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CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)

Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of three years

from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, 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. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores

selling JCS 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 JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not

cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

JCS 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.

JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.

JCS 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.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.

If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit our website at

www.holmesproducts.com or direct your correspondences to ATTN: Holmes, Jarden Consumer Solutions, PO Box 3900,

Peoria IL 61614. Please do not return product to this address. The PO Box listed can only receive letters or envelopes.

In Canada

If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit our website at

www.holmesproducts.com or direct your correspondences to ATTN: Holmes, Jarden Consumer Solutions, PO Box 3900,

Peoria IL 61614. Please do not return product to this address. The PO Box listed can only receive letters or envelopes.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in

Jarden Consumer Solutions, PO Box 3900, Peoria IL 61614. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation

(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y

0M1. 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.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Owner’s Guide

HTF3122A

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Printed In China

LIMPIEZA/MANTENIMIENTO

INFORMACION DE LA GARANTIA

GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE 3 AÑOS

Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando

bajo el nombre de

Jarden Consumer Solutions o en Canadá, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)

Limited operando

bajo el nombre de

Jarden Consumer Solutions (colectivamente "JCS") garantiza que durante un período de tres

años a partir de la fecha de compra, este producto no presentará defectos de materiales o de fabricación. JCS, a su criterio,

reparará o reemplazará este producto o cualquier componente del producto que presente defectos durante el período de garantía.

El reemplazo se realizará con un producto o componente nuevo o reacondicionado. Si no se puede conseguir el mismo producto, se

lo reemplazará por otro similar de igual o mayor valor. Esta es su garantía exclusiva. NO intente reparar o ajustar ninguna función

eléctrica o mecánica de este producto. El hacerlo invalidará esta garantía.

Esta garantía es válida para el comprador original a partir de la fecha original de compra y no es transferible. Conserve el recibo original de

compra. Necesitará un comprobante de compra para obtener servicio de garantía. Los distribuidores de JCS, centros de servicio o tiendas de

venta de productos JCS no tienen derecho a modificar, alterar o de cambiar de ninguna forma los términos y condiciones de esta garantía.

Esta garantía no cubre el desgaste normal de las partes o el daño debido a cualquiera de las siguientes condiciones: Uso negligente

o abuso del producto, utilización con voltaje o corriente inadecuados, uso contrario a las instrucciones de operación, desarmado,

reparación o alteración por alguien que no sea JCS o un centro de servicio autorizado por JCS. Además, la garantía no cubre: Casos

fortuitos, como incendios, inundaciones, huracanes y tornados.

¿Cuáles son las limitaciones de responsabilidad de JCS?

JCS no se hará responsable por ningún daño indirecto, incidental o consecuente causado por el incumplimiento de cualquier

garantía o condición explícita, implícita o legal.

Excepto en los casos prohibidos por las leyes vigentes, toda garantía o condición de comerciabilidad o aptitud para un fin

determinado implícita queda limitada en su duración al término de esta garantía.

JCS renuncia a cualquier otra garantía, condición o representación, explícita, implícita, legal o de cualquier otro tipo.

JCS no será responsable por ningún daño de ninguna clase causado por la compra, uso o abuso del producto, o por la

inhabilidad de usar el producto incluyendo daños incidentales, especiales, indirectos o similares o por lucro cesante, o por

cualquier incumplimiento de contrato, fundamental o no, o por cualquier reclamo presentado contra el comprador por

cualquier otra persona.

Algunas provincias, estados o jurisdicciones no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños incidentales o indirectos o la limitación con

respecto a cuanto dura una garantía implícita, por lo tanto las exclusiones o limitaciones anteriores pueden no aplicarse en su caso.

Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos, y usted puede también tener otros derechos los que varían de estado a

estado, de provincia a provincia o de jurisdicción a jurisdicción.

Cómo obtener servicio de garantía

En los Estados Unidos

Si tiene dudas acerca del producto o de esta garantía, o si desea obtener el servicio de la garantía, póngase visite

nuestro sitio web www.holmesproducts.com o escriba a Jarden Consumer Solutions, Atención Holmes, PO Box 3900,

Peoria IL 61614. Por favor no devuelva este producto a esta dirección. El PO Box solo recibe sobres.

