Winix AW600 User Manual

Triple Action Humidier

Model: AW600

™

Thank you for purchasing this WINIX product

•Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating
this equipment.

•Please keep this manual for future reference.

Triple Action Humidier with

HumidiPür™
Model: AW600

PlasmaWave® technology removes air

pollutants resulting in cleaner fresher
air.

Auto Mode

WINIX’s sensor detecs room humidity

level to control fan speed and optimize
the humidity level.

Timer

The automatic Timer indicator is used

to maintain efciency throughout the

lifetime of the product.

Sleep Mode

Light sensor detects when the room
is dark and adjusts the unit to Sleep
Mode to reduce power consumption.

Winix HumidiPür™ Triple Action Humidier simultaneously humidies
and cleans the air. Featuring a 3.17 gallon per day humidication
capacity and 3-Stage air purication with PlasmaWave® Technology.

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Mist Humidier

HumidiPür™ generates very ne and light mist
to enhance consistent humidity level.

CleanCel® Anti-Bacterial Coating

HumidiPür™ has been treated with CleanCel®

antibacterial coating to prevent growth of

bacteria in the water tank and cleaning discs.

Auto Shut-Off

Automatically shuts off when the water bucket
is Low.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions

Warning

Product Information

Unit Diagram
Control Panel/Display

Installation

Selecting a Location
Set-Up Instructions

Operation

Modes of Operations
Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

FAQ/Solutions

Product Specications

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Safety Instructions

Warning

Follow these instructions to avoid any
risk of personal injury, property damage,

electrical shocks or re hazard.

Notice

Failure to follow the safety instructions
can lead to personal injury or property
damage.

Warning

DON’T unplug the unit by pulling on
it’s power cord.

PROHIBITED

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE

MUST FOLLOW

Ground connection protecting
from electrical shock

DON’T touch the plug with wet hands.

DON’T bend or place heavy object on
the power cord.

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DON’T replace or modify power cord.

If the power cord/plug is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or a

qualied technician.

Warning

DON’T plug multiple power plugs into
an outlet. Plug directly into the wall.

DO unplug the HumidiPür™ when not
in use to save on energy consumption.

DON’T attempt to repair, alter or
dissasemble the unit.

DO connect the power cord to only
proper power outlet with a ground
connection.

DON’T plug power cord into loose or
damaged electrical outlet. (This can
lead to overheating or electrical shock)

DON’T operate the unit if standing
water is present.

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Safety Instructions

Note

Note

DON’T operate HumidiPür™
on an uneven surface.

DON’T place the HumidiPür™ near

ammable material (such as gas,

aerosols, or benzene).

Attempt to change the bucket and

rell with clean water every day.

DON’T spray liquids directly into
air washer.

DON’T place the unit on an
unstable place such as a table
or a sink.

DON’T pour water into the top
of the air unit, place in water
tank as directed.

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Note

DO unplug the unit and contact
your service dealer if the unit
comes in contact with water.

DON’T remove the water tank if
a child is nearby.

DO unplug the unit and contact your
service dealer if it is sunken under
water.

DON’T insert ANYTHING into the
air inlet or outlet.

DON’T install the unit in the place full
of high humidity or dust.

DON’T place anything around the unit
to allow children to play or sit on.

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Safety Instructions

Note

DON’T disconnect the
power cord during
operation.

DO use the HumidiPür™
after assembling the
Antimicrobial Disk.

DON’T place hands or
any body parts near
the air outlet during
operation.

DO unplug the appliance

during lling and cleaning.

DON’T insert anything into
the air inlet or outlet.

DON’T place the unit
near curtains or other
materials that can block
the vents of the unit.

DO unplug the unit and
contact your service
dealer if any irregular
noise or smoke occurs.

DON’T place the unit
near a heat source.

DON’T strike or drop
the unit.

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Note

DON’T allow children to

play

play on or near the unit.

DON’T spray ammable

liquids or gases into the
unit.

DON’T install the unit
under direct light.

DON’T use hot water in
the water tank.

DON’T lift the unit by
the top.

DON’T place clothes and
towels on top of air
washer while operating.

DO clean Antibacterial
disk regularly with warm
tap water and allow to
air dry.

DON’T use ammable

material (such as benzene
or alcohol) to clean the
unit.

DON’T spray liquids
directly
into HumidiPür™ during
cleaning.

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Safety Instructions

Note

DON’T install the unit
near the wall or window.

DON’T operate the unit
while insecticide is used.

DON’T install the unit

whose airow outlet is

facing the wall.

DON’T put the unit near
burning cigarette or
incense.

DON’T allow water to
stay in the water tank for
a long time while not in
use.

DON’T drink the water
left in the water tank or
give it to plants or
animals.

After cleaning, allow
Antibacterial Discs,

water tank, and pre-lter

to air dry completely.

DON’T operate the
unit while water tank
is damaged.

DON’T put the unit near
a microwave oven or
TV.

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Note

DON’T overll the water

tank.

DO dispose of the water
to prevent it from freezing
in cold weather.

DO unplug the unit and
move its water tank when
water is removed.

