Whirlpool AP450, AP250 User Manual

WHISPURE™

AIR PURIFIER

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts,

accessories or service call: 1-866-990-7365

or visit our website at... www.whirlpoolairpurifiers.com

PURIFICADOR DE AIRE

WHISPURE

™

Manual de uso y cuidado

Si tiene preguntas respecto a las características, funcionamiento,

rendimiento, partes, accesorios o servicio técnico,

o visite nuestro sitio de Internet en... www.whirlpoolairpurifiers.com

llame al: 1-866-990-7365

WP-AP250450

PURIFICATEUR D’AIR

WHISPURE

™

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service

ou visitez notre site Web... www.whirlpoolairpurifiers.com

Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières ...... 2

composez le 1-866-990-7365

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AIR PURIFIER SAFETY..................................................................3

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................4

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4

Location Requirements................................................................4

AIR PURIFIER USE.........................................................................4

Starting/Stopping Your Air Purifier ..............................................4

AIR PURIFIER CARE.....................................................................5

Cleaning........................................................................................5

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DEL PURIFICADOR DE AIRE.................................9

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................10

Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................10

Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................10

USO DEL PURIFICADOR DE AIRE.............................................10

Cómo poner en marcha/detener su purificador de aire ............10

CUIDADO DEL PURIFICADOR DE AIRE....................................11

Limpieza .....................................................................................11

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU PURIFICATEUR D’AIR .......................................15

SPÉCIFICATIONS D'INSTALLATION .........................................16

Spécifications électriques..........................................................16

Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................16

UTILISATION DU PURIFICATEUR D’AIR...................................16

Mise en marche/arrêt du purificateur d’air ................................16

ENTRETIEN DU PURIFICATEUR D’AIR.....................................17

Filter Replacement .......................................................................5

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................5

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE...........................................................6

In the U.S.A. and Canada.............................................................6

Replacement Filters......................................................................6

Quiet 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee ........................................6

WARRANTY ....................................................................................7

Reemplazo de los filtros.............................................................11

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................12

AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................12

En los EE.UU. y Canadá.............................................................12

Filtros de repuesto .....................................................................12

Garantía de silencio de 30 días o el reembolso de su dinero ...12

GARANTÍA.....................................................................................13

Nettoyage ...................................................................................17

Remplacement du filtre..............................................................17

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................17

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................18

Aux États-Unis et au Canada.....................................................18

Filtres de rechange.....................................................................18

Garantie de silence de 30 jours ou argent remis.......................18

GARANTIE.....................................................................................19

This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA. U.S. 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.

Este producto obtuvo la designación de ENERGY STAR al haber cumplido con los estrictos lineamientos de eficiencia de energía establecidos por la Agencia de Protección del Medioambiente (EPA) de los Estados Unidos. La Agencia de Protección del Medioambiente de los Estados Unidos no respalda ninguna afirmación por parte del fabricante en el sentido de que el uso de este producto proporciona aire interior más sano.

La eficiencia de energía de este modelo que reúne las condiciones de ENERGY STAR se mide según la relación entre el CADR (Índice de emisión de aire limpio) para polvo del modelo y la energía eléctrica que consume, es decir CADR/Watt.

Ce produit a reçu la certification ENERGY STAR en satisfaisant aux directives strictes de rendement énergétique établies par l’EPA aux É.-U. L’EPA aux É.-U. ne garantit pas l’engagement du fabricant relatif à un air plus sain du fait de l’utilisation de ce produit.

Le rendement énergétique de ce modèle certifié ENERGY STAR est mesuré sur la base d’un ratio entre le débit d’air purifié (poussière) du modèle et l’électricité consommée, ou le ratio débit d’air purifié/Watt.

AIR PURIFIER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

WARNING:

Control Device.

WARNING:

Unplug air purifier before servicing.

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire or Electrical Shock, Do Not Use The Air Purifier With Any Solid-State Speed

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electrical Shock And Injury To Persons, Do Not Use In A Window.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your air purifier, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

■ The air purifier should be connected to a 115 V, 60 Hz, 15- or

20-amp fused 3 prong grounded outlet.

■ The use of a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is

recommended.

Location Requirements

A. 6" (15.2 cm) minimum clearance

■ You will need a level surface at least 6" (15.2 cm) from heat

sources such as ranges or heaters.

■ Do not block air openings or place air cleaner on a soft

surface such as a bed or sofa.

■ Operate indoors only.