En Canadá

Si tiene dudas acerca del producto o de esta garantía, o si desea obtener el servicio de la garantía, póngase visite

nuestro sitio web www.holmesproducts.com o escriba a Jarden Consumer Solutions, Atención Holmes, PO Box 3900,

Peoria IL 61614. Por favor no devuelva este producto a esta dirección. El PO Box solo recibe sobres.

En los Estados Unidos, esta garantía es ofrecida por Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer

Solutions ubicado en Jarden Consumer Solutions, PO Box 3900, Peoria IL 61614. En Canadá, esta garantía es ofrecida por

Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer Solutions, 20 B Hereford Street,

Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. Si usted tiene otro problema o reclamo en conexión con este producto, por favor escriba al

Departamento de Servicio al Consumidor.

POR FAVOR, NO RETORNE ESTE PRODUCTO A NINGUNA DE ESAS

DIRECCIONES O AL LUGAR DONDE LO HAYA COMPRADO.

163477 Rev. B HTF3122A_15ESM1 Impreso en China

GCDS-HOL38265-BB

Distribuido por Sunbeam Products, Inc. operando bajo el nombre de Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

HTF3122A

Oscillating

Tower Fan

Giratorio

Ventilador de Torre

FAN CLEANING

• Always unplug the fan before cleaning.

• Clean the fan with a soft cloth moistened with a mild

soap solution.

• Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan motor

housing.

• Do not use any of the following as a cleaner:

gasoline, thinner, benzene.

• We also recommend the periodic cleaning of this fan

by lightly running a vacuum cleaner nozzle over the

fan grill to remove any dust or dirt that may have

accumulated inside or on the unit.

Fan Housing and Base Cleaning

Using a soft, moist cloth, with or without a mild soap solution,

carefully clean the fan base and housing. Please use caution

around the motor housing area. Do not allow the motor or

other electrical components to be exposed to water.

FAN STORAGE

In the off-season, it is important to keep your fan in a

safe, dry location.

• We recommend using the original (or appropriately

sized) box.

• Please remember to protect the fan from dust or

moisture.

LIMPIEZA DEL VENTILADOR

• Siempre debe desconectar el ventilador antes de

limpiarlo.

• Limpie el ventilador con un paño suave y

humedézcalo en una solución de agua jabonosa.

• No deje que caiga agua encima ni dentro de la

carcasa del motor del ventilador.

• No use los siguientes como producto limpiador:

gasolina,diluyente de pintura o bencina.

• También recomendamos la limpieza periódica de este

ventilador, pasando suavemente la boquilla de una

aspiradora encima de la rejilla del ventilador para

remover cualquier partícula de polvo o suciedad que

pueda acumularse sobre o dentro de la unidad.

Limpieza de la base y la carcasa del

ventilador

Cuidadosamente limpie la base del ventilador con un

paño suave y humedézcalo en una solución de agua

jabonosa. Tenga cuidado cuando limpie cerca de la zona

de la carcasa del motor. No deje que el motor ni ningún

otro componente eléctrico quede expuesto al agua.

PARA ALMACENAR EL VENTILADOR

Al terminar la temporada de uso, es importante que

guarde el ventilador en un lugar seco y seguro.

• Le recomendamos usar la caja original (o una de

tamaño adecuado).

• Recuerde proteger el ventilador del polvo o la humedad.

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

inquiries regarding recycling and proper disposal of this

product, please contact your local waste management

facility.

Si tiene preguntas relacionadas con este producto o si está

interesado en conocer otros productos Holmes

, póngase

visite nuestro sitio web www.holmesproducts.com. Para

preguntas relacionadas con el reciclaje y la correcta

eliminación de este producto, por favor póngase en

contacto con su centro local de gestión de residuos.

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Need help?

Do you have a question about the Holmes HTF3122A and is the answer not in the manual?

The device described in the manual is an Oscillating Tower Fan manufactured by Holmes. It is designed to provide cooling and air circulation in a room.

Function Description

The Holmes Oscillating Tower Fan is primarily used for personal cooling and air movement. It features an oscillating function that allows it to sweep air across a wider area, enhancing its effectiveness in larger spaces or when multiple people are present. The fan operates by drawing in ambient air and expelling it through its front grille, creating a cooling breeze. It offers multiple speed settings, allowing users to customize the airflow intensity to their preference. The fan also includes a timer function, which enables users to set the fan to operate for a specific duration before automatically turning off, promoting energy efficiency and convenience. Its tower design makes it space-efficient and suitable for various room settings.

