duux DXCF03 Whisper Fan User Manual

duux DXCF03 Whisper Fan

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At Duux we believes in the importance of a comfortable and healthy living environment. Enhancing your well-being by designing appealing, functional and effective products is the passion that drives us every day. With our range of innovative air treatment products we aim to provide you the best possible indoor air quality.
Meet the cooling fan that surprises you with a gentle breeze, a vigorous gust of wind and everything in between. The Duux Whisper has no less than 26 settings. In this way you can always find the perfect airflow environment. Thanks to the horizontal and vertical oscillation function, the Whisper provides a pleasant coolness throughout any room. Choose yourself, which mode you prefer: fixed speed, ‘natural wind’ or perhaps the night mode, by which you are lulLCD into sleep by the whispering breeze. Read the manual carefully to get the most out of your Whisper fan.

Box contents

1. Motor

2. Fan base

3. Set of screws

4. Power adapter

5. User guide

6. Remote control

7. Grill with fan blades

Product overview

Installation and use

Read before installation

• When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury.
• Before using the device, please carefully read the entire instruction manual.

General cautions

• For indoor use only. Do not use in commercial, industrial or outdoor environments.

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of flammable or explosive substances or fuels. Never use any paint, cleaning sprays, anti-insect sprays or similar near the unit; this could deform the plastic or cause electrical damage.

• Always turn off and unplug the power cord when not in use, servicing, cleaning or moving the device.

• Do not route the power cord or adaptor under rugs, carpets or furniture. This may damage the cord/adaptor or cause it to overheat creating a fire hazard.

• Do not route the power cord in or through doorways or areas where the cord may be damaged or create a tripping hazard.

• Only use the device in the upright position on a  flat level surface (even during transport) and at least 50cm from any objects.

• Never insert or allow fingers or objects to enter grill openings while the device is operating to prevent injury and/or damage to the device.

• Do not block, cover or obstruct the air inlet/outlet while the device is operating.

• Never use a single extension cord to operate more than one electrical device.

• Do not use the device near a window opening. Rain may create an electrical hazard.

• Do not use this device when it is damaged or not functioning properly.

• Do not operate the device with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not mount the device on walls or ceiling.

• Do not operate the device when the housing is removed or damaged.

• Do not use the device in swimming pools, washrooms or similar wet areas.

• Do not use the device in a potentially explosive environment containing combustible liquids, gases or dusts.

• Ensure that there is at least 50cm between the sides of the device and any flammable, heating materials.

• Do not pull the unit along by the cord.

• If the supplied power cord is damaged it must be replaced by an electrician or qualified person to avoid any hazard.

• The mains supply must confirm to the specification shown on the rating label on the back of the device.

• Close doors and windows for optimal efficiency.

• Keep curtains or blinds closed during the sunniest hours of the day.

• Do not turn on the device if you have discovered damage to the appliance, cord or plug or if the device is malfunctioning or if there are signs of any other defect. Return the complete product to the point of purchase or to a certified electrician for inspection and/or repair. Always ask for original parts. The device (incl. cord and plug) may only be opened and/or repaired by properly authorized and qualified persons.

• Only a licensed professional is allowed to dismantle or modify the device.

• This device is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a cause of misuse. The user/operator, not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

• 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.

• Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.

Installing the product

1. Place the mount on the base of the product, slightly turn counterclockwise to lock into the base and tighten with the locking ring on the bottom side.

2. Place the rear grill over the motor and tighten with the locking ring.

3. Attach the fan blades to the motor.
   Note: make sure that the grooves in the fan blades are slid over the pins

4. Use the plastic screw to secure the fan blades.
   Note: turn the screw anticlockwise firmly to secure it.

5. Fit the front grill and rotate it a little, clockwise, until the arrow on the grill lines up with the left-side marker.

6. Fit the supplied screw to the underside of the grill and connect the two halves firmly together.

Installing the remote control

1. Remove the lid
2. Place the battery according to the instructions on the lid with the correct polarity
3. Close the lid

Note:

• Only use 1x CR2025 3V batteries
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the remote control and safely disposed of
• If the remote control is to be stored unused for a long period, the battery should be removed
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only use detachable power adapter GM42-120300-xA (x stands for type of power plug). GM42-120300-3A (UK plug) GM42-120300-2A (EU plug.

Maintenance

Important: Always unplug the device from the mains before cleaning. To maximize the efficiency of the device, clean regularly

Cleaning the body

Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the body clean. Never use aggressive chemicals, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or other cleansing solutions. These all could possibly hurt the casing material.

Cleaning the fan blades

Follow below instructions to clean the fan blades:

1. Remove the screw from the underside of the grill
2. Rotate the outside cover to unlock the grill and remove it
3. Disassemble the fan blades from the motor as shown in the picture.

Functions

Instructions for use

• Fan speed: The Duux Whisper fan has 26 speed settings.
• Horizontal oscillation: The fan swivels horizontally, 0 to 90 degrees, from left to right.
• Vertical oscillation: The fan swivels vertically, 0-100 degrees, from top to bottom.
• Timer: The timer can be set to switch the fan off automatically. This can be set to between 0 and 12 hours from the time that the fan is first turned on.
• Natural wind: The fan rotates at different speeds to simulate natural wind conditions.
• Night mode: In night mode, the fan speed continues to operate at the set speed. After 10 seconds, the LCD screen will completely turn off while remaining to operate. To reactivate the LCD screen, simply press the control ring.
• Standby mode: The fan is in standby mode, indicating it is powered but not operational.

Operating instructions

1. Remove the parts from the packaging
   and assemble the device according to the instructions in this manual.

2. Connect the power cable to the input terminal in the base of the product. Then insert the plug into the wall socket. The control ring will light up and show the standby indicator.

3. Press the control ring once, to turn the product on. The fan springs into life and will thereafter default to the most recent speed setting.

4. Use the stainless steel exterior of the control ring to switch between settings.

5. When a display icon is flashing, you can set and adjust this setting by pressing the control ring. When the desired position is reached, press the control ring again to confirm the selection.

6. When setting the fan speed and timer function, the LCD display will continue to flash until the desired setting is selected. After this, press the control ring again to confirm the selection.

7. Once the function is set, the icon will stop blinking and will remain visible in the display, for as long as this function is set to on.

8. Press the control ring for a few seconds to switch off the appliance.

Note: When using the remote, be sure to point it directly at the remote sensor on the device and remove any obstacles that may be in the path between the remote and the device.
Note: To replace or remove the battery, push the tab lock on the bottom edge of the remote to the left and hold it. While holding the tab to the left, pull the tray out of the remote. Remove/replace the battery and make sure to place the new battery with the + symbol pointing towards you. Place the tray back in the remote.

Technical specifications

Disposal

The European directive 2012 / 19 / CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must
be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeLCD bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

Simplified EU declaration of conformity
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www. duux.com/doc

References

• Duux | Designed for better air.
• EU conformiteitsverklaringen | Duux | Designed for better air.

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