Easy Home GT-SF-TVT-02-US User manual

User Manual

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HOME ENVIRONMENT

TOWER FAN

VENTILADOR DE TORRE

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Contents/appliance parts

1Base

2Housing

3Air outlet (front)

4Air inlet (rear)

5Grip recess

6Control panel

7Timer switch (with on/off function)

84-step switch

9Swivel function button

10 User manual and warranty card (not shown)

Subject to technical and visual modiﬁcations.

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Contents

Overview .....................................................................................................2

Contents/appliance parts ...........................................................................4

General information ....................................................................................6

Reading and storing the user manual ..............................................................6

Explanation of symbols and additional information .....................................6

Safety ........................................................................................................... 7

Proper use .............................................................................................................7

Important safety instructions ............................................................................ 7

Child safety ............................................................................................................ 8

Dangers to children and persons with impaired abilities ........................... 10

Risks involved in handling electrical appliances ...........................................11

Dangers when operating the tower fan......................................................... 12

Set-up and assembly ................................................................................. 15

Prior to ﬁrst use................................................................................................... 15

Attaching the base ............................................................................................. 15

Operation ................................................................................................... 19

Using the tower fan............................................................................................ 19

Timer switch ........................................................................................................ 19

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 21

Maintenance, cleaning and care ..............................................................22

Technical data ...........................................................................................23

Disposal ......................................................................................................23

Disposing of the packaging ..............................................................................23

Disposing of the Product ...................................................................................23

Contents

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General information

Reading and storing the user manual

This user manual is an integral part of this tower fan.

It contains important information on start-up and use.

Read the user manual, especially the safety instructions, carefully before

using the tower fan. Failure to follow the instructions in this user manual

can result in serious injury or damage to the tower fan.

Please keep the user manual for future reference. If you pass the tower fan to others,

ensure that you also give them this user manual.

Explanation of symbols and additional information

The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the

appliance, or on the packaging.

Reading and storing the user manual!

Safety items throughout this manual are labelled with a DANGER, WARNING,

or CAUTION based on the risk type.

DANGER!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which

is important but not hazard-related.

This appliance has met the United States of America electrical

product safety requirements and has earned the ETL Listed Mark.

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Safety

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper use

The appliance is intended solely for ventilation of dry, enclosed

rooms in private households. Furthermore, the appliance is

intended for domestic use only, not for commercial use. Only

use the appliance as described in this user manual. Using it in

any other way is deemed improper and may result in damage

to property or even personal injury. The tower fan is not a

children’s toy. The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held

liable for damages incurred through improper or incorrect use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD

AND INDOOR USE ONLY.

Polarized plug

The 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. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not attempt to defeat this

safety feature.

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Safety

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.

CHILD SAFETY

Packing materials:

- Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic

sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers

and can quickly cause suffocation.

- Remove the protective ﬁlm covering from the appliance

before starting the appliance.

- Destroy or recycle the appliance’s cardboard box,

plastic bags, and any other exterior wrapping

material immediately after the product is

unpacked.

Children should never play with these items.

Danger of suffocation!

- Keep the appliance out of reach of children.

Safety instructions

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

DANGER!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY -

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - USE INDOORS ONLY

- Do not use outdoor or on wet surfaces.

- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary

when used by or near children.

- Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s

recommended attachments.

- Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

- WARNING: Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the

power supply before servicing.

- Please note that changes or modiﬁcations of this product not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

- WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not

use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.

- Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with

throw rugs, runners, 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.

- Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard

fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination

and/or repair.

- Always turn the tower fan off before removing the plug from

the outlet.

- Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug the fan,

grasp the plug, not the cord.

- Always turn the tower fan off and unplug it immediately

after using and before cleaning.

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Safety

- To protect against electrical hazards, do not place the tower

fan in water or any other liquid. Do not allow the tower fan

to become wet or damp.

- Do not store the tower fan where it can fall into water or

other liquids.

- No object(s) should ever be inserted or dropped into any

opening of this product.

- Do not leave the tower fan unattended when it is in use.

Turn the fan off and disconnect it from the outlet when

leaving it for an extended period of time.

- Place the tower fan on a ﬂat, level surface to avoid it

overturning.

- Do not obstruct the airﬂow.

- Never leave the tower fan unattended while connected to

the power outlet.

- Risk of ﬁre! Do not replace the plug! The plug contains a

safety device (fuse) that should not be removed. Discard the

product if the plug is damaged.

