Operating Instructions
Model: GCV420
Convector Heater
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the
thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
• 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 are supervised or have been given instruction
concerning the 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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: You must not cover this appliance. Covering this appliance
presents fire risk and will activate the safety fuse; permanently disabling the
unit.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance in small rooms when they are
occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless
constant supervision is provided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any
flammable material a minimum distance of 1 metre from the air outlet.
General Care and Safety Guide
• Use only the voltage specified on the rating label of the appliance.
• Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear of the
appliance.
• The heater must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.
• Indoor use only.
• Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not
recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or
injury.
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged.
• The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and
vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAKE NOTE OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.
• Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
• Always unplug appliance when not in use.
• When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and
ensure all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has
been damaged, contact the Customer Services Team.
• Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the appliance.
• Do not connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and
adjusted.
• Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or main unit.
• Ensure appliance is on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
• Do not operate with cord set coiled up as a heat build up is likely, which could
be sufficient to become a hazard.
• Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord, plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Take to a
qualified electrical person for examination, electrical service or repair.
• Do not twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the
insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed
from any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
• It is recommended that this appliance is plugged directly into the wall socket.
Power boards are not rated to supply power to high wattage appliances.
• A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this
appliance provided it is used in a safe manner.
• Do not remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched
off.
• Do not remove plug from power socket by pulling cord; always grip plug.
• Do not place cord under carpet or cover with rugs or furniture. Arrange the cord
so it cannot be tripped over.
• Don’t place appliance on bedding or on thick & long carpet where the openings
may get blocked.
• Switch off and use handle provided when moving
• Do not place appliance close to radiant heat source.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening, as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp
cloth (not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the
mains supply before cleaning.
• Do not operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used
or stored.
• Do not use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a
swimming pool or other liquids.
General Care and Safety Guide
• The appliance must not be immersed in any liquids.
• There are no user serviceable parts installed in the unit.
• Do not place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause
fire hazards.
• This unit is not supposed to be used in or around locations where foodstuffs,
works of art or delicate articles of science, etc. are stored.
• If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of
purchase or the Customer Services Team.
General Care and Safety Guide
The remote control supplied with this appliance uses a CR2025 coin type
battery.
DANGER IF SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART
OF THE BODY
WARNING!
Button/Coin Cell Batteries are hazardous and must be kept out of reach of
children at all times, whether the battery is new or used. These batteries
can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body. Dispose of used batteries immediately.
If it is suspected a button/coin cell battery has been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, seek medical attention immediately or for 24/7
fast, expert advice, contact
Australian Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
New Zealand National Poisons Information Centre on 0800 764 766
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
BUTTON/COIN CELL BATTERIES
KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN
Assembly and Installation
ASSEMBLY
Before using the heater, the feet (supplied separately in the carton), must be fitted
to the unit.
Carefully turn the Main Body upside-down on a scratch-free and stable surface. Be
careful to prevent damage to the cosmetic finish or your floor surfacing.
Before the appliance can be used, the feet must be screwed on as follows:
1. Unpack the appliance from the packaging.
2. Remove the transport packaging.
3. Check that the appliance shows no signs of damage.
4. Mount the feet into the corresponding supports on the underside of the heater.
5. Secure the feet firmly using the screws supplied.
WARNING: Operate the heater in the normal upright position only with
the feet attached to the bottom. Any other position could create a hazardous
situation.
WARNING: Heater must not be used without the feet fitted.
This appliance has been supplied with ‘1 way screws’ for permanent installation of the
feet. This is a safety requirement for the New Zealand and Australian market.
Assembly and Installation
The appliance must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.
NOTE: Your Panel Heater should be installed with at least 150mm clearance from the
floor and any other surrounding parts including other appliances and side walls.
At least 300mm clearance from ceilings, shelves and soft furnishings.
Note: Do not run the power cord behind the heater.
WALL MOUNTED HEATERS ARE
ONLY TO BE MOUNTED ON HEAT
RESISTANT WALLS THAT COMPLY
WITH CURRENT AS/NZS
SPECIFICATIONS & BUILDING
REGULATIONS
WALL MOUNTED
1. Make sure the appliance is unplugged and power switches are off.
2. Position the panel appliance within one metre of a wall socket. Do not mount in
front of or below the wall socket. Ensure there is at least 150mm clearance from
the floor and the sides of the appliance. There must be at least 500mm clearance
from anything above the heater
3. Detach the mounting bracket from the back of the panel appliance by unscrewing
the two locking screws (located on the top of the mounting bracket).
4. Position the mounting bracket on the wall and mark the hole positions with a pen
or pencil and check they are horizontal with a spirit level. Ensure the bottom of
the heater will be at least 150mm from the floor and drill holes as required.
5. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall with the mounting screws. (For masonry
walls use the plastic sheaths).
150mm
500mm
150mm
150mm
Assembly and Installation cont.
6. Slot the back of the appliance onto the mounting bracket locating the bottom
plugs first and secure with two locking screws.
7. Plug appliance into a standard 240 volt AC electrical outlet.
Always choose a safe location for the appliance, keeping in mind the safety precautions
outlined. Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit before use.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating or fire, do not cover the heater.
WARNING: Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear
of the appliance.
WARNING: Do not use this heater with a programmer, separate timer,
remote-control system or any other device that switches the heater on
automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned
incorrectly.
WARNING: Never leave this heater unattended when in use.
Ensure heater is on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
Once the heater is in a safe operating position and all switches are in the off
position, insert the power plug into the mains outlet and switch on.
