Holmes HFF2014CR Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction manual.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids and plug
the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, when moving fan from one location to another, before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
8. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking or other
heating appliance.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
dropped/damaged in any manner. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination
and/or repair.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runner, or similar coverings. Do not
route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
11. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter or come in contact with hot surfaces or leave
exposed to high traffic areas.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never yank on cord.
15. Always use on a dry, level surface.
16. Do not operate fan until fully assembled with all parts properly in place.
17. This product is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial applications.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, do not use in window.
19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed
control device.
20. This product employs overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit
situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from the outlet. Replace the fuse as per the user servicing
instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse rating) and check the product. If the replacement fuse
blows, a short circuit may be present and the product should be discarded or returned to an authorized
service facility for examination and/or repair.
FAN ASSEMBLY
1. Carefully unpack the fan and support feet from the
carton. Lay fan on its back as shown in Figure 1 and
rotate stand upright. (An audible clicking sound is normal
when fan stand is rotated.)
2. Each support foot has a locating slot to match with a rib in rear of fan stand.
Step 1: Align the locating slot and rib.
Step 2: Slide the rear foot tab into the rear stand slot. Refer to Figure 2.
Step 3: Then snap the front of foot down into the stand
until the snap-in tab engages the front foot slot. Refer to
Figure 3.
Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 for the other foot.
3. Turn fan right side up prior to beginning operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Speed Adjustment Instructions:
To adjust the speed of the fan turn the rotary switch located on the back housing to the
desired setting. Refer to Figure 4.
Head Angle Adjustment:
To adjust the angle of the fan head simply use both hands to move the fan head to the desired angle. It is
normal to hear an audible click.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for your fan. Please remember:
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 in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY
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LOW OFF
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FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
REPLACEABLE FUSE
If your (2.5 Amp/5 Amp Max, 125 Volt) replaceable fuse blows, please visit our
website at www.holmesproducts.com for information on how to order a new fuse.
Follow the below instructions to replace the fuse on the plug.
User Servicing Instructions
1. Unplug your fan. Grasp plug and remove from the receptacle or other outlet device.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
2. Open fuse cover, located on the top of the plug, by using your thumb or a flathead screwdriver to slide the
cover down towards the prongs.
NOTE: Ensure that fuse cover is completely open before attempting to remove fuse.
3. Remove fuse carefully by using a small screwdriver to pry the fuse out of the compartment by the metal
ends of the fuse. (see Figure 5)
4. Place plug on a solid, flat surface. Insert new 2.5 Amp (5 Amp Max), 125 Volt fuse into fuse compartment and
use a small screwdriver to secure the metal ends of the fuse into the compartment.
CAUTION: Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with 2.5 Amp (5 Amp Max), 125 Volt fuse.
5. Slide fuse cover closed completely. If fuse cover is difficult to close, make sure fuse is secured in place
completely by pressing down on metal ends of the fuse.
6. Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed.
Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
FAN CLEANING
• Always unplug the fan before cleaning or disassembling.
• Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan motor housing.
• Use a soft cloth moistened with a soap solution to carefully clean the front and rear grills.
• Do not use any of the following as a cleaner: gasoline, thinner, or benzene.
We recommend the periodic cleaning of your fan by lightly running a vacuum cleaner nozzle over the fan grill
to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated inside or on the unit.
NOTE: Please be cautious around the motor housing area. Do not allow the motor or electronics to be exposed
to water. Do not attempt to take off the grills of this fan or access the blade in any way.
FAN STORAGE
When storing your fan in the off season, it is important to keep it in a safe dry location. It is important to
protect the fan head from dust. We strongly recommend using the original box from purchase.
If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes
products, please visit our website at www.holmesproducts.com. For inquiries regarding recycling and
proper disposal of this product, please contact your local waste management facility.
WA R R A N T Y I N F O R M AT I O N
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively "JCS") warrants that for a period of three years
from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will
repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS's Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use
the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit our website
at www.holmesproducts.com.
In Canada
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit our website
at www.holmesproducts.com.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions
located at 2381 NW Executive Center Dr. Boca Raton FL 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam
Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street,
Brampton, Ontario L6Y OM1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write
our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE
ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
© 2014 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, 2381 NW Executive Center Dr. Boca Raton FL 33431.
Owner's Guide
HFF2014CR
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Fuse
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