Brookstone Air Cleaner User Manual

Pure-Ion® Pro

AIR CLEANER

Table of conTenTs

Cautions, Warnings and FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Air Cleaner Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning the Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Helpful Hints for Cleaning the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the Drying Mode Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

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THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

IMPoRTanT safeTY I nsTRUcTIons

All of the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed
before the unit is operated.

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WaRnInG

Remove all packing materials (bags, cardboard, foam, etc.) prior to operating

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the unit.

2.

Close supervision is necessary when the unit is used near children.
Do not allow children to play with the unit. It is not a toy.

3.

Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

4.

Make sure the filter is completely dry before placing back into the unit.

5.

Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

6.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

7.

Never clean this unit without unplugging it.

8.

Never move this unit while in operation or while plugged into an outlet.

9.

Always use this unit on a level, flat surface.

10.

Do not operate this unit on a table or desk. Recommended for floor
use only.

11.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug
outlets, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the unit.

12.

Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap the cord loosely around
the unit when storing.

13.

Do not use this unit in high moisture environments (bathrooms, laundry
rooms, etc.).

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The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such

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as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat.

15.

Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power source as indicated.

16.

Never block the air openings of the unit with materials, such as clothing,
plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked.

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Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle.

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Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
If the unit’s supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.

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Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit. Incorrect repair can cause
risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the unit is used.

20.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this unit with any

solid-state speed-control device.

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Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

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This unit is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or

industrial use. Do not use this unit outdoors. For indoor operation only.

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Use correct electrical supply voltage as indicated on the unit’s name plate.

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This unit has a polarized two-pin plug. To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this plug is intended to fit in an outlet only one way.

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Turn the unit off before unplugging from an electrical outlet.

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Do not allow children to play with any plastic bags that accompany this unit.
Plastic bags may present a hazard to young children.

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The edges of the stainless-steel collection plates are sharp. Do not rub

your hands on them.

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Do not touch the stainless-steel collection plates after removing the filter.

A small amount of static charge may still be present if the unit was recently

turned off.

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Inspect the stainless-steel collection plates after each cleaning to ensure
that they are not bent and touching each other. Performance may suffer
if the stainless-steel collection plates touch each other.

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Make sure that the filter is fully inserted into the filter slots; otherwise,
the unit will not operate.

IMPoRTanT

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade

is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will 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 to install the proper outlet. Do not alter

the plug in any way.

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caUTIon

This is not a medical device. Small amounts of ozone are produced during the

ionization process. This unit complies with U.S. guidelines set for acceptable ozone
emission levels. Any person suffering from heart, lung or respiratory illness should
consult his or her physician before using this unit. If you use a pacemaker, it is

important that you unplug the unit before cleaning the filter cartridges.

fcc InfoRMaTIon

This unit complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 18 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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Conforms to UL Standard 867.

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This device complies with part 18 of the FCC rules.

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locaTIon of conTRols

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1. Filter Compartment Door

2. ION Boost On/Off Button

3. Fan Speed Button

Power Button

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5. Timer/Auto Shut-off Button

6. Filter

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3

TURBO

HIGH

MED

LOW

WHISPER

hrs

12

8hrs

6hrs

4hrs

hrs

2

4

5

TURBO

12hrs

HIGH

8hrs

MED

6

hrs

LOW

4

hrs

WHISPER

2hrs

6

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aIR cleaneR oPe RaTIon

SETTING UP THE UNIT

IMPORTANT: Placement of this unit MUST BE AT LEAST 24" from

the wall, furniture or other appliances.

Remove all tape and protective wrap from the unit.

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2.

Place the unit on a level floor, keeping it at least 24" away from the wall,
furniture or other appliances.

3.

Position the unit so the cleaner air flows to your desired location.

Note: Ensure the foam block on top of the filter under the FILTER

COMPARTMENT DOOR is removed before use.

POWERING THE UNIT ON/OFF

Insert the power cord into an electrical outlet.

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Press to turn the unit on. illuminates.

2.

Press to turn the unit off after use.

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SELECTING FAN SPEED

Press the FAN SPEED button to choose between Whisper, Low, Medium,

High and Turbo Fan Speeds. An LED will denote the selected Fan Speed.

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TURNING THE ION BOOST FUNCTION ON/OFF

Ion Boost releases a stream of negative ions into the room. Negative ions

are found in abundance in some of the most refreshing and invigorating
environments in nature. Think waterfalls, by the surf at the seashore, and in

the mountains after a good cleansing rainstorm. Some people report feeling

a lightening of mood or an increased clarity of mind in such environments.

Turn the Ion Boost function on and off by pressing the ION button. An LED will

illuminate while the Ion Boost function is activated.

USING THE AUTO-OFF FUNCTION

The unit can run continuously or you can set an automatic shut-off time

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of 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 hours.

