Sunbeam Holmes HTF3131 User manual

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. (collectively "Sunbeam") warrants that for a period of three years from the date of purchase,
this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, 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. Sunbeam dealers,
service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service center. Further, the warranty
does not cover: Acts of God, fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?
Sunbeam 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.
Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
Sunbeam 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 question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-546-
5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. 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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Owner’s Guide
HTF3131
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Oscillating
Tower Fan
Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
FAN CLEANING
• Always unplug the fan before cleaning.
• Clean the fan with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
soap solution.
• Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan motor
housing.
• Do not use any of the following as a cleaner:
gasoline, thinner, benzene.
• We also recommend the periodic cleaning of this 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.
Fan Housing and Base Cleaning
Using a soft, moist cloth, with or without a mild soap solution,
carefully clean the fan base and housing. Please use caution
around the motor housing area. Do not allow the motor or
other electrical components to be exposed to water.
FAN STORAGE
In the off-season, it is important to keep your fan in a
safe, dry location.
• We recommend using the original (or appropriately
sized) box.
• Please remember to protect the fan from dust or
moisture.
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
responsible disposal of this product, please go to
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly Time: 5-10 minutes.
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL CONTENTS FROM
THE PACKAGE. PLEASE CHECK PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR
PARTS THAT COULD BE REQUIRED TO OPERATE YOUR FAN.
1. Gently tip Fan Housing upside down.
2. Assemble base halves around power cord by sliding
posts of one base half into slots of second base half.
Refer to Figure 3.
3. Use the locator tab on the bottom of the fan housing
to line up the holes on the bottom of the housing
with the holes of the assembled base.
4. Secure the Base Halves to the Fan Housing with the 3
Base Securing Screws provided.
5. Run the Power Cord through the cord channel located
underneath the base. Refer to Figure 3.
6. Turn fan upright prior to operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set the fan on a dry level surface.
2. Plug cord into any standard 120V AC outlet.
3. To turn the fan on, turn the clockwise to the desired
SPEED (1-2-3) or turn counter clockwise to select
desired SPEED with Oscillation.
4. To activate the timer feature turn the Timer Control
clockwise to your desired duration (0-120 minutes).
For continuous running turn the Timer Control to
( ON ). To turn the fan off, turn the Timer Control to
( OFF ).
NOTE: Timer must be in ( ON ) position to run
continuously.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for
your fan. Please remember:
REPLACEABLE FUSE
If your (2.5 Amp, 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 4)
4. Place plug on a solid, flat
surface. Insert new 2.5
Amp, 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, 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.
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. This fan is not intended for continuous
operation or equivalent.
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.
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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.
Figure 4
Fuse
Metal ends
Fuse cover
A. Base Halves (2)
B. Base Securing Screws (3)
C. Fan Housing
D. Control Panel
E. Speed & Oscillation knob
F. Timer Knob
G. Power Cord
H. Cord/Channel
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