Holmes HTF3650 36 Inch Remote Control Tower Fan Owner’s Manual

Holmes HTF3650 36 Inch Remote Control Tower Fan

Product Information

The product is a 36” Tower Fan with a remote control. It is manufactured by Sunbeam Products, Inc. The model number is HTF3650 and the article number is ART0000868839. The fan is designed for household use and is not intended for commercial or industrial applications. It comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, unplug the fan from the power source.
2. To remove the plug from the receptacle or outlet, grasp it and pull it out. Do not pull on the cord.
3. Open the fuse cover located on the top of the plug by sliding it down towards the prongs using your thumb or a flathead screwdriver.
4. Ensure that the fuse cover is fully open before attempting to remove the fuse.
5. Carefully remove the fuse by using a small screwdriver to pry it out of the compartment using the metal ends of the fuse.
6. Place the plug on a solid, flat surface.
7. Insert a new 5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse into the fuse compartment.
8. Secure the metal ends of the fuse into the compartment using a small screwdriver.
9. Slide the fuse cover closed completely. If it is difficult to close, make sure the fuse is secured in place by pressing down on the metal ends.
10. Do not replace the attachment plug. If it is damaged, discard the product.
11. Clean the fan grill, housing, and base with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid removing the fan blade.
12. Exercise caution around the motor housing area and avoid exposing the motor or other electrical components to water.

Safety Instructions

When using the fan, follow these safety precautions:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use the fan only for the purposes described in the instruction manual.
3. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
4. Avoid letting the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, come in contact with hot surfaces, or remain exposed in high traffic areas.
5. Do not use the fan outdoors.
6. To disconnect, grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never yank on the cord.
7. Always use the fan on a dry, level surface.
8. Ensure that the fan is fully assembled with all parts properly in place before operating.
9. This product is intended for household use only and is not suitable for commercial or industrial applications.
10. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the fan or attempt any repairs. If repairs are needed, contact the authorized service center.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

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.

FEATURES – OPERATIONS

swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours. Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

• A. Control Panel
• B. Fan Housing
• C. Base Halves
• D. Remote Control Storage
• E. Remote Control
• F. Locking fastener

Estimated 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. Unscrew locking fastener from the bottom of the tower fan. Assemble base halves around power cord. To secure the base halves together, slide the posts of one base half into the slots of the second base half. Refer to Figure 2.
2. Line up the holes of the base halves with the pegs located on the bottom of the fan housing. Secure with the locking fastener. Refer to Figure 2.
3. Secure power cord using the cable channel on the bottom of base.
4. Turn fan to upright postion and place on a dry and level surface.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• A. Power button
• B. Sleep/Breeze Mode Button
• C. Oscillation Button
• D. Timer Button
• E. Speed Button

1. Plug the cord into a standard 120 volt AC outlet.
2. To turn the fan on, press the power button ( ) located on the control panel or remote control.
3. Press the speed button ( ) to cycle through the below 4 speed settings in sequence. The corresponding light ring section will illuminate to confirm the selection:
   • 4-Turbo
   • 3-High
   • 2-Medium
   • 1-Low
4. To turn the oscillation on and off, press the oscillation button ( ) located on the control panel or remote control. The ring around the oscillation icon ( ) will illuminate on the Control Panel.
5. To set your fan to automatically shut off, press the timer button ( ) located on the control panel or the remote control. When set, the fan will run and automatically shut off after the set duration of time (2, 4, 6, 8 hours) has expired.
6. To activate sleep mode ( ), press the sleep/breeze ( ) located on the control panel or remote control. This function slows the fan speed down, and when used in conjunction with the timer settings, will ultimately turn the fan off.
7. To activate the breeze mode ( ), press the sleep/ breeze mode button ( ) located on the control panel or remote control, two times. When turned on, the right half will illuminate, the fan will randomly cycle through the four speeds settings recreating a natural outdoor breeze.
8. To turn the fan off press the power button ( ) located on the control panel or remote control.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET:
NOTE: PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE STICKER FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY BEFORE OPERATION. This unit includes one lithium battery, CR2025/3V. Remove battery before discarding the remote. Battery Replacement
The cells should be disposed of properly, including keeping them away from children. Even used cells may cause injury.

• Locate the battery compartment on the bottom back of the remote control handset. Slide the battery cover out with your thumb.
• Remove old battery.
• Place new battery into battery compartment.
• Slide battery compartment into the remote control handset.

NOTES

• Remove the battery from the equipment when it is not being used for an extended period of time.
• Remove the used battery promptly.
• Do not discard used batteries into household trash containers. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area.

FCC STATEMENT

Potential for Radio/Television interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product on or off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for your fan. Please remember:
REPLACEABLE FUSE
If your (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 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 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. Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.

FAN CLEANING

• Always unplug the fan before cleaning.
• Do not allow water to drip on or enter into fan housing.
• Be sure to use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
• Do not use gasoline, thinner or benzene as a cleaner.
• Clean the fan grill, housing and base with a soft, damp cloth. Do not attempt to remove the fan blade. Please use caution around the motor housing area. Do not allow the motor or other electrical components to be exposed to water.

FAN STORAGE
When storing your fan in the off season, it is important to keep it in a safe dry location. It is important to protect the fan head from dust. 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  http://earth911.com/.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

• 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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