Dimplex Dxmbcf Mont Blanc Cooling Fan User Guide

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Important Safety Advice

IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
DO NOT COVER or obstruct the air inlet and outlet openings in any way.
NEVER immerse the appliance in water or other liquids; never spray liquids on the appliance.
NEVER operate the appliance if a cable or connector has been damaged, after the appliance has malfunctioned or if the appliance was dropped or otherwise damaged in any way.
IMPORTANT: Electric appliances may only be repaired by qualified personal, improper work can be a source of considerable danger for the users. If the mains lead of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
WARNING: To avoid the danger of suffocation please remove all packaging materials particularly plastic and EPS and keep these away from vulnerable people, children, and babies.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental strangulation from the supply cord all children and vulnerable people must be supervised when in the vicinity of the product whether it is working or not. The socket-outlet must be accessible at all times to enable the mains plug to be disconnected as quickly as possible. This instruction leaflet belongs to the appliance and must be kept in a safe place. If changing owners, the leaflet must be surrendered to the new owner. The socket-outlet must be accessible at all times to enable the mains plug to be disconnected as quickly as possible.
DO NOT use this appliance until the base is properly assembled and it is standing upright supported on and by its base only. Do not use lying down or lying at an angle against anything. Only use the appliance on a stable and level surface.
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the appliance from mains power whenever it is not in use and before moving or relocating it.
DO NOT operate the appliance at any voltage other than that specified on the rating label.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of damage or a dangerous situation do not use this appliance or position any part of it near heat, open flame, cooking appliances, or any heating appliance.
DO NOT place any heavy objects on the appliance or any object against the product when operating.
DO NOT use the appliance in an area where there are likely to be flammable or explosive fumes or liquids.
IMPORTANT: To unplug the appliance do not pull on the mains cable, grip the plug at the wall and pull carefully.
IMPORTANT: Should the appliance fail to operate please check the fuse in the plug is intact and confirm that the circuit breaker/fuse at your distribution board is operating before contracting the manufacturer or service agent.
IMPORTANT: Only use the appliance inside (indoors) and only for the purpose it was designed.
IMPORTANT: Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children, dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely.
WARNING: The remote control for this unit contains a small battery. To avoid the risk of choking, keep the remote away from children and do not swallow the battery. If the battery is swallowed seek medical advice at once.
DO NOT pull, carry to move the appliance using the power cable. This instruction leaflet belongs to the appliance and must be kept in a safe place. If changing owners, the leaflet must be surrendered to the new owner.

How to assemble the base

Carefully remove the split base and the tower fan from its packaging.

Pass the power cord between the center of the two halves split base and fit the two halves together by lining the overlap bosses on the bottom (with cable exit) with their pockets on the other half dropping into place and pressing together.
Bring the assembled base up to the bottom of the tower and line up the small pillar on the top of the raised center of the base with the matching hole in the base socket location of the tower fan, pull the cable through fully so it doesn’t interfere with the fitting together.
Take the 4 large screws provided and pass them through the holes in the circular bosses (located around the central hub on the underside of the base) into the bottom of the tower, screw fix them firmly in place.
Carefully fit the cable through the slot to the backside of the hub and then through the guide location channel at the outside of the circular base to exit level with the base through the channel at the back. The Mont Blanc Cooling fan is now ready to stand and operate.

THIS IS NOT A FAULT

If the fan speed varies randomly including stopping and starting automatically you have selected either NATURAL or NIGHTIME Variable Blower Mode which simulates different breezy conditions. To de-select this mode you must press the button to change back to constant blowing mode, please refer to section ‘d’ following on how to change modes. To run in constant speed mode only use the button to select the speed you require, please refer to section ‘b’ following.

Operating Instructions

The LED display screen on the control panel of the product illuminates to display what function you have selected when the fan is operating.

a. Turning on/off the fan: Gently press the “Standby” button on the soft-touch button control panel or the wireless remote control.
b. Adjusting and Selecting Speed: 3 content speeds can be selected by pressing the button either on the control panel or on the remote. Each time you press this button the speed will cycle from I to II to III and back to ‘I’ again. Where = Low Speed,  = Medium Speed, and  = High Speed.

c. Oscillating function: The product oscillates in an arc from left to right and back again continuously thus circulating the airflow over a wider area. To start the tower fan oscillating simply press the oscillating button on the control panel for less than 2 seconds or the button on the remote and the symbol will light up on the control panel. Press this button a second time to stop the oscillating.

d. Variable Blower Function Selection: The product can be set to automatically vary the speed output to simulate different breezy conditions. It will normally run in constant blowing mode at whichever speed you selected (see “b.” above). To select a variable blower speed function you can simply press the button on the remote or press and hold the dual control button on the control panel for at least 2 seconds. There are two selections available:

1. The first mode activated will be the ‘natural breeze’ selection and the symbol will light up on the control panel. In this mode, the fan speed will continuously and randomly vary between speed levels (including off) to simulate variable wind conditions.

