Holmes HAWF204109EM1 User Manual

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COMFORT CONTROL THERMOSTAT
INSTRUCTIONS

Your window fan is equipped with a Comfort Control

Thermostat that automatically turns the fan on and off

depending on your preset comfort level.
• For the fan to turn on, the thermostat must be set at

a temperature higher than the

current room temperature. If the

fan power is on but the fan

blade(s) aren't moving, turn the

Comfort Control Thermostat dial

to the right until the fan blade(s)

spin.

• To set your desired comfort level, run the fan until

the temperature in your room is comfortable. Slowly

turn the Comfort Control Thermostat dial to the left

until the fan blades turn off. This is the temperature

your fan will maintain.

IMPORTANT: If you desire continuous running of

the fan, the Comfort Control Thermostat dial should

be turned all the way to the right to the largest dot.

• WARNING: BE SURE FAN IS SECURELY INSTALLED IN

YOUR WINDOW AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT LEAN OR

PUSH ON FAN WHILE IT IS IN THE WINDOW.

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for

your Holmes window fan.
Please remember:
• Always unplug the fan before cleaning or

disassembling.

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

housing.

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

solution.

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

Fan Blade and Front Grill Cleaning
1. Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws

that hold the front and rear grills together. Do not

completely detach the grills as this may damage the

extender clips. Separate only enough to gain access

to the blades with one hand.

2. Clean blades and grills with a soft, moist cloth (see

above).

3. Securely fasten the grills together.

FAN STORAGE

For all window fans, and fans that come already

assembled.
• It is important to keep it in a safe, dry location.

• We recommend using the original (or appropriately

sized) box.

• Please remember to protect the fan from dust or

moisture.

WINDOW FAN ACCESSORIES

Panel (H) until the fan sits safely in your window.

4. If the fan still does not fit snugly attach the Slider

Safe

Extender Panel located in the polyfoam

packaging in the original box. Align the slot in the

Slider Safe

Extender Panel along the tab located on

the left side of your Window Fan (G). Slide the Slider

Safe

Extender Panel completely down the tab until it

is flush on both the top and bottom of the Window

Fan.

5. To keep the fan in place, carefully close the window

so that the bottom edge of the window rests on the

flat area on the top of the fan.

For Slider Windows
1. Set the Fan vertically in your window opening with

the left side of the fan situated on the bottom and

the Built-In Extender Panel on top.

2. Set the fan into your window opening (note that in

most cases the window screen does not have to be

removed or left open).

3. If the fan does not fit snugly to the top and bottom

of the window casing, attach the Slider Safe

Extender Panel and adjust the built-in extender

screen until the fan fits securely in your window.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure rotary switches are in the OFF position.

• Plug into 120V AC electric outlet.

• Set the individual fan motors on either INTAKE,

EXHAUST or AIR EXCHANGE using the control level.

• To start the unit, turn the Left/Right Fan Speed

Controls to desired speed (HI,MED,LO). Note: If unit

will not start, please check that Comfort Control

Thermostat is set to HI/largest dot.

• When operating both fans on EXHAUST, set the

Comfort Control Thermostat all the way to high by

turning the dial CLOCKWISE (to the right) toward the

largest dot.

P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E

I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S

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.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE

THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL CONTENTS OF THE

PACKAGE. PLEASE CHECK PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR

PARTS THAT COULD BE REQUIRED TO OPERATE YOUR FAN.
The window fan comes fully assembled and is ready for

immediate installation.
This window fan has been designed to fit double-hung

windows with minimum openings of 25 inches (63 cm)

wide and 10 inches (25 cm) high.
NOTE: THIS FAN IS DESIGNED AND RECOMMENDED FOR

USE WITH A SCREEN IN THE WINDOW.

Window Fan Installation

1. Align the Window Fan horizontally in the window

with the controls facing you and the Built-In Extender

Panel to the right.

2. Set the fan into your window opening (note that in

most cases the window screen does not have to be

removed or left open).

3. If the fan does not fit snugly to the left and right of

the window casing, pull out the Built-In Extender

C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E

I N S T R U C T I O N S

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.

Intake

Exhaust

Off
High

Medium

Low

A. Left Fan Speed Control
B. Left Fan Exhaust Switch
C. Comfort Control Thermostat Knob

D. Right Fan Exhaust Switch
E. Right Fan Speed Control
F. Locking Tabs

G. Slider Safe

Extender Tab

H. Built-In Extender Panel

FIGURE 1

COMFORT CONTROL

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.

Window Fan
Extender Panel

To order please go to
www.holmesproducts.com
or call 1-800-546-5637

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