WARNING!

Please read and comply with all safety instructions listed

below. If you do not comply, there is a signiﬁcant risk of

accidents and injuries, as well as damage to property

and appliances. When using electrical appliances, basic

precautions should always be followed; these include the

following:

Dangers to children and persons with impaired abilities

- This appliance may be used by children aged 8 and older

as well as by individuals with impaired abilities or with

limited experience and/or knowledge, provided they are

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Safety

supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the

appliance and are aware of the resulting risks.

- Children must not be allowed to clean or carry out user

maintenance on the appliance unless they are older than

8 and are supervised. The appliance and its power cord

must be kept away from children under the age of 8.

- Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance.

For this reason please use and keep the appliance out of the

reach of children under 8 years of age. To prevent anyone

from pulling the appliance over, do not allow the mains lead

to hang down from the worktop surface.

- Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children –

Risk of suffocation!

Risks involved in handling electrical appliances

- Connect the appliance only to a correctly installed power

outlet with the grid voltage stated on the identiﬁcation

plate.

- If the power cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s

customer service department or similarly qualiﬁed persons

in order to avoid any possible dangers.

- Ensure that the power outlet is located near the appliance

and easily accessible in order to quickly disconnect the

appliance from the power grid in the event of an incident.

- Repairs must only be carried out by approved specialist

workshops. Appliances that have been repaired incorrectly

represent a danger to the user.

- To avoid accidents, do not leave the appliance unsupervised

while it is in operation.

- To avoid accidents, never connect multiple household

appliances to the same power outlet at the same time

(e.g. using a three-outlet power strip).

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Safety

- Never immerse the appliance in water and do not use it

outside, as it must not be exposed to rain or any other kind

of moisture. Danger of electric shock!

- If the appliance does fall into water, remove the power plug

from the power outlet before lifting the appliance out of the

water! Do not attempt to use the appliance again until it has

been tested by an approved service point. This also applies

if the power cord or the appliance is damaged or if the

appliance has fallen. Danger of electric shock!

- Always unplug the appliance from the power grid when not

in use, before cleaning or in the event of malfunctions!

Never pull on the power cord! Danger of electric shock!

- Ensure that the power cord and the appliance are never

placed on hot surfaces or near sources of heat. Route the

power cord so that it does not come into contact with objects

that are hot or have sharp edges. Danger of electric shock!

- Never bend the power cord or wrap it around the appliance,

as this could cause the cord to break. Danger of electric

shock!

- Do not use the appliance if you are on a damp surface, or

if your hands or the appliance are wet. Danger of electric

shock!

- Never open the appliance and never attempt to insert metal

objects into the interior.

Danger of electric shock!

Dangers when operating the tower fan

- Never insert ﬁngers or other body parts or objects through

the protective grate (risk of injury).

- Place the appliance on a ﬁrm, ﬂat and stable surface.

This will prevent it from tipping over during operation.

- Do not place any objects on the appliance.

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Safety

- Ensure that the power outlet is accessible in order to

disconnect the appliance in the event of a malfunction.

- Any extension cables used must meet the applicable safety

requirements.

- Do not cover the protective grates (air inlet and outlet grate)

with objects such as magazines, tablecloths, curtains etc.

Clean the ventilation grate from the outside from time to

time using a brush. When doing so, please ensure that the

appliance is switched off and not plugged into a power out-

let.

- Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord for visible

damage. Do not operate the appliance if it or the power cord

shows visible damage.

- Do not expose the appliance to extreme temperatures. Avoid

direct sunlight and heat from heating installations.

- When handling the tower ventilator, pay particular attention

to ensure that no curtains/drapes, clothing (especially ties

or scarves etc.), jewelry or long hair gets caught in the tower

fan. Long hair, for example, could be sucked in by the airﬂow.

- Route the power cord so that it is not a trip hazard.

Otherwise, there is a risk of serious injury.

- Use original accessories only! Use of non-original accessories

may lead to an increased risk of accidents. No liability will be

accepted for any accidents or damages resulting from the

use of non-original accessories. If non-original parts or

accessories are used, all warranty claims for resulting

damage to the appliance are null and void.

- Always switch off the appliance and pull out the power plug

when you are not using it. Do the same if there is a

malfunction or if an object accidentally falls through the

protective grate.

- Use the appliance only in areas where the ambient

temperature does not exceed 40°C/104°F.

