Holmes 32510456 13 Inch Mini Tower Fan Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Holmes

Table of Contents

Holmes 32510456 13 Inch Mini Tower Fan
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES AND OPERATIONS
BEFORE USE/BATTERY REPLACEMENT
- CLOCK CONTROL
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
- User Servicing Instructions
FCC STATEMENT
3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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Holmes 32510456 13 Inch Mini Tower Fan

Product Information

Specifications

Fuse Type: 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt
Warranty: 3 years from the original date of purchase
Manufacturer: Star Elite Inc.
Website: www.getholmesfans.com
Contact: info@getholmesfans.com/1-866-769-3166 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST) Monday-Friday

Product Usage Instructions

Replacing the Fuse

Unplug the fan. Grasp the plug and remove it from the receptacle or outlet device. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
Open the 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. Make sure the fuse cover is completely open before attempting to remove the fuse.
Carefully remove the fuse by using a small screwdriver to pry it out of the compartment by the metal ends of the fuse.
Place the plug on a solid, flat surface. Insert a new 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse into the fuse compartment and use a small screwdriver to secure the metal ends of the fuse into place.
Slide the fuse cover closed completely. If the fuse cover is difficult to close, press down on the metal ends of the fuse to ensure it is secured in place.
Do not replace the attachment plug. The plug contains a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed. Discard the product if the attachment plug is damaged.

Fan Cleaning
Use a soft, damp cloth and a mild cleaner to clean the fan grill, housing, and base. Do not attempt to remove the fan blade. Exercise caution around the housing area and ensure that the motor or other electrical components are not exposed to water.

Fan Storage
For inquiries regarding recycling and proper disposal of this product, please contact your local waste management facility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where can I order a new fuse if it blows?
A: If the 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt replaceable fuse blows, you can order a new fuse from our website at www.getholmesfans.com.
Q: How long is the warranty for this product?
A: This product comes with a limited warranty of 3 years from the original date of purchase against workmanship and defects in material. If the product fails to operate under normal use, please contact our customer service department at info@getholmesfans.com for a refund or replacement with proof of purchase.
Q: Can I replace the attachment plug if it is damaged?
A: No, the attachment plug contains a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed. If the attachment plug is damaged, please discard the product.
Q: How can I contact customer service?
A: You can contact our customer service at info@getholmesfans.com or 1-866-769-3166 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST) Monday-Friday. Our team will be happy to assist you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction manual. This fan is not for continuous operation or equivalent.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids, and plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Not intended for use by children.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use, when moving the fan from one location to another.
Avoid contact with moving parts.
Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
To avoid fire hazards, NEVER place the cord under rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking, or other heating appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped/damaged in any manner. Discard the fan or contact customer service.
Do not run the cord under the carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route the cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from the traffic area so that it will not be tripped over.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
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.
Do not use outdoors.
To disconnect, grip the plug and pull from the wall outlet. Never yank on the cord.
Always use on a dry, level surface.
This product is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial applications.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, do not use the window.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
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 contact customer service.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, do not use replacement parts that have not been recommended by the manufacturer. (e.g. parts made at home using a 3D printer).

WARNING:
Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries away from children. This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is 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.

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 AND OPERATIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (SEE FIGURE 1)

A. Control Knob
B Clock
C. Fan Housing
D. Power Cord

Set the fan base on a dry, level surface.
Make sure the Speed Control Knob (A) is in the OFF (O) position.
Plug the cord into a standard 120-volt AC outlet.
To turn the fan ON, rotate the Speed Control Knob (A) to the desired speed setting on the right side of the dial. (SEE FIGURE 2)
To turn the fan ON with oscillation, rotate the Speed Control Knob (A) to the desired speed setting on the left side of the dial. (SEE FIGURE 2)

BEFORE USE/BATTERY REPLACEMENT

BEFORE USE/BATTERY REPLACEMENT (SEE FIGURE 3)

Note:
This fan includes one lithium button cell battery, CR2032.

Loosen the screw of the battery cover. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to open.
Press the battery latch and the lithium battery will pop up automatically.
After taking out the button cell battery, remove the protective sticker and re-install the battery.
Place the battery cover back on the battery compartment and rotate clockwise to close. Tighten the screw to lock the battery cover.
Follow the above steps 1-4 when replacing the lithium button cell battery. Replace with one CR2032 lithium button cell battery.
Remove the battery before discarding the fan.

CLOCK CONTROL

CLOCK CONTROL (SEE FIGURE 4)

Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds until AM/PM is blinking;
Adjust flashing AM/PM with the “Δ” button;
Press the SET button again to adjust the Hour
Press the SET button a third time to adjust the Minutes
Press the SET button 4 times to lock time
Note: Once SET or “Δ” keys are pressed, you have 5 seconds to complete the operation before the clock reverts to the previous status.
Press SET/ to turn on the clock backlight. The backlight will illuminate for 5 seconds.

NOTES:

Button cell batteries should be disposed of properly, including keeping them away from children. Even used button cell batteries may cause injury. Remove used batteries promptly.
Do not discard used batteries into household trash containers. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for this fan.

REPLACEABLE FUSE
If the (2.5 Amp, 125 Volt) replaceable fuse blows, please visit our website at www.getholmesfans.com for information on how to order a new fuse. Follow the below instructions to replace the fuse on the plug.

User Servicing Instructions

Unplug the fan. Grasp the plug and remove it from the receptacle or another outlet device. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
Open the 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 the fuse cover is completely open before attempting to remove the fuse.
Remove the fuse carefully by using a small screwdriver to pry the fuse out of the compartment by the metal ends of the fuse. (see Figure 5)
Place the plug on a solid, flat surface. Insert the new 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse into the 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.
The slide fuse cover closed completely. If fuse covers are difficult to close, make sure the fuse is secured in place completely by pressing down on the metal ends of the fuse.
Risk of fire. Do not replace the attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed. Discard the 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 fanhousing.
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. Use CAUTION around the housing area. Do not allow the motor or other electrical components to be exposed to water.

FAN STORAGE

Store the fan in a clean, dry location between seasons or when not in use for an extended period.
Keep the fan protected from dirt and dust during storage.

For inquiries regarding recycling and proper disposal of this product, please contact your local waste management facility.

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:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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, under part 15 ofthe 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 per 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 to 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 authority to operate the equipment.

The following importer is the responsible party:

Company Name: SEG Products US Corp.
Address: 8 The Green, Suite #6962, Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: 1-959-202-4223

3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This device has a limited warranty of 3 years from the original date of purchase against workmanship and defects in material. If under normal use, your product fails to operate, please contact our customer service department at
info@getholmesfans.com. A refund or replacement will be provided to you with proof of purchase. Star Elite Inc. may deny claims of damage caused by misuse or modifications of this product.

Warranty Service
Contact our customer service at www.getholmesfans.com/en/contact- us or info@getholmesfans.com or 1-866-769-3166 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST) Monday-Friday. Our team will be happy to assist. www.getholmesfans.com.

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