Ceramic
Tower Heater
Instruction Booklet
KCE540
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Contents
Kambrook Recommends
Safety First
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Your Ceramic Tower Heater
Quick Start Guide
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Using Your Ceramic Tower Heater
Care and Cleaning
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Warranty Details
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Kambrook Recommends Safety First
IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.
At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.
Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Ceramic Tower Heater
• Avoid touching heater body while it is on,
some parts of the heater are hot.When
moving the unit switch off and hold the
heater by the handles where provided.
• Keep combustible materials such as
drapes and other furnishings at least 1.7
metres from the front, sides and rear of
the heater. Do not use heater to dry your
laundry.
at the power outlet then unplug heater
from the power outlet when not in use.
• Do not operate heater whilst asleep.
• Do not operate any heater with a
damaged cord or plug, or if heater
has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return heater to your nearest
service centre for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment or repair.
• Do not use outdoors.This heater is not
intended for commercial use, such as
construction sites.
• Do not locate the heater immediately
below a socket outlet when in use.
WARNING: In order to
avoid overheating do
not cover the heater.
• Do not use this heater with a programmer,
timer or any other device that switches
the heater on automatically. Since a fire
risk may exist if the heater is covered or
positioned incorrectly.
• Extreme caution and supervision is
necessary when this heater is used by or
near children, invalids or animals.
• This heater is not intended for use in wet
or moist locations. Do not use this heater
in the immediate surroundings of a bath,
a shower or a swimming pool. Do not
immerse or allow liquids to be spilt on
heater.
• This heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas
where petrol, paints, aerosols, or other
inflammable substances are used or
stored.
• Do not operate the heater with the
power cord damaged, frayed or split,
wound around any part of the heater, or
in contact with heated surfaces of the
heater.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Important – this heater is intended for
floor use only.
• Do not mount on ceiling or walls.
• Do not leave heater unattended.Always
switch off the heater at the controls and
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• Do not allow materials that have been
in contact with oil, petroleum based
products or drying fluids to come in
contact with the heater.
• Switch off at the control switch and
power outlet, then unplug and allow
heater to cool down before cleaning or
storing.
• Do not run the cord under carpeting or
cover the cord with rugs, runners or the
like.Arrange cord away from traffic areas
and where it will not be tripped over.
• To disconnect heater turn the power to
OFF, then turn the control switch to off.
Turn off at the power outlet then remove
the plug from its outlet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to
pass through the inlet or outlet openings.
This may cause an electric shock, fire or
damage the heater.
• Use this heater only as described in this
instruction manual.Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire electric shock or injury
and voids all warranties.
• Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug,
control settings, air inlets and outlets and
main housing for any damage. If found
damaged in any way, immediately
cease use of the heater and return
to Kambrook or an authorised service
agent for inspection or repair.
• To prevent a possible fire or heat
damage, allow ample space around the
heater (1.7m at front and 0.5m at the
rear, top and sides) and do not totally
or partially block the air inlet or outlets
in any manner. Check the openings
from time to time for accumulated
dust. Ensure long shag carpet does not
obstruct airflow under the unit.
NOTE: This Kambrook Ceramic
Tower Heater is electronically
controlled and will not operate
until the heater is plugged into
a 230V or 240V power point and
switched on.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Important Safeguards For All Electrical
Appliances
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Do not let the power cord hang over
• Any maintenance other than cleaning
the edge of a bench or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.
should be performed at an authorised
Kambrook Service Centre.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. Do not use
in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use
outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual current
device (safety switch) is recommended
to provide additional safety protection
when using electrical appliances. It
is advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect
the appliance.To avoid a hazard do not
use the appliance if power cord, power
plug or appliance becomes damaged
in any way. Return the entire appliance
to the nearest authorised Kambrook
Service Centre for examination and/or
repair, or contact Customer Service on
1300 139 798.