DON’T put the unit near
ceilings, walls, furniture,
or electronic appliances.

DON’T lift the unit with
water still in the water
tank.

DO clean the air washer

regulary, with a microber

towel or any other clean
wiping material.

DON’T plug in if the
power plug is touched
with water.

DON’T put magnet or
metal material on the
top of the unit.

DO use clean tap water
without detergent, soap,
chemical compounds or
hot water (over 104ºF).

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Product Diagram

Front Panel

Anti-bacterial Disc (CleanCel®)

Anti-bacterial Disc Handle

Water Level Indicator

Anti-bacterial Water Tank (CleanCel®)

Water Tank Release Lever

Control Panel Display
Air Outlet Cover

Air Outlet

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Fan (inside)
Air Outlet Release Button

HEPA + Carbon Comination Filter

Air Intake

Power Plug

Control Panel

Function Button

1. Continuous Mode
Unit operates continuously on the fan speed selected by user
(Low/Mid/High) regardless of ambient humidity.

2. Sleep Mode
Dims control panel lights and sets the unit to operate at
lowest fan speed.

3. Auto-Mode

Unit runs until ideal humidity level is reached and shuts off
intermittently to save energy (Green “Comfort Zone”).

Low Water

Power

Mode

Indicator

Indicator

PlasmaWave

(ON/OFF Indicator)

Timer

Setting Button

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Indicator

Timer

Fan Speed

Indicator

Fan Speed Button

(Low, Medium, High)

Low
Humidity
Indicator

High
Humidity
Indicator

PlasmaWave

(ON/OFF Button)

Control Panel

Lock Indicator

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PlasmaWave

(ON/OFF Indicator)

Humidity Level Indicator

Displays humidity level, when desirable level of humidity
levels are reached they will be displayed in the green
“Comfort Zone”

Orange -> Low Humidity (Below 30% RH)
Blue -> High Humidity (61-70% RH)

Green -> Ideal Humidity (40-60% RH)

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Installation

Selecting a Location

15 inches

15 inches

Do not install the unit under direct sunlight.

- Long Exposure to direct sunlight can cause defects.

HumidiPür™ must be installed and operated on an even surface.

- Vibrations and noise can occur on soft or non-at surfaces.

4 inches

4 inches

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Product must be Installed approximately 10cm/ 4 inches away from the wall
and 30-40cm/ 15 inches from other electronic appliances.

Before operating the HumidiPür™, remove any plastic bags and polyfoams from

outside and inside the unit.

Operation

Set-Up Instructions

1. Slide water tank out, by using the release

lever located below the water tank on

the front of the unit.

2. Fill the water tank with cool tap water
up to the indicator line on the inside of
water tank.

3. Replace the water tank by sliding it
back into the unit until you hear it
click into place.

4. Gently slide down the front panel and

make sure that it is seated properly and
lines up correctly.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before lling the unit with water.

We recommend using ltered water to prolong the life of the product.

Use cautions when moving the unit lled with water.

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Operation

Before Turning On

Plug the power cord into a power

1

outlet.

Push the POWER button.

2

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The unit will start on AUTO

3

MODE and the PlasmaWave®

function will be ON.

A soft buzzing or clicking sound may occur during operation;
if this is uncomfortable, you can turn off the PlasmaWave
feature by using the PlasmaWave® ON/OFF button.

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Auto Mode

Push FUNCTION button to select

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Auto Mode

AIR FLOW:
When ambient humidity is sensed at less

that 60%, the unit will operate at “High”

fan speed. When the ambient humidity
is sensed at greater than 60% the unit

will operate at “Low” fan speed.

CLEANING DISCS:

When ambient humidity is sensed at
greater than 75% humidity the cleaning
discs will stop spinning. When ambient
humidity is sensed less than 60%, the disc,
resumes to circulate.

Continuous Mode

Push the FUNCTION button to select

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Continuous Mode.

- Continuous Mode Indicator will
illuminate.

- The FUNCTION button will cycle
the unit between the following:
Auto -> Continuous -> Sleep

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Operation

Sleep Mode

Push the FUNCTION button to select

1

Sleep Mode.

The MODE button will cycle the unit
between the following:

Auto -> Continuous -> Sleep

During Sleep Mode the unit will set fan

2

speed to lowest setting and the display
will turn off, except for the low fan speed
indicator.

Adjust Fan Speed

Push the FAN SPEED button to change
the Fan Speed.

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The FAN SPEED button will cycle the unit
between the following:

Low -> Med -> High

Adjust Timer

Push TIMER button to set a timer.

The TIMER button will cycle through the
unit timer settings:

2 hours -> 4 hours -> 8 hours

PlasmaWave® Technology

During Humidication process

During Humidification process

Push PLASMAWAVE/LOCK button to

operate PlasmaWave®.

Use this button to turn PlasmaWave

function ON/OFF

During PlasmaWave® operation only

During PlasmaWave® operation only

Push PLASMAWAVE/LOCK button to

operate PlasmaWave® while the unit OFF.

Use this button to turn PlasmaWave

function ON/OFF without using the

humidication function of the unit.

