Holmes HAWF2026 User manual

WARRANTY INFORMATION
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distributed by
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
1 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 one year 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 your product, this warranty, or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit
our website at www.holmesproducts.com or call 1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be
provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any questions regarding your product, this warranty, or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit
our website at www.holmesproducts.com or call 1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be
provided to you. 9100010009772 HAWF202607EM1 Printed in China
Owner’s Guide
HAWF2026
Twin Window Fan
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE CLEANING / FAN STORAGE
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.
4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, DO NOT use this fan with any solid-state speed
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.
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.
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.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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.
Intake/Exhaust
If you want to pull fresh air into your home, position
your fan with the removable grills facing outside. Position
your fan with the removable grills facing inside to
exhaust the air out of your home.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Plug the fan into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
Fan Speed Control (C) = Low, High, Off.
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
grills to remove any dust or dirt that may have
accumulated.
Fan Blade Cleaning
• Unplug the fan and remove the fan from the window.
• While pressing the grill release button, turn the fan
grills counter-clockwise. (See Fig. 2)
• Remove the grills. (See Fig. 3)
• Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution
to clean the blades. (See Fig. 4)
• Place the grills back onto the fan and turn them
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.
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.
Fig.1 ( Rear View)
A. Removable Grills
B. Fan Blade C. Fan Speed Control D. Grill Release Button
ABCD
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
A
D
B
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 1-800-546-5637 or visit our website
at www.holmesproducts.com
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