Operating Instructions
40cm Pedestal Fan with Remote
Model: GCPF165
General Care and Safety Guide
Thank you for choosing this Goldair product. This Goldair appliance has been designed and
manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as described
in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these instructions carefully
and keep them for future reference.
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
4. Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the
guard.
5. Use only the voltage specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
6. Keep all objects at least 1 Metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance
7. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.
8. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not
recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and
vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
10. Always unplug appliance when not in use.
11. When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and ensure
all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has been
damaged, contact the Goldair Customer Services Team.
12. If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of
purchase. Repair work on the appliance by unqualified persons can cause serious
risk to the user.
13. Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the main unit.
14. Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.
15. Ensure that the cord is fully extended (not coiled) while in use.
16. Avoid contact with the moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, away from blade
of the fan during operation to reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage
to the unit.
17. Switch off and use handles provided when moving.
18. It is recommended that this fan is plugged directly into the wall socket.
19. A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this fan
provided it is used in a safe manner.
General Care and Safety Guide
20. Never place appliance close to radiant heat source.
21. Never operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or
stored.
22. Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
23. Never insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening,
as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance.
24. Never use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp cloth
(not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the mains
supply before cleaning.
25. Never connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and
adjusted.
26. Never remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.
27. Never remove plug from power socket by pulling cord – always grip plug.
28. Never twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the
insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed from
any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
29. Never use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a
swimming pool or other liquids. The appliance must not be immersed in any
liquids.
30. Due to the risk of injury, never use this appliance for any purpose other than its
intended use. This appliance is intended for use in household and similar
applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast type
environments and other residential type environments
31. Never use this appliance outdoors.
32. Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or
if it has been damaged in any manner. Have the appliance checked and repaired
by a qualified electrician if repair is necessary.
33. Never place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire
hazards.
Components
Remote Control
1.Front Guard
2.Blade Cap
3.Blade
4.Guard Mounting Nut
5.Rear Grill
6.Motor Shaft
7.Oscillating Pin
8.Motor Housing
9.Neck Screw
10.Control Panel
11. Head Securing Screw
12. Height Adjustment Knob
13. Inner Tube
14. Outer Tube
15. Base Decorative Cap
16. Base
17. Base Weight
18. Base Washer
19. Base Bolt
20. Grill Nut & Bolt
Pedestal Base
• Remove the height adjustment knob from the pedestal outer tube.
• Slide the base cover over the pedestal outer tube and replace the height adjustment knob.
• Place the outer tube onto the base and the base weight under the base add washer then
tighten with the screw provided.
Mounting Fan onto Pedestal Base
• If necessary, slightly loosen the head securing screw by turning it anticlockwise.
• Slide the switch box down over the inner tube and tighten the securing screw.
• Make sure the securing screw is done up tightly.
Blade and Grill
• Unscrew the guard mounting nut from the front of the motor housing by rotating it
anticlockwise.
• Position the rear grill against the front of the motor housing with the handle at the top,
ensure that the locating pegs on the motor housing are engaged correctly in the holes of the
rear grill.
• Tighten the guard mounting nut clockwise; do not to over tighten.
• Push the fan blade onto the motor shaft, locating the slot at the back of the blade on the
drive pin that passes through the motor shaft.
• Tighten the blade cap by turning it anticlockwise.
• Position the front grill against the rear grill so that the holes in the rims that accept the small
nut and bolt are in line.
• Insert the bolt through the holes and screw on the nut. Do not fully tighten at the stage.
• Push the grill retaining clips into position ensuring that they engage correctly on the rim of
the grill.
• Fully tighten the small nut and bolt that passes through the rim of the grill.
Assembly
Operating your Fan
Always choose a safe location for the fan, keeping in mind the safety precautions outlined.
Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit before use. This appliance requires no
installation, it should be used solely as a portable appliance.
WARNING:Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and
rear of the appliance.
Place the fan on a dry, level and sturdy surface.
Check that the fan control switch is set to the off position before plugging into the mains supply.
To operate the fan from the control panel, press ON/SPEED button and the fan will step the fan
through the speeds from Low to High and the appropriate LED will glow.
The OFF button turns the fan off.
Adjust tilt by turning neck screw and tilting fan head to the desired wind direction either
Upwards or downwards.
Press the oscillation pin on the back of the motor to turn the oscillation on. Pull it back up to
turn the oscillation off.
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control performs the same functions as above and also controls
the MODE and TIMER functions as described below.
Press the TIMER button to set the timer. The set time will increase 0.5 hours
every time the button is pressed; the maximum time is 7.5 hours (the
indication LED will show the set time). To cancel the timer, press the timer
button until no timer LED’s are illuminated.
When first switched on the “MODE” LED will glow red indicating that the unit
is operating in “Normal” mode.
Press the MODE button and the light will change to green which is a “Natural”
setting where the fan will operate at various speeds to simulate natural wind.
Pressing the MODE button again will change to “Sleep” mode.
• If Sleep mode is selected with the fan on high speed: The fan will operate
at high speed in Nature mode for 30 minutes, then at medium speed in
Nature mode for 30 minutes, and then it will operate at low speed in
Nature mode until manually turned off.
• If Sleep mode is selected with the fan on Medium speed: The fan will
operate at medium speed in Nature mode 30 minutes, and then it will
operate at low speed in Nature mode until manually turned off.
• If Sleep mode is selected with the fan on Low speed: The fan will operate
at low speed in Nature mode until manually turned off
Pressing the MODE button again will change back to “Normal” mode.
Proof of purchase
To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase. (Refer to back of booklet).
Goldair – New Zealand
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
info@goldair.co.nz
Goldair – Australia
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100
Phone 1300 465 324
info@cdbgoldair.com.au
SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE
Cleaning
To replace the batteries in the remote control, use a screwdriver to unscrew and lift the battery
cover. Replace all batteries with 2 x AAA type batteries. Ensure you insert new batteries with the
polarities in the correct direction. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw.
Remove batteries when unit is not being used for prolonged periods. Do not dispose of batteries
in fire as batteries may leak or explode. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
IMPORTANT! NEVER COVER THIS APPLIANCE!
Operating your Fan cont.
The fan requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation.
Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.
Unplug the fan from the mains supply before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth (not wet) to wipe the exterior of the fan to remove dust and dirt.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and fluff from around the grills.
Ensure the fan is dry before plugging back into the mains supply.
Do not attempt to dismantle the fan. There are no user serviceable parts. For service
or repair, contact an authorised electrical service technician.
Thank you for purchasing this Goldair product. Your product is warranted against faults and manufacture when used in normal
domestic use for a period of one year. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months.
Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the
warranty period.
This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident, incorrect installation, or work carried out by anyone
other than a qualified electrical service technician.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
The benefits to you given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under a law in relation to
the goods or services to which this warranty relates.
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of the Consumers Guarantee Act (1993).
One Year Warranty
Goldair One Year Warranty (IMPORTANT: Please complete and retain this warranty card)
Name
Address
Place Of Purchase Date of Purchase
Name Of Product Model Number
Attach a copy of the purchase receipt to this warranty card
Due to continual design improvements, the product illustrated in this User Manual may differ slightly from the actual product.
Goldair – New Zealand
CDB Goldair
PO Box 100-707
N.S.M.C
Auckland, 0745
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
www.goldair.co.nz
Goldair – Australia
CDB Goldair Australia Pty
PO Box 574
South Morang
Victoria, 3752
Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100
Phone 1300 GOLDAIR (1300 465 324)
www.goldair.com.au
