Hamilton Beach 840115900 User Manual

Air Purifier

840115900

Air Purifier Safety.......................... 2

Know Your Air Purifier .................. 5

How to Assemble and Use............ 6

How to Clean................................ 12

Troubleshooting Guide.............. 17

Customer Service ........................ 18

In USA: 1-800-851-8900

In Canada: 1-800-267-2826

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Air Purifier Safety

1. Read all instructions before using this air purifier. Save these instructions for reference.

2. Direct ultraviolet light exposure to the eyes can cause temporary or chronic adverse effect to your eyesight.

3. Do not immerse this product in water or splash water on it. An electrical short may result in shock or fire.

4. Do not handle the plug with wet hands; electrical shock may occur, resulting in injury or death.

5. Never attempt to disassemble or alter the product in any way not instructed by this manual. Shock, fire, or bodily injury may occur. Contact Hamilton Beach at 1-800-851-8900 for assistance.

6. Do not place your face directly on the outlet grille or look into the ultraviolet light.

7. Do not operate this product in any greasy environment such as in the kitchen. This product is not intended to filter oil or grease from the air.

8. Do not operate this product near an open fire. It may ignite and cause fire, resulting in bodily injury or property damage.

9. Do not operate this product in a garage or other area with oil or chemicals such as solvents or insecticides.

10. Always unplug the power cord from the receptacle when the air purifier is not in use, before cleaning, replacing parts, or before moving to another location.

11. Do not insert foreign objects into the product for any reason. Bodily injury or property damage may occur.

12. Do not use this product outdoors. It is intended for indoor use only.

13. Do not operate this appliance without the outlet grille in place or if the outlet grille is broken or damaged.

14. This air purifier is equipped with safety interlock switches that turn the unit off if the intake or outlet grilles are removed. DO NOT attempt to defeat or override this safety feature.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this purifier with any solid-state speed control device.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

In order to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to property, follow these instructions carefully. When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.

If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the air purifier. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. Route the electrical or extension cord clear of furniture to prevent damage from pinching.

wWARNING

Germicidal Light Radiation Hazard

• Never operate with damaged, broken or missing outlet grille louvers or without the outlet grille.

• Never operate with damaged, broken or cracked housing.

• Always unplug unit before cleaning, servicing or replacing the UV bulb.

• Never look directly at UV bulb or place face directly on outlet grille.

• Use only Hamilton Beach replacement UV bulb: Part No. 04810.

• Read all instructions before using.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in direct exposure to germicidal light, which can cause temporary or chronic damage to your eyesight, or even blindness.

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Purifier Control Room Size* Carbon HEPA UV Bulb Starter Type Model Type (sq. ft.) Pre-Filter Filter

FS-5 or FS -22

04160 Manual 200 ft

04922 04912 04810 904004100

04161 AirSmart

™

200 ft

04922 04912 04810 904004100

04162 Manual 350 ft

04923 04913 04810 904004100

04163 AirSmart

™

350 ft

04923 04913 04810 904004100

About Your Air Purifier

The air purifier functions as an air cleaner by helping to disinfect airborne bacteria and removing particulates from the air.

The air is cleaned in three stages:

1. A fan draws air through the intake

grille on the front of the air purifier. Then it passes through the carbon pre-filter which traps large dust particles and reduces odors.

2. The white HEPA filter then removes particles as small as 0.3 microns from the air at 99.97% effectiveness.

3. The clean air is then exposed to germicidal-grade ultraviolet light to reduce the level of airborne bacteria, molds, and viruses. The purified air is then released through the outlet grille on the top of the unit.

* Each air purifier is designed to filter the room five times per hour at high

speed. Factors such as room shape and ceiling height can affect this rate. It is normal that the air flow will be reduced as the filters become clogged. See “Checking the Filters” on page 13 for more information.

To Order Replacement Parts

Replacement bulbs may be available where the air purifier was purchased or can be obtained directly from Hamilton Beach.

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Know Your Air Purifier

Parts and Features

1. Outlet Grille

2. Ultraviolet (UV) Bulb

3. Control Panel

4. AirSmart™Sensor*

5. UV Starter

6. UV Bulb Check Window

(not shown – see page 8 for location)

7. Filter Check Gauge

8. Air Sensor Cleaner*

9. HEPA Filter

10. Carbon Pre-Filter

11. Intake Grille

* Available on AirSmart™models only.

Manual control models do not include these features.

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How to Assemble and Use

IMPORTANT: Your Hamilton Beach air purifier is designed for easy use and maintenance. Make sure that the UV bulb, HEPA filter, and carbon pre-filter are properly installed before use.

Selecting the Proper Location

To prevent the risk of personal injury or damage to the air purifier and provide the best possible performance of your air purifier, follow the placement guidelines below:

DO NOT:

• Do not stand, sit, or place any

objects on the air purifier. It is not designed to support additional weight.

• Do not block the air intake and outlet grilles with drapes, curtains, or blinds. This may cause reduced performance.

• Do not use in a kitchen, garage, or area with grease, oil or chemicals such as solvents or insecticides.

• Do not place on or near heat sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters, or in direct sunlight.

• To reduce electrical noise and interference, do not place on or near, or plug into the same outlet as TVs, baby monitors, or cordless phones.

DO:

• Place the air purifier on a flat, stable surface.