AIR PURIFIER USE

Starting/Stopping Your Air Purifier

NOTE: Before operating the air purifier, record the date of installation on the HEPA filter. Under normal conditions, the HEPA filter should be replaced annually, and the pre-filter should be replaced every 3 months. To remove and replace either filter, see “Filter Replacement” in “Air Purifier Care.”

A. Low fan speed B. Medium fan

speed

C. High fan speed D. HEPA filter

indicator light

Change

HEPA Filter

Change

Pre-Filter

Reset

E. Pre-filter indicator

light

F. Filter reset button

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. NOTE: Both filter indicator lights will flash once during a self-

test when the air purifier is turned on or after a power interruption.

2. Turn the control knob to the large fan icon (High), the middle fan icon (Medium) or the small fan icon (Low) to select the desired fan speed.

3. Turn the control knob to Off to turn off the air purifier.

AIR PURIFIER CARE

Cleaning

A. Release tabs B. Control knob C. Mainframe assembly

1. Turn the control knob to Off.

2. Unplug air purifier or disconnect power.

3. Place fingers on the front release tabs. Gently push the tabs

in and pull the front grille forward to remove it.

4. Remove both filters and set aside. Do not try to wash and

reuse either the HEPA filter or the pre-filter.

5. Clean the air purifier with a soft, damp cloth.

6. Gently wash the front grille in soapy water. NOTE: The grille is not dishwasher safe.

7. Reassemble the filters as shown in the previous illustration.

8. Place the bottom tabs on the front grille into the slots in the

base of the air purifier. Push the top of the grille forward until the grille locks into place.

9. Plug in air purifier or reconnect power.

10. Turn the control knob to the desired fan speed.

D. Bottom slot

E. HEPA filter

F. Pre-filter

G. Front grille

Filter Replacement

NOTE: The filter indicator lights on top of the air purifier will glow when it is time to replace either the pre-filter or the HEPA filter. For the most efficient operation of the air purifier, under normal conditions it is recommended that you replace the pre-filter every 3 months and the HEPA filter every year. See “Replacement Filters” in the “Assistance or Service” section.

1. Turn the control knob to Off.

2. Unplug air purifier or disconnect power.

3. Place fingers on the front release tabs. Gently push the tabs

in and pull the front grille forward to remove it.

4. Remove and replace the indicated filter. Install the new HEPA

filter in the same direction shown by the arrow located on the filter frame. Install the new pre-filter by placing it on the tabs.

NOTE: Do not try to wash and reuse either the HEPA filter or the pre-filter.

5. Place the bottom tabs on the front grille into the slots in the

base of the air purifier. Push the top of the grille forward until the grille locks into place.

6. Plug in air purifier or reconnect power.

7. Turn the control knob to the desired fan speed.

8. Press the Filter Reset button for 5 seconds to turn off the filter

indicator light(s) and reset the timer.

NOTES:

■ Pressing the Filter Reset button before either of the filter

indicator lights glows will not reset the timer.

■ Use of a non-Whirlpool filter or failure to replace the filter

regularly will invalidate this warranty.

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Air purifier will not run

■ Check the following:

Is the air purifier turned on?

TROUBLESHOOTING

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

In the U.S.A. and Canada

Call the toll free: 1-866-990-7365.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

■ Installation information.

■ Use and maintenance procedures.

■ Accessory and repair parts sales.

■ Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing

impaired, limited vision, etc.).

■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service

companies. Designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States and Canada.

Replacement Filters

Replacement filters may be ordered by calling our Customer Service Center at 1-866-990-7365.

You may also visit our website www.whirlpoolairpurifiers.com. NOTE: This information is also located on the HEPA filter for your

convenience.

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.

To locate the designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Master Brands HK Limited with any questions or concerns at:

Master Brands HK Limited c/o CCRG Teleservices 4240 Ridge Lea Road, Ste. 29 Amherst, NY 14226

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Air Purifier Model Number

AP25030K AP45030K

HEPA Filter Replacement Part Number

1183051K 1183054K

Pre-Filter Replacement Part Number

8171433K 8171434K

Quiet 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

For 30 days from the date of purchase, if you are not completely satisfied that your new Whirlpool® air purifier is quieter than your previous high-efficiency air purifier, Master Brands HK Limited will take it back and refund the full purchase price to you. (Finance charges and shipping are not included.) Contact our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-866-990-7365 for money-back guarantee procedures.

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