Goldair GCTF280 91cm Tower Fan Instruction Manual

Goldair GCTF280 91cm Tower 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.

1. 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.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. 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.
4. Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.
5. Use only the voltage specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
6. Keep all objects at least 1 Metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance
7. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10.  Always unplug appliance when not in use.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the main unit.
14.  Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.
15. Ensure that the cord is fully extended (not coiled) while in use.
16. 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.
17. Switch off and use handles provided when moving.
18.  It is recommended that this fan is plugged directly into the wall socket.
19. A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this fan provided it is used in a safe manner.
20. Never place appliance close to radiant heat source.
21. Never operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or stored.
22. Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Never connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and adjusted.
26.  Never remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.
27. Never remove plug from power socket by pulling cord – always grip plug.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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
31. Never use this appliance outdoors.
32. 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.
33. Never place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire hazards.

• Model No: GCTF280
• Supply: 220-240VAC 50/60Hz
• Wattage: 45W
• Approval No : GMA-503798-EA MADE IN CHINA
• QC Passed: PO#-WwYY CUSTOMER SUPPORT NEW ZEALAND
• PH: 0800 232 633 AUSTRALIA
• PH: 1300 465 324

Components

1. Base

2. Body

3. Air outlet grid

4. Indication panel

5. Control panel

6. Air inlet grid

7. Carrying handle
   Indication panel (4)

8. «L, M, H» air flow speed indicators

9. «NL, NT, SL» air flow mode indicators

10. «0,5H-1H-2H-4H» timer operation time indicators

11. «OSC» fan body oscillation mode indicator
    Control panel (5)

12. «SPEED» air flow speed selection button

13. «TIMER» timer setting button

14. OSC oscillation mode ON/OFF button

15. «MODE» air flow mode selection button

16. «POWER» on/off button

17. Remote control

Assembly

Remove the fastening nut from the lower part of the main body. Pass the power cord between the halves of the base. Match the clips on one side of the base with the holes on the other side of the base and clip into position. Place the assembled base onto the bottom of the main body and line up the locating pins. Fasten the retaining nut to secure the base to the fan body. Run the power cord through the guides in the base to the back of the fan.

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 metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance Place the fan on a dry, level and sturdy surface. Ensure the fan speed control is on the OFF position before plugging the power cord into the socket.

Fan control
The fan can be operated by the manual controls located on the top of the fan (as shown below or by the remote control.

POWER
Turn the FAN on by pressing the POWER button. Turn off the FAN off by pressing the POWER button again.

SPEED
You can adjust the fan speed to the desired level low, medium or high by pressing SPEED. The speed setting is displayed on the display panel.

MODE

• Pressing the ’ MODE’ button will set the FAN into
• NORMAL (NL) – normal manual operation
• NATURAL (NT) – the fan speed will change from soft to strong to imitate natural wind.
• SLEEP (SL) the fan speed will change from soft to strong in rhythmic cycles.
• The display will indicate the mode selected.

OSC
Pressing the ‘OSC’ button will start and stop the oscillation function. The symbol is displayed on the control panel. Press the ‘OSC’ button again to stop the oscillation.

TIMER
The fan is equipped with a timer that allows you to set its length of operation from 0.5 hours to 7.5 hours. To set the timer, turn the unit on at the required speed, and press the timer button until the desired run time is illuminated on the display. The fan will turn off once the time has elapsed. To cancel the timer press the timer button repeatedly until all timer lights go out.

Operating your Fan

Remote Control
All the above functions can be controlled by the remote control. The remote control uses 2 x AAA batteries (not supplied). Open the battery compartment and install the batteries ensuring the correct polarity. Replace the battery compartment cover. The remote requires a line-of-sight path for the signal to be received by the unit. If the remote no longer works, replace the batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.

Cleaning

• The fan requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation.
• 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 a warranty retain the receipt as proof of purchase. (Refer to back of booklet).

SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE

Goldair – New Zealand Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000 Phone 0800 232 633 info@cdb.co.nz

Goldair – Australia Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100 Phone 1300 465 324 info@cdbgoldair.com.au

One Year Warranty

Thank you for purchasing this Goldair product. Your product is warranted against faults and manufacture when used in normal domestic use for a period of one year. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months. Goldair undertakes 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 One-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

New Zealand

• PO Box 100707,
• North Shore Mail Centre,
• Auckland, 0745
• www.goldair.co.nz

Australia

• PO Box 574,
• South Morang,
• Victoria, 3752
• www.goldair.com.au

References

• Goldair Australia
• Goldair Australia

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