After a few wks of use the orange grid is getting dark from the heat. Did anybody have the same issue?
338166
I have not noticed this with mine. However, I used it in a small apartment for one winter. I have not used this in nearly two years.
338167
orange grid does get dark but it doesn't affect how great this little heater works. also, be sure to clean/wash the filter regularly and that will keep the orange grid looking cleaner.
338168
Yes, both of ours did. One eventually stopped working and the other still working great.
338169
Mine is abut 4 years old and never has any problem until last week, it would stop working in less than a minute by itself and then restarted later. Otherwise, I love this little heater.
699846
Mine is hot too since I started to use it. I have to unplug it when I don't use it.
1806232
I have had this wall heater installed in a bathroom for 8 years controlled by a programmable wall thermostat. I get a little discoloration on the grille but nothing on the wall. I'd be very cautious about any heater that charred the wall. It is very likely a defective limit switch.
466375
I have cooked in mine several times and I have dark stains. I think it may be normal
1996790
I have used it only once and I had the same problem. I think you have to lock the temperature and I guess I did not do it. Try locking the temperature
1630655
I had mine plugged in for a few months - only using it occasionally - and one night when I wasn't using it, started flashing red in the middle of the night - it didn't turn the heat on while it did this. It didn't stop when I used the control so I unplugged it and replugged it in and it's been fine. Nothing in the manual about that. If it does it again I will call the manufacture.
1225249
I have had that happen but not often. I figured it must get "overheated" and it needs a cool down period. It will come back on after a short time. If this is the case--it's really a safety factor.
426313
My current HotShot is new and this has not happened. However, my older one (still in use 10 yrs at office) darkened and I have not experienced any problems as a result. I would not be worried if it happened with my new one but the questions should be put to Sunbeam. Other responses offer good suggestions, IMHO.
180641
This grease has already been stabilized (broken it) which is why it appears dark. Make sure you remove as much of the original grease as possible. Failure to do so will cause premature separation in the new grease. Additionally, DO NOT USE CITRUS CLEANERS as they will damage the mild steel gears in the main assembly.
1441634
I've had mine since the middle of August and I have not noticed any abnormal problem with heat. Maybe an isolated incident.
1377460
Ours ran out of water sometime in the day and when I went to feed in the evening the bottom was glowing orange. Hasn't worked since so I assume it burned up due to no water.
2008710
Seems the latest batch have that issue... Mine is beyond return so I threw it away and bought a different heater... shame that the quality of the product went down hill as I have a unit I bought a few years back that is still running strong
1859303
I have never had this happen to me. That sounds like a defect. This grill can handle high heat very well. Maybe you should return it?
1143506
I just looked at mine and yes it is burned out. Thx for bringing it to my attenchion. I'll have to keep an eye on it. I have had this light for about 4 or 5 months now and l don't know when it went out. At this point I have had it on for 18hrs a day since I got it. Everything els is running fine.
1034771
I haven't experienced that problem. The product appears to be defective. I think returning it for another unit, or just returning it, is the way to go. I would look to replace it if possible. I've been very satisfied with my unit.
1002689
Most likely the heat element burned out. Local repair shops would not fix it even tho still on warranty. Returned the unit to Oreck. They sent a new one which works ok.
316874
I've been having the same problem. The light starts off bright but by the time I get home (4 miles=30 minutes) the light is stuck in dim flashing mode and won't turn off. I can't tell if its power, cold, rain, or turbulence related.