Winix NK105 User Manual

User Manual

WINIX AIR CLEANER

Model

Use & Care Guide

NK105

xPlease read and follow all safety rules and instructions in

this manual before operating.

xThe product warranty is printed on the back of this guide,

so please keep it in a safe place for future use.

xThis product is manufactured for use only in USA/CA

CONTENTS

4-Stage Air Purification 5 Controls 6

Set Up

Where to use 7 Filter Anatomy 8 Installing the filters 10

Safety Instructions

Safety and Cautions 12

Operation

Initial Operation 13 Modes of Operation 14 Features and Settings 15 WINIX SMART (Wi-Fi) 17

Care and Maintenance

Filter Care 18 Cleaning Care 22

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions 23

Unit Specifications 25 Product Warranty 26

 This product is suitable for 120V only.

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4-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION

Power cord with plug

(This product is suitable for 120V only.)

➍ PlasmaWave

VOC Smart Sensor

360o All-in-One True HEPA Filter

➊ Pre-Filter ➋ True HEPA ➌ CD Carbon Filter

Back panel

PACKAGE

CONTENTS

Unit 360o All-in-One True

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HEPA Filter

User Manual

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CONTROLS

Air Outlet Vent

Mode Button

- Press to cycle through manual fan speeds (Low, Medium, High, Turbo).

- Pressing will also cycle through Auto and Sleep Modes.

- When sleep mode is selected the Air Quality Indicator light will be turned off.

- Press and hold for at least 3 seconds to enable or disable PlasmaWave

Air Quality Indicator

Color-coded LED indicates one of three levels of air quality.

Reset Button

After replacing a filter, press the RESET button for at least 5 seconds.

Light Sensor

Detects the amount of ambient light within the environment, to adjust the brightness of the LED indicators.

Power Button

Turns the unit on or off.

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Wi-Fi Indicator

Indicates whether Winix Smart feature is enabled or disabled.

Change Filter Indicator

LED light indicates when it is time to change the filter.

PlasmaWave® Indicator

Indicates whether PlasmaWave disabled.

is enabled or

Wi-Fi Button

Enables or disables the Wi-Fi feature.

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WHERE TO USE

Allow 12 ~ 18 in. of space between TVs, radios, and other electronic products

electromagnetic interference from certain electronics may cause product malfunction.

Place indoors away from direct sun light

direct exposure may cause product malfunction or failure.

Only place on hard, flat surfaces

flimsy or slanted surfaces may result in abnormal noise and vibrations.

WARNING

Do not use around mist or fumes from industrial oil or around large quantities of metallic dust

Do not install in any sort of motor or transport vehicle (trucks, boats, ships, etc.)

Do not place near any flammable materials (aerosols, fuel, gases etc.)

Do not place below any electrical outlet

Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of serious injury or death and to reduce risk of damaging the unit.

Do not place around heating elements

Do not place in an area with excessive amounts of noxious gases

Do not have unit facing into wind or draft

Do not place in excessively humid areas where unit may become wet

 This unit is not intended to be used to preserve documents or in art conservation.

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360o All-in-One True HEPA Filter

➊ Pre-Filter ➋ True HEPA ➌ CD Carbon Filter

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360o All-in-One True HEPA Filter ANATOMY

➌ CD Carbon Filter

➋ True HEPA

➊ Pre-Filter

➊ Pre-Filter designed to catch larger airborne particles

found indoors.

➋ True HEPA

captures 99.97%* of airborne allergens including; pollen, mold spores, dust, pet dander, microbes, and smoke. *particles as small as 0.3 microns in size

➌ CD Carbon Filter reduces VOCs and household odors

from cooking, pets, and smoke.

• The 360o All-in-One True HEPA Filter is one unit and the

Note

individual components of the filter cannot be purchased separately.

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INSTALLING FILTERS

This product comes with all required filters. The protective plastic wrap must be removed from the filter before use. ※ Operating the unit without removing the plastic wrap may result in

product failure.

※ Unplug and make sure the unit is turned off before installing filter.