2. Pressing on the remote a second time or pressing and holding the dual control button on the control panel again for at least 2 seconds activates ‘night time’ selection and the symbol will light up on the control panel. In this mode, the fan speed varies automatically between speed levels (including off) at a less noticeable rate than the ‘natural breeze’ selection.
– Pressing the button a third time for more than 2 seconds will change it back to constant normal blowing mode.

e. Runback Timer function: The product can be set to switch off automatically after running for one of the four user-selectable runback periods i.e. 1 hr, 2 hr, 4 hr or 8 hr. To  activate the runback function just simply press the timer button

• Press once and the timer is set to 1hr runback
• Press twice and the timer is set to 2hr runback
• Press 3 times and the timer is set to 4hrs runback
• Press 4 times and the timer is set to 8 hrs runback
• Press a 5th time and the timer function is switched off.

Remote Control

The remote control comes complete with a CR2025 3V battery fitted. To replace the battery simply remove the securing screw, unclip and remove the battery cover on the back and replace the battery, then carefully refit the cover on the back and replace the battery, then carefully refit the cover, snap into place and refit the securing screw.

Technical Specification

Cleaning

WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

The fan should be cleaned at least once every two months as dust may accumulate on the grill cover which would affect performance. Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaning products, or polish of any kind on the appliance. Wipe with a dry cloth to remove dust and a damp cloth (not wet) to clean off stains. Be careful not to allow moisture into the appliance. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any fluff which does accumulate.

Recycling

For electrical products sold within the European Community. At the end of the electrical products useful life, it should not be disposed of within household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country.

Guarantee

What does a Dimplex Guarantee cover?

Dimplex products deliver reliable service for normal, household use in domestic settings. All Dimplex products are individually tested before leaving the factory. If you are a  consumer and you experience a problem with your Dimplex product, which is found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within the Guarantee Period, this  Dimplex Guarantee will cover repair or – at the discretion of Dimplex – replacement with a functionally equivalent Dimplex product. Your product is under guarantee for 1 year from the date of purchase or the date of delivery of the product, if later. The 1-year guarantee is extended for an additional 2 years when you register the product with  Dimplex, within 28 days of purchase. If you do not register the product with Dimplex within 28 days, your product will remain guaranteed for 1 year only. To validate your extended guarantee register with us online at: http://register.dimplex.co.uk. N.B. Each qualifying product needs to be registered with Dimplex individually. Please note that the extended guarantee is only available in the UK and Ireland. The Dimplex Guarantee is conditional upon you providing the original purchase receipt as proof of purchase. Please, therefore, retain your receipt as proof of purchase.  If you do experience a problem with your Dimplex product please call the Helpline on +44 [0]344 879 3588 or visit  https://www.dimplex.co.uk/support. For ROI please email [email protected] or call +353(0)1 842 4833. We will need details of your Dimplex product and a description of the fault which has occurred. Once we receive your information and proof of purchase we will contact you to make the necessary arrangements. If your Dimplex product is not covered by this Dimplex Guarantee there may be a charge to repair your product. However, we will contact you for agreement on any charges before any chargeable service is carried out.

What is not covered by a Dimplex Guarantee?
The Dimplex Guarantee does not cover any of the following: Any fault or damage to your Dimplex product due to faulty materials or workmanship occurring outside the  Guarantee Period. Normal wear and tear including parts that might wear out over time or consumables, such as filters. Any fault or damage occurring to any pre-owned  Dimplex product or to any other equipment or property. Accidental damage to your Dimplex product or damage to your Dimplex product from external sources (for example,  transit, weather, electrical outages, or power surges). Fault or damage to your Dimplex product which is:

• Not due to faulty materials or workmanship or which is due to circumstances outside Dimplex’s control.
• Caused by use of your Dimplex product for anything other than normal domestic household purposes in the country where it was purchased.
• Caused by any misuse, abuse, or negligent use of the Dimplex product, including but not limited to any failure to use it in accordance with the Operating Instructions supplied with the product.
• Caused by any failure to assemble, install clean, and maintain your Dimplex product in accordance with the Operating Instructions supplied with the product unless this was carried out by Dimplex or its authorized dealers.
• caused by repairs or alterations to your Dimplex product not carried out by Dimplex service personnel or its authorized dealer(s).
• Caused by use of any consumables or spare parts for your Dimplex product that is not Dimplex – specified.

Terms and Conditions

The Dimplex Guarantee is valid for 1 calendar year, plus 2 if registered, from the date of purchase of your Dimplex product from a recognized retailer in the country of purchase and use or the date of delivery of the product if later, always provided the original receipt has been retained and is produced as proof of purchase. You must provide to  Dimplex or its authorized agents on request the original receipt as proof of purchase and – if required by Dimplex – proof of delivery. If you are unable to provide this documentation, you will be required to pay for any repair work required. Any repair work under the Dimplex Guarantee will be carried out by Dimplex or its authorized dealer(s) and any parts that are replaced will become the property of Dimplex. Any repairs performed under the Dimplex Guarantee will not extend the Guarantee Period. Any replacement of your Dimplex product by Dimplex during the Guarantee Period will start the 3 year Guarantee Period afresh from the date of delivery of the replacement Dimplex product to you. (*Please keep the original online guarantee registration email and the sales receipt for your original purchase as proof of the additional 2 years, in case of the unlikely event you experience an issue). The Dimplex Guarantee does not entitle you to the recovery of any indirect or consequential loss or damage including but not limited to loss or damage to any other property. The Dimplex Guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer and your statutory rights are not affected by this Dimplex Guarantee.

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