T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
WA R R A N T Y I N F O R M AT I O N
TROUBLE SHOOTING
General Information:
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Troubleshooting for your Heater
Probable Cause
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.
Trouble
Solution
pure indoor living
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
warranty. The inside of the heater contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
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Not Enough ☛ Heater is in Low Heat setting.
✔ Change setting to Max Heat.
✔ Turn the Dial Wheel right to the highest temperature
setting.
Heat.
☛ Thermostat set too low.
Heater
cycles ON
and OFF
☛ The thermostat automatically turns
the heater on and off to maintain
selected comfort level.
✔ To make this occur less frequently turn the Dial
Wheel right to the highest setting.
frequently. ☛ Every 10-15 minute the heater turns ✔ This is normal operation to ensure the heater is
on and runs for a minute.
maintaining the room temp accurately.
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Remote
Does not
work.
☛ Battery low.
☛ Distance too far.
✔ 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.
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.
Troubleshooting for your Heater
Probable Cause
Trouble
Solution
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Heater Does ☛ Timer Activated.
Not Turn On. ☛ Tip-over switch engaged.
☛ Manual user reset is activated.
☛ Not plugged in properly.
✔ 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.
☛ Control Panel Display dirty.
✔ Make sure display panel is clean.
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
Heater is
Blowing
Cold Air.
☛ When the heater is in Thermostat
Mode and reaches the set
✔ Raise the temperature higher or change setting to
Eco-SmartTM or Max heat.
statutory warranty or condition.
temperature it will automatically
perform a 15 second cool down
(blowing cold air) to ensure
thermostat accuracy.
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.
☛ Electrical outlet does not hold plug in ✔ Have outlet replaced by a licensed electrician.
securely.
☛ Thermostat set too low.
HEATER
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.
✔ Turn the Dial Wheel right to the highest temperature
✔ Press the Max Heat or Eco-SmartTM Buttons.
setting.
☛ Unit is in the Fan Only setting.
WITH ADVANCED
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT
☛ Obstruction causing the heater not to ✔ Unplug the heater and remove all obstructions.
operate.
☛ Circuit breaker trips.
☛ Power Button may have been pressed ✔ Press the Power Button to turn on the heater.
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.
to turn off the heater.
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Fan Speed
Doesn't
Change.
☛ Max Heat and Eco-SmartTM 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.
MODEL: BCH9212
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Power Light ☛ Auto Safety Shut-off system is
✔ Follow Auto Safety Shut-off instructions to reset the
heater and allow sufficient time for the heater to cool
down before plugging in again.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
Unexpected ☛ You may hear a popping or crackling ✔ If the noise persists call Bionaire at
is Flashing
or in some
cases,
activated when there is potential
overheat.
Noise.
sound as the heater heats up. This is
normal and safe operation. Once the
heater heats up, the crackling sound
will go away.
1-800-253-2764.
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.
☛ Tip-over switch engaged.
✔ Set heater upright on a level surface.
Heater Turns
On at Max
Heat setting
but then
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.
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Unexpected ☛ There may be an odor or vapor
✔ 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.
Smell.
coming from the heater the first time
you use it or after prolonged or
seasonal storage.
Shuts Off in
2 seconds
with Power
Light
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
NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Instruction 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.
Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.
Flashing.
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