① Remove the back panel by grasping handle and pulling back, towards yourself.

Latch

② Once the back panel is removed, grasp

the handle near the bottom of the unit, and pull towards yourself to lower and release the filter.

③ Remove the 360o All-in-One True

HEPA filter from the unit. Remove the

plastic wrap from the filter.

• Operating the unit without removing filters from plastic wrap may cause abnormal noise, deformation, or fire as a result of overheating.

• Refer to pages 18 - 20 for details on how to replace filters.

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INSTALLING FILTERS

④ Install the filter, top side up, into the

unit until it is fully inserted. Grasp lower handle near bottom of the unit and push in until the filter locks into place.

•

The top of the filter shows the opening

into the filter. Whereas the bottom is solid, with no opening.

•

When installing the filter you will know

it is fully inserted because it will no longer be able to be pushed further.

⑤ Replace the back panel by first

inserting the latch at the bottom edge into the base of the unit, then rotate the panel upward toward the top of the unit until the panel snaps into the unit.

Latch

⑥ When to service and replace filter:

Filter Indicator Light

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※ Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment. ※ For optimal use, the filter can be cleaned once every 14 days.

※ To clean the filter, vacuum the outside of the filter with a soft brush.

※ THIS FILTER CANNOT BE WASHED

When to

service

Clean once

every 14 days

When to replace

Lasts up to 12 months

To purchase replacement Winix filters:

(877)-699-4649 www.winixamerica.com

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SAFETY AND CAUTIONS

Before operating this equipment, carefully read and follow these safety cautions

Ensure filter is inserted before running unit

running unit without the filter can shorten the units life and cause electric shock or injury.

Be sure foreign objects are NOT inserted into the vents on the unit

objects can include pins, rods, and coins.

Do not touch any part of the interior of the unit with wet hands

the high voltage may cause electric shock.

Ensure unit intake and outlet vents do not become blocked

blockage may lead to increased internal termperatures causing product failure and derformation.

Do not use the unit as a step stool or place heavy objects on it

personal injury may occur or product failure and deformation.

WARNING

Do not pull on the power cord when unplugging the unit

If the unit becomes submerged in water, unplug it and contact customer service

Do not plug additional appliances into the same outlet or power supply

Unplug unit when not in operation for extended periods of time

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Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of serious injury or death and to reduce risk of damaging the unit.

Do not tie or knot power cord when unit is in operation

Do not unplug or move the unit while in operation

Do not touch the plug with wet hands

Cord can become damaged by forcefully bending, pulling, twisting, bundling, pinching or placing heavy objects on it

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INITIAL OPERATION

①

Insert the power cord into an electrical

outlet.

②

Press the ‘Power’ button.

• During the first 4 minutes of power up, the Air Quality

Note

Indicator will flash as the Smart Sensor measure the air quality in the environment, after which normal operation will begin.

③

By default, when the unit first powers on, the mode will be set to Auto with PlasmaWave

• When in Auto mode, the fan speed will be automatically adjusted according to the environments air quality.

• PlasmaWave airborne contaminants.

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enabled.

works to remove harmful

• In Auto mode, as the indoor air quality improves, the fan speed will automatically be reduced to Low.

• When the unit is running, you may hear a chirping or buzzing sound. The sound is from large particles passing through PlasmaWave failure. To disable PlasmaWave

, it is normal and does not signify product

, see page 15.

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AUTO & SLEEP

1. Auto Mode

Enables auto operation based on the unit's air quality Smart Sensor.

① Press the Mode button to select

Auto mode.

•The LED ‘Auto’ light will indicate when Auto mode is activated, and operation will begin.

Note

• When in Auto mode the fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the indoor air quality. As the indoor air quality improves, the fan speed will automatically be reduced. If the indoor air quality decreases, the fan speed will automatically increase.

2. Sleep Mode

Press the Mode button to select

Sleep mode.

• The LED "Sleep" light will indicate when Sleep mode is activated, and operation will begin.

