Vax ACKRV101 Instruction manual

2 IN 1 Air Purier
& HUMIDIFIER
LET’S GET STARTED
ACKRV101
LET'S TALK SAFETY Basic Safety Precautions
This appliance is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the appliance indoors and keep away from wet areas.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings whilst using the appliance.
• This appliance can be operated 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.
• Always position the appliance on a at, stable, solid surface and never over stretch the power cord.
• Always remove the water tank and drain the appliance before carrying or transporting.
• Position the appliance where dirty air is not drawn across your body or head while sitting or sleeping.
• This appliance produces mist. Keep away from valuables and other electronics.
✘ Don’t
• Leave water stored in the water tank between uses.
• Place the appliance near sources of heat, such as stove tops, ovens, radiators, open res, candles or computers.
• Move or tilt the appliance when in use. Leaking from the water reservoir may occur.
• Use the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer Service Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 08:30-18:30 Sat 09:00-17:00).
• Use the appliance if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• Run the power cord under rugs, runners or carpets as it can be a trip hazard.
• Pull, carry or trap the power cord under doors or sharp edges.
• Handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
• Use the appliance in an area with toxic/explosive vapours/liquids, oxygen water tanks or near to ammable, combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol, kerosene, chlorine, bleach and ammonia drain cleaner etc).
• Use the appliance with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Use without all lters in place.
• Add fragrance or scented oils to the water tank.
Do
• Always use clean fresh water in the water tank.
• Change the water daily and drain the appliance after every use.
• Inspect the appliance regularly and remove any dust/dirt build up as this may aect the airow.
• Keep all openings/grills clear and free from obstruction and sources of heat, and open ames (including candles). Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to the appliance.
• Turn o all controls on the appliance before disconnecting or connecting the power cord.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 5amp fuse. Always protect the power cable from heat.
• Use only CE approved 5amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords may overheat.
• Take care to arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Always switch o and unplug the appliance before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Please keep instructions for further use.
Contents
Lets talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
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2-3
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6-7
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10-13
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Getting to know your machine
Air outlet grill
Control panel
Filter cover (lters hidden)
Humidication outlet
Side air inlet grill
(both sides
of machine)
Remote control and storage
Carry handle
Water tank release clip
Water tank
Power outlet
Drainage cap
Main lter
Odour lter
Remote control
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Getting started
BEFORE YOU BEGIN IMPORTANT: Remove all packaging covering the appliance. Make sure the lters are in place and correctly tted before switching on.
Stand the machine on a hard at surface away from sources of heat. Never block the air grills: keep them free from any obstruction.
Stand the appliance on a hard at surface. Make sure the air grills are free from any obstructions.
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Remove the remote control stored on board at the back of the machine.
Press the water tank release button and pull water tank to remove.
Twist the water tank cap anti-clockwise to remove.
Fill the water tank with water to the max ll line. To prevent build up of limescale especially in hard water areas, ltered water is recommended. Do not add any fragrances or scented oils to the water tank.
Replace the water tank cap twist clockwise to tighten.
Turn the water tank so the cap
is at the bottom. Line up the water tank with the machine inserting the bottom of the water tank into the machine rst. Push back until water tank
cover clicks into place.
Check the supplied lters are properly in place and all plastic is removed before
switching the machine on.
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Using your machine
IMPORTANT: The control panel is touch sensitive, lightly press the controls. The remote control has the same operating functions as the control panel.
When the machine is activated the digital humidity reading of the room and the spinning image of the fan will constantly be displayed. Humidication starts after the initial water cycle. Mist may not be visible in all conditions or if the water tank is empty.
Remote control
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Power On/O
Fan speed
Timer setting
Sleep mode
Humidier control
Using the control panel
The buttons will illuminate brightly when pressed. The illumination will then dim
D
Sleep
E
Humidity
C
Timer
F
Reset Filter
B
Speed
A
On/O
A
On/O
Press the ‘On/O’ button once to switch the machine on. The air purier will activate (the speed button on the control panel will also illuminate).
B
Speed
The fan will activate on a medium speed when the machine is switched on. Press the ‘speed’ button to select the desired fan speed – Low, Med, High & Turbo. On the digital display panel a fan image will interpret the fan speed as the speed selected increases or decreases.
