How hot does the outside of the unit get? Could it be touching a wall? Ours didn't come with a manual.
1671092
You can google the manual online. It says not to install it closer than eight inches to any serface or less than six feet from the floor and at least three feet from combustable items.
1671093
i think that you can view a manual online.The unit stays pretty cool all around and on top, but always leave space all around the unit for air circulation to cool unit and prevent a fire should some mishap occur.. i would give it at least 1 foot clearance between back and side wall. Ciao
2261631
Can't imagine that happening? It's a great little heater, but it doesn't get real hot to the touch anywhere on the outside. At least not hot enough to burn anything or anybody.
658335
It's not getting warmed.I live in San Diego and I took the nand warmer to outside.It never got warmed irrespective how long I waited.Inside of room, it gets warmed a little.
1117910
Do not buy this unit. It runs very hot. Mine burnt out in a month. Sometimes it was too hot to touch.
787720
I got on here specifically looking for an answer to this question because the outside of mine is scorching hot. I wonder if I got a defective one. I went to move it and it was so hot that I burned myself. Its as hot as an iron skillet handle that's been on a stove top. I may have to return mine, which is too bad since I got it because my larger Cuisinart 6.5 slow cooker is so perfect!
1855120
I don't recall that it gets very hot on the outside. It might be uncomfortable, but I don't think it would cause a real burn. I would be more concerned that a 15-month child might push it over, and/or want to fuss with the control buttons on the side.
873400
I've seen no damage underneath. The top and sides do get very hot. I keep the back of mine away from the wall.
227434
the outside unit does not get hot so you can put it up against the wall if you wish
1490242
This unit is not hot on the back at all. We have ours about 6" from the wall, with nice wallpaper behind it, and there is no problem.
1364146
Really don't know. What I can tell you is the unit works well, but does get hot
896350
yes it does get hot, but once turned off it will cool down fairly quick. The thermostat on these units may have some variance so you'll want to play with the settings to get it just the way you like it. I've even left mine in foor an additional cycle (it beeps when its supposedly done), just to get the crispness I wanted. Also, don't oil the plates 'til it gets up to temp, (it beeps), otherwise the oil from the top plate drips to the bottom plate and you mave have a little sticking from the top plate.
1782794
The instruction sheet says just that it gets very hot. Doesn't give a number of degrees.Karen
1107423
The bottom of the unit does not get hot at all. I used it last week on my composite desk. I have fire service experience and won't use it if I felt there was an issue.
1788523
it gets hot.....not to the point its going to be where if something touches it it would catch on fire. its a good fryer we love ours. hope this helps
593105
It does get pretty hot. My 4 year old burnt his hand on it. Also, I wouldn't waste my money on it. We had it for a month and it quit working. This heater is junk.
1440454
I found I had to set the temperature a few degrees higher for it to come on. I believe this is because the sensor/antenna is close to the wall. I am trying to remember how the programming works. I just have mine set at 72 round the clock. I will check when back home. But I love this unit! Nice steady heat and electric bill did not go up.
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Don't know about heat since mine was outside. Keep an eye on it for air leakage or you'll have a wet floor if inside.