AUTO

SLEEP

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• When Sleep mode is selected, the fan speed is automatically

Note

set to Low. The fan speed can be manually changed by pressing the Fan Speed button, changing the unit into manual mode.

• When Sleep Mode is activated, the Air Quality Indicator LED light is disabled.

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MANUAL & PLASMAWAVE

3. Manual Mode (setting fan speed)

Users can opt to manually set the fan speed to Low, Medium, High, or Turbo.

① Press the Mode button to set the

desired fan speed.

•When the button is pressed the unit will cycle through Auto Mode, Sleep Mode and fan speeds (Low, Medium, High, Turbo).

• When Manual Mode is selected, Auto and Sleep Modes are

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automatically disabled.

4. PlasmaWave

By default, PlasmaWave® is enabled whenever the unit is powered on.

① When the unit is on, press and

hold the Mode button for at least 3 seconds to enable or disable this feature.

•When PlasmaWave® is enabled the indicator light will be on. When it is disabled the light will be off.

• In Auto mode, as the indoor air quality improves, the fan

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speed will automatically be reduced to Low.

• When the unit is running, you may hear a chirping or buzzing sound. The sound is from large particles passing through PlasmaWave failure.

, it is normal and does not signify product

seconds

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Wi-Fi & AIR QUALITY INDICATOR

5. Wi-fi

Allows for the connection of the WINIX SMART app to the unit.

① When the unit is on, press the Wi-

Fi button to enable or disable this

feature.

6. Air Quality Indicator

When on, the LED light will indicate the current indoor air quality according to three levels: BLUE (good), AMBER (fair), RED (poor).

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Air Quality Indicator

• Air quality level is displayed on the indicator, based on the

Note

Smart Sensor. Depending on the immediate environment, the indicator may change frequently in color or stay the same for lengthy periods of time.

• When the unit is in Sleep Mode the Air Quality Indicator will be turned off to allow for ultimate night time operation.

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WINIX SMART

Connecting to WINIX SMART

WINIX SMART allows you to conveniently control your air purifier from any location.

WINIX SMART is optimized for the following specifications. Depending on your smart phone capabilities and service parameters, some functions may not be supported.

ANDROID

(6.0 or later recommended - iPhone 4S or later)

iOS

(ICS 4.12 Jellybean or later recommended)

 Before connecting to Smart Home

• A Wi-Fi wireless router must be installed within range of the air purifier to use WINIX SMART.

• Ensure Wi-Fi router matches the following specifications; 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHZ or for a dual-band wireless router (2.4GHz/5GHz), be sure to select 2.4GHz.

• Be sure to have the Wi-Fi password handy.

• During registration, please keep the air purifier, wireless router, and smart device within a 32 ft. radius.

• Obstacles between the air purifier, wireless router, and smart device may cause weak reception.

• Before connecting, users with a "Smart Network Switch" on their device should temporarily disable it.

• Once WINIX SMART has been connected, the "Smart Network Switch" on your device can be enabled.

 Setup

Download the WINIX SMART app on your device.

①

xavailable via Google Play store or iTunes App store

Run the app and follow the setup

②

guide to connect your device to the unit.

xSelect "New Unit" and choose NK105

to connect to this model. xRead the notice and select "OK". xEnter the password to your Wi-Fi network. xPress and hold the Wi-Fi button on the unit's control

panel until it beeps. *The Wi-Fi strength indicator will begin to blink* xConnect to the WINIX SMART network via your device's network menu. xSelecting "Next" will connect your unit to your device. xDefine the unit settings (Name and Location).

xWhen set up is complete, the WINIX SMART Indicator will light up.

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FILTER CARE

1. Know The Filters

When the Check Filter indicator LED is on, it is time to replace the filter.

Filter Indicator Light

When to

service

When to replace

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※ Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment. ※ For optimal use, the filter can be cleaned once every 14 days.

※ To clean the filter, vacuum the outside of the filter with a soft brush.