C
Timer
The timer can be set between 1-8 hours. The number of hours selected will show on the display panel underneath the image of a clock face. Press the ‘timer’ button to select the number of timed hours required. Once the timer cycle has complete, the machine will run at a medium speed. If the timer is not set the machine will constantly operate at a medium speed. If the timer is set in standby mode, the appliance will turn on at a medium speed once the timer cycle has completed.
D
Sleep
Press the ‘sleep’ button, the fan speed will select Low and the LCD on the machine will auto dim.
E
Humidity
Press the ‘Humidity’ button to activate the humidier and continue pressing to select the required humidity target. The target
required will show on the display panel alongside the current RH% (Relative Humidity). Mist and vapour will disperse through the small grill behind the control panel. The humidier will be switching on/o automatically every time the target RH% is below or equal to the current
RH% until the tank runs empty or the humidier function is switched o.
F
Reset lter
After replacing lters, insert a small blunt instrument such as a pen nib into the reset insert and hold down for a few seconds to reset the lter life calculator. A beep sound will be heard to conrm the lter reset has been set.
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Taking care of your machine
EMPTY WATER TANK
When the water tank is empty or runs dry in the humidication mode, the digital display will ash an empty water tank symbol. The water empty water tank symbol ashes even if the humidity is not on. Rell tank as specied in the 'Getting started' section of this guide.
EMPTYING THE WATER TANK AND DRAINING THE MACHINE
Turn o and unplug the unit. Press the water tank release button and pull to remove.
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Twist the water tank cap anti-clockwise and remove.
Empty over a sink and rinse tank.
Stand the machine over
a sink or bath and pull
to remove the drainage cap.
Do not leave water stored in the water tank between uses. The water tank should be emptied after each use and re-lled with fresh water before use.
CAUTION
Tilt the machine allowing the excess water to drain.
Using a dry cloth wipe the reservoir underneath where the water tank would sit.
Make sure the water tank lid is tightly tted and turn the water tank so the cap is at the bottom. Line up the water tank with the machine inserting the bottom of the water tank into the machine rst. Push back until water tank
cover clicks into place.
Push the drainage cap back into place, making sure it is correctly tted.
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Taking care of your machine
REPLACING THE FILTERS
The lter life bars on the display panel will decrease gradually throughout the use of the machine. When the lters need replacing the life bars will ash and the display panel will turn red.
Turn o and unplug the unit. Pull either side of the front cover to remove.
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Pull to remove the
lters from machine.
Remove all packaging from new
lters. Line up odour lter, (the odour lter is reversible and can be tted either side)
press onto the hook and eye
tabs to attach to main lter.
The lters should be replaced every 3-6 months dependent on use.
CAUTION
Line up and ret the new lters into the machine.
Line up tabs on the bottom of the lter, cover with the tabs on the machine. In a hinge like
manner push the cover until
it clicks into place.
Plug the appliance into a power source and press the on button. Insert a small blunt instrument such as pen nib into the reset insert and hold down for a few seconds to reset the lter life
calculator. A beep sound will be
heard to conrm the lter reset has been set and the LCD screen will turn blue again.
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What to do if it goes wrong
SolutionProblem
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
Why does my air purier have no power?
Why is water leaking from my machine?
Why is the digital display on the control panel red?
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• Check the fuse in the plug. If this needs replacing, always replace with a 5amp British fuse.
• The front cover may not be secure. Check the front cover is securely tted. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• The lter may not be tted correctly. Check the lter. Go to ‘Taking Care of your machine’.
• Timer may have nished. Re-set the timer. Go to ‘Using your machine’.
• The machine may not have been positioned correctly. Place the machine on a at, stable, solid surface.
• The water tank cap may not have been tightened. Go to ‘Getting started’.
• The machine may have been moved or tilted with water in the water tank. Remove water tank, drain machine and wipe dry reservoir. Go to ‘Taking Care of your machine’.
• The drainage cap may not be correctly tted. Go to ‘Taking Care of your machine’.
• The water tank may be empty. Go to ‘Taking Care of your machine’.
• The lters may need replacing. Go to ‘Taking Care of your machine’.
We're here if you need us
Online: vax.co.uk/support
Call: (UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm*
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 0QH, UK
Getting in touch…
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GET IN TOUCH
0330 026 8455 VaxVacu umsinfo@vax.co.uk vax.co.uk @Vax UK
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the ACKRV101 manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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