VLK500W - Fan INVENTUM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VLK500W INVENTUM

1. safety instructions page 11
2. product description page 13
3. prior to first use page14
4. operating the air cooler page 14
5. cleaning and maintenance page 16

general terms and conditions of service and warranty page 32

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1 safety instructions

• First carefully read the instruction manual in full prior to using the appliance and store the manual in a safe place for future reference.
• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual.
• Only connect the appliance to alternate current, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the information provided on the information plate of the appliance.
• Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.
• Fully unwind the cord to prevent it from overheating.
• Never place the appliance near appliances that give off heat, such as ovens, gas cookers, hotplates, etc. Keep the appliance away from walls or other objects that could catch flame, such as curtains, towels (cotton or paper, etc.).
• Never place anything on top of the appliance.
• Never cover the air inlets and outlets.
• Do not insert fingers or objects in the openings of the appliance.
• Always make sure the appliance is placed on an even, flat surface. The surface should never be a sloping surface.
• Only use the appliance indoors.
• Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when it is working.
• If you want to move the appliance, make sure the appliance is switched off.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord or appliance are damaged, or if the appliance no longer functions properly or if it is damaged in any other way. If this is the case, consult the retailer or our maintenance service.
• If the cord of the appliance is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, his customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent hazardous situations.
• Never replace the plug or cord yourself. Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by skilled persons. Incorrect repairs may expose the user to serious hazards.

• Never use the appliance with components that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer.

• Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from the socket. Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.

• Never connect the appliance to an external timer or a separate remote control system, in order to prevent hazardous situations.
• Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children do not see the dangers associated with handling electrical appliances. Therefore, never allow children to operate electrical appliances without supervision. Keep the appliance and cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.
• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards involved.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• The appliance must not be cleaned or maintained by children, unless this is done under supervision.
• If the appliance is not being used or is being cleaned, fully switch off the appliance by removing the plug from the socket.
• Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.

• This appliance is intended for household and similar use, such as:

• in staff kitchens, in shops, offices and other work environments;

• by guests of hotels, motels and other residential environments;

• in Bed&Breakfast type environments;

-farms.

• If the appliance is not used as intended, no compensation can be claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will be invalidated.

• If you decide to stop using the appliance due to a defect, we recommend cutting the cord after removing the plug from the wall socket. Small household appliances do not belong in the dustbin. Take the appliance to the waste processing department concerned of your municipality.

2 product description

1. Operating panel
2. Flap
3. Sensor for remote control
4. Louvre grille - front fins
5. Water level indicator
6. Castor
7. Handle

1. Air filter
2. Cooling block
3. Water tank
4. Remote control
5. Cooling elements
6. Water reservoir
7. Overflow reservoir

OPERATING PANEL

1. on/off key
2. ventilation speed key
3. swing key
4. wind type indication: standard
5. wind type indication: natural
6. wind type indication: sleep

7. display

8. on indication

9. timer indication
10. cooling indication
11. timer key
12. wind type key
13. coolingkey
14. flap

3 prior to first use

Follow these instructions when using the appliance for the first time: Carefully unpack the air cooler and all accessories and remove all packaging material and any promotional stickers.

Keep the packaging (plastic bags and cardboard) out of reach of children.

After unpacking the appliance, carefully check it for external damage that may have occurred during transport.

Place the appliance on a sturdy, flat surface and make sure there is enough space all around for sufficient ventilation.

Open the flap of the air cooler and check that all mentioned accessories have been supplied.

Press the castors in the four holes at the bottom of the appliance.

Clean the outside of the air cooler with a slightly damp cloth.

Fill the supplied cooling elements with water once. Close the cooling elements. The water in the cooling elements never needs to be replaced. Place the cooling elements in the freezer until they are completely frozen.

Caution: the water in the cooling elements is not suitable for consumption. Only use the cooling elements in the air cooler.

The cooling elements are not suitable for use as water bottles or other similar purposes.

Prior to connecting the appliance, check that:

• the connection voltage corresponds with what is stated on the information plate;
• the socket and cord are suitable for the appliance;
• the plug of the cord fits in the socket;
• the appliance is placed on a stable and flat surface.

A mobile air cooler must be placed on a flat surface with sufficient room all around.

Do not block the air inlets and outlets and ensure a free space of minimum 50 cm around the appliance.

FILLING THE AIR COOLER WITH WATER

The air cooler can be filled with water via the reservoir at the top or straight into the water tank.