• Place the air purifier near an electrical

outlet where it is out of the way. Make sure that the air purifier and the cord do not present tripping hazards.

• Select a central location with

adequate air circulation.

• Turn off and unplug the air purifier

before moving or servicing it, or if it will not be used for several days.

• Route the electrical cord clear of

furniture to prevent damage from pinching.

Before First Use

Be sure to remove all packing materials. The filters and UV bulb are packed in plastic bags inside the air purifier for shipping.

Refer to pages 7 to 9 for unpacking and installation instructions.

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NOTE: The carbon pre-filter should be

replaced approximately every three months.

Remove the intake grille by carefully pulling the upper two side tabs away from the body of the air purifier and lifting up.

Unfold and flatten out the black carbon pre-filter. Attach the four corners of the carbon pre-filter to the four hook fasteners on the HEPA filter.

Locate the black carbon pre-filter. It will be folded inside a plastic bag. Remove and discard the plastic bag.

Installing the Carbon Pre-Filter

Insert the two tabs on the bottom of the intake grille into the holes on the bottom ledge of the air purifier. Pivot the intake grille into place and lightly press on the upper corners of the grille to snap it into place.

NOTE: The air purifier has a safety switch that prevents operation if the intake grille is not properly installed. DO NOT attempt to override or disable this safety switch.

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Installing the UV Bulb

Open and remove the outlet grille by pulling up on the handle on the upper back of the air purifier.

Remove the packaged UV bulb from inside the air purifier. Be careful not to touch the glass part of bulb. Handle by metal ends only. Oil from fingertips on the glass bulb will shorten the life of the bulb. Carefully unpack the bulb and discard the packaging.

NOTE: Make sure no loose packing material remains inside the air purifier.

Make sure the unit is unplugged. Starting with one end of the bulb, then the other, gently insert the metal pins on the bulb into the white slotted socket one pin at a time.

NOTE: Only one pin will fit in the socket at a time. DO NOT force the pins into the socket—you could break the bulb.

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Once the ends of the bulb are completely inserted into the socket, rotate the bulb a quarter turn until it locks into place.

Insert the two center tabs on the front of the outlet grille into the middle slots on the front of the opening. Pivot the grille down toward the back of the air purifier.

Press lightly down on the back corners of the outlet grille to snap it into place.

NOTE: The air purifier has a safety switch that prevents operation when the top outlet grille is not properly installed. DO NOT attempt to override or disable this safety switch. See the Germicidal Light Hazard Warning on page 3.

Installing the UV Bulb (continued)

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Setting the Controls –

Manual Control Models

1. Germicidal UV Button – Turns on

the germicidal UV lamp to reduce harmful bacteria from the filtered air. When this button is on, a bluish glow should be visible through the UV bulb check window on the top of the unit.

NOTE: The light will not come on if the fan is turned off.

2. UV “On” Indicator – Lights when

the germicidal UV lamp is on.

3. Power On Indicator – Lights when

unit is on.

Plugging in the Air Purifier

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, never plug in the air purifier while your hands are wet.

Always unplug the air purifier before moving or servicing the unit.

NOTE: The polarized plug will only fit in one direction—DO NOT try to force the plug. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

4. Fan Speed Knob – Turn the fan speed knob to the desired setting. There are four settings:

• Off

• WhisperClean™– Use for quiet,

nighttime operation or for constant low-speed filtration.

• Medium – Provides a higher fan

speed; use for quickly filtering dust, pollen, smoke, etc. from a room.

• QuickClean™– Provides cleaning

during acute needs.

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Setting the Controls – AirSmart

™

Models

1. Germicidal UV Button – Turns on

the germicidal UV lamp to reduce harmful bacteria from the filtered air. When this button is on, a bluish glow should be visible through the viewing window on the top of the unit.

NOTE: The light will not come on if the fan is turned off.

2. UV “On” Indicator – Lights when the germicidal UV lamp is on.

3. Pre-Filter Timer Reset Button

4. HEPA Filter Timer Reset Button

5. AirSmart™Display – When the air

purifier is first turned on, the AirSmart™sensor will analyze the air to determine the current air quality. A bar will move back and forth across the display panel until the air quality is determined. This will take about one minute. The sensor will then continue to monitor and show the air quality (poor, fair, or good) in a bar graph in the display. If the fan is set to Auto, the sensor automatically adjusts the fan speed for the most effective air purification.

The Display also has check marks that will appear to indicate that it is time to check the carbon pre-filter or HEPA filter. See “Checking the Filters” on page 13. Once the filters have been checked, and if necessary, replaced, press the recessed RESET button with the end of a pen, toothpick, or small nail. This will reset the “timer-like” control.

6. Power On Indicator – Lights when unit is on.

7. Fan Speed Knob – Turn the fan speed knob to the desired setting. There are five settings:

• Off

• WhisperClean™– Use for quiet,

nighttime operation or for constant low-speed filtration.

• Medium – Provides a higher fan

speed; use to quickly filter dust, pollen, smoke, etc., from a room.

• QuickClean™– Provides cleaning

during acute needs.

• Auto – Functions with the

AirSmart™sensor and automatically selects the fan speed depending on the air quality detected. This is the normal setting for continuous use.

AIR

QUALITY

Poor

Fair

Good

AUTO SELECTED

FAN SPEED

QuickClean

™

Medium

WhisperClean

™

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