HoMedics AR-NC02-GB, AR-NC02-EU Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

AR-NC02-GB AR-NC02-EU

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

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

• ALWAYS unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn all controls to the‘OFF’ position, then remove plug from outlet.

• NEVER leave an appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from the mains outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking off parts or attachments.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• DO NOT reach for an appliance that has fallen in water or other liquids. Switch off at the mains and unplug it immediately. Keep dry – DO NOT operate in wet or moist conditions.

• NEVER insert pins or other metallic fasteners into the appliance.

• Use this appliance for the intended use as described in this booklet. DO NOT use attachments not recommended by HoMedics.

• NEVER operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been

dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return it to the HoMedics Service Centre for examination and repair.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Excessive use could lead to the product’s excessive heating and shorter life. Should this occur, discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before operating.

• NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.

• DO NOT operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• DO NOT operate under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electrocution or injury to persons.

• DO NOT carry this appliance by the cord or use cord as a handle.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

• DO NOT crush.

• This product requires a 220-240 V AC power supply.

• DO NOT attempt to repair the appliance. There are no user serviceable parts. For service, send to a

HoMedics Service Centre. All servicing of this appliance must be performed by authorised HoMedics service personnel only.

• Never block the air openings of the appliance or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch. Keep air openings free of lint, hair etc.

• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a bath or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

• Failure to follow the above may result in the risk of fire or injury.

• Burns can result from improper use.

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SAFETY CAUTIONS :

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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

• Always place the air cleaner at least 150mm away from walls and 900mm from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters.

• DO NOT use while bathing or in the shower.

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

• This appliance is designed for personal, non-professional use only.

• Extreme caution is necessary when any air cleaner is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the air cleaner is left operating and unattended.

• Always unplug the air cleaner when not in use.

• Do not operate the air cleaner with a damaged cord or plug, or after the air cleaner malfunctions, has been

dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard the air cleaner or return to HoMedics Consumer Relations for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

• This air cleaner is not intended for use in bathroom, laundry areas and similar moist indoor locations. Never locate air cleaner where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

• 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 trafficareas where it can be tripped over.

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

• Do not tilt ormovethe air cleaner while itis in operation. Shut off and remove plug from outletbefore moving.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objectsto enter any ventilationor exhaust openingas this may cause an electric shockor fire, or damagethe air cleaner.

• To preventa possible fire, do not block air intakesor exhaust inany manner. Donot use on soft surface, like a bed, whereopeningsmay becomeblocked.

• Use this air cleaner only for itsintendeduse as described inthismanual. Any other use not recommendedby the manufacturer may cause fire, electricshock, orinjury topersons.

• Always plug the aircleaner directly into awalloutlet/receptacle. Never usewithan extension cord.

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY REFERENCE Technical Specifications

T This appliance is classified as suitable for use in tropical climates with an ambient temperature up to 40°C.

Plug (MODEL AR-NC02-GB ONLY)

If the plug on this appliance is damaged, it can be replaced with a BS 1363 plug, fitted with a 3A BS 1362 fuse. Only use a 3 amp fuse with this appliance. Care must be taken when changing the plug. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician.

Input voltage 220-240 V Rated Frequency 50-60 Hz Power 24 Watts Weight 3kg Noise Level <60 dB Unit Height 39.1cm

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Battery Directive

This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in the domestic waste as they contain substances which can be damaging to the environment and health. Please dispose of batteries in designated collection points.

WEEE explanation

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where

the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

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Pre-Filter: Captures large particles and fibres Nano-Coil Filter: Cleanable spiral filter that captures charged air contaminants VOC/Odour Filter: (optional) Removes VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started

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

• Place the air purifier on a firm level surface.

• Before turning ON THE AIR PURIFIER, if you choose to use the optional VOC filter, you will need to install it and confirm that all the filters are firmly in place.

Installing the optional VOC filter

1. Open the rear grill by gently pushing the release tabs toward the outside of the unit. See Fig. 1.

2. Pull the grill away from the body until the tabs at the bottom of the grill plate easily slide away from the unit. See Fig. 2 & 3.

3. The pre-ﬁlter and Nano-Coil ﬁlter will be installed already. Conﬁrm that Nano-Coil ﬁlter is fully engaged on centre hub. To install the VOC/Odour ﬁlter (optional), remove the VOC/Odour ﬁlter from the plastic bag. Place the VOC ﬁlter into the unit ﬂush against the pre-filter, secured by four clips. See Fig. 4.

4. Place the tabs at the bottom of the grill plate into the base of the unit. See Fig. 5.

5. Hold engaged bottom of the grill plate in place and push the top of the grill plate back toward the unit. The release tabs at the top of the grill will click back into place. See Fig. 6.

NOTE: Unit will not operate unless Nano-Coil, pre-filter and grill are properly installed.

Fig. 1

ig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

TABS TABS

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CONTROL PANEL

Operating Instructions

1.On/Off and Speed Settings

1. To turn the air purifier on, press the ON/OFF button. When the air purifier is on, the LED light will be lit and the air purifier will start to operate on LOW speed.

