The Windmill Fan
Owner’s Guide
Welcome to the Breezy Life
We started Windmill to help you feel more comfortable at home.
We’re a small, family-run business, and your support means the world!
Any questions or issues? We’ll get you squared away.
windmillair.com/support
Thanks for choosing Windmill,
Mike & Team
You can raise your thermostat
several degrees just by using
your new fan. Save money,
use less energy!
Did you know?
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Fans aren’t just for the hot
months! You can use your fan
to circulate warm air in your
room during the winter.
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Table of contents
Let’s chat safety
FCC statement
Get to know your fan
Cleaning and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty
a. Fan 101
b. Using the fan
c. Connecting the fan to Wi-Fi
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d. Get the most from your fan
Let’s chat safety
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE
WHOLE MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR FAN
(You’ll probably learn something useful!)
AND SAVE IT PLEASE
(You might actually refer
to it later…)
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• Unplug the fan before
cleaning or maintenance so
you don’t get shocked.
• Don’t cover the front or
back fan grille or you might
damage the fan.
A few
highlights:
• Don’t use the fan near ames or
combustible materials–it could
spread re.
• Use the fan only as described in
this manual. Any other use could
cause re, electrical shock, or injury.
Don’t dismantle, repair, or modify
the fan. Don’t attempt to service the
fan yourself or substitute your own
replacement parts. Contact customer
support at windmillair.com/support.
Don’t use the fan unless it’s fully
assembled.
Don’t operate the fan in overly
humid, high-temperature, or dusty
environments, or near where acid or
alkali is stored.
Don’t insert ngers, pencils, or other
objects into the grille under any
circumstances.
Fans should never blow directly
on infants, the elderly, or medical
patients for long periods of time.
Supervision is required during the
installation, operation, cleaning and
maintenance of this product by
children 12 years of age and younger
and anyone with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.
Don’t use the fan on wet surfaces or
near water (bathtub, shower, laundry,
swimming pool etc). Don’t use it outdoors
or expose it to the weather or elements.
Don’t hang objects from the fan or
cover the grille.
Don’t immerse the fan in water or other
liquids. Don’t let water get inside the fan.
If you need to immerse the grille or fan
blades for cleaning, remove them rst.
Don’t use the fan close to curtains.
Place the fan on a at, dry surface
before use.
Operational safety
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Make sure the voltage of your
electricity supply is 120 V.
Don’t run the cord under carpeting
or other coverings, under furniture
or appliances, or in places where it
may be tripped over.
Don’t use the fan with an outlet that
has a loose t between the plug
and the outlet, as this may cause
overheating and distortion of the
plug. Contact a qualied electrician
to replace loose or worn outlets.
Don’t use replacement parts that
have not been recommended by
the manufacturer (e.g. parts made
at home using a 3D printer).
Don’t use the fan with any
solid-state speed control device
(e.g. don’t plug it into an outlet
controlled by a dimmer switch).
Don’t use the fan if the cord or plug
are damaged. Discard the fan or
return it to an authorized service
facility for examination and/or repair.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, the plug is
intended to t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug doesn’t t in
fully, reverse the plug. If it still doesn’t
t, contact a qualied electrician. Don’t
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Always unplug before cleaning or
leaving the appliance unused for
a long time. Keep your hands dry
when plugging/unplugging.
The fan employs overload protection
(the fuse in the plug). A blown fuse
indicates an overload or short circuit.
If the fuse blows, unplug the fan and
contact customer support immediately
at windmillair.com/support.
Electrical safety
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FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by tuning the device off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet other than the
one used for the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for assistance.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Interference Statement:
FCC Caution:
Host Device Labeling:
RF Exposure Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This device includes the following
module.
Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-
ESP32WROOM32E
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum 20
cm between the radiator and
your body. This transmitter must
not be collocated or operating
in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter unless
authorized to do so by the FCC.
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This is the
location of
the module
65º easy-tilt
adjustment
Pro-tip: Hold base
with 1 hand and tilt
fan with the other
Safety screw
Only remove when
cleaning blades
Fan speed indicator lights
Whisper (1), Low (2), Medium (3),
High (4), Boost (5)
Note: LED lights fade after 10
seconds so they don’t bother you
Button
Instructions
on next page
Fan base
With non-marking
silicon “feet” for
stability
Remote control
2 AAA batteries
included
Tri-Layer Airow™
With quiet DC motor for optimal performance
Power adapter
Standard 120V
outlet only
Power connector
Plug in here
Fan neck
Use this as a handle
for easy transport
Front grille/panel
Only remove when
cleaning blades
Fan 101
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With the app
• We’re glad you asked. Read on…
Using the fan
With the remote control
• The remote has 3 buttons: On / off, increase
speed, and decrease speed. Easy peasy.
