Bionaire BFH5000-UM - BFH5000-UM - Electric Fireplace Heater Manuel Du Propriétaire

BFH5000

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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.

Garantía Limitada de 1 Año
Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer 
Solutions, o en Canadá, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited 
operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer Solutions, (en forma 
conjunta, “JCS”), garantiza que por un período de un año a partir de la 
fecha de compra, este producto estará libre de defectos de materiales 
y mano de obra. JCS, a su elección, reparará o reemplazará este 
producto o cualquier componente del mismo que presente defectos 
durante el período de garantía. El reemplazo se realizará por un 
producto o componente nuevo o reparado. 
Si el producto ya no estuviera disponible, se lo reemplazará por un 
producto similar de valor igual o superior. Ésta es su garantía exclusiva. 
No intente reparar o ajustar ninguna función eléctrica o mecánica de 
este producto. Al hacerlo elimínará ésta garantía.
La garantía es válida para el comprador minorista original a partir de 
la fecha de compra inicial y la misma no es transferible. Conserve el 
recibo de compra original. Para solicitar servicio en garantía se requiere 
presentar un recibo de compra. Los agentes y centros de servicio 
de JCS o las tiendas minoristas que venden productos de JCS no 
tienen derecho a alterar, modificar ni cambiar de ningún otro modo los 
términos y las condiciones de esta garantía. 
Esta garantía no cubre el desgaste normal de las piezas ni los daños 
que se produzcan como resultado de uso negligente o mal uso del 
producto, uso de voltaje incorrecto o corriente inapropiada, uso 
contrario a las instrucciones operativas, y desarme, reparación o 
alteración por parte de un tercero ajeno a JCS o a un Centro de Servicio 
autorizado por JCS. Asimismo, la garantía no cubre actos fortuitos tales 
como incendios, inundaciones, huracanes y tornados.
¿Cuál es el límite de responsabilidad de JCS?
JCS no será responsable de daños incidentales o emergentes 
causados por el incumplimiento de alguna garantía o condición expresa, 
implícita o legal.
Excepto en la medida en que lo prohíba la ley aplicable, cualquier 
garantía o condición implícita de comerciabilidad o aptitud para un fin 
determinado se limita, en cuanto a su duración, al plazo de la garantía 
antes mencionada.
JCS queda exenta de toda otra garantías, condiciones o 
manifestaciones, expresa, implícita, legal o de cualquier otra naturaleza.
JCS no será responsable de ningún tipo de daño que resulte de la 
compra, uso o mal uso del producto, o por la imposibilidad de usar 
el producto, incluidos los daños incidentales, especiales, emergentes 
o similares, o la pérdida de ganancias, ni de ningún incumplimiento 
contractual, sea de una obligación esencial o de otra naturaleza, ni de 
ningún reclamo iniciado contra el comprador por un tercero.
Algunas provincias, estados o jurisdicciones no permiten la exclusión o 
limitación de los daños incidentales o emergentes ni las limitaciones a la 

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 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 20B 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 NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF 

duración de las garantías implícitas, de modo que es posible que  
la exclusión o las limitaciones antes mencionadas no se apliquen en  
su caso.
Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y es posible que 
usted tenga otros derechos que varían de un estado, provincia o 
jurisdicción a otro.
Cómo solicitar el servicio en garantía
En los Estados Unidos –
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta garantía o desea recibir servicio 
de garantía, llame al 1-800-253-2764 y podrá obtener la dirección del 
centro de servicio que le resulte más conveniente.
En Canadá –
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta garantía o desea recibir servicio 
de garantía, llame al 1-800-253-2764 y podrá obtener la dirección del 
centro de servicio que le resulte más conveniente.
En los Estados Unidos, esta garantía es ofrecida por Sunbeam 
Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer Solutions, 
Boca Ratón, Florida 33431. En Canadá, esta garantía es ofrecida por 
Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited operando bajo el nombre de 
Jarden Consumer Solutions, 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario 
L6Y 0M1. Si usted tiene otro problema o reclamo en conexión con este 
producto, por favor escriba al Departamento de Servicio al Consumidor.

© 2011 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. 

©2011 Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden 

Consumer Solutions. Todos los derechos reservados. Distribuido por 

Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer 

Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

GCDS-BIO22571-JC  

 

 

BFH5000UM11ESM2

Printed in China/Impreso en China

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fir

e, electric 

shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1.  

Read all instructions before using this heater

.

2.  

  This heater is hot when in use. T

o avoid burns, do not let 

bare skin touch hot surfaces. If pr

ovided, use handles when 

moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as 

furnitur

e, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains 

at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the fr

ont of the heater and keep 

them away from the sides and r

ear.

