Hunter Century 90023 User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
FOR MODEL 90023
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®
The
CENTURY
High Performance Oscillating Fan

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read & Save These Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, DO NOT use this fan with any
solid-state speed control device.
CAUTION
When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be taken to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury:
1. Read all instructions before using
this fan.
2. Improper installation may result
in the risk of fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
3. To prevent the risk of fire and
electric shock, DO NOT use the
unit near windows. Rain and
moisture may create an electrical
hazard.
4. The power plug must be removed
from the power socket when not
in use, before cleaning, servicing,
maintenance and before moving
to another location.
5. DO NOT put fan in a damp place
or where humidity is high—such
as a bathroom.
6. The fan should be placed on a
flat, stable surface or tabletop to
avoid overturning.
7. Use fan only for intended use, as
described in this instruction
manual.
8. To protect against electrical
shock, DO NOT immerse unit,
plug or cord in water or spray
with liquids.
9. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
10. NEVER insert fingers, pencils or
any other objects through the
grill when the fan is running.
11. DO NOT operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug,
after the appliance malfunctions
or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner.
12. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
13. To disconnect, grip plug and
pull from wall outlet. NEVER
yank on cord.
14. ALWAYS use on a dry surface.
15. This product is intended for
household use only and not for
commercial or industrial use.
16. DO NOT operate fan in the
presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
17. DO NOT place fan or any parts
near an open flame, cooking or
any other heating appliances.
18. DO NOT use near curtains,
plants, window treatments, etc.

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Please attach your
receipt or a copy of your
receipt to this manual
for future reference.
Thank you for choosing the Hunter
Century Table Fan. This manual gives
you complete instructions for using
your fan. Here are some the features
you will enjoy with your fan:
• An attractive design that enhances
any decor
• A powerful Hunter motor for
maximum air flow
• Three speeds to adjust your
comfort level
Before installing your fan, record the
following information for your
records and for warranty assistance.
Model Name __________________
Date Code ____________________
Date Purchased ________________
Where Purchased ______________
_____________________________
As you unpack the fan, save the
carton and packing materials in case
you want to move or ship the unit in
the future.
Carefully remove all items from the
box.
NOTE: It is best to have someone
hold the box while you lift the fan
and the protective packaging out of
the carton.
Make sure all shipping materials are
removed from fan before operating.
WELCOME UNPACKING

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This appliance is for household use
only and may be plugged into any
230-volt AC electrical outlet (ordi-
nary household current). DO NOT
use any other type of outlet.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. NEVER pull or yank on the cord
or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and
guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect the appliance,
grasp the plug and remove it
from the outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line
cord for cuts and/or abrasion
marks. If any are found, the
appliance should be serviced and
the line cord replaced. Please
return it to our Service Depart-
ment or to an authorized service
representative.
5. NEVER wrap the cord tightly
around the appliance, as this
could place undue stress on the
cord where it enters the appli-
ance and could cause it to fray
and break.
6. DO NOT operate appliance if the
line cord shows any damage, if
the appliance works intermit-
tently or stops working entirely.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
United Kingdom Plug & Socket
FIGURE 2
Continental European Plug & Socket
FIGURE 1

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Oscillation
Knob
Handle
Motor
Housing
Power/Speed
Control Switch
Base
Up/Down
Adjustment
Screw
5. To control the upward and
downward direction of airflow,
loosen the screw on the side of
the fan housing neck. Adjust to
the desired angle and tighten the
screw.
6. To make the fan oscillate, push
the oscillation knob down. To
stop oscillating, pull the oscilla-
tion knob up. The oscillation
knob is located on the top of the
fan housing, near the handle.
This appliance is for household
use only.
1. Place the fan on a dry, safe, flat
surface where it cannot fall or be
pulled by the cord.
2. Plug the fan into a 230-volt AC
electrical outlet (ordinary
household current). DO NOT use
any other type of outlet. Make
sure that the rated voltage of the
fan is the same as the power
source before plugging it into
the power source.
3. Turn the fan “ON” or “OFF” by
sliding the Power/Speed Control
to the right or left. The power
should always be OFF before
unplugging the fan.
4. To select the speed, move the
Power/Speed Control from OFF
to the desired speed setting:
O (off), I (low), II (medium),
III (High).
OPERATION
FIGURE 3

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Front
Grill Back
Grill
Blade
Oscillation
Knob
Handle
Motor
Housing
Power/Speed
Control Switch
Base
Up/Down
Adjustment
Screw
Blade
Screw
Ring
This fan is permanently lubricated
and will not require additional
lubrication (oil) for the life of the fan.
This fan requires little maintenance
and contains no user serviceable
parts. DO NOT try to fix it yourself.
Contact qualified service personnel if
servicing is needed.
TO CLEAN:
1. Before cleaning, turn fan off and
unplug from electrical outlet.
Wipe off excess dust with a lint-
free cloth.
2. To ensure adequate air circula-
tion to the motor, keep vents
located at the rear of the motor
housing free from dust accumu-
lation. A vacuum cleaner hose
can be used to clean these vents.
3. DO NOT immerse the fan in
water or any other liquid.
CLEANING GRILL AND BLADE:
1. Turn the fan off and unplug from
the electrical outlet.
2. Disassemble grills by carefully
removing the screw on the
bottom of the grill and by
squeezing the ring to remove the
hook from the hole. See Figure
4.
3. Disassemble blades by carefully
removing the blade screw behind
the blades. The blades should
slide off.
4. Grills and blades may be cleaned
with mild soap and water.
5. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to
wipe the remaining fan parts.
6. DO NOT allow water or any
other liquid to get into the
motor housing or base.
7. Reassemble the fan after blades
and grills have dried completely.
First, replace the blades. When
replacing the blade screw, you
should feel some resistance as
the screw engages the bar. Next,
align the grills, replace the ring,
place the hook in the hole and
replace the screw.
8. DO NOT plug fan into an
electrical outlet until it has been
fully reassembled.
MAINTENANCE
FIGURE 4

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1. Disassemble and clean fan
before storing.
2. Keep the original packaging for
the purpose of storing the fan.
3. ALWAYS store the fan in a dry
place.
4. NEVER store the fan while it is
still plugged in.
5. NEVER wrap the cord tightly
around the fan.
6. DO NOT put any stress on the
cord where it enters the fan, as it
could cause the cord to break.
STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
• Fan will not oscillate.
SOLUTION
• Push down on knob on top of
motor housing to activate oscilla-
tion.
PROBLEM
• Can not adjust the
angle of the fan.
SOLUTION
• Loosen the screw on the side of
the fan neck. Adjust to the desired
angle and tighten the screw.
If you have tried these troubleshoot-
ing solutions and still have trouble,
call 1-888-830-1326 (For CAN: 1-
866-268-1936) or visit our Web site
at http://www.hunterfan.com.

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2500 Frisco Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38114 United States of America (tel [phone]
1360) ("Hunter") for the benefit of the original user or consumer purchaser ("You") for a period
of five years after the original date of purchase, against defects in material or workmanship
("Defect"). If such a Defect occurs, Hunter will repair or replace the Defective part free of
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