Homedics AP-25 User Manual

PLEASE TAKE A

MOMENT NOW

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT AT:

www.homedics.com/register

Your valuable input regarding this
product will help us create the
products you will want in the future.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

AP-25

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

• Always unplug the air purifier from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning or

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Always place the air purifier on a firm, level surface.

• Always place the air purifier at least six (6) inches away from walls and three (3) feet from heat

• DO NOT reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

• DO NOT place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

• DO NOT place in or drop into water or other liquid.

• Keep dry - DO NOT operate in wet or moist conditions.

• Check your air purifier cord and plug connections. Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs can

NOTE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
shock, this plug is intended to fit only one way in a polarized outlet. 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. To do so could result in an electric shock hazard.

– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

replacing filters.

sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters.

cause the outlet or plug to overheat. Be sure the plug fits tightly in the outlet.

WARNING

• Always unplug the air purifier when not in use.

• Do not operate the air purifier with a damaged cord or plug, or after the air purifier malfunctions,
or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return to HoMedics Consumer Relations for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

• This air purifier is not intended for use in bathroom, laundry areas and similar moist indoor locations.

• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Do
not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas where it can be
tripped over.

• To disconnect the air purifier, first turn controls to the OFF position, then remove plug from outlet.

• Do not tilt or move the air purifier while it is in operation. Shut off and remove plug from outlet before
moving.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage the air purifier.

• Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on any soft surface, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked.

• Use this air purifier only for its intended use as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

• This product is intended for household use only.

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY REFERENCE

– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:

2 3

TOTAL CLEANTM AIR PURIFIER UNIQUE FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Control Panel

CONTROL PANEL

Fan Speed Selection
(Low, Medium, High)

Main Unit

Replace Carbon Odor Filter

Indicator Button

Carbon Odor FilterTrue HEPA Filter

Replace True HEPA Filter

Grille Cover

Indicator Button

TRUE HEPA FILTRATION

Removes up to 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns such as allergens, pollen, dust,
germs, pet dander, odor, mold spores and smoke.

CARBON ODOR FILTER

Reduces household odors and captures large particles

3 SPEEDS

Low, medium and high speeds

BUILT-IN TIMER

Programmable, choose from 2, 4, 8, or 12 hours

NIGHT MODE

Turns off the display lights while air purifier continues to operate

REPLACE FILTER INDICATORS

Illuminates when it is time to replace the True HEPA or Carbon Odor Filter

SUGGESTED ROOM SIZE

184 FT2 / 17.1 M2. Portable air purifiers will be more effective in rooms where all the doors and windows
are closed.

AIR CHANGES PER HOUR

This air purifier will purify the air in a 184 FT2 / 17.1 M2 room (assuming an 8 FT / 2.43 M ceiling)

4.8 times per hour on high speed in a closed room.

Power ON/OFF

NIGHT MODE

2hr 4hr 8hr 12hr

Timer Control Timer Indicators

4 5

HOW TO USE

Before Turning the Unit On

• Take the air purifier out of the box and remove the clear protective plastic bag.

• Place the air purifier on a firm level surface.

• Locate the Carbon Odor Filter inside the box and remove the protective plastic bag.

• Install the Carbon Odor Filter and make sure the True HEPA Filter is firmly in place.

1. Open the back grille by pulling on the tabs on
either side of the top of the grille cover.

2. Open the cover outward until the tabs at the
bottom of the grille cover easily slide away from
the unit.

3. The top of the Carbon Odor Filter has 2 slots for
installation. Hang the Carbon Odor Filter on the
top tabs on the inside of the grille cover and
secure under the bottom tabs.

HOW TO USE

4. The True HEPA Filter will be resting inside the
unit. Make sure the filter is firmly seated inside
the unit with the Air Flow arrows pointing toward
the inside of the air purifier.

5. Place the tabs at the bottom of the grille cover
into the base of the unit. Gently push the grille
cover back into place until you hear a click sound
indicating that the grille is firmly latched. Plug
the power cord into a standard AC outlet.

ON/OFF AND FAN SPEED SETTINGS

• To turn the air purifier on, press the ON/OFF button. When the air purifier is on, the ON/OFF button
and fan speed indicator will illuminate and the air purifier will start to operate.