3.  

    Extr

eme caution is necessary when any heater is used by 

or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left 

operating and unattended.

4.  

Always unplug heater when not in use.

5.  

  Do not operate any heater with a damaged cor

d or plug or 

after the 

heater malfunctions, 

has been 

dropped 

or damaged 

in any manner. Discar

d heater, or r

eturn to authorized service 

facility for examination and/or repair

.

6.  

Do not use outdoors.

7.  

  This heater is not intended for use in bathr

ooms, laundry 

areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater wher

e 

it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

8.  

  Do not run cor

d under carpeting. Do not cover cord with 

throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not r

oute cord 

under furnitur

e or appliances. Arrange cord away fr

om traffic 

area and wher

e it will not be tripped over.

9.  

  To disconnect heater

, turn contr

ols to off, then r

emove plug 

from outlet.

10.   Do not insert or allow for

eign objects to enter any ventilation 

or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or 

fire, or damage the heater

.

11.   To pr

event a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust 

in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, wher

e 

openings may become blocked.

12.   A heater has hot and ar

cing or sparking parts inside. Do not 

use it in areas wher

e gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are 

used or stored.

13.   Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other 

use not recommended by the manufactur

er may cause fire, 

electric shock, or injury to persons.

14.   Always plug heaters dir

ectly into a wall outlet/receptacle. 

Never use with an extension cord or r

elocatable power tap 

(outlet/power strip).

15.   When unplugging, be sur

e to pull by the plug and not the 

cord.

16.   If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions on 

Auto Safety Shut-off.

17.   DO NOT attempt to r

epair 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.

18.   Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is r

ecommended 

that the outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is hot to touch.

19.   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. 

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED 

PLUG (one blade is wider than the other). 

To r

educe the risk of electric shock, this 

plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet 

only one way. If the plug does not fit fully 

in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still 

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the 

proper outlet.

AY.

 

Amps: 

12.5

 

Wattage: 

 

1500W/ (+ 5% - 10%)

 

Working V

oltage:  

120V AC/60 HZ

 

Bulb Type:

 

(2) 25W max Candelabra Base

Avoid overloading your cir

cuit by not using other high 

wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, 

 

this unit draws 12.5 Amps.

This package includes:

1 -

 Fi

rep

lac

e H

eat

er 

2 -

 Li

ght

 bu

lbs

1 -

 R

em

ote

 C

ont

rol

 

2 -

 A

AA

 B

atte

rie

s fo

r R

em

ote

 C

ont

rol

1 -

 S

tan

d 

4 -

 M

ach

ine

 S

cre

ws 

(fo

r s

tan

d)

1 -

 W

all 

Mou

nt H

ard

war

e K

it

Before operation, insert 2 “AAA” batteries into the back of 

the remote contr

ol:

• Do not mix old and new batteries 

•  Do not mix alkaline, standar

d (carbon-zinc), or 

rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries 

The remote contr

ol for this unit has the capability of  

remote will not work thr

ough walls.

Unwrap the two 25W Candelabra Bulbs from foam 

packaging material and

 op

en 

doo

rs 

on 

bac

k o

f u

nit 

with

 a 

flat

hea

d s

cre

wdr

ive

r.

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

KEY TO ICONS

REMOTE CONTROL

CONTROL PANEL

On/Off

Thermostat

Timer

Flame Brightness

Sound

Fahrenheit/Celsius

• 

  Ther

e may be an odor coming from the heater the 

first time you use it. This is normal during the break-in 

period or after long term storage. Make sure the heater 

is in a well ventilated area and continue running it until 

the smell goes away.

• 

  You may hear a popping or crackling sound as the 

heater heats up. This is normal and safe operation. 

• 

  The Fir

eplace Heater can be operated by using the 

remote contr

ol (Fig. 1) or the control panel (Fig. 2) 

located on the top of the unit.

• 

  Place the heater on a firm, level surface or mount on 

wall. 

• 

  Avoid overloading your cir

cuit by not using other high 

wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, 

this unit draws 12.5 Amps.

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

First button push will illuminate LCD and power light. The 

units default settings are: T

emperature 

80°; T

imer 

OFF; 

Flame Brightness 

HIGH; Sound 

ON. After tur

ning the unit 

Off, the fan will continue to run for 10 seconds to cool unit 

down. After all settings are chosen, LCD will go dark.

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

• 

  Pr

ess Thermostat button until desired temperatur

e level 

appears on LCD Display. It is r

ecommended to start by 

setting the temperature to the highest setting. Note: the 

fan will continue to run for flame operation without heat.

