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I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
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. Plug |
| the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet. |
11. | The use of attachments not recommended or sold by |
| the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards. |
12. | DO NOT use outdoors. |
13. | 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. |
14. | To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. |
| Never yank on cord. |
WINDOW FAN INSTALLATION
Your window fan is designed to be used with a window screen in place. To install your window fan, simply position your fan on the edge of the window sill and close the window sash so that the window rests in the track on the top of the fan.
•To pull in fresh air from the outside, slide both Air Flow Switches (A) to the Intake position.
•To exhaust the inside air out, slide both Air Flow Switches to the Exhaust position.
•To circulate fresh air into your home and stale air out, slide one of the Air Flow Switches to the Intake position and the other Air Flow Switch to the Exhaust position.
Fan Blade Cleaning
• Unplug the fan and remove the fan from the window. |
• While pressing the grill release button, turn the |
removable fan grills |
• Remove the grills (see Fig. 4). |
• Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution |
to clean the fan blades (see Fig. 5). |
• Place the grills back onto the fan and turn them |
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4. | WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical |
| shock, DO NOT use this fan with any |
| control device. |
5. | Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is |
| used by or near children. |
6. | 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. |
7. | Avoid contact with moving parts. |
8. | DO NOT operate in the presence of explosives and/or |
| flammable fumes. |
9. | To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under |
| rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking or |
| other heating appliance. |
10. | DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord |
| or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been |
| dropped/damaged in any manner. |
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. |
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Plug the fan into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
Fan speed control settings = Off, High, Med, Low.
Electrically Reversible Air Flow: Your fan blades are electrically reversible so that you can change the direction of the air flow by sliding the switches.
Fig. 1 Front View | A | B | A | C | D |
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A. Air Flow Switches (2) | C. | Fan Speed Control | |||
B. Comfort Control | D. | Fan Grills (2) |
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COMFORT CONTROL THERMOSTAT
Your fan is equipped with a Comfort Control Thermostat that you can program to turn the fan ON and OFF automatically.
•Plug the fan into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
•For the fan to turn ON automatically, you must set the thermostat to a temperature higher than the current room temperature. If the fan power is on but the fan blade(s) aren't moving, turn the Comfort Control Thermostat dial to the right until the fan blade(s) spin.
•To set your desired comfort level, run the fan until the temperature in your room is comfortable. Slowly turn the Comfort Control Thermostat dial to the left until the fan blades turn off. Your fan will maintain this temperature.
IMPORTANT: If you want your fan to run continuously, turn the Comfort Control Thermostat dial all the way to the right.
clockwise until they click into place. Make sure the |
grills are secured, prior to replacing the fan in your |
window and beginning operation. |
FAN STORAGE
•Store your fan in the original box or an appropriately sized box.
•Protect the fan head from dust.
•Store your fan in a dry location.
If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes® products, please contact our Consumer Service Department at
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Fig. 5
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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 FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
| Thermostat Knob | E. | Front Housing | |
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F. Grill Release Button | H. Removable Fan Grills (2) |
G. Fan Blade (not shown)
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for your fan.
•Always unplug the fan before cleaning or disassembling.
•Be sure to clean your fan with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
•Do not allow water to drip on or enter into the fan housing.
•Do not use gasoline, thinner, or benzene as a cleaner.
•Lightly run a vacuum cleaner nozzle over the fan grill to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Issue | Potential Cause | Potential Solution |
Air does not seem to be | Air Flow Switches set to | Adjust Air Flow Switches to Intake. |
blowing in properly. | Exhaust rather than Intake. |
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Fan will not operate even | Fan is not plugged in. | Plug in the power cord into a 120 V AC Outlet. Be sure |
though I am turning the Fan |
| the Speed Control knob is in the off position prior to |
Speed Control knob. |
| plugging in the Fan. |
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Fan is not secure in the | Fan may not be set in the | Ensure that the bottom edge of the window sash fits |
window and moves during | window properly. | securely into the groove along the top of the Fan. Close |
operation. |
| the sash completely on top of the window so it is secure. |
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| Please refer to the Installation portion of the manual for |
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| more details. |
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