Homedics AP-25 User Manual

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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 – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

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

•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 sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters.

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

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.

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

•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

TOTAL CLEANTM AIR PURIFIER

Control Panel

True HEPA Filter Carbon Odor Filter Grille Cover

Main Unit

CONTROL PANEL

Fan Speed Selection

Replace Carbon Odor Filter

Replace True HEPA Filter

(Low, Medium, High)

Indicator Button

2hr 4hr 8hr 12hr

Power ON/OFF	Timer Control	Timer Indicators
NIGHT MODE

UNIQUE FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

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.

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

ON/OFF AND FAN SPEED SETTINGS

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.

•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.

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

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	•	Plug unit in
	• No power to unit	• Press the ON/OFF button to
			turn the power on
		• Check circuits, fuses, try a
			different outlet

Reduced airflow or poor filtering	• The back grille may be	• Check to make sure nothing
	blocked		is blocking the back grille
	• True HEPA Filter may be		and air outlet
	• True HEPA Filter may be
	clogged	•	Replace the filters
	• Carbon Odor Filter may be
	clogged

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

Replace Filter light remains lit	• The appropriate replace	• Press and hold the
after filter replacement	filter indicator needs to be		appropriate replace filter
	reset		button for 3 seconds

The air purifier seems to be	• The filters need replacing	• Replace the filters as
producing odors			needed

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