Winix T1 User Manual
WINIX AIR CLEANE
R
User Manual
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
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CONTENTS
Set Up
Where to use 8
Installing the filters 9
Safety Instructions
Safety and Cautions 12
Operation
Initial Operation 13
Modes of Operation 14
Features and Settings 15
WINIX SMART Set Up 19
Care and Maintenance
Filter Care 22
Smart Sensor Care 27
Cleaning Care 28
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions 29
Unit Specifications 32
Product Warranty 34
English
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Français
36
Español 71
5-Stage Air Purification 3
Controls 4
This product is suitable for 120V only.
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ANTI-MICROBIAL PM 2.5 FILTER
5-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION
WINIX AIR CLEANER
User Manual
Please read and follow all safety rules and instructions in
this manual before operating.
The product warranty is printed on the back of this guide,
so please keep it in a safe place for future use.
This product is manufactured for use only in USA/CA
Model
Use & Care
Guide
WINIX AIR CLEANER
User Manual
Please read and follow all safety rules and instructions in
this manual before operating.
The product warranty is printed on the back of this guide,
so please keep it in a safe place for future use.
This product is manufactured for use only in USA/CA
Model
Use & Care
Guide
Product Instruction manual
PACKAGE CONTENTS
3 High Capacity
AOC
TM
Filter
2 Anti-microbial
PM 2.5 Filter
1 Fine Mesh
Pre-Filter
PlasmaWave®
4 True HEPA
Filter
5
Filter Set
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KNOW THE
Full Color LCD Touch Screen
Air Outlet Vent
Light Sensor
Top cover
Filter cover
Top cover
release
Dust Sensor
Speaker
Odor Sensor
Air Intake Vent
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Manual
Mode
PM 2.5 Dust
Level Indicator
Sleep Mode
Indicator
Timer Indicator
Auto Mode
Wi-Fi
Connection
Indicator
Local Climate
and Weather
Information
PlasmaWave
®
Air Quality Indicator
Power
Menu
Fan Speed
Indicator
KNOW THE CONTROLS
The background color will change, acting as an additional Air Quality Indicator;
Brown: Poor / Green: Fair / Blue: Good
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KNOW THE CONTROLS
Settings
(Wi-Fi,
Brightness,
Volume, Filter)
Manual Fan
Speed Control
PlasmaWave
®
Control
Sleep Mode
Control
Set the
Display
Language
Selected Menu
Home Screen
Set Timer
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KNOW THE CONTROLS
Alert pop-up
This type of pop-up will appear when there is an issue that is not allowing
the unit to function properly.
Verification pop-up
This type of pop-up will appear when a setting or feature needs a
confirmation to continue.
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WARNING
Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of serious
injury or death and to reduce risk of damaging the unit.
WHERE TO USE
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
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
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.
This unit is not intended to be used to preserve documents or in art conservation.
Environment with low humidity
risk of electric shock or product malfunction due to rust
12~18 in
12~18 in
Installation | Set up
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①
Remove the Filter Cover
xSqueeze the the two tabs towards the
middle and pulling it toward yourself.
②
Remove the bottom filters from the
unit, they are protected inside
plastic wrap.
③
Remove filters from protective
plastic wrap.
xOperating the unit without removing
lters from plastic wrap may cause
abnormal noise, deformation, or re as a
result of overheating.
④
Install the bottom filters.
xInsert the lters into the
appropriate slots until the
back of the lter touches
the rear of the unit.
⑤
Replace the Filter Cover.
xSqueeze the the two tabs towards the
middle and attach it back to the unit.
INSTALLING THE FILTERS
This product comes with all of the required filters. The protective plastic wrap must be
removed from the filters 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 filters.
On the edge of each filter will show which way should face up.
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High
Capacity AOC
TM
Carbon Filter
2
Anti-microbial
PM 2.5 Filter
1
Fine Mesh Pre-Filter
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⑥
Remove the Top Cover by pressing
the Release buttons on both sides.
⑦
Pull the True HEPA filter out of the
unit and remove from protective
plastic wrap.
xOperating the unit without removing
lter from plastic may cause abnormal
noise, deformation, or re as a result of
overheating.
⑧
Insert the True HEPA filter back into
place.
⑨
Hold the Release buttons on both
sides of the Top Cover and connect it
back to the unit.
INSTALLING THE FILTERS
Installation | Set up
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⑩
When to service and replace filters:
Filter When to service
When to replace
1 Fine Mesh Pre-filter
Clean once every 14
days
Permanent
2 Anti-microbial PM 2.5
Filter
Can NOT be WASHED
Lasts up to
12 months
3 High Capacity AOC
TM
Carbon Filter
4 True HEPA Filter
Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment.
For optimal use, Pre-filter can be cleaned every 14 days which can extend the life of
other filters.
Refer to pages 13-17 for detailed information on filter care and
how to replace them.
To purchase replacement Winix filters:
(877)-699-4649 | www.winix.com
INSTALLING THE FILTERS
True HEPA Filter
High Capacity AOCTM Carbon Filter
Anti-microbial PM 2.5 Filter
this unit
is compatible
with this
filter
FILTER
K
item: 118410
this unit
is compatible
with this
filter
FILTER
L
item: 118440
this unit
is compatible
with this
filter
FILTER
M
item: 118460
Safety Instructions | Operation
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SAFETY AND CAUTIONS
Before operating this equipment, carefully read and follow these safety cautions and
instructions to avoid damage and ensure safe use.
WARNING
Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of serious
injury or death and to reduce risk of damaging the unit.
Do not pull on the power cord when
unplugging the unit
Do not touch the plug with wet hands
Do not plug additional appliances into the
same outlet or power supply
Unplug unit when not in operation for
extended periods of time
Do not tie or knot power cord when unit
is in operation
Do not unplug or move the unit while in
operation
If the unit becomes submerged in water,
unplug it and contact customer service
Cord can become damaged by forcefully
bending, pulling, twisting, bundling,
pinching or placing heavy objects on it
Ensure filters are inserted before running unit
running unit without filters 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.
Operating the air cleaner | Operation
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①
Insert the unit plug into an electrical outlet.
②
Press the [Power] button
xA short animation and music will play to ensure it is powered on.
During the first 4 minutes of power
up, the Smart Sensors measure the
air quality in the environment, after
which normal operation will begin,
preset in Auto Mode.
③
By default, when the unit first powers on, the mode will be set to Auto
with PlasmaWave® enabled.
x
When in Auto Mode the fan speed will be automatically adjusted according to the
environments air quality.
x
PlasmaWave® works to remove harmful airborne contaminants.
INITIAL OPERATION
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 chirpping or buzzing
sound. The sound is from large particles passing through
PlasmaWave®, it is normal and does not signify product failure. To
disable PlasmaWave®, see page 15.
Operation | Operating the air cleaner
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1.
Auto Mode
Enables