models

160, 360, 460, 560, 660

WHOLE ROOM CIRCULATOR

OWNER’S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO DEL
CIRCULADOR DE AIRE PARA TODA
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GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR DU
VENTILATEUR INTÉGRAL DE PIÈCE

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................. 4

Whole Room Circulation...................................................................... 7

Features............................................................................................... 8

Circulation 101..................................................................................... 9

Cleaning............................................................................................. 10

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 14
Español p. 16 Français p. 30
Warranty............................................................................................. 15

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS temperature heat sources. Do not use this product in a window, on
an uneven or unstable surface, or near water.
- The appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
into contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces.
This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of
Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower or position product
the product. They contain important information about safety, use and
where it may fall into a bathtub, laundry, swimming pool or other
disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all
water container. Do not use this product outdoors or expose it
operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future
weather or elements.
reference and pass these documents on, together with the product,
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
to any future owner. See our website to view, download and print the
rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or
most current version of this owner’s guide.
appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not
INTENDED USE: This product is intended to circulate the air in indoor be tripped over. The cord should not hang over edges of counters
living spaces only in the United States and Canada. This product is not or be placed where it can be crimped or closed in doors. Place
intended for commercial or industrial use. The manufacturer assumes appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be
no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized use or unplugged quickly during an emergency.
product modification. Failure to follow these directions will void the
product warranty. SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons, observe the following:
WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons - WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire and electric
- Supervision is required during the installation, operation, cleaning shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such as a
and maintenance of this product by children under age 12 and dimmer control switch.
anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. - Do not operate unit if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with not use this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug. To
the appliance, its parts and packaging material. avoid risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace
parts. Only original replacement parts may be used. If the power
INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
and injury to persons, observe the following: service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
- Place this product away from curtains, draperies, tablecloths and hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604
other fabrics, since they may be drawn into the fan, damage the (phone) or consumerservice@vornado.com (email) for further
motor and/or cause a fire. instructions about replacement and repair.
- No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, - Risk of fire. Your appliance may be equipped with a detachable
etc.) should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high power supply or a cord/plug with a safety device such as a fuse. Use

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 only the power cord and plug provided. Service Center.
- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that - This product may have an overload protection (fuse) located in
all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is the plug. A blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit. If the
compatible with your outlet’s power supply. fuse blows, follow these instructions to replace and reinstall the
- Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch safety device:
the power cord. User Servicing Instructions
- While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign 1. Using the product controls, turn off the appliance.
objects to enter any input or output opening as this may cause risk 2. Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect from the outlet.
of electric shock or fire, or damage the product. 3. Risk of Fire. Replace fuse only with 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse as
- A loose fit between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause approved by Vornado Consumer Service. For an authorized
overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the replacement fuse, please contact Vornado Consumer Service.
product in this outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to replace 4. Once the replacement is received, use a small flat-head
loose or worn outlets. screwdriver to slide open the fuse cover (located on the plug)
- This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the (See Fig. A).
other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to 5. Remove fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the fuse (See Fig. B).
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 6. Install the replacement fuse by using the screwdriver to gently
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. push each metal end of the fuse into the receptacle one at a
- Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning and when not in time. Do not push on the center of the fuse—it is fragile and
use, use the product controls to turn off the power and then unplug. may break.
To disconnect from outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power 7. Slide the fuse cover closed using the screwdriver. When
off and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended closed, the cover should fit completely in the plug. No part of
period of time or during electrical storms. the cover should stick out (See Fig. C).
8. Plug your appliance into the outlet and turn the power on.
SERVICING WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock 9. If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present
and injury to persons, observe the following: and the product should be discarded or returned to an
- Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this manual. authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
Prior to cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug. Do
not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other chemicals
for cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided.
- Do not open appliance housing. To avoid risk of shock, all
service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

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Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device
(fuse, AFCI, LCDI) that should not be removed. Discard product if the
attachment plug is damaged. WEEE Recycling

FCC Consumer Advisement - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disposal: This
This equipment may generate, use and/or radiate radio frequency marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with
energy that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
on, the user is encouraged to contact Vornado Consumer Service. material resources. To return your used device, please use the return
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to was purchased. They can take this product for environmental
operate the product. safe recycling.

DISPOSAL WARNING
To reduce waste and environmental harm, observe the following:

PACKAGE RECYCLING: The packaging protects the

appliance from transport damage. The packaging materials
are selected from the point of view of their environmental
friendliness and disposal technology and are therefor
recyclable. Dispose of all packaging materials in an
environmentally responsible manner.

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WHOLE ROOM CIRCULATION
The Vornado’s signature Whole Room Circulation delivers continuous, uniform air circulation to the entire room. Cool only the rooms that you
are in and not the entire house.

MAXIMIZE YOUR COOLING EFFICIENCY

A Vornado circulates all the air in the room so everyone is comfortable.
Air in motion feels cooler than air that is stagnant. By providing whole
room circulation, a Vornado allows you to turn the thermostat up 5°F –
saving energy and money – without sacrificing comfort.

560, 660

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FEATURES
Save energy by maximizing the performance of heating and cooling systems. When you use a Vornado Air Circulator, you will not have to
set your summertime thermostat as low or your wintertime thermostat as high. Refer to page 9 for further details.

DIRECTABLE
CONTROLS AIRFLOW MULTIPLE SPEEDS
Direct the Speed setting for every
airflow where comfort level.
160
CONTROL you want it. FINGER FRIENDLY DESIGN
KNOB Resists curious fingers.