• 

  The system now maintains the selected comfort level 

by automatically turning the heater ON and OFF

. The 

Thermostat 

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

   cycles ON and OFF with the heater 

element as it maintains the programmed temperatur

e. 

To activate the Flame Only Setting, pr

ess the Thermostat 

button. When LCD reads 

FO the heat will tur

n off but the 

fan will continue to run for flame operation.

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

You can set the timer to automatically tur

n the unit off. 

Press the T

imer button, select between 1 and 12 hours. 

Your selection will then be displayed on the LCD

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

There ar

e four flame brightness settings: HIGH, MEDIUM, 

LOW, OFF

. Press button to select desir

ed brightness.

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

Press Sound button to tur

n crackling sound on or off. The 

sound volume can be adjusted to 4 levels and turned of

f. 

Push the button to cycle through. T

o turn the sound of

f 

immediately hold the sound button for two seconds and 

release.

(Front of Heater) 

(Back of Heater) 

Press to show temperatur

e in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

1. Find studs in wall. Studs ar

e typically 16” apart.

2.  Cut Mounting T

emplate on dotted line and tape onto wall so 

brackets are center

ed on studs. 

3.  Use level to make sur

e template is level. Using a sharp object 

such as an awl, mark hole location.

4.  Using a Power Driver with Phillips head bit, drive 1.5” scr

ews 

through bracket and drywall into wood or metal stud. 

: Befor

e drilling into any wall ensure no 

electrical cables are pr

esent in the area.

Use toggle bolts for 3/8 - 5/8” thick drywall.

1.  Cut Mounting T

emplate on dotted line and tape onto wall. Use level to make sur

e 

template is level and mark wall with a sharp object such as an awl.

2.  Drill 3/8” holes at top and bottom of bracket guide in center of s

tuds.

3.  A - 

  Align bolts, thr

ough bracket holes then thread on Spring Loaded W

ings. (Fig. A) 

 

B -  Collapse W

ings while pushing through hole in wall. (Fig. A)

 

C -  Pull bolt out to secur

e Toggle W

ings against inside of wall (wings spring open 

on other side of wall and securely hold bolt and bracket). (Fig. B)

 

D - Screw bolt in until tight.

Mark for

 

Drill

Mark for

 

Drill

Mark for

 

Drill

Mark for

 

Drill

Bracket

Bolt

Toggle

Wall

Drilled

Hole

Wall

Spring 

Loaded 

Toggle 

opens on 

inside of 

wall

Included for mounting:

4 - 

  1.5”

 Phillips head self 

tapping screws

4 - tog

gle bolts

2 - mounting brackets

BRACKET 

GUIDE

BRACKET 

GUIDE

Note: The mounting har

dware included is intended for mounting the heater on 3/8” to 5/8” 

drywall affixed to wood or metal studs. For your convenience the wall mount brackets ar

e 16” 

on center to align with 2 studs. Not all studs will be 16” on center. If you ar

e not able to align with studs, toggle bolts are pr

ovided. For other wall types, please consult a professional or visit 

your local hardwar

e store to determine which type of har

dware is best for your particular wall.

For floor use attach the Stand to the Fireplace heater 

using the 4 machine screws (pr

ovided). Gently lay the unit 

on the floor and attach the Stand to the bottom. For wall 

mount see Wall Mount Instructions below

.

This product weighs 25 lbs. Do not install alone.

Mounting Template with instructions is attached below to 

make mounting your Fireplace Heater easy

. 

• Wall Mount Har

dware Kit includes:

 

 

4 -  1.5” Phillips head self tapping scr

ews

 

4 - toggle bolts

 

2 - mounting brackets

: Befor

e drilling into any wall ensure no 

electrical cables are pr

esent in the area. 

 

Max height of 47” (1.2m)

1. Remove stand fr

om main unit, if installed.

2.  Secur

e the mounting brackets to the wall using the Wall 

Mounting Template pr

ovided (see below).

3.  Hang main body on wall brackets by lifting over the 

bracket and sliding down.

4. Use Cor

d Wrap to hide extra cor

d.

Read instructions before operating.

Retain for future reference.

Lea las instrucciones antes de poner a funcionar.

Guarde las instrucciones para futura referencia.

Instruction Leaflet

Folleto de instrucciones

If after having read this leaflet, you have any

questions or comments on your heater,

call 1-800-253-2764 in North America.

Si después de haber leído este folleto tiene preguntas 

o comentarios sobre su calefactor, por favor llame al 

1-800-253-2764 en Norte América.

P.N. 154356

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