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Safety

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR

HOUSEHOLD AND INDOOR USE ONLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

User Servicing Instructions

This product employs overload protection (fuse) which is

integrated in the plug. If the fuse blows, unplug the product

from the outlet. Replace the fuse as per the following

instructions.

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

device. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

2. Open fuse cover by sliding access cover on top of attachment

plug towards the blades.

3. Remove fuse carefully by gently lifting up one of its ends and

taking it out of the receptacle.

4. Risk of ﬁre. Replace fuse with 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse by ﬁrst

placing one end (the end on the opposite side of the blades)

of the fuse into the fuse receptacle and then gently push the

other end of the fuse into the fuse receptacle.

5. Close the fuse cover by sliding the cover back into the plug

until it is completely closed, latches and is ﬂush mount with

the plug.

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Set-up and assembly

Prior to ﬁrst use

WARNING!

After unpacking, check the appliance and ensure that

all parts are included; also check for shipping damage

to avoid any hazards. In case of doubt, do not use the

appliance and contact our customer service. The service

addresses are listed in our warranty terms and conditions

as well as on the warranty card.

Your appliance has been packaged to protect it from any shipping damage.

• Carefully remove the appliance from its original packaging.

• Remove all packaging.

• Clean the appliance and all accessories and clean any remaining dust from the

packaging as described in the chapter “Maintenance, cleaning and care”.

Attaching the base

Before using the appliance, the base must be attached to the appliance

housing. The base is made up of 2 parts that must ﬁrst be joined and then

attached to the underside of the appliance. Note: One of the parts has a

recess at the top to hold the cord in place.

1. First, take the two parts of the base 1 and turn them upside down.

Cord holder

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2. Join the two parts by placing the part with the cord holder onto the second part

of the base so that the attached guide bolts ﬁt into the openings provided on the

part with the cable holder and interlock.

3. Push the two parts together fully until they form a unit and are securely fastened

via the integrated locking mechanism.

4. Now pick up the appliance and carefully turn it upside down.

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5. First unscrew the plastic nut in the center and remove it from the appliance.

6. Now take the base 1 and attach it to the underside of the appliance. Make sure

that the raised areas on the appliance are inserted precisely into the recesses

provided on the base 1.

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7. Now secure the base 1 to the appliance using the plastic nut removed earlier.

8. Route the power cord through the cord holder so that its held securely and ﬁrmly

in place.

The base 1 is now fully assembled and you can now position the appliance

upright in a suitable location with the control panel 4 facing up.

Set-up and assembly

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Operation

Using the tower fan

When starting up the appliance for the ﬁrst time, there may be a slight odor.

This is not a malfunction of the appliance. Please ensure that there is

adequate ventilation e.g. by opening a window.

• Position the tower fan on a ﬁrm and stable surface to prevent the appliance

tipping over during operation.

Important information: Note that the appliance only works if the timer switch 7

is not in the OFF position. If the timer switch 7 is in the OFF position, the appliance

will not work and cannot be used.

• Plug the power plug into a properly-installed power outlet with the grid voltage

stated on the identiﬁcation plate.

Timer switch

The timer switch has an on/off function in addition to setting the chosen

operating time of up to 120 minutes. The timer switch can be set to the ON

and OFF positions. Note that the appliance only works if the timer switch is

not in the OFF position. If the timer switch is in the OFF position, the

appliance will not work and cannot be used.

Your appliance has a timer function, i.e. you can use the timer switch 7 to set a

running time of up to 120 minutes. The appliance switches off automatically after the

set time (timer switch 7 is in the OFF position).

To use the appliance with the timer function, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the timer switch 7 clockwise to the chosen operating time between the

OFF position and 120 minutes.

2. Make the required settings as described below in the ‘Basic operation’ section.

The appliance will start to operate.

3. The appliance switches off automatically after the set operating time (timer switch

is in the OFF position).

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Operation

If you want to operate the appliance without a timer function, and therefore without

an automatic shut-off, set the timer switch 7 to the ON position by turning it

anti-clockwise.

Basic operation

You can run your tower fan at different speed settings. The 4-step switch offers the

following options, which you can choose by pressing the appropriate button.

Setting OFF = OFF

Setting 1 = Gentle airﬂow

Setting 2 = Medium airﬂow

Setting 3 = Strong airﬂow

The automatic swivel function can also be activated in settings 1-3. Press the swivel

function button 9 to activate this function and distribute air horizontally in the

room. To deactivate the swivel function, press the swivel function 9 button again.

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