※ THIS FILTER CANNOT BE WASHED

Clean once

every 14 days

Lasts up to 12 months

To purchase replacement Winix filters:

(877)-699-4649 www.winixamerica.com

360o All-in-One True HEPA Filter

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• The filters’ life varies depending on the level of pollutants in

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the air. The more dust present in the environment, the more dust accumulates in the filters, shortening the life.

• If the filter is heavily soiled or has a bad odor, or if the fan strength is significantly weakened, replace the filter even if the Change Filter indicator has not yet turned on.

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FILTER CARE

2. Removing Filters

Turn the unit power off before removing filters.

Latch

①

Remove the back panel by grasping the handle and gently pulling towards yourself.

②

Grasp the lower handle on the unit and pull straight out, towards yourself until the filter is released.

③

Pull out the 360o All-in-One True HEPA Filter.

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3. Preparing New Filters

①

Remove replacement filter from protective plastic wrap.

• Operating the unit without removing filters from plastic wrap may cause abnormal noise, deformation, or fire as a result of overheating.

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NOTICE

• For optimal performance, only genuine Winix filters should be used with this unit.

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FILTER CARE

4. Replacing Filters

Latch

▶

① I

nstall the filter, top side up, into the unit until it is fully inserted. Grasp lower handle near bottom of the unit and push in until the filter locks into place.

•

The top of the filter shows the opening into the filter. Whereas the bottom is

solid, with no opening.

•

When installing the filter you will know it is fully inserted because it will no

longer be able to be pushed further.

▶

② Replace the back panel by first inserting the latch at the bottom

edge into the base of the unit, then rotate the panel upward toward the top of the unit until the panel snaps into the unit.

5. Resetting The Unit

①

After replacing the filter, turn the

power back on and then press and hold the Check Filter button for at least 5 seconds to RESET the filter life in your unit.

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FILTER CARE

6. Cleaning the filter

Intervals between filter cleaning may vary depending on the air quality.

① Clean with a vacuum or a soft brush

•Only clean the pre-filter.

•This filter CANNOT be washed.

NOTICE

• Do not use benzene, alcohol, or other volatile fluids, which may cause damage or discoloration.

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CLEANING CARE

2. Cleaning the Exterior & Interior

① Wipe with a soft damp cloth

using room temperature water. Afterwards, wipe it down with a clean dry cloth.

•To keep unit in peak condition, clean every 1-2 months.

① In order to clean the interior, open

the back panel and remove filter, then use vacuum cleaner to remove excess dirt and dust.

•For optimal performance, clean every 1-2 months.

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NOTICE

•When cleaning the unit, always unplug the power cord first and then wait until the unit has cooled down.

• Never disassemble, repair, or modify this unit yourself.

• Do not use flammable sprays or liquid detergents.

•Do not allow children to clean or maintain the unit.

• Before cleaning or maintaining, ensure unit is unplugged.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Problem Check / Actions to take

• Is the plug securely attached to the outlet?

- Make sure the outlet has power going to

It does not

turn on at all.

it, and ensure the plug is secured.

• Is there a power outage?

- Check to see if other lights and electrical

equipment are working and try again.

It doesn’t work

in Auto Mode.

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• Has Auto Mode been selected?

- Press the Mode button until Auto Mode is

selected.

• Is the sensor blocked or clogged?

- Wipe VOC Smart Sensor with wet cloth,

then dry.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Problem Check / Actions to take

•

It vibrates and makes

a lot of noise.

Is it running on a slanted or uneven surface?

- Move the unit to a hard, flat, even area of the floor.

The power plug and

outlet feel hot.

There is a

strange smell.

The fan

strength is weak.

The unit is not

purifying the air.

The display

panel is dim.

• Is the plug securely plugged in?

- Make sure the plug is properly plugged into the outlet.

• Is it being used in a place with a lot of smoke, dust, or odours?

- Clean the air intakes on either side and clean the pre-filter.

- Clean or change the filter.

• Is the Check Filter indicator light on?

- Change the filters as required.

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s the Light Sensor blocked by debris?

- When Auto Mode is on, Sleep Mode is automatically activated when the Light Sensor detects that the room is dark.

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