VLK403W - Fan INVENTUM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Air cooler (fan)
Brand	Inventum
Model	VLK403W
Power supply	Mains 220-240 V~
Frequency	50 Hz
Water tank capacity	4 L
Fan speeds	3 (low, medium, high)
Functions	Ventilation, cooling, humidification, oscillation
Cooling	By cooling elements (2 included)
Oscillation	Automatic (on/off)
Air direction adjustment	Manual (adjustable louvres)
Air filter	Washable, clean every 2 months
Castors	4 swivel castors
Warranty	5 years (conditions apply)
Seasonal maintenance	Drain, clean, dry, store upright
Safety	Use by children aged 8 and above under supervision
Included accessories	2 cooling elements, air filter

Frequently Asked Questions - VLK403W INVENTUM

How to install the air cooler?

Place the appliance on a stable and flat surface, at least 50 cm from walls or obstacles. Insert the swivel castors into the four holes under the appliance. Plug the plug into a suitable power outlet (220-240 V~).

How to fill the water tank?

You can fill the tank in two ways: either by removing the water tank (turn the locking lever to horizontal position, take it out), or by pouring water directly into the tank under the lid on top. Do not exceed the MAX level (4 L).

How to use the cooling function?

Fill the tank with cold water and place a frozen cooling element in the water. Turn on the appliance by selecting a fan speed, then press the cooling button. The air will then be cooled.

How to clean the air filter?

Unscrew the air filter at the back of the appliance and remove it. Clean it with a mild detergent in warm water (about 40 °C), rinse thoroughly and let it air dry before putting it back. Cleaning every 2 months is recommended.

How to maintain the appliance at the end of the season?

Empty and clean the water tank, clean the air filter and let it dry thoroughly. Store the cooling elements in the empty water tank. Cover the appliance and store it upright in a dry place.

What is the warranty of this product?

Inventum offers a 5-year warranty on this product, subject to normal domestic use in the Netherlands. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and breakdowns, but not normal wear, accidental damage or repairs by unauthorized third parties.

What to do if the appliance does not turn on?

Check that the plug is properly connected and that the power outlet works. Make sure the front louvres are open. If the problem persists, contact Inventum after-sales service via the online form.

Can I leave the appliance unattended when it is running?

No, it is not recommended to leave the appliance unattended. Turn it off and unplug it if you leave the room.

How to adjust the oscillation?

First turn on the appliance at the desired speed, then press the oscillation button. The inner louvres will then move left and right to diffuse the air. You can also manually direct the front louvres up or down.

Can I use the appliance without water?

Yes, you can use the appliance in ventilation mode only (without water in the tank). The cooling and humidification functions require water. Make sure the tank is not empty if you use these functions.

USER MANUAL VLK403W INVENTUM

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1. safety instructions page 11
2. product description page 13
3. prior to first use page 14
4. operating the air cooler page 15
5. cleaning and maintenance page 16
   general terms and conditions of service and warranty page 32

Deutsch

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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.

2 product description

1. Control panel
2. Flap
3. Louvre grille - front fins
4. Water level indicator
5. Castor
6. Handle

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

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Control panel

1. on/off key
2. ventilation speed low
3. ventilation speed medium
4. ventilation speed high
5. cooling key
6. swing key
7. 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.

The accessories are located in the water tank and water reservoir. 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 - 4 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.

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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.

• Choose a location near a socket.
• Insert the plug in a socket.
• Do not share the socket with any other appliances.

Switching on/off

• Manually open the front fins.
• Press one of the ventilation speeds to switch on the appliance.
• Press the off key to switch off the appliance.

Ventilation

The ventilation position can be set to different speeds.

- Press one of the ventilation speeds to switch on the appliance.

LOW: low speed

MID: medium speed

HIGH: high speed

- Change the ventilation speed by pressing another key.

Cooling / Humidifying

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.

• Press one of the ventilation speeds to switch on the appliance.
• Press the cooling key.
• If necessary, change the fan speed by pressing another key.
• Press the off key to switch off the appliance.

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 speed.
• 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.

5 cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning the air cooler, switch off the appliance using the 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°C). 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.

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General terms and conditions of service and warranty

5-year Inventum warranty!

1. Customers enjoy a 5-year full manufacturer's warranty on all Inventum products.
2. Within this period, a defective product or part, which makes normal functioning of the product or part impossible, will always be repaired free of charge or, if repair is not possible and/or does not provide a solution, replaced (by the same or equivalent product). The assessment of this lies with Inventum.
3. In order to make a claim under the 5-year Inventum warranty you must, within two months after discovering the fault or defect, either return the product to the shop where you bought it, or contact the Inventum customer service department by using the form at www.inventum.eu/service.
4. The warranty period starts from the date stated on the product's original sales receipt.
5. To invoke the warranty, you must always send a copy of the original proof of purchase with the service request and present the original proof of purchase to the service technician.
6. The 5-year warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Warranty exclusions

1. The 5-year Inventum guarantee does not apply in case of: normal wear and tear, consumables, improper use, insufficient or incorrect maintenance, incorrect and/or inexpert assembly and installation of the appliance, repairs by unauthorised third parties, business or commercial use, missing serial number, damage caused by an external cause. This enumeration is not exhaustive.
2. B-choice products and products that have been built-in in a showroom are not covered by the 5-year Inventum warranty. All optical damage such as dents, scratches and slight traces of use are excluded from any warranty.

Reporting malfunctions on Inventum products

1. Faults or defects on Inventum products can be reported by using the service request form on the website www.inventum.eu/service or through the seller of the product.
2. A copy of the original proof of purchase must be included with the request.
3. Inventum's service department determines whether the product will be repaired or replaced, based on the request and the sales receipt.

Important to know

• Products sent without prior notification will not be accepted. Further to the notification you will be informed by Inventum whether a warranty applies and whether you must return the product.
• The replacement or repair of a defective product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
• Products eligible for replacement or repair must be emptied and clean.

For a detailed explanation of the warranty conditions and items excluded from them, please visit Inventum's website www.inventum.eu/algemene-voorwaarden

These general warranty and service conditions apply to Inventum brand products purchased after 27 April 2022 and intended for use within the Netherlands.

For Inventum products used outside the Netherlands, but within a EU Member State, the warranty rules of that country apply. Inventum provides warranty and service by a white goods technician only in the Netherlands.

As a consumer, you are entitled by law to a properly working product. Does the product break down sooner than you might expect? This means that the product is not in conformity. In that case, the law offers you, the buyer, with a number of legal remedies for your protection. This legal protection is not affected by the above commercial warranty given by Inventum on Inventum products used within the Netherlands.

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