REMOVABLE GRILL
360 & 460 For easy cleaning.
CONTROL
KNOB
AIR INLETS
Signature inlets and
powerful motor to move
560 POWER
more air.
BUTTONS
SPEEDS: TURBO, HIGH, MED, LOW

660
BUTTONS POWER TURBO HIGH MED LOW SILICON FEET
Non-marking feet added for
stability.

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CIRCULATION 101
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VORNADO - ALL YEAR LONG
With Vornado Air Circulators, you can save money on energy bills by adjusting your thermostat several degrees and still maintaining the same
comfort level.

SUMMER: Use your home’s air SPRING & FALL: Make WINTER: Use with other heat sources
conditioning system to create the indoors as fresh and to circulate their warmth. Do not point
brisk, comforting air movement. pleasant as the outdoors. the circulator at open flames.

Use with central or Push cool air Circulate fresh Even room Increase the efficiency Replace cold floor air
window air conditioning up stairs outdoor air temperature of heating sources with warm ceiling air

HOW TO USE
Before use, check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE THIS 2. Set desired speed and allow a few minutes for an airflow pattern
CIRCULATOR if there is evidence of damage. If any damage is found, to be established. Different airflow patterns can be established
contact Vornado Air LLC at 1-800-234-0604. by changing the location, angle and speed. Adjust until a de-
sired comfort level is achieved.
1. Plug in and position the circulator so airflow is not obstructed.

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CLEANING
GRILL REMOVAL (MODELS 160 & 560) Screwdriver required.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator before removing grill.

1. To release the Front Grill, re-

move the 4 screws located on
the back of the inlet grill, lo-
cated roughly at 2, 5, 7 and 10
o'clock positions.
Screw Screw
2. Dust or wash Front Grill with a
mild dishwashing soap. Do not
place grill in the dishwasher. The
excessive heat can distort the Note: The motor is
plastic. permanently lubricated
and requires no oiling.
3. To reattach - position the Front
Grill so the Vornado logo in
the center of the Front Grill is Screw
straight. Replace all the screws. Screw

Use the brush attachment on your

household vacuum cleaner to
vacuum any accumulated dust off
the Front Grill and Air Inlets.

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CLEANING
GRILL REMOVAL (MODELS 360 & 460) Screwdriver required.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator before removing grill.

1. Feel for bumps on back of prod-

uct, close to inlets, that help to Screw
locate screws at roughly 12, 3, 6
and 9 o'clock positions. Remove
the 4 screws located at these
positions, releasing the grill.

2. Dust or wash Front Grill with a

mild dishwashing soap. Do not
place grill in the dishwasher. The Screw Screw
excessive heat can distort the
plastic.

3. To reattach - position the Front

Grill so the Vornado logo in
the center of the Front Grill is
straight. Replace all the screws.

Use the brush attachment on your

Note: The motor is
household vacuum cleaner to
permanently lubricated
vacuum any accumulated dust off
and requires no oiling.
the Front Grill and Air Inlets.

Screw
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CLEANING
GRILL REMOVAL (MODELS 660) Screwdriver required.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator before removing grill.

1. To release the Front Grill, remove the

3 screws on the back of the inlet grill,
located at roughly 10, 2 and 6 o'clock
positions.
Screw
2. Dust or wash Front Grill with a mild
Screw
dishwashing soap. Do not place grill in
the dishwasher. The excessive heat can
distort the plastic. Note: The motor
is permanently
3. To reattach - position the Front Grill so lubricated and
the Vornado logo in the center of the requires no oiling.
Front Grill is straight. Replace all the
screws.

Use the brush attachment on your household

vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated
dust off the Front Grill and Air Inlets.

Screw

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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,
mild soap or a common household Remove Nut
cleaner may be necessary. Do not Clockwise
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.

Ensure unit fan speed setting is selected.

Plug fuse has blown. Replace fuse (See USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6).

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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We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re not satisfied with this product, let us know. help@vornado.com

Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado® alters or converts the voltage or frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product
Whole Room Circulator (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a to a country not intended for use will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product
period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within modification, repair by unauthorized repair center, or use of non-approved replacement
the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost. parts is not recommended and any consequences will not be covered by support services
or product warranties. The product warranty will be honored only on models that are being
For warranty or repair service: Call 1-800-234-0604 or email help@vornado.com to obtain used in the country intended. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
a Return Authorization (“RA”) form. Please have or include your Product’s model number WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT
and serial number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
when contacting Vornado for warranty service. ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
After receiving the RA form, ship your Product to: Vornado Air LLC Attn: Warranty & Repair OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
415 East 13th Street Andover, KS 67002. For your convenience, please have your model DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the
number and serial number when contacting Vornado with service inquiries. To assure exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how
proper handling, packages must be clearly marked with the RA number. Packages not long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
clearly marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock. Please allow 1-2 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from
weeks for repair and return of your Product after the Product is received. state to state. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure
to follow these instructions or improper product use. Any such actions will invalidate the
Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will require a fee to product warranty.
cover the cost of materials, labor, handling and shipping.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. ©
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product, modification, All rights reserved. All technical information, data, and instructions for the installation,
alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use or repair or service of the connection, and operation contained in these instructions for use correspond to the latest
Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages which occur in shipment or are attributed available information at time of printing. The contents of this manual may differ slightly
to acts of God. Improper product use, which includes using an external device that from the actual product. Observe any additional supplements.

© 2017 Vornado Air LLC Andover, KS 67002 U.S. Patent Pending. Specifications subject to change
Designed, engineered and supported in Andover, KS
without notice. Vornado® is a trademark owned by Vornado Air LLC.

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