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Press the TIMER button to choose between 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 hours of auto
shut-off time. An LED will denote the selected shut-off time. The unit will
automatically shut off when the selected time has been reached.

Note: When there are no LEDs lit for the Timer function, the unit will
run continuously.

3. The Timer counts down when the auto shut-off function is enabled. For example,
if 12 hours is the initial auto-off selection, after 4 hours have passed, the LED
will show there are 8 hours left before the unit automatically shuts off.

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ADJUSTING THE CONTROL PANEL BRIGHTNESS

The control panel has four brightness levels: High, Medium, Low and Off.

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2.

To adjust the brightness level, press and hold the POWER button (when the

unit is powered on) for 3 seconds. The control panel will cycle through
the four brightness levels.

3.

Release the POWE R button when the control panel displays your desired
brightness level.

Note: If the brightness level is set to Medium, Low or Off, when any button
is pressed, the brightness level will default to High for 5 seconds.

CLEAN FILTER WARNING

The POWER button backlight will flash to alert you that pollutants and particles

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have collected on the FILTER’s stainless-steel collection plates. If you see visible

debris built up on the stainless-steel collection plates, please wash the FILTER.

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The unit continues to clean the air when the POWER button backlight

is flashing.

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cleanInG The fI lTeR

IMPORTANT! Never place a wet FILTER in the unit. Placing a wet
FILTER in the unit could cause irreparable damage to the unit.

Unplug the unit from the electric outlet.

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2.

Lift the FILTER COMPARTMENT DOOR.

3.

Pull the FILTER out of the compartment.

4.

Rinse the FILTER with warm, soapy water or place in the dishwasher.

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Allow the FILTER to drip dry. Ensure it is completely dry before using.

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Place the clean, dry FILTER in the unit. Normal operation can resume.

Note: It may be necessary to clean the FILTER weekly, depending on
the air quality in your environment. If your environment is filled with heavy
smoke, you should clean the FILTER at least twice a week to avoid tar
build-up on the FILTER.

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helPfUl hInTs foR cleanInG The fIlTeR

Do not bend the collection plates in the FILTER to fit them in the

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dishwasher rack. The unit will not function properly if the collection plates

have been bent and touch each other.

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If you find that the collection plates in the FILTER are not completely clean
after one dishwasher cycle, increase the wash cycle time or wash them a
second time.

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It is safe to use standard dishwasher soap.

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If hand washing, rinse the FILTER’s collection plates in your sink to remove

loose debris. Submerge the entire FILTER in warm, soapy water and allow

it to soak for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

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You may use a small scrub brush to clean in between the collection plates,

but take care not to bend them.

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If you do not allow the FILTER to completely dry, you may hear a crackling noise
during use. If this occurs, remove the FILTER and dry it completely before use.

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UsInG The DRYInG MoDe fUncTIon

IMPORTANT: The Drying Mode function should only be used to remove
possible minor residual moisture. DO NOT use the Drying Mode to dry
a soaking wet FILTER, as this may damage the unit.

With the unit off and a clean FILTER in the unit, press and hold the FAN

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SPEED and TIMER buttons for 3 seconds. The unit will run the Fans on the

Turbo setting with no electrical charge for 40 minutes. The Turbo Fan Speed

LED will blink during the Drying Mode.

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After 40 minutes have passed, the unit will exit out of the Drying Mode and

will turn off.

Note: To exit out of the Drying Mode before 40 minutes have passed,
press the POWER button. The Drying Mode will be stopped and the
unit will turn off.

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TRoUbleshooTInG GUIDe

ISSUE

I hear frequent crackling sounds.

Unit will not turn on.

RESOLUTION

Occasional crackling is normal; however,
frequent or constant crackling may be
caused by one of the issues below:

The FILTER needs to be cleaned. Refer
to Cleaning the Filter (see page 11).

The FILTER is not completely dry after
cleaning. Let it air dry until the crackling
stops, or use the Drying Mode function
to ensure the FILTER is completely dry
(see page 12).

Foreign materials are caught between
the FILTER collection plates. Carefully
remove any debris. Be careful, do not
bend the collection plates.

Ensure the FILTER is properly inserted
in the compartment and that the unit is
properly plugged into a live wall outlet.

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sPecIfIcaTIons

Input: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120V

Frequency: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Hz

Power:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50W

ENERGY STAR

The ENERGY STAR® Data results reported are above the “Room Air Cleaner
Minimum Performance Requirement of: > 2.0 CADR/Watt (Dust).” Qualifying
Air Cleaner models must produce a minimum of 50 CADR for Dust to be
considered under this specification. The results met the required stated limits.

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Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.39 Watt/Dust CADR

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one (1) YeaR lIMITeD WaRRanTY

Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or

3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.

A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at
1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and
the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements
must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times
will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any
parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.

Limits and Exclusions:

States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only
to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone”
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited
Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,

Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United

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but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;
d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part
that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,
without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without
limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is
used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF ME RCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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