2. There are four speed settings: Quiet

→

(low)

→

(medium)→TURBO. Quiet mode is whisper quiet – below normal room noise – and is recommended particularly for night use and uninterrupted sleep. TURBO mode gives a cleaning power boost. When the fan is set at TURBO, it will run for 30 minutes and then return to (low) speed.

3. To turn the air purifier OFF, simply press the ON/OFF again.

2.Timer Settings

There are four possible timer settings: 1 (one) hour, 4 (four) hours, 8 (eight) hours, and 12 (twelve) hours. To activate the timer, press the on the control panel. Each time it is pressed, it will advance to the next timer setting. The timer LED will be illuminated while the timer function is on. Cycle through 1, 4, 8, 12, then off to operate the unit without the timer feature.

Using the Remote Control

BEFORE FIRST USE, REMOVE PLASTIC PULL TAB FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT.

Battery Installation

One CR2032 3V battery is included with the remote control. To change the battery, remove the battery door at the back of the remote by applying pressure to the tab and pulling the door away from the remote. Please insert the battery into the remote with the positive symbol facing upwards by pushing it firmly into place.

NOTE: Always keep the battery and remote control out of the reach of children.

BATTERY NOTE

• If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery from the remote control to prevent damage due to possible battery leakage.

• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.

• Remove used batteries promptly by gently using a screwdriver to lever the battery from the compartment.

• Dispose of properly in accordance with the WEEE directive (see page 5).

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

• When installing batteries, observe proper polarity +/-. Improper installation of batteries may cause damage

QUIET

TURBO

1hr 4hr

8hr 12hr

CLEAN FILTER

an speed On/Off Clean Filter Timer Key

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Filter Cleaning and Maintenance

Make sure the air purifier is turned off and unplugged from the outlet before cleaning. Check the filters every 30 days to see if they need cleaning. If you use your air purifier daily, we recommend checking the filters more frequently.

Nano-Coil Filter

1. Open the rear grill by gently pushing the release tabs toward the outside of the unit. See Fig. 7.

2. Pull the grill away from the body until the tabs at the bottom of the grill plate easily slide away from the unit. See Fig. 8 & 9.

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Bottom of Remote

Power ON/OFF

Fan Speed

Timer

f the timer is set,

he white backlight

f corresponding hour setting will be on for 3 seconds and then turn off.

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Fig. 10

ig. 11

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

TABS TABS

3. Remove the Nano-Coil filter from the unit by grasping the centre handle and pulling out from the centre hub. See Fig. 10.

4. Use the brush attachment with your vacuum cleaner. Run the attachment along both sides of the Nano-Coil filter, taking care not to dislodge the combs. See Fig. 11.

5. Replace the Nano-Coil filter. Make sure to align the centre of the filter handle with the centre hub. Filter handle should be vertical. Be sure the post on the centre hub comes through the hole on the filter’s handle. See Fig. 10.

6. Place the tabs at the bottom of the grill plate into the base of the unit. See Fig. 12.

7. Hold engaged bottom of the grill plate in place and push the top of the grill plate back toward the unit until the release tabs at the top of the grill click back into place. See Fig. 13.

DO NOT USE WATER OR ANY HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS OR DETERGENTS TO CLEAN THE NANO-COIL FILTER OR PRE-FILTER

Fig. 14

Pre-Filter

1. Open the rear grill by gently pushing the release tabs toward the outside of the unit. See Fig. 14.

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2. Pull the grill away from the body until the tabs at the bottom of the grill plate easily slide away from the unit. See Fig. 15 & 16.

3. If you are using the VOC filter, remove it by sliding out of the 4 clips. See Fig. 17.

4. Remove the pre-filter by gently pulling it off and away from the 4 posts. See Fig. 18.

5. Use the brush attachment with your vacuum cleaner. Run the attachment along both sides of the pre-filter. See Fig. 11.

6. Replace the pre-filter by pushing the 4 loops of the filter onto the 4 posts of the grill. See Fig. 18.

7. If you are using the VOC filter, put it back in and secure with 4 clips. See Fig. 17.

8. Place the tabs at the bottom of the grill plate into the base of the unit. See Fig. 19.

9. Hold engaged bottom of the grill plate in place and push the top of the grill plate back toward the unit until the release tabs at the top of the grill click back into place. See Fig. 20.

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Fig. 15

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The unit won't turn on • The unit is not plugged in • Plug the unit in

• Nano-Coil filter is incorrectly installed or out of place

• Properly install the Nano-Coil filter

• Rear cover is not completely attached

• Make sure rear grill is completely engaged

No air flow or noticeable cleaning effect

• The front or rear grill is blocked by foreign objects

• Remove any obstacles or check the pre-filter and clean if needed

• The plastic bag is still on the VOC/Odour filter

• Remove the plastic bag

• The filters are dirty • Clean or replace the Nano-Coil filter

and/ or clean the pre-filter

• The unit has been running for over 2,000 hours

• Replace the Nano-Coil filter

Clean Filter Indicator

This air purifier is equipped with a CLEAN FILTER indicator to let you know when it is time to clean the NanoCoil filter, about every 732 hours of use. When the Nano-Coil filter is ready to be cleaned, the CLEAN FILTER indicator will light up on the control panel. Once the Nano-Coil filter has been cleaned, press and hold the CLEAN FILTER button until it beeps to reset the filter indicator. We recommend replacing your VOC filter, if you choose to use it, when you replace your Nano-Coil filter (about every 18 months, with regular maintenance). To purchase a Nano-Coil replacement filter, model # AR-NCFL1-EU, go back to the retailer (where you purchased your air purifier) or visit www.homedics.co.uk. Replacement VOC filter, model # PP-AR-NC02VOCEU, can also be purchased at www.homedics.co.uk.

