I'm assuming the fan is a standard AC fan with 3 speed control - low medium and high. If so what you are hearing is most likely the frequency of the AC - i.e. 50 Hz. The majority of fans use capacitors to bring the current out phase with the voltage and that controls the speed. If it is something that you are struggling with - return it and look at a DC version, they do cost more, but silent
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