Goldair GPPF40S Platinum Series 40cm Pedestal Fan Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- GOLDAIR
Table of Contents
Goldair GPPF40S Platinum Series 40cm Pedestal Fan
General Care and Safety Guide
Thank you for choosing this Goldair product. This Goldair appliance has been designed and manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as described in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.
- Use only the voltage specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
- Keep all objects at least 1 Metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance
- This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
- Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
- The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance. Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
- Always unplug appliance when not in use.
- When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and ensure all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has been damaged, contact the Goldair Customer Services Team.
- If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of purchase. Repair work on the appliance by unqualified persons can cause serious risk to the user.
- Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the main unit.
- Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.
- Ensure that the cord is fully extended (not coiled) while in use.
- Avoid contact with the moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, away from blade of the fan during operation to reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage to the unit.
- Switch off and use handles provided when moving.
- It is recommended that this fan is plugged directly into the wall socket.
- A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this fan provided it is used in a safe manner.
- Never place appliance close to radiant heat source.
- Never operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or stored.
- Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
- Never insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance.
- Never use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp cloth (not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the mains supply before cleaning.
- Never connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and adjusted.
- Never remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.
- Never remove plug from power socket by pulling cord – always grip plug.
- Never twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed from any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
- Never use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a swimming pool or other liquids. The appliance must not be immersed in any liquids.
- Due to the risk of injury, never use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use. This appliance is intended for use in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast type environments and other residential type environments
- Never use this appliance outdoors.
- Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or if it has been damaged in any manner. Have the appliance checked and repaired by a qualified electrician if repair is necessary.
- Never place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire hazards.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
- Model: GPPF40S
- Supply: 220 – 240VAC 50Hz
- Wattage: 60W
Components
- Front Grill
- Blade Cap
- Fan Blade
- Guard Knob
- Rear Grill
- Control Switch
- Oscillation Pin
- Motor Housing
- Fixing Screw A
- Inner Pole
- Fixing Screw B
- Main Pole
- Fan Base
- Pole Nut
- Safety Screw
Assembly
Carefully unpack to fan and remove all of the packaging materials.
Pick out the fan base and pole parts (10 – 12) and remove the pole nut from the main pole. Insert the main pole into the hole on the top of the fan base and whilst holding it in place, turn over to access underneath. Lock the main pole into place by securing with the pole nut. Tighten securely then turn the assembly the right way up and sit on a flat surface.
Release fixing screw B and pull the inner pole out of the main pole. Adjust to a favorable height, then tighten it with fixing screw B.
Remove fixing screw A from the inner pole and place the motor housing assembly on top. Tighten with fixing screw A to secure into place.
Remove the blade cap and guard knob from the shaft of the motor housing.
Secure the rear grill onto the motor shaft, using the 3 pins to align it,
keeping the carry handle at the top. Screw on the guard knob to keep the rear
grill in place securely.
Push the fan blade onto the motor shaft until fully seated and secure with the
blade cap.
Open the guard clips around the front grill and put into position, to match up with the rear grill. The hook on the front grill should hook over the top of the rear grill. Close all of the guard clips and tighten the safety screw at the bottom of the guard.
Operating your Fan
Always choose a safe location for the fan, keeping in mind the safety precautions outlined. Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit before use. This appliance requires no installation, it should be used solely as a portable appliance.
WARNING: Keep all objects at least 1 meter from the front, sides and rear of the appliance
Place the fan on a dry, level and sturdy surface.
Check that the fan control switch is set to the off position before plugging into the mains supply.
Fan control switch
The control switch positions are:
- 0 = Off
- 1 = Low speed
- 2 = Medium Speed
- 3 = High Speed
To operate the fan, turn speed control dial clockwise until desired speed is achieved.
Adjust tilt by tilting the fan head to the desired wind direction (i.e. Either
upward or downward).
To activate the oscillation function, push down the oscillation pin on the top
of the motor. The fan will then oscillate until the pin is pulled back up.
IMPORTANT! NEVER COVER THIS APPLIANCE!
Cleaning
- The fan requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation.
- Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard. Unplug the fan from the mains supply before cleaning.
- Use a damp cloth (not wet) to wipe the exterior of the fan to remove dust and dirt. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and fluff from around the grills.
- Ensure the fan is dry before plugging back into the mains supply.
- Do not attempt to dismantle the fan. There are no user serviceable parts. For service or repair, contact an authorized electrical service technician.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase. (Refer to back of
booklet).
SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE
Goldair – New Zealand Monday – Friday 8am-5pm Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000 Phone 0800 232 633 info@cdb.co.nz
Goldair – Australia Monday – Friday 8am-5pm Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100 Phone 1300 465 324 info@cdbgoldair.com.au
Two Year Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this Goldair Platinum product. Your product is warranted against faults and manufacture when used in normal domestic use for a period of two year. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months.
Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the warranty period.
This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident, incorrect installation, or work carried out by anyone other than a qualified electrical service technician.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
The benefits to you given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under a law in relation to the goods or services to which this warranty relates.
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of the Consumers Guarantee Act (1993).
Goldair – New Zealand
CDB Goldair
PO Box 100-707
N.S.M.C
Auckland, 0745
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000 Phone 0800 232 633
www.goldair.co.nz
Goldair – Australia
CDB Goldair Australia Pty PO Box 574
South Morang
Victoria, 3752
Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100
Phone 1300 GOLDAIR (1300 465 324)
www.goldair.com.au
Goldair Platinum Two Year Warranty (IMPORTANT: Please complete and retain this warranty card)
- Name
- Address
- Place Of Purchase
- Date of Purchase
- Name Of Product
- Model Number
Attach a copy of the purchase receipt to this warranty card
Due to continual design improvements, the product illustrated in this User Manual may differ slightly from the actual product.