Sanyo ABC-VW24A User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR

AIR PURIFIER
PURIFICATEUR D’AIR

ABC-VW24A

Thank you for purchasing this air purifier.
Be sure to read this instruction manual
thoroughly to ensure correct use.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce
purificateur d’air.
Veillez à lire complètement ce mode d’emploi
afin d’utiliser correctement l’appareil.

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English E-1 – E-14

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Precautions

Read the “Precautions” carefully before using this device to ensure proper operation.
Follow these precautions to ensure the safe and proper operation of this device and to prevent

injury or damage to you or any others. In addition, the presumed results of mishandling this
device are divided into “Warning” and “Caution” to specify the extent of injury or damage that
can be expected and degree of urgency. Always ensure that these instructions are followed as
they are related to important safety issues.

Thank you for choosing SANYO. Please read all instructions carefully to obtain maximum
benefit of your product. Questions? Our toll free number is 1-800-263-2244, 9am - 5pm,
Monday to Friday (Eastern time).

Warning

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not misuse or inadequately utilize
the appliance, and should not play with the appliance.

Do not modify this device. Any disassembly or repair should be conducted by qualified
technicians.

This may cause a fire, electrical shock, or injury. Consult with the place of purchase regarding any
repairs.

Remove the power plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. In addition, do not insert or
pull out the power plug with wet hands.

This may cause an electrical shock or injury.

Do not use this device if the cord or power plug is damaged or if the wall outlet is loose.

This may cause an electrical shock, short circuit, or fire.

Do not scratch, damage, modify, forcefully bend, pull, twist, or bundle the power cord. In
addition, do not place heavy objects on or clamp the cord.

This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock.

Use only the specified voltage as the power source.

This may cause a fire or electrical shock.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug is intended to 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. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Caution

Do not hold the cord when unplugging from the wall outlet. Always hold the end of the
power plug when unplugging the cord.
In addition, periodically wipe away any dust on the power plug.

This may cause a fire from an electrical shock or short circuit.

Do not wipe with petrol or paint thinner and do not spray with insecticides.

This may cause the cord to crack, an electrical shock, or fire.

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Caution

Ensure there is adequate ventilation when using this device with combustible
appliances.

This may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
¡This device does not eliminate carbon monoxide.

Ensure that combustible material or cigarette or incense particles still on fire are not
drawn into this device.

This may cause a fire.

Do not use in places with oil particles, i.e. from machinery, suspended in the air.

This may cause cracks or the falling of this device may cause injury.

Ensure that the power plug is removed from the wall outlet when this device is not in
use for long periods of time. Dispose of the water in the electrolyzed water unit and
tank.

This may cause an electrical shock or fire.
Without electricity, the effect of the electrolyzed water is reduced and mold and bacteria may
develop.

Do not place fingers or foreign objects in the air intake or vent.

This may cause an electrical shock or malfunctions.

Do not use this device in extremely humid environments, i.e. bathrooms.

This may cause an electrical shock or malfunctions.

English

¡Store this manual in an accessible location after reading.

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Part Names and Functions

Sensor Sensitivity
Adjustment Slide Tab

Odor Sensor

Cover

Tank

Electrolyzed Water Unit

Generates a sterilized and
electrolyzed mist.

Power Mist Lamp

Tu rns on when the power mist
is operating.

Electrolyzed Water Lamp

Tu rns on when the electrolyzed
water function is operating.

Clean Indicator

Indicates the degree of
cleanliness of the room.

Air inlet

Handle

Side Air Outlet

Fan

Release Button

Filter

Pre-filter

Front Cover

Cover

Sterilized and Electrolyzed
Mist Outlet

Top Air Outlet

Air Inlet

Release Button

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Cord

Power Plug

[Rear]

Operating Unit

Filter Replacement Lamp (Red)

Tu rns on when the filter needs to be replaced.

Add Water Lamp (Red)

Tu rns on when the water needs to be replenished.
Tu rns on when the device needs to be cleaned.

Power Mist
Button

Power Mist Lamp
(Green)

Turns on when the power mist is
operating.

Remove the front cover before operating.

Electrolyzed Water Lamp (Green)

Tu rns on when the electrolyzed water function is operating.

Filter Reset Button

Press this button after
replacing the filter.

Electrolyzed Water Button

Select Brightness Button

Air Flow Indicator
(Green)

Timer Indicator
(Green)

Automatic Operation Lamp (Green)

Safety Mechanism

■When this unit tips over, the device is
automatically stopped.

¡Stand the device correctly and press the Power

On/Off button to restart.