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Your Ceramic Tower Heater
1. 1800 watt ceramic heating
Control Panel
6. Convenient 8hr auto-off timer
element
2. LCD screen
7. 2 heat setting, plus auto mode
3. ThermoGuard protection for
and fan only setting
peace of mind
8. Power/Swing button to turn the
heater on and off, and activate
the 90° degree oscillation for
warmth throughout the room
4. Full featured remote control
5. Ceramic heating elements for
efficient heating
9. Variable temperature buttons
to maintain your desired
temperature setting
Not Shown
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Convenient carry handle
Safety tip-over cut-out switch
On/Off switch
10. Power-on indicator
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Quick Start Guide
Setting the
heating
mode
Turning the
heater on
Plug the cord
into a 230V or
240V power
point and
Press the ON/
OFF switch to
switch on.
Press the
POWER/SWING
button to
The heater will
start operating
at the LOW heat select the HIGH
Press the MODE
button to
activate.
setting.
heat setting,
and retain a
comfortable
temperature for
your room.
switch on.
Setting the
variable
Setting the
oscillation
Turning the
heater off
temperature
Press the
Press the
POWER/SWING
button to
activate. Press
again to stop
the oscillation.
Press and hold
the POWER/
SWING button
to place the
heater in
Press the ON/
OFF switch to
switch off.
Press the
VARIABLE
MODE button
to select AUTO
setting.
TEMPERATURE
button to
increase the
temperature
or press the
VARIABLE
standby mode.
TEMPERATURE
button to
decrease the
temperature.
• Zone off unoccupied rooms by closing
Hints/Tips to Retain Heat in
Your Home
doors and only heat the main living areas
• Fit window coverings like curtains to halve
winter heat loss
• Put draft stoppers, such as a rolled up towel,
at the bottom of outside doorways to keep
out cold air
• Don’t overheat your home.The
temperature of a heated room in winter
should be 18-21°C
• Your heater will work more efficiently if
you stick to Kambrook’s recommended
clearance spaces
• Keep the heat in and the cold out by
installing wall and ceiling insulation.
• Choose the right size heater for the room
type you want to heat
• Avoid placing items too close to the heater
(both at the front and back) for optimal air
flow
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Using Your Ceramic Tower Heater
To activate the heater, press the
POWER/SWING button.The heater
will start operating on the LOW heat
setting (1100 watts) and the LCD
screen will illuminate, displaying the
ambient room temperature and heat
setting.
Before First Use
Remove any promotional material or
packaging from the heater.
Unwind the cord to its full length
and place the heater on a firm, level
surface in a stable upright position.
Visually inspect the air inlet and outlets
to ensure there are no blockages.
NOTE: After several seconds,
the LCD screen will fade, but
the heater settings will remain
visible.
When unpacking the heater, check
to see you have received the remote
control, before discarding the
packaging.
Turning Your Heater On
Plug the cord into a 230V or 240V
power point and switch on.
Use the MODE
button to select the
desired heat setting.The mode button
allows you to scroll through the various
heating modes.
HIGH – High heat setting (1800 watts)
LOW – Low heat setting (1100 watts)
AUTO – for use with the electronic
thermostat
FAN – for fan only operation
To switch the heater into standby
mode, press and hold the POWER/
NOTE: To avoid an electrical
circuit overload, it is
recommended that no other
appliances are plugged into
the same circuit as your heater,
when it is in use.
SWING
is heard.
button until a beep sound
Turn the heater on by switching the
On/Off
switch located on the
Turn the heater off by switching the
Power switch located on the right
hand side of the base, to the off
position.
left hand side of the base, to the on
position.An audible beep will sound,
and the red power indicator light
will illuminate.The heater is now in
standby mode.
NOTE: This heater features a
tip-over switch. If the heater
tips over, it will automatically
switch off. Once placed back
into the upright position, the
heater will be in standby mode,
and the settings will need to be
selected again.
Setting the Heating Mode
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When the air temperature drops
below the set temperature the unit will
begin heating again.
Setting the Variable
Temperature
The variable temperature setting can
be used to maintain your desired
temperature.
Setting the Oscillation
The oscillation function works in all
operating modes.
Press the POWER/SWING
once to activate.The heater will begin
to oscillate from side to side.
Press the POWER/SWING
again to stop the heater from
oscillating.
button
NOTE: The variable
temperature setting only
operates when the heater is
being used in the Auto mode.
button
Press the MODE
button until the
heater is set to AUTO mode.