1. Straight into the water tank

Turn the lock lever of the tank to a horizontal position and carefully pull the water tank out of the appliance to fill it. Fill the water tank with fresh cold water and make sure that the water level in the water tank does not exceed the maximum level (MAX - 5 litres).

If you place a frozen cooling element in the water tank, make sure the water level does not exceed the maximum level.

Place the water tank back in the original position and turn the lock lever to the vertical position.

2. Via the top

Filling the air cooler is easy via the water reservoir under the flap at the top.

Open the flap and carefully pour fresh cold water into the reservoir. The water ends up in the water tank via the overflow. Ensure the water level in the water tank does not exceed the maximum level.

4 operating the air cooler

In addition to cooling, the air cooler has two other modes, i.e. ventilation and air humidification.

The air cooler can be operated via the control panel on the appliance and with the provided remote control.

• Choose a location near a socket.
• Insert the plug in a socket.
• The appliance gives a short beep sound and enters the standby mode.
• Do not share the socket with any other appliances.

SWITCHING ON AND OFF - (

• Manually open the front fins.
• Switch on the appliance using the on/off key.
• The display shows the room temperature and slowly changes as the room temperature changes.
• Press the on/off key once more to switch off the appliance.

VENTILATION - 80

The ventilation position can be set to different speeds.

• Switch on the appliance using the on/off key.
• Press the speed key. The display shows the set fan speed.

F1: low speed

F2: medium speed

F3:high speed

• Change the fan speed with each press on the speed key
  The set speed flashes a number of time, after which the display shows the room temperature, which will gradually change as the room temperature changes.

WIND TYPE -

In addition to normal speeds, the air cooler can be set to a natural wind or soft breeze prior to sleeping.

• Press the wind type key to select the required wind type.

standard The fan will blow at the highest position.
natural	The fan blows continuously and thus imitates a natural wind by alternating the set speed with a lower speed.
sleep	The speed of the fan is automatically reduced every thirty minutes and eventually remains blowing at the lowest speed.

COOLING/HUMIDIFYING-米

The appliance is able to cool the air flow or humidify the house by adding cold water in the water tank.

Create additional cool air by placing a frozen cooling element in the water in the water tank. The appliance is supplied with two cooling elements, so you can use them alternately and the appliance is able to cool continuously.

Caution: only use this mode when the water tank is provided with fresh cold water.

Turn the lock lever of the tank to a horizontal position and carefully pull the water tank out of the appliance to fill it. Fill the water tank with fresh cold water and make sure that the water level in the water tank does not exceed the maximum level (MAX).

If you place a frozen cooling element in the water tank, make sure the water level does not exceed the maximum level.

Place the water tank back in the original position and turn the lock lever to the vertical position.

• Switch on the appliance using the on/off key
  Press the cooling key
• Press the cooling key once more to switch off the mode.

When cooling mode is switched off, the appliance will only ventilate and the water in the water tank is no longer used to cool or humidify the air.

Extra instructions

Always use fresh cold water.
- Make sure the water in the water tank does not come below the minimum level (MIN) when using the cooling or air humidification mode.

SWING MODE -

By means of the swing mode you can determine the back and forth movements of air flow for a better air displacement.

• Switch the appliance to the required mode.
• Press the swing key and the inner fins start to move to the left and right continuously, as a result of which the air flow moves back and forth.
  The up and down wind direction can be adjusted manually by pushing the front fins upwards or downwards.

TIMER-

Press the timer key to start the timer. The time period can be set between 1 and 12 hours.

Repeatedly press the timer key to set the required time. The display shows the set time. When the set time has passed, the appliance switches off automatically.

REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control can be used for the same functions as the control panel on the air cooler. Aim the remote control to the sensor for a good operation. The remote control is provided with a battery included - CR2025. Remove the battery if you will not be using the remote control for a longer period of time.

5 cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning the air cooler, switch off the appliance using the on/off key and always remove the plug from the socket.

Cleaning the exterior

Clean the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge. If necessary, you can clean the exterior of the appliance by means of a mild washing-up liquid.

• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents for cleaning the appliance.
• Ensure no water reaches the control panel.
• Dry the exterior of the appliance.
• Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

Cleaning the air filter

In order to allow the air cooler to function as well as possible, we recommend cleaning the air filter regularly. The air filter could get clogged with dust and dirt.

