Vornado STRATA Oscillating Circulator

Introduction

The Vornado STRATA Oscillating Circulator is a high-performance air circulation device designed to enhance air movement and comfort in any room. This product is part of Vornado's renowned line of circulators, known for their efficiency and durability. The STRATA model is particularly notable for its oscillating feature, which allows it to distribute air more evenly across a larger area.

The Vornado STRATA is intended for use in homes, offices, and other indoor spaces where improved air circulation is desired. It is especially useful during hot summer months when air conditioning may not be sufficient, or in areas with poor ventilation. With an estimated price range of $100 to $150, this circulator offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing indoor air quality.

The product was launched as part of Vornado's ongoing commitment to innovation in air circulation technology. Since its release, it has garnered positive reviews for its powerful performance and sleek design.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use,, and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner. See www.vornado.com/circulators-manuals to view, download, read, and print the most current version of these instructions.
INTENDED USE: This product is intended to circulate the air in indoor living spaces only in the United States. This product is intended for floor use only. This product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized use or product modification. Failure to follow these directions will void the product warranty.
WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons
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,y or mental capabilities. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, its parts, or packaging material.
INSTALLATION WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock,, and injury to persons, observe the following: - Place this product away from curtains, draperies, tablecloths, and other fabrics, since they may be drawn into the product, damage the motor, and/or cause a fire.
No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, etc.) should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves, or other high-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 into contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower, or position the product where it may fall into a bathtub, laundry, swimming pool,, or other water container.
Do not use this product outdoors or expose it to weather or elements.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from the traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. The cord should not hang over the edges of counters or be placed where it can be crimped or closed in doors. Place the appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be unplugged quickly during an emergency.
SAFE USE WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,, and injury to persons, observe the following:
WARNING: To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, fire, and electric shock, do not operate with a solid-state speed device, such as a dimmer control switch.
Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard the fan or return it to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
Do not operate the unit if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not use this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace parts. Only original replacement parts may be used. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604 (phone) or consumerservice@vornado.com (email) for further instructions about replacement and repair.
Before plugging the power cord into the electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
Do not sit or stand on the product.
Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain, or stretch the power cord.
While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any input or output opening, as this may cause risk of electric shock or fire, or damage the product.
A loose fit between the all outlet (receptacle) and the plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the product in this outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlets.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning, and when not in use, use the product controls to turn off the power and then unplug. To disconnect from the outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended period of time or during electrical storms.
SERVICING WARNING: To o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
- Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this manual.
- Before cleaning, turn off the power to your product and unplug it. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonia , 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 Service Center.
This product employs overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from the outlet. Replace the fuse as per the user servicing instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse rating) and check the product. If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present, and the product should be discarded or returned to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

User Servicing Instructions

Using the product controls, turn off the appliance.
Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect from the outlet.
Risk of Fire. Replace the fuse only with a 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse as approved by Vornado Consumer Service. For an authorized replacement fuse, please contact Vornado Consumer Service.
Once the replacement is received, use a small flat-head screwdriver to slide open the fuse cover (located on the plug)(See Fig. A).
Remove the fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the fuse (See Fig. B).
Install the replacement fuse by using the screwdriver to gently push each metal end of the fuse into the receptacle one at a time. Do not push on the center of the fuse—it is fragile and may break.
Slide the fuse cover closed using the screwdriver. When closed, the cover should fit completely in the plug. No part of the cover should stick out (See Fig. C).
Plug your appliance into the outlet and turn the power on.
If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present, and the product should be discarded or returned to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

FEATURES

HOW TO USE

Touch to power on/off. When the unit is powered ON, the green LED will illuminate.
Select the desired fan speed by pressing to increase the fan speed or to decrease the fan speed. Speeds are Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High , and High.
Press o turn Oscillation on/off. The default oscillation range is 90°. To activate the 180°oscillation range, press and hold the oscillation button for 3 seconds. The green LED will flash when the oscillation angle has successfully been changed.

Note: After the unit is unplugged and then plugged in again, the unit will oscillate until it locates its “default” position centered between the two front legs.

CLEANING

Because your circulator moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. If service is required, return your circulator to Vornado (see WARRANTY for instructions).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the tower before cleaning.

Unplug the unit before cleaning.
Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the tower.
Wipe down the entire tower with a soft cloth.
Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents , or other chemicals for cleaning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARRANTY

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

Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser that this Vornado® Whole Room Circulator (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost.
For warranty service: Call 1-800-234-0604 or email help@vornado.com to obtain a Return Authorization (“RA”). Please have or include your Product’s model number and serial number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail, and phone number when contacting Vornado for warranty service. To file a contactless warranty claim, visit vornado.com/contact-us.
After receiving the RA form, ship your Product to: Vornado Air LLC, Attn: Warranty & Repair, 415 East 13th Street, Andover, KS 67002. For your convenience, please have your model number and serial number when contacting Vornado with service inquiries. To assure proper handling, packages must be clearly marked with the RA number. Packages not clearly marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock. Please allow 2-3 weeks for warranty service and return of your Product after the Product is received.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product, modification, alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial uses,e or repair or service of the Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages which occur in shipment or are attributed to acts of God. Improper product use, which includes using an external device that alters or converts the voltage or frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product to a country not intended for use,se will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product modification, repair by unauthorized repair center, or use of non-approved replacement parts is not recommended,ded 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 used in the country intended. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from 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 product warranty.
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Detailed Specifications (Key Features)

The Vornado STRATA Oscillating Circulator boasts several key features that set it apart from other air circulators on the market:

Oscillating Function: The device oscillates to distribute air across a wider area, ensuring better coverage.
High-Velocity Air Flow: Capable of moving air up to 70 feet, making it suitable for larger rooms.
Multiple Speed Settings: Offers three speed settings to adjust airflow according to your needs.
Compact Design: Despite its powerful performance, the STRATA has a compact and sleek design that fits well in any room.
Energy Efficiency: Designed to be energy-efficient, reducing your electricity costs while providing effective air circulation.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Powerful Air Circulation: Effectively moves air across large distances.
Energy Efficient: Reduces electricity costs while providing effective air circulation.
Compact Design: Fits well in any room without taking up too much space.
User-Friendly Controls: Easy-to-use buttons for adjusting speed and oscillation settings.

Cons:

Noise Level: Some users may find it slightly noisy at higher speed settings.
Cleaning Requirement: Requires regular cleaning to maintain optimal performance.

Customer Reviews

Customers have generally praised the Vornado STRATA Oscillating Circulator for its powerful air circulation and energy efficiency. Here are some common feedback points:

Many users appreciate its ability to cool rooms effectively without increasing electricity bills.
Some users have noted that while it is generally quiet, it can be slightly noisy at higher speed settings.
The compact design and modern look have also received positive feedback.

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