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On / off
Button
Increase speed
Decrease speed
With the button
• Press the button for 1 second to
turn the fan on or off.
• Tap the button to change speed.
(Once you get to 5, tap the button
again to cycle back to 1).
• Hold the button for 5 seconds for
Wi-Fi pairing.
An air circulator is just a fancy term for
a powerful fan that moves air around
a room. You can use this as a personal/
table fan on levels Whisper (1), Low (2),
and Medium (3) or as an air circulator on
levels High (4) and Boost (5).
Did you know?
Connecting the fan to Wi-Fi
Download the Windmill Air app for iOS
or Android.
Follow the instructions to add the device.
When instructed, hold the fan button for
5 seconds to make the LEDs blink. (It will
switch on/off after 1 second. Keep holding
the button until the lights start blinking).
The lights on the fan will dance when you
nish pairing. (Isn’t that worth celebrating?!
You can dance along if you’d like…).
Tap the upper right corner of the app
to add a new device.
Sign up in the app: enter your email
address and then check your inbox for
the activation link.
If you ever accidentally enter Wi-Fi
pairing mode, don’t worry. Just hold the
button for another 5 seconds to exit.
Once you connect your fan to Wi-Fi, you
can control it with Amazon Alexa and
Google Home.
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Download the Windmill Air app to control the
fan from your phone. Scan the QR code with
your phone’s camera, or go to the app store
and search for “Windmill Air”.
Get the most from your fan
Summer:
Turn on your fan to use less AC, and blow
cold air from the AC around your home.
Pro tip: You can raise your thermostat
several degrees just by turning on the fan.
Save money, use less energy.
Fall / Spring:
Bring fresh air inside for greater
comfort and cleaner air.
Winter:
Circulate warm air from your
heaters for more even heating.
Use your fan all year long!
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Cleaning and maintenance
• Always unplug the fan (and any other
appliance) before ddling with it.
• Don’t get water inside the fan–use a
damp cloth on the main part of the fan.
Cleaning the fan What you’ll need
• Don’t use any chemical agents when
cleaning the fan blades - just water,
and if you prefer, mild dish soap.
Who wants dust on their fan blades?
No one, that’s who. That’s why we
made our fan easy to open and clean.
Phillips head screwdriver (required)
Pliers (optional)
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Important
Tilt the fan up to better access
the screw under the front grille,
and unscrew the screw.
Why is there a screw?
Safety regulations require it.
You can now clean the blades with a damp
cloth. If you want to remove the blades, hold
the center nut with pliers, and rotate the
blades clockwise until the nut comes off.
To remove the front grille, use both hands to
rotate it slightly counterclockwise, then pull
it toward you.
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Troubleshooting
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Issue
Fan won’t turn on
Fan is shaky
or wobbly
Airow is weak
Fan is making too
much noise
Place the fan on a at, dry, stable surface.
If that didn’t solve the problem, please contact customer support (chat or email) at
windmillair.com/support
Increase the speed. Try number 5: Boost mode!
Check the front and back of the fan. Is there any blockage? If so, remove it
and clean the fan if needed.
Make sure the fan is pointed directly at you.
Place the fan on a at, level surface.
Be sure not to insert anything into the fan.
Hold the button for 1 second to turn the fan on/off. Tapping only changes
the fan speed.
Is it plugged in? (We know, we know. But we have to ask.).
The outlet is worn or damaged. Try another outlet or contact a qualied
electrician.
The outlet is the wrong voltage. Make sure it’s 120 V.
Under certain conditions, it is possible for a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
outlet (the kind with the “Test” and “Reset” buttons on it) to trip when you
change fan speeds. If so, change to a non-GFCI outlet. Contact a qualied
electrician to check the GFCI outlet–it might be weak or defective.
The plug fuse has blown or the fan needs repair. First, unplug the fan. Then,
contact customer support at [email protected].
Causes and solutions
To register your fan or learn about how to make a warranty claim, go to
windmillair.com/support.
Warranty
The Windmill Fan comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
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