Holmes HBF2010C - Manual

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

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.

2. Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction manual.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids

and plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, when moving fan from one location to another, before putting

on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

6. Avoid contact with moving parts.

7. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

8. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking or

other heating appliance.

9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has

been dropped/damaged in any manner. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for

examination and/or repair.

10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runner, or similar coverings. Do

not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will

not be tripped over.

11. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause

hazards.

12. 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.

13. Do not use outdoors.

14. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never yank on cord.

15. Always use on a dry, level surface.

16. Do not operate fan until fully assembled with all parts properly in place.

17. This product is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial applications.

18.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, do not use in window.

19.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state

speed control device.

20. 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 returned to an

authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Slide the two feet included in the box into the fan housing until the locking tabs

fit securely into the tab locks. Refer to Figure 1.

2. Insert the plug end into the back of the fan as shown in Figure 2. Note the

orientation of the plug end to the opening in the back of the fan.

NOTE:

The feet have been designed so that you may wrap the cord around them.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set fan on a dry, level surface.

2. Please make sure the speed control is in the Off (

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) position.

3. Plug cord into any standard 120 volt AC outlet.

4. The speed is adjustable by turning the speed control located on the back of the Fan to the desired

setting.

3: HIGH speed setting 2: MEDIUM speed setting

1: LOW speed setting

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: OFF

REPLACEABLE FUSE

If your (2.5 Amp/5 Amp Max, 125 Volt) replaceable fuse blows, please order a new fuse at

1-800-546-5637. Follow the below instructions to replace the fuse on the plug.

User Servicing Instructions

1. Unplug your fan. Grasp plug and remove from the receptacle or other outlet

device. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

2. Open 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 fuse cover is completely open before attempting to remove fuse.

3. Remove fuse carefully by using a small screwdriver to pry the fuse out of the compartment by the

metal ends of the fuse. (see Figure 3)

4. Place plug on a solid, flat surface. Insert new 2.5 Amp (5 Amp Max), 125 Volt fuse into 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 (5 Amp Max), 125 Volt fuse.

5. Slide fuse cover closed completely. If fuse cover is difficult to close, make sure fuse is secured in place

completely by pressing down on metal ends of the fuse.

6. Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse) that should not be

removed. Discard 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 fan housing.

• Be sure to use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.

• Do not use gasoline, paint thinner or benzene as a cleaner. You may also lightly run a vacuum

cleaner nozzle over the front grill to remove any dust or dirt.

Clean the fan grill and housing base with a soft, damp cloth. Please use caution around the motor housing

area. Do not allow the motor or other electrical components to be exposed to water.

FAN BLADE CLEANING

To clean the fan blade remove the front grill by unscrewing the six screws located around the perimeter.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE FAN BLADE. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Ensure that the front grill is

securely fastened to the fan prior to beginning operation.

FAN STORAGE

When storing your fan in the off season, it is important to keep it in a safe dry location. It is important to

protect the fan head from dust. We strongly recommend using the original box from purchase.

Owner’s Guide

HBF2010A/HBF2010C/HBF2001C/HBF2002A

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 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 one year 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 call

1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

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

Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. 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.

If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes

®

products, please contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-546-5637 or visit our website

at www.holmesproducts.com.

Figure 2

Figure 1

Tab Lock

Locking Tab

© 2012 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.

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

Printed in the USA

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.

Fuse

Metal ends

Fuse cover

Figure 3