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Lock Button

Push PLASMAWAVE/LOCK button for

more than 3 seconds to activate Lock.

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Care & Maintenance

Emptying the Water Tank

Use the tab on the bottom of the

1 2

water tank and gently slide it out
to open.

Remove the used water left in the water tank and dispose of it in an

3

appropriate manner. Rell water tank with clean water.

Replace the water tank with a

4

snap.

Lift disc assembly by the
antibacterial handle and

carefully remove it.

Gently slide down the front

5

panel to close.

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Be sure to change water frequently to ensure optimal
functioning of the unit.

Be sure to replace the water tank correctly in order to
ensure that the unit functions properly.

Cleaning Surface

Clean the outside of the unit with a soft
cloth and mild detergent. Wipe clean with
a dry cloth.

Cleaning Rear Air Intake Grille

Use the tab on the back cover grille

and pull up on the Combo Filter.

After cleaning, and letting air dry, slide the HEPA + Carbon Filter back into

it’s original location and replace the back cover grille.

Unplug the HumidiPür™ before performing any type of
maintenance such as cleaning or disassembling.

Do NOT clean the top portion of the unit with water.
Empty and unplug if not operating for more than 2 days.

To clean the back cover grille rinse

lightly under warm water and
air dry.

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Care & Maintenance

Cleaning Anti-bacterial Discs

Be sure to clean the Anti-bacterial Discs once a week

Clean Anti-bacterial Discs with warm
tap water and a light detergent.

Fill warm tap water with detergent

1

in the water tank.

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Clean inside of the cycled

2

Anti-bacterial Discs thoroughly.

CleanCel® Anti-bacterial Cleaning Discs are dish washer safe
and can be washed in temperatures no greater than 176OF

Turn Gear of the Antibacterial Disc

1

counterclockwise, and pull the front
of the Disc out, and separate axis from

the rear Gear Disc, by turning it

counterclockwise.

Rinse Antibacterial Disc with warm

2

tap water and a mild detergent.

Clean the inside of water tank with

3

a soft cloth and mild detergent.

Gear Disc

Disc Plate

Axis

(inside)

Disc

Saw Tooth
Gear Disc

Disc Plate

After cleaning, assemble the parts

4

(Gear Disc, Discs, and Saw Tooth Gear

Disc) in the opposite order.

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Care & Maintenance

Cleaning Water Tank

Clean the inside of the water tank

1

with a soft cloth and mild detergent.

Place CleanCel® Anti-bacterial Discs

2

back into the water tank aligning
with grooces and with handle laid

at.

Replace the Water Tank with a snap.

3

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Gently slide down the front panel to

4

close the unit. Make sure that it is
seated properly and lines up correctly.

Cleaning Inner Parts and Fan

Turn groove to open with a coin or at

1

tip screw driver, at the rear of the unit,
and remove top cover.

Holding fan, turn fan cap clockwise.

2

3

Rinse fan and fan cap with warm tap
water with detergent.

Remove dust near airow inlet of the

4

unit by using vacuum cleaner or soft

brush.

After cleaning, replace fan and fan

5

cap.

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Care & Maintenance

Symptom

HumidiPür™ does

not turn on

Auto Mode is not

working

Vibrates or makes

noise

Check If: Solution:

Power cord is plugged
in.

Low Water Indicator
light is on.

Water is lled inside

water tank.

Power cord is plugged
in.

Auto Mode Indicator
is on.

The unit is located on

an uneven surface.

Plug the power cord in.

Fill the water tank

Make sure the water
tank is in place and

lled correctly.

Unplug power cord
and plug it back in.

Push FUNCTION
button to select
Auto Mode.

Move to an even

surface.

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Power cord is hot

Power cord is plugged
in.

Unplug the power
cord and contact
customer support.

Symptom

Check If: Solution:

HumidiPür™ does

not turn on

Function button

is not working

Unpleasant odors

are present

Water is ground water.

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Water is too cold or icy.

Fan speed is on low

level.

Child-Lock mode is on.

HumidiPür™ is being
used where strong
odors and/or dust is
present

Change to tap water.

Use 68˚F to 77˚F

temperature water.

Change to high fan
speed.

Push Plasma/Child Lock
button for 3 seconds to
turn OFF Child-Lock

mode.

Replace the water in
the water tank and
change water more
frequently.

Clean water tank and
CleanCel

®

Anti-bacterial Discs.

Water level indicator

is on despite water level

Water is left inside the
water tank.

Rell the water tank.

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Specications

Model No.

Power Supply

Power

Consumption

Humdiifying

Capacity

Tank (Max/Full)

Weight

Dimensions

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AW600

120V / 60 Hz

16W

3.17 gallons per day

1.3 gallons / 1.85 gallons

15.4 lbs.

13.4” x 17.7” x 13.4”

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Notes

This marking shown on the product or its literature. Indicates that it
should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its

working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human

health from uncontrolled waste disposal. Please separate this from
other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they

purchased this product, or their local government ofce, for details
of where and how they take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms
and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not
be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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