Important Technical Specifications

The manual does not explicitly list detailed technical specifications such as power consumption (watts), voltage, or specific airflow rates (CFM). However, based on the assembly and operation instructions, we can infer some characteristics:

Power Source: The fan operates on standard household AC power, indicated by the presence of a polarized plug.
Plug Type: It features a polarized plug with one blade wider than the other, designed to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Control Panel: The fan is equipped with a control panel that includes buttons for Power (On/Off), Speed, Oscillation, and Timer.
Speed Settings: It offers multiple speed settings (e.g., Low, Medium, High) to adjust airflow intensity.
Oscillation Function: The fan has an oscillating base that allows it to rotate and distribute air over a wider area.
Timer Function: It includes a timer that can be set for specific durations (e.g., 1, 2, 4 hours, totaling up to 7 hours) for automatic shut-off.
Construction Materials: The fan consists of a base, a motor housing, a front grille, and a rear grille, typically made of plastic.
Dimensions: While not explicitly stated, its "tower fan" designation implies a tall, slender profile, designed for floor placement.

Usage Features

The Holmes Oscillating Tower Fan is designed for user-friendly operation with several convenient features:

Easy Assembly: The fan requires minimal assembly, primarily attaching the base to the main fan body using screws. This process is straightforward and can be completed in approximately 5-10 minutes.
Intuitive Controls: The control panel on the top of the fan provides easy access to all functions.
- Power Button: Turns the fan on or off.
- Speed Button: Cycles through different speed settings (e.g., Low, Medium, High) to adjust the fan's intensity.
- Oscillation Button: Activates or deactivates the oscillating movement, allowing the fan head to sweep from side to side.
- Timer Button: Sets the fan to operate for a predetermined duration (e.g., 1, 2, 4 hours, up to 7 hours total) before automatically shutting off. This is useful for nighttime use or when leaving a room.
Polarized Plug: A safety feature that ensures the plug is inserted correctly into an outlet, reducing the risk of electrical shock.
Safety Precautions: The manual emphasizes several safety guidelines, including:
- Always unplug the fan before cleaning or servicing.
- Do not use the fan with a damaged cord or plug.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not run the cord under carpeting or throw rugs.
- Avoid inserting fingers or objects into the fan grilles.
- Do not operate the fan near water or in wet locations.
- Ensure proper ventilation and avoid blocking air openings.
- Supervise children when the fan is in use.
- Do not use the fan outdoors.
- Always place the fan on a stable, flat surface.
Space-Saving Design: Its tower form factor makes it suitable for placement in various rooms without occupying much floor space.

Maintenance Features

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of the Holmes Oscillating Tower Fan. The manual provides clear instructions for cleaning:

Regular Cleaning:
- Exterior Cleaning: The exterior surfaces of the fan should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid using harsh cleaners, abrasives, or flammable liquids, as these can damage the finish.
- Grille Cleaning: The front and rear grilles can accumulate dust. These should be cleaned regularly. The manual suggests using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove dust from the grilles.
- Internal Cleaning: For more thorough cleaning of the fan blades, the rear grille can be removed. This typically involves unscrewing the screws holding the rear grille in place, allowing access to the fan blades for cleaning. After cleaning, the rear grille must be securely reattached.
Storage: When storing the fan, it should be kept in a cool, dry place. It's recommended to store it in its original box or cover it to protect it from dust.
Cord Care: The power cord should be stored neatly, avoiding kinks or tight wrapping around the fan, which can damage the cord over time.
No User-Serviceable Parts: The manual explicitly states that the fan has no user-serviceable parts other than cleaning. Any repairs or internal servicing should be performed by an authorized service facility to prevent voiding the warranty and ensure safety.
Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting section for common issues like the fan not operating. This typically advises checking the power cord connection, the outlet, and the circuit breaker before seeking professional service.

In summary, the Holmes Oscillating Tower Fan is a practical and user-friendly device designed for personal cooling and air circulation, featuring multiple speed settings, oscillation, and a timer function, all while emphasizing safety and ease of maintenance.