Only operate the heater when it is in the upright position. 1. To operate as a HEATER: Press the ON/OFF button on the control panel. 2. Once the heater is on, press the MODE button to choose the desired heat setting. The icon on the display showing three wavy vertical lines is HIGH (1500 Watts), the icon showing two wavy vertical lines is LOW (750 Watts), and the E icon is for ECO mode. In ECO mode, the heater will heat to the set thermostat temperature, and then decrease the power usage by 1/3 to save energy while still maintaining the set room temperature. 3. Press the ^ & Ў buttons to change the desired thermostat setting. The thermostat can be set from 59°F to 80°F. The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature in the room. Set the heater to 80°F for continuous heat (unless the room temp. is above 80°F). 4. Press the SWING button to enable the oscillation mode. The heater will rotate left to right to disperse heat throughout the room. 5. To operate the HUMIDIFIER: First, attach the humidifier spout to the hole on the top of the unit. Next, Remove the water container from the back of the unit (when the unit is off) and add water. Place the container back in the unit. Press the HUMID button to start/stop the humidifier. You can use this function while the unit is in heater mode, or when heater mode is off. NOTE: The ON/OFF button is for heater mode only. 6. Press the TIMER button to enact the Auto-off timer. This will automatically turn the unit off when the alloted time has passed. Each press of the TIMER button will add 1 hour to the SAFETY FEATURES Polarized Plug Warning: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED PLUG. Tip-Over Safety Switch This heater equipped with tip-over safety switch located underneath the base of the heater (SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 4). This switch must be pressed inward for the heater to function properly. Some soft surfaces such as carpet may not be able to fully press in this switch. For some soft surfaces, a hard flat object will need to be placed underneath the heater for it to function properly. PLEASE DO NOT TAPE OR GLUE THIS SWITCH. MAINTENANCE WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE MOVING OR SERVICING. CLEANING: IMPORTANT! DO NOT IMMERSE HEATER IN WATER! Clean the heater grills using the vacuum brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. This will remove lint and dirt from the inside of the heater. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE HEATER APART. Clean the body of heater with a soft cloth. CAUTION: Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner, harsh cleaners, etc. as they will damage the heater. NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS. SAFETY FEATURES 1. A thermal overload protector is built in to prevent overheating. 2. When an overheat temperature is reached, the heater will be automatically shut off. It can only resume operation when the user resets the unit. (See RESET INSTRUCTION below) RESET INSTRUCTION Unplug the heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down. After the 10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally. STORAGE If the heater will not be used for a long period of time, store it in a cool, dry location when not in use. To prevent dust and dirt build-up, use the original packaging to repack the unit. TROUBLESHOOTING If your heater shuts off unexpectedly or fails to operate, one of the above-mentioned safety features may have activated to prevent overheating. 1. Be sure the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. 2. Make sure the tip-over safety switch is engaged (pressed in). Make sure the heater is on a flat level surface. 3. There is no heat. Make sure thermostat temperature is set above the current room temperature. The heater will not turn on of the thermostat on the display is set below the current room temperature. 4. If the Humidifier is not working, make sure the water container is full and properly placed inside the unit. 5. Water may build up on the top of the unit when in Humidifier mode. This is completely normal. This water will not harm the heater or the electronics. To clean the water off, place the heater and humidifier in the OFF position and wipe down with a paper towel or rag. WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air HC4-15-20 Ceramic Tower Heater to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase in the United States. If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace it, free of charge within a reasonable time after...