CLEANING
BLADE REMOVAL
Pliers required.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator before removing blade.
1. First, remove the nut from the shaft
by turning the nut clockwise to
loosen. Pull the blade straight out
from the shaft.
2. Wipe the Blade with a damp cloth.
If your circulator is used in a greasy
environment, such as a kitchen,
Remove Nut
mild soap or a common household
Clockwise
cleaner may be necessary. Do not
use solvents. Do not place blade in
the dishwasher. The excessive heat
can distort the plastic.
3. To reattach - be certain the flat
side of the shaft aligns directly with
the corresponding flat side on the
blade's socket. Push the blade all
the way on the shaft until it bottoms
out. Do not use a hammer as this
could result in bearing damage.
Reinstall nut.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION
The unit fails to power on.
Unit is not plugged in. Plug Power Cord into electrical outlet. Model 683DC Only - Ensure the AC power
cord is plugged into the power supply and ensure DC power cord is plugged into the circulator.
Ensure unit fan speed setting is selected.
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
The outlet is worn or damaged. Try another outlet or contact a qualified electrician.
Airflow is weak or slow.
Unit set to a low speed setting. Adjust to a higher speed setting.
Airflow is blocked. Remove obstruction.
Adjust direction of airflow towards the user.
GFCI has tripped.
Under certain conditions, it is possible for a reset GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet to trip
when the user is changing speeds on a Vornado circulator. In this event, change to an outlet that is not
connected to a GFCI device. It could also indicate a weak or defective GFCI outlet. Contact a qualified
electrician to check the GFCI outlet.
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