¡If water spills from the electrolyzed water unit and

tank, ensure that the spill is cleaned and dry
completely before operating the unit.

¡The unit cannot be operated while tilted.
¡The memory is cleared.

Power On/Off Button

Fan Speed Button

Off Timer Button

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<Removing the Front Cover>

e

Front Cover

Release
Button

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w

Release Button

q Press the release buttons
(both sides) at the bottom of
the unit, w pull the front
cover away from the unit,

q

and e lift.

Confirm the accessories.

Date label

(The filter has been placed within the device during
shipping. Remove the plastic protector and replace the
filter into the unit. Refer to page E-5)

Filter

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Preparations Before Use

Installing the Filter

Remove the front cover

¡q Press the Release buttons (both sides) at

1

the bottom of the unit, w pull the front cover
away from the unit, and e lift.

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Front Cover

Press

q

w

Release Button

q

Press

Remove the pre-filter from the filter
and remove from the plastic protector.

3

¡Widen the frame of the pre-filter and remove

the filter.

Plastic Protector

FRONT

Remove the pre-filter (filter).

¡Hold the tabs of the pre-filter and pull to remove.

2

Filter

Pre-filter

Tabs

Supports

Attach the filter to the pre-filter.

¡Insert the side printed with the word “FRONT”

4

into the side of the net.

Net

Filter

Pre-filter

Filter

Attach the pre-filter.

¡Ensure that the tabs of the pre-filter are to the

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front. q Insert the filter under the filter supports
at the top and then w push the filter in at the
bottom.

Filter
Supports

Tabs

Tabs

q

w

Pre-filter

Attach the front cover.

¡q Place the tabs (3) at the top of the front cover

into the attachment slots.

¡w Press the bottom until the cover clicks.

Attachment
Slots

Tabs

Front
Cover

Note:

¡Always be sure to install the pre-filter, filter and front cover before operating the unit.
¡If the plastic protector is not removed from the filter, the device will not clean the air.

In addition, this may cause a malfunction.

¡Write the date of the filter installation on the date label as a guide for the filter replacement and

attach the label to the unit.

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Warning

Do not place flammable material in the tank. This may cause a fire.

Replenishing the Water

Lift the tab on the cover and remove.

1

Cover

Ta b

Loosen the cap to the tank and fill
the tank with tap water.

3

¡Fill the tank with tap water without overfilling.

As a guide, a full tank of water will last for a
maximum of about 2 to 3 weeks of operation.
(For automatic operation) The length of time
before the tank needs to be refilled will vary
depending on the usage conditions.

Cap

Remove the tank.

¡Lift the tank straight up.

2

Note:

¡Water attached to the cap may drip when

removing the tank. Use a towel to ensure that
the floor does not get wet.

Tighten the cap of the tank.

¡Confirm that the cap is on securely.

4

Cap

Tank

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Note:

¡Wash the cap well as mold may form on the

tank cap.

Replace the tank.

¡Line up the tank.

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Tank

Tank

Replace the cover.

¡Press the cover into

place matching the
configuration.

Cover

Water

Use water specified in the attached (Notes).

This may hinder proper operation.

Note:

¡Only use tap water below 86°F.
¡Mold and bacteria may develop if unspecified water is used and may hinder proper operation.

Dispose the water in the electrolyzed water unit and tank after removing the power plug. Without

¡

electricity, the effect of the electrolyzed water is reduced and mold and bacteria may develop.

¡Dispose of the water in the tank if the water has a chance of freezing. If the water freezes, it

may cause the device to malfunction.

¡If the temperature of the water is low (10°C or below), the sterile electrolytic mist may not be

emitted.

¡When filling the tank with water, let the water run freely for about 3 to 5 seconds before filling

the tank, otherwise the quality of the water remaining in the faucet will deteriorate.

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Unit Installation

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Odor Sensor

q Press the Release buttons (both

1

sides) at the bottom of the unit, w pull
the front cover away from the unit, and

e lift.

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Front Cover

Release Button

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Release Button

q

w

q

Unit Installation

Place the unit on a stable and horizontal surface

1

and in a location where the air circulates well
around the room.

¡This unit operates more effectively when the unit is set in the

middle of a wall facing the center of the room.

Adjust the sensor sensitivity

2

adjustment slide tab.

¡The tab is set to the middle when shipping.

Set the tab to this location during normal
operation.

¡To operate when even slightly dirty

set to “High”

¡To operate infrequently

set to “Low”

Sensor Sensitivity
Adjustment Slide Tab

Caution

¡Unplug the unit when moving or not using for extended periods and dispose of the water in

the electrolyzed water unit and tank (water may spill or mold and bacteria may develop).

