Cleaning And Maintenance - Bestron AFS45RE Mode D'emploi

instruction manual
5. Switch on the fan by turning the speed dial.
a. Position 'I': the fan operates at low speed.
b. Position 'II': the fan operates at normal speed.
c. Position 'III': the fan operates at high speed.
6. Stop the fan by turning the speed dial to position '0'.

cleAning And mAintenAnce

Over the course of time dust can accumulate between the spokes in the fan housing, and on the fan
blades. Always begin by trying to remove the dust with a brush and/or vacuum cleaner. If this does not
remove all the dust you can always dismantle the fan and clean it.
1. Remove the plug from the wall socket.
2. U se a small crosshead screwdriver to loosen the screw at the bottom of the fan housing; hold the bolt
at the rear of the fan housing to prevent it from turning.
3. R emove the front half of the fan housing.
4. H old the fan blades to prevent them from turning, and use a small crosshead screwdriver to loosen the
locking screw. Remove the fan blades from the shaft.
5. U se a crosshead screwdriver to loosen the screws from the motor housing and then remove the
housing.
6. Clean the dismantled parts and the base with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly with a dry cloth.
7. Clean the motor housing with a dry cloth.
• Verify that the appliance is not connected to the power supply before you clean it.
• N ever use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes)
to clean the appliance.
• Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edges of the fan blades.
tHe enVironment
• D ispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.
• W hen this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin;
hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to
the symbols on the product, the user's instructions or the packaging.
• T he materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of
making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the
environment.
• C ontact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood.
Figure 8
Dismantling the fan for
cleaning and maintenance
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