bESTRON DFA40Z Retro floor fan Instruction Manual

bESTRON DFA40Z Retro floor fan

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations with the purchase of this Bestron product. These instructions tell you how the product works and how to use it. Read the instructions carefully before you start using the appliance. Only use the appliance in the manner described in the instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Defects:
If the appliance is defective, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualified mechanic carry out any repairs.

Children:

• This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and know-how, but only if supervised or if they have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and are aware of its potential dangers.
• Children are not allowed to clean and maintain the appliance, except if they are over the age of 8 years old and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under the age of 8 years old.
• Keep an eye on children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown on the rating plate of an electrical appliance before you use it.
• Check that the socket to which you connect the electrical appliance is earthed.
• Always install electrical appliances on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.
• Certain parts of an electrical appliance may become warm or sometimes hot. Do not touch them as you may burn yourself.
• Make sure your hands are dry when you touch an electrical appliance, a cord or a plug.
• Electrical appliances must be able to lose their heat to avoid fire hazards. Therefore, make sure that the appliance has sufficient clearance around it and that it does not come into contact with flammable materials. Electrical appliances must never be covered.
• Make sure that electrical appliances, cords or plugs do not come into contact with water.
• Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any other liquid.
• Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the
  water. Immediately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the appliance.
• Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.
• Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
• Always remove plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.
• Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.
• Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged. Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage. If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to avoid any danger.
• The appliance may not be switched on with the aid of an external time switch, or by a separate system with remote control.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE

• Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
• Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Never use the appliance near an open window; rain coming through the window could come into contact with the appliance and cause a short circuit.
• Put the fan on a horizontal and clean floor. Make sure that the appliance is unobstructed.
• Make sure that objects cannot contact the fan blades.
• Do not cover the appliance whilst it is in use.

ENVIRONMENT

• Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.
• Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste
  at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.
• The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.
• Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighborhood.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product meets the requirements of European guidelines.
R. Neyman Quality control

OPERATION – General

The appliance is intended only for domestic use, not for professional use.

1. Fan housing
2. Fan blades
3. Speed switches
4. Motor
5. Stand, with rubber feet
6. Power cord and plug

OPERATION – Before use for the first time

Remove the fan from the packaging.

OPERATION – Ventilate

1. Put the fan on a horizontal and clean floor.
2. Point the front of the fan in the direction which you wish to ventilate. You can also adjust the fan to obtain a slightly downward, horizontal, or slightly upward ow of air, tilt the fan housing to the required angle.
3. Put the plug into the wall socket.
4. Switch on the fan by using the switches of one of the three speeds:
   • Position 1, the fan operates at low speed.
   • Position 2, the fan operates at normal speed.
   • Position 3, the fan operates at high speed.
5. Stop the fan by turning the rotary switch to position ‘0’.

WARNING: It is inadvisable to expose people to a cold ow of air for a long period of time (in particular, small children and elderly people).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Over the course of time dust can accumulate between the spokes in the fan housing, and on the fan blades. Always begin by trying to remove the dust with a brush and/or vacuum cleaner. If this does not remove all the dust you can always dismantle the fan and clean it:

1. Remove the plug from the wall socket.
2. Release the clips around the rim of the fan housing.
3. Use a small crosshead screwdriver to remove the crosshead screw at the bottom of the fan housing.
4. Remove the front of the fan housing.
5. Clean the fan blades with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly with a dry cloth.
6. If necessary, clean the motor housing with a dry cloth or brush.
7. Reassemble the front of the fan housing. Make sure that the fork on the fanhousing rim hooks into the rim on the fixed half of the fan housing. Also make sure that the holes for the crosshead screw are in line with each other.
8. Fit the crosshead screw, and tighten it with a crosshead screwdriver.
9. Close the clips around the rim of the fan housing, making sure that the front and back halves of the fan housing are secured to each other along the entire circumference.-

WARNING:

• Verify that the appliance is not connected to the power supply before you clean it.
• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Bestron offers a 60-month warranty on this equipment against defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material errors, subject to the following conditions.

1. No labour or material costs will be charged during this warranty period.
2. Any repairs carried out under the warranty will not extend the warranty period.
3. Faulty parts, or in the event of exchange, the faulty equipment itself, will automatically become the pro-perty of Bestron.
4. The warranty is valid for the first buyer only and is non-transferable.
5. The warranty is not valid for damage caused by:
   • Accidents
   • Improper use
   • Wear and tear
   • Neglect
   • Faulty installation
   • Connection to a different mains voltage than indicated on the type plate
   • Unauthorised changes
   • Repairs carried out by unqualified third parties
   • Use in violation with the applicable statutory, technical or safety standards
   • Careless transport without suitable packaging or other protection
6. Warranty cannot be claimed:
   • For damage during transport
   • If the serial number of the appliance is removed or changed
7. Items excluded from warranty are:
   • Cords
   • Lamps
   • Glass parts
8. The warranty does not entitle the purchaser to compensation for any damage other than replacement or repair of the faulty parts. Bestron cannot in any event be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses caused by or in relation to the equipment it has provided.
9. Claims under a warranty may only be submitted to your (online) retailer or directly to the Bestron Ser-vice Department. Never send items without being asked to. We may refuse the parcel and you will be liable for the costs. Contact us first and we tell you how the appliance should be packaged and sent. Each claim under a warranty must be accompanied by the relevant receipt.

SERVICE

If an unexpected problem occurs, please contact the BESTRON service department: www.bestron.com/service

Documents / Resources

bESTRON DFA40Z Retro floor fan [pdf] Instruction Manual DFA40Z Retro floor fan, DFA40Z, Retro floor fan, floor fan, fan

References

• Service EN
• User Manual