Heat Control Display

D.  HI (2) 1500 Watts

E.  LO (1) 750 Watts

F. Mode 

Control

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.

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