¡Do not tilt the unit when in use. The electrolyzed water unit may cease to operate properly

or water may spill.

Note:

¡Do not set in a location where the air inlet or outlet may be covered.
¡Ensure that AV equipment, i.e. TV and radios, is located at least 6.5ft away (noise may interfere

with the equipment).

Ventilate the room to clean the air before plugging the cord into the wall outlet.

¡When the power plug is inserted into the wall outlet and the unit starts operating, the sensor will detect

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the cleanliness of the air and use this as a reference for making settings. The automatic operation lamp
(green) will flash for a short while (about 3 minutes) while this is being done. If the air quality is detected
as being clean, the settings will be updated automatically to reflect this.

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Method of Use

The device can be operated according to preference. Normally, it is recommended that automatic operation is
selected to operate automatically in response to the cleanliness of the air. When the automatic operation, adjust
the sensitivity of the odor sensor (refer to page E-7).

Press the power on/off button.

¡Press the power on/off button to operate in [AUTO/Electrolyzed

1

Water “On”] mode after plugging in the power plug.

¡The electrolyzed water and clean lamps turn on.

(The electrolyzed water lamp turns on while operating the
electrolyzed water function).

Press

Press the fan speed button and operate according

2

to preference.

¡The operating mode switches with each press of the button and

the mode is indicated by the corresponding lamp.

AUTO LOW MED HIGH

When cleaning the air and removing
odors in the room automatically

Manual Operation

Automatic Operation

¡Press the fan speed button and operate in “AUTO”.
¡Operates automatically when the odor sensor detect dirt or

odor in the air of the room.

¡A sterile, electrolyzed mist is produced (the electrolyzed

water function generates a sterile, electrolyzed mist).
Press the electrolyzed water button to turn off the
electrolyzed water.

¡The electrolyzed water function cannot be operated

independently.

* Even when the air of the room is clean, the electrolyzed

water function operates silently for about 5 minutes, once
every hour, to agitate the water.

Operation of the Odor Sensor

The odor sensor operate automatically when set to automatic operation mode.

Press

Press

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¡The odor sensor responds to cigarette smoke, insecticides, cosmetics, alcohol, gases generated by burning

appliances, and sudden changes of temperature and humidity.

Color of Clean Indicator and Operating Status (Air flow indicator lamp does not turn on)

Cleanliness

Color of Clean Indicator

Operating

Status

The generated volume of sterile, electrolytic mist is intermittent with Low (small) and Strong (large).

Sterile, Electrolytic Mist

Fan

Note:

¡Toxic substances (carbon monoxide, etc.) from cigarettes cannot be eliminated.
¡Odor components (odors from building material, pets, etc.) that are continuously generated

cannot be entirely eliminated.

Clean Very Dirty

Green Yellow Red

Stop Low

Medium

Stop Low Low or Strong

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Method of Use

Continuous Mode

Operate in “HIGH” when vacuuming

Operate in “LOW” when sleeping

To generate a lot of sterile, electrolytic
mist and quickly clean the air in the room

Odors

Mold

Bacteria

Pollen

Dust Mite
Droppings

Manual Operation

Manual Operation

Press

¡Press the fan speed button to choose

“LOW”, “MED”, or “HIGH” mode.

¡The volume of sterile, electrolytic mist generated during

High is strong (large). The volume is low (small) for all
other modes. The mist is generated intermittently.

¡Press the electrolyzed water button to turn the electrolyzed

water function “On” or “Off”.

Power Mist Mode

Press

¡Press the power mist button to operate in power mist

mode.

¡High (5 min) → Medium (25 min)

(The air flow indicator does not turn on.)

¡A sterile, electrolytic mist is intermittently generated for 30

minutes.

¡Once the power mist cycle is complete, the device

switches to automatic mode.

¡Press the fan speed button to cancel and to switch to a

different operating mode.

Stopping the operation at a specified time

OFF!

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* When the mode is switched to power mist while the timer

is operating, the configured timer cancels.

Timer Operation

Press

¡Press the off timer button and set to a preferred time.

Each time the button is pressed, the indicator lamp sets to
the timer according to the lamp.

1 Hour 2 Hours 8 Hours

¡The indicators change according to the amount of time

that has passed and the lights indicate the amount of time
remaining.

¡Once the pre-determined amount of time passes, the

device automatically turns off.

* The power mist mode cannot be set with a timer.

Continuous

Operation

(The lamp does not turn on.)