CAUTION: Ensure the power cord is not tight because if pulled it may
partially pull the plug from the socket. A partially inserted plug will overheat
the plug and socket and could result in fire.
Note: When the appliance is turned on for the first time, it may release a
slight odour or smoke. This odour or smoke is a normal occurrence caused by
the initial heating of the internal heating elements and should not occur
again.
Operating Your Heater
CONTROL PANEL
Operating Your Heater
Turn the power on at the wall and the heater goes into standby and the On/Off icon is
displayed.
Press the On/Off icon , the heater goes into Anti-frost mode, and the Anti-frost
icon lights up. The LED display shows the current ambient temperature.
Mode
Touch the mode setting icon, to change between Anti-frost, Economy and Comfort
mode. When a mode is chosen, the corresponding icon will light up on the display.
• Anti-frost - the working temperature is set at 5 degrees. When the ambient
temperature is below 5 degrees, the heater will start to heat. When the ambient
temperature reaches 7 degrees, the heater will stop heating.
• Economy mode - the heater works at low power.
• Comfort mode - the heater works at high.
You can set the temperature in either Economy or Comfort modes
Operating Your Heater
Temperature Setting
Press the temperature icon and the temperature display flashes.
Press the Up or Down icons to set your desired temperature from 15 to 50 degrees.
After 10 seconds the display will revert to the ambient temperature but your set
temperature will be retained and the heater will heat to achieve this temperature.
Note the temperature sensor is in the heater so the area around the heater will heat
up more quickly that the rest of the room.
The best way to set a temperature is to set the heater to the highest temperature and
when the room reaches temperature that you are comfortable with, look at the display
and then set the temperature to what that shows and the heater will cycle on and off
to maintain the level you have set.
When the environment temperature is around 2 degrees higher than the set
temperature, it will stop heating and when 2 degrees below the set temperature, it
will start heating again.
Timer Setting
Press the timer icon and the timer display will flash ‘00’, touch the or icons to
set timer from 01 – 24 hours in 1 hour increments.
After the times has elapsed the heater will turn off.
When the timer is set, the icon will be lit.
Under anti-frost mode, you can set when to start the heater, when the time is up, the
heater will turn on.
Under Economy or Comfort mode, you can set when the heater turns off. When the
time has elapsed, the heater will stop heating automatically and go into anti-frost
mode.
Child Lock
When the heater is in standby mode. The child lock will activate after 1 minute and
the icon will be lit.
To unlock, press the and icons at the same time.
Turn off the heater by touching the On/Off icon . The heater will stop working and
only the On/Off icon will be displayed.
REMOTE CONTROL
All functions that can be operated on the heater can be operated
from the remote control.
The remote control supplied
with this appliance uses a
CR2025 coin type battery.
DANGER IF SWALLOWED
OR PLACED INSIDE ANY
PART OF THE BODY
Operating Your Heater
Operating Your Heater
SAFETY DEVICES
This appliance has two protection devices:
• Resettable Thermal Link - this will automatically disconnect the power to the
appliance at a pre-set overheat temperature. After cooling down it will reset and
power on again. If this occurs, investigate what is causing the appliance to
overheat.
• Thermal Fuse - this disconnects the appliance permanently in case of overheating.
(It is non resettable).
CAUTION: The appliance generates heat during use. Precautions must be
taken to prevent the risk of burns, scalds, fires or other damage to persons.
CARE AND CLEANING
• The heater requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation:
• Unplug the heater from the mains supply before cleaning.
• Ensure that the heater has been allowed to cool down completely before cleaning.
• The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and
vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
• Use a damp cloth (not wet) to wipe the exterior of the heater to remove dust and
dirt.
• Never use solutions such as petrol, thinners or polishing agents.
• Ensure the heater is dry before plugging back into the mains supply.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.
• There are no user serviceable parts. For service or repair, contact an authorised
electrical service technician
SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE
Goldair – New Zealand
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
Goldair – Australia
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100
Phone 1300 465 324
info@cdbgoldair.com.au
Operating Your Heater
PROOF OF PURCHASE
To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase.
SAFETY DEVICES
This appliance has two protection devices:
• Resettable Thermal Link - this will automatically disconnect the power to the
appliance at a pre-set overheat temperature. After cooling down it will reset and
power on again. If this occurs, investigate what is causing the appliance to
overheat.
• Thermal Fuse - this disconnects the appliance permanently in case of overheating.
(It is non resettable).
Thank you for purchasing this Goldair product. Your product is warranted against faults and manufacture when used in normal
domestic use for a period of two years. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months.
Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the
warranty period.
This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident, incorrect installation, or work carried out by anyone
other than a qualified electrical service technician.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
The benefits given to you by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under law in relation to the
goods or services to which this warranty relates.
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of the Consumers Guarantee Act (1993).
Two Year Warranty
Goldair Two Year Warranty (IMPORTANT: Please complete and retain this warranty card)
Name
Address
Place Of Purchase Date Of Purchase
Name Of Product Model Number
Attach a copy of the purchase receipt to this warranty card
Due to continual design improvements, the product illustrated in this User Manual may differ slightly from the actual product.
Goldair – New Zealand
CDB Goldair
PO Box 100-707
N.S.M.C
Auckland
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
www.goldair.co.nz
Goldair – Australia
CDB Goldair Australia Pty
PO Box 574
South Morang
Victoria, 3752
Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100
Phone 1300 GOLDAIR (1300 465 324)
www.goldair.com.au
New Zealand
PO Box 100707,
North Shore Mail Centre,
Auckland, 0745
www.goldair.co.nz
Australia
PO Box 574,
South Morang,
Victoria, 3752
www.goldair.com.au
