If you don't have your old remote control, the settings will be visible after removing the ceiling fan canopy. If your fan did not come with a remote control and you must install a complete kit, the procedure may be a little more complex. You will need to set the dip switches to match the receiver plus the remote and then wire the receiver to the fan following the provided instructions. However, the operation should take at most ten minutes and is infinitely easier than installing an air conditioning system or other central cooling solution.