• Unscrew the air filter at the rear of the appliance and remove it from the appliance.
• Remove the cooling block from the holder. Clean it immediately, if necessary.
  Clean the air filter with a mild detergent in lukewarm water (approx. 40^ ). Then properly rinse clean the air filter with clean water and allow it to dry in the air. Do not place the air filter in the sun or on the heating to dry it.
• Place the air filter back in the appliance. Check that it is fully dry, before using the air cooler again.
• Depending on use, it is recommended to clean the air filter every 2 months.
• The air filer will have a longer life span if you allow it to dry after every use of the COOLING mode. Switch off the COOLING mode and allow the appliance to ventilate for another 15 minutes, so that the air filter is able to dry.

Cleaning the cooling block

When you have removed the air filter, you can also remove the cooling block. Remove the cooling block from the holder, clean it with clean water and a soft brush and then carefully place it back in the holder. Do not use detergents, as they can affect the cooling block.

Cleaning the ventilation grilles

In order to allow the air cooler to function as well as possible, you can clean the ventilation grilles by means of a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle.

Cleaning the water tank

Remove the water tank from the appliance and carefully disconnect the pump from the water tank. Throw away any water that is still present in the water tank and clean the tank with a soft detergent and warm water. Properly rinse with clean water and dry. Fasten the pump in the holder again and place the water tank back in the appliance.

Seasonal maintenance

Clean the air cooler after the end of the season, before storing it.

1. Empty the water tank and clean it in accordance with the instructions.
2. Clean the air filter and allow it to dry properly.
3. Store the cooling elements in the water tank.
4. Cover the air cooler and store it upright on a dry location.

general terms and conditions of service and warranty

We do not need to remind you of the importance of service. After all, we develop our products to a standard so that you can enjoy them for many years, without any concerns. If, nevertheless, there is a problem, we believe you are entitled to a solution straight away. Hence our products come with an exchange service, on top of the rights and claims you are entitled to by law. By exchanging a product or part, we save you time, effort and costs.

2-year full manufacturer's warranty

1. Customers enjoy a 2-year full manufacturer's warranty on all Inventum products. Within this period, a faulty product or part will always be exchanged for a new model, free of charge. In order to claim under the 2-year full manufacturer's warranty, you can either return the product to the shop you bought it from or contact the Inventum customer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag.
2. The 2-year warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
3. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt.
4. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Breakdowns or faults outside the warranty period

1. Breakdowns or faults in small or large domestic appliances outside the warranty period, can be reported to the customer services department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag or by calling the customer services department.
2. The customer services department may ask you to send the product for inspection or repair. The costs of dispatch will be at your expense.
3. The inspection to establish whether repair is possible involves a charge. You need to grant your permission for this, in advance.
4. In the event of a large domestic appliance, Inventum, at your request, can send out a service engineer. In that case, you will be charged the call-out costs, as well as parts and labour.
5. In the event of an instruction to repair, the repair costs must be paid in advance. In the event of a repair by a service engineer, the costs of the repair must be settled with the engineer on site, preferably by means of PIN payment.

Warranty exclusions

1. The following is excluded from the aforesaid warranties:

normal wear and tear;
- improper use or misuse;
insufficient maintenance;
- failure to comply with the operating and maintenance instructions;
- unprofessional installation or repairs by third parties or the customer himself;
non-originaiparts used by the customer
- use for commercial or business purposes;
- removal of the serial number and/or rating label.

1. In addition, the warranty does not apply to normal consumer goods, such as:

2. dough hooks, baking tins, (carbon) filters, etc.;

3. batteries, bulbs, carbon filters, fat filters etc.;
   external connection cables;

4. glass accessories and glass parts such as oven doors;
   and similar items.

5. Transport damage not caused by Inventum is also excluded. Therefore, inspect your new device before starting to use it. If you detect any damage, you must report this to the store where you purchased the product within 5 working days, or to the Inventum customer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag. If transport damage is not reported within this period, Inventum does not accept any liability in this respect.

6. The following are excluded from warranty and/or replacement: faults, loss of and damage to the device as a result of an event that is normally insured under the home contents insurance.

Important to know

1. The replacement or repair of a faulty product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
2. If a complaint is unfounded, all costs arising from it will be at the customer's expense.
3. Following expiry of the warranty period, all costs of repair or replacement, including administration costs, dispatch and call-out charges, will be charged to the customer.
4. Inventum cannot be held liable for damage caused by external events, unless this liability arises from mandatory statutory provisions.
5. These warranty and service provisions are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will be settled exclusively by the competent Dutch court.