Holmes HAWF2026 User Manual

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

© 2007 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.

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 your product, this warranty, or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit

our website at www.holmesproducts.com or call 1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada If you have any questions regarding your product, this warranty, or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit

our website at www.holmesproducts.com or call 1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

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Owner’s Guide

HAWF2026

Twin Window

Fan

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. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20B 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.

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FEATURES - OPERATIONS

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

CLEANING / FAN STORAGE

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. Plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.

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

6. 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.

7. Avoid contact with moving parts.

8. DO NOT operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes.

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

10. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped/damaged in any manner.

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

12. DO NOT use outdoors.

13. 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.

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.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Window Fan Installation

Your window fan is designed to be used with a window screen in place. To install your window fan, simply position your fan on the edge of the window sill and close the window sash so that the window rests in the track on the top of the fan.

Intake/Exhaust

If you want to pull fresh air into your home, position your fan with the removable grills facing outside. Position your fan with the removable grills facing inside to exhaust the air out of your home.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Plug the fan into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Fan Speed Control (C) = Low, High, Off.

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for your fan.

• Always unplug the fan before cleaning or disassembling.

• Be sure to clean your fan with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.

• Do not allow water to drip on or enter into the fan housing.

• Do not use gasoline, thinner, or benzene as a cleaner.

• Lightly run a vacuum cleaner nozzle over the fan grills to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated.

Fan Blade Cleaning

• Unplug the fan and remove the fan from the window.

• While pressing the grill release button, turn the fan grills counter-clockwise. (See Fig. 2)

• Remove the grills. (See Fig. 3)

• Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution to clean the blades. (See Fig. 4)

• Place the grills back onto the fan and turn them clockwise until they click into place. Make sure the grills are secured prior to replacing the fan in your window and beginning operation.

FAN STORAGE

• Store your fan in the original box or an appropriately sized box.

• Protect the fan head from dust.

• Store your fan in a dry location.

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.

Fig.1 ( Rear View)

A. Removable Grills B. Fan Blade

C. Fan Speed Control D. Grill Release Button

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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

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