Setting the Auto-Off Timer
The timer function works in all
operating modes, and switches the
unit off after a preset number of hours.
Press the TIMER
button to activate
the timer settings.A timer symbol
will appear on the LCD screen
displaying 1 hour.
The LCD screen will display the default
temperature of 25°C and will flash.
When the temperature is flashing,
you may set the desired temperature
pressing the VARIABLE TEMPERATURE
buttons on the control panel.
Press the TIMER
button to cycle
through the one hour increments, up
to 8 hours.The unit will then switch
itself to standby mode after the
To adjust the set temperature press
the
VARIABLE TEMPERATURE
selected number of hours has passed.
button to increase the desired
temperature or press the
VARIABLE
Safety Features
TEMPERATURE button to decrease the
desired temperature.
The temperature can be set between
15°C and 35°C.
When the air temperature reaches
2-3°C above the set temperature,
the heater will automatically cut out,
although the fan will continue to run
for approximately 20 seconds to cool
the heater.
This heater includes an audible alarm
to warn that parts of the heater are
overheating. If the alarm sounds,
immediately turn the heater off and
inspect for any objects on or adjacent
to the heater that may cause high
temperature. DO NOT OPERATE THE
HEATER WITH THE ALARM SOUNDING.
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Using Your Ceramic Tower Heater
continued
ThermoGuard Overheating
Safety Device
Your heater is fitted with a safety
device that switches off the heater
in the event of overheating. Should
this heater stop working, turn off the
heater and inspect the air inlet and
outlet for blockages.Wait for the
heater to cool for the protection
system to reset before attempting to
restart the heater.
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Care and Cleaning
Ensure that the heater is switched off
and disconnected from the power
point before cleaning.
Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the
external surfaces of the heater. If
the heater has collected dust or dirt
inside the unit or around the elements,
have the unit cleaned by a qualified
service agent. Do not operate the
heater in this condition.
Do not attempt to open the case of
the heater at any time as there are no
customer serviceable parts inside.
When not in use, store the heater
(preferably in its original box) in a cool,
clean and dry location.
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Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty
In Australia, this Kambrook Replacement Warranty
The Kambrook Replacement Warranty does not
apply to any defect, deterioration, loss, injury or
damage occasioned by, or as a result of, misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product has
been used other than in accordance with the
instructions.The Kambrook Replacement Warranty
excludes breakables such as glass and ceramic
items, consumable items and normal wear and
tear.
does not affect the mandatory statutory rights
implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974
and other similar State and Territory legislation
relating to the appliance. It applies in addition
to the conditions and warranties implied by that
legislation.
In New Zealand, this Kambrook Replacement
Warranty does not affect your mandatory statutory
rights implied under the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993 in relation to the appliance. It applies in
This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is void if
there is evidence of the product being tampered
addition to the conditions and guarantees implied with by unauthorised persons.
by that legislation.
If the product includes one or a number of
This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is valid only accessories only the defective accessory or
in the country of purchase, but other statutory
warranties may still apply.
product will be replaced. Subject to your statutory
rights, in the event of Kambrook choosing
to replace the appliance, the Kambrook
Replacement Warranty will expire at the original
date, i.e. 12 months from the original date of
purchase.
This Warranty card and the purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of purchase
and must be presented if making a claim under
the Kambrook Replacement Warranty. Please note
that under any applicable statutory warranty you
In the event that you need some assistance
are not required to produce these documents, but with your Kambrook appliance, please contact
may be required to provide a proof of purchase.
our Customer Service Department on 1300 139
798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New Zealand).
Alternatively, visit us on the website at
www.kambrook.com.au
Kambrook warrants the purchaser against defects
in workmanship and material for a period of 12
months domestic use from the date of purchase
(or 3 months commercial use).
Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty
Your Purchase Record (Please Complete)
Attach a copy of the purchase receipt
here.
Date Of Purchase ________________________________
Model Number ___________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________
Purchased From __________________________________
(Please don’t return purchase record
until you are making a claim)
Kambrook - New Zealand
Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2141
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/Spare Parts
0800 273 845 or 09 271 3980
Kambrook - Australia
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337
Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513
Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
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