Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier User Manual

WHISPURE

™

AIR PURIFIER

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts,

accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301

In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation

and service, call: 1-800-807-6777

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

or...www.whirlpoolappliances.ca

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 sito web en... www.whirlpool.com

llame al: 1-800-253-1301

PURIFICATEUR D’AIR

WHISPURE

™

1188695

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour

installation ou service, le : 1-800-807-6777

ou visitez notre site web à... www.whirlpoolappliances.ca

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Controls .......................................................................5

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................6

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

In the U.S.A. .................................................................................6

In Canada .....................................................................................6

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

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

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

ÍNDICE

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

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

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

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

CÓMO FUNCIONA EL PURIFICADOR DE AIRE .......................10

Uso de los controles ..................................................................11

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

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

Reemplazo del filtro ...................................................................12

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

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

En los EE.UU. .............................................................................12

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

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

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

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 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 en relación con 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.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU PURIFICATEUR D’AIR .......................................14

SPÉCIFICATIONS D'INSTALLATION .........................................15

Spécifications électriques..........................................................15

Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................15

UTILISATION DU PURIFICATEUR D’AIR...................................15

Utilisation des commandes........................................................16

ENTRETIEN DU PURIFICATEUR D’AIR.....................................16

Nettoyage...................................................................................16

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

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

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................17

Aux États-Unis ...........................................................................17

Au Canada..................................................................................18

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

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

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

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 follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

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

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) min. 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 the air purifier on a soft

surface such as a bed or sofa.

■ Operate indoors only.

AIR PURIFIER USE

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 the “Air Purifier Care” section.

Using the Controls

AIR PURIFIER CARE

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.

2. Press POWER to start the air purifier. An indicator light will

turn on.

3. Press POWER to stop the air purifier. The indicator light will

turn off.

Fan Speed

Press FAN SPEED until the indicator light comes on for the desired speed.

FAN SPEED RESULT

Low Medium High Turb o

Sleep Mode

Press SLEEP MODE to set. Sleep mode runs on Low fan speed for 8 hours and then returns to previously selected setting. To exit before 8 hours, press SLEEP MODE, FAN SPEED, or POWER.

Control Lock

The Control Lock locks the controls to prevent unintended changing of the settings when the air purifier is on or off.

1. Press and hold SLEEP MODE for 5 seconds to lock. The

Control Lock indicator light will turn on. (No selection can be made.)

2. Press SLEEP MODE for 5 seconds to unlock. The Control

Lock indicator light will turn off. Now selections can be made and the unit can be turned on or off.

Filter Status Lights

The pre-filter and HEPA filter status lights will help you know when to change your filters. The green status lights will move from New to Replace at preset intervals. When the red Replace status light is flashing, replace the filter as indicated. See “Filter Replacement” in the “Air Purifier Care” section.

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Cleaning

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A. Release tabs B. Controls C. Front grille

1. Press POWER to turn off the air purifier.

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 previous illustration.

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

in 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. Press POWER to start the air purifier.

D. Pre-filter

E. HEPA filter

F. Bottom slot

G. Mainframe assembly

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. Press POWER to turn off the air purifier.

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 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. Press POWER to start the air purifier.

8. Press either the PRE-FILTER RESET or the HEPA RESET

button for 5 seconds to turn off the filter indicator light(s) and reset timer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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? Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse or time-delay

circuit breaker.

To locate the Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

In Canada

For product related questions, please call the Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center toll free:

1-800-461-5681

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST).

Our consultants provide assistance with:

■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

■ Referrals to local dealers.

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.

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.

In the U.S.A.

Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301.

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. Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide afterwarranty service, anywhere in the United States.

For parts, accessories and service in Canada

Call 1-800-807-6777. Whirlpool Canada Inc. designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in Canada.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada Inc. with any questions or concerns at:

Customer Interaction Center Whirlpool Canada Inc. 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Replacement Filters

Replacement filters may be ordered by calling our Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-253-1301.

In Canada, please call 1-800-807-6777. You may also visit our website www.whirlpool.com or

www.whirlpoolappliances.ca. NOTE: This information is also located on the HEPA filter for your

convenience.

Air Purifier Model No.

HEPA Filter Replacement Part No.

Pre-Filter Replacement Part No.

AP51030 1183054 or 1187022 1183063

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