Cleaning and Maintenance

We recommend that the air purifier be cleaned at least once a month and before storage.

1. Turn the air purifier OFF and unplug it from the outlet.

2. Use a dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the air purifier.

3. The grill plate may be cleaned with a damp cloth or the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner.

DO NOT USE WATER, WAX, POLISH, OR ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTION

TROUBLESHOOTING

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LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT UTILISATION. LES CONSERVER POUR POUVOIR LES CONSULTER ULTÉRIEUREMENT.

PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES :

LORS DE L’UTILISATION D’APPAREILS ÉLECTRIQUES, PARTICULIÈREMENT EN PRÉSENCE D’ENFANTS, IL EST CONSEILLÉ DE TOUJOURS PRENDRE DES PRÉCAUTIONS DE BASE, NOTAMMENT DE SUIVRE LA PROCÉDURE SUIVANTE :

• TOUJOURS débrancher l’appareil de la prise électrique immédiatement après utilisation et avant tout nettoyage. Pour l’éteindre, positionner tous les boutons de réglage sur‘OFF’, puis retirer la prise du secteur.

• NE JAMAIS laisser un appareil sans surveillance lorsqu’il est branché. Débrancher de la prise secteur quand il n’est pas utilisé ou avant d’adjoindre ou de retirer des pièces ou accessoires.

• Cet appareil peut être utilisé par des enfants de plus de 8 ans et des personnes aux capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales limitées, ou manquant d'expérience et de connaissances, à condition de recevoir une supervision ou des consignes concernant l'utilisation en toute sécurité de l'appareil et de comprendre les risques qu'il présente. Il est interdit de laisser les enfants jouer avec l'appareil. Il est interdit de laisser aux enfants le soin de procéder au nettoyage et à l'entretien de l'appareil sans supervision.

• NE PAS toucher un appareil qui est tombé dans l’eau ou tout autre liquide. Couper le secteur et débrancher immédiatement. Le maintenir au sec – NE PAS le faire fonctionner dans des conditions d’humidité ou de moiteur.

• Ne JAMAIS insérer d’épingles ou d’autres fixations métalliques dans l’appareil.

• Utiliser cet appareil selon le mode d’emploi inclus et spécifique à celui-ci. NE PAS utiliser d’accessoires non recommandés par HoMedics.

• Ne JAMAIS mettre en marche l’appareil en cas de cordon ou de connecteur endommagé, en cas de

fonctionnement incorrect, en cas de chute ou de détérioration ou de chute dans l’eau. Le retourner au Centre Service HoMedics en vue de contrôle et de réparation.

• Maintenir le cordon àl’écart des surfaces chauffées.

• Une utilisation excessive pourrait entraîner une surchauffe et écourter la durée de vie du produit. Si cela se produit, espacer les cycles d’utilisation pour que l’appareil refroidisse entre chaque opération.

• Ne JAMAIS faire tomber ou insérer tout objet dans l’une ou l’autre des ouvertures.

• NE PAS faire fonctionner dans des endroits où des produits aérosols (vaporisateurs) sont utilisés ou de l’oxygène est administré.

• NE PAS faire fonctionner sous une couverture ou un oreiller. Cela pourrait provoquer une surchauffage ou un risque d’incendie, d’électrocution ou de dommages corporels.

• NE PAS transporter l’appareil àl’aide du cordon ou en l’utilisant comme une poignée.

• NE PAS utiliser àl’extérieur.

• NE PAS comprimer.

• Ce produit nécessite une source d’alimentation en courant alternatif 220-240V.

• NE PAS essayer de réparer l’appareil. Aucune pièce ne peut être remise en état par l’utilisateur. L’envoyer à

un Centre Service HoMedics pour réparation. Tout dépannage de cet appareil doit être réalisé uniquement pas un personnel de service HoMedics agréé.

• Ne jamais obturer les sorties d’air de l’appareil, ni le placer sur une surface non rigide, telle qu’un lit ou un canapé. Maintenir les sorties d’air exemptes de peluches, cheveux, etc.

• Ne pas poser ou ranger l’appareil dans un endroit où il pourrait tomber ou basculer dans une baignoire ou un évier. Ne pas placer ni laisser tomber dans l’eau ou dans tout autre liquide.

• Le non-respect des consignes ci-dessus peut entraîner un risque d’incendie ou de blessure.

• Risque de brûlures en cas d’utilisation incorrecte.

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