• To activate NIGHT MODE and turn the air purifier display lights off, press the ON/OFF button a
second time

NOTE: Night mode can only be activated when the air purifier is powered on.

• To turn the air purifier off, Press the ON/OFF button a third time.

• This air purifier has 3 fan speed settings: LOW (1), MEDIUM (2), and HIGH (3). The higher the fan
speed setting, the faster the air will be purified. To select or change fan speed, press the FAN SPEED

button until desired speed is reached.

6 7

HOW TO USE

TIMER

Select timed operation of your air purifier with the TIMER Control. Timed operation of up to 12 hours
can be selected. The air purifier will turn off automatically after the selected timer interval has elapsed.
Use the timer setting whenever you wish to maintain air quality over a given time period (up to 12 hours),
but do not wish to leave your air purifier running continuously.

To select timed operation, press the TIMER Control until desired timer setting is reached. Timer
interval selected is indicated by the illuminated time interval to the right of the timer control. To deselect
timed operation, cycle through all timer settings until no timer interval is illuminated.

FILTER REPLACEMENT

REPLACE CARBON ODOR FILTER INDICATOR BUTTON

The Replace Carbon Odor Filter Indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the Carbon Odor Filter
based on the air purifier’s hours of use.

REPLACE TRUE HEPA FILTER INDICATOR BUTTON

The Replace True HEPA Filter Indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the True HEPA Filter based on
the air purifier’s hours of use.

FILTER REPLACEMENT

It is recommended to check the filters on occasion if used to remove stronger odors or under heavy pollen
conditions.

REPLACING THE CARBON ODOR FILTER

For optimal performance, replace every 3-months under normal usage conditions. Once the Carbon Odor
Filter has been replaced, press and hold the Replace Carbon Odor Filter Button for 3-seconds to reset the
indicator.

To purchase genuine HoMedics replacement Carbon Odor Filters, model AP-25CRF, go back to your retailer
where you purchased your air purifier, or visit (US) www.homedics.com, (CAN) www.homedics.ca

REPLACING THE TRUE HEPA FILTER

For optimal performance, replace every 12-months under normal usage conditions. Once the True HEPA
Filter has been replaced, press and hold the Replace True HEPA Filter Button for 3-seconds to reset the
indicator.

To purchase genuine HoMedics replacement True HEPA Filters, model AF-20FL, go back to your retailer
where you purchased your air purifier, or visit (US) www.homedics.com, (CAN) www.homedics.ca

8 9

CLEANING AND CARE

For best performance, we recommend:

• NEVER use water or any household cleaners or detergents to clean the True HEPA Filter or Carbon Odor
Filter.

• Clean off the outside of the unit with a dry cloth once a month.

• NEVER use water, wax, polish, or any chemical solution to clean the outside of the unit.

• Clean off the grille cover using a damp cloth or the brush attachment of your vacuum once a month.

• Replace the Carbon Odor Filter every 3 months under normal usage conditions.

• Replace the True HEPA Filter every 12 months under normal usage conditions.

• Always use genuine HoMedics® replacement filters for optimal performance.

This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set
by the US EPA. US EPA does not endorse any manufacturer claims of healthier indoor air
from the use of this product.

The energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR qualified model is measured based on a ratio
between the model’s CADR for Dust and the electrical energy it consumes, or CADR/Watt.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit will not operate • Unit is not plugged in

• No power to unit

Reduced airflow or poor filtering • The back grille may be

Excessive noise • The unit is not level • Place the unit on a flat, level

Replace Filter light remains lit
after filter replacement

The air purifier seems to be
producing odors

blocked

• True HEPA Filter may be
clogged

• Carbon Odor Filter may be
clogged

• The appropriate replace
filter indicator needs to be
reset

• The filters need replacing • Replace the filters as

• Plug unit in

• Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the power on

• Check circuits, fuses, try a
different outlet

• Check to make sure nothing
is blocking the back grille
and air outlet

• Replace the filters

surface

• Press and hold the
appropriate replace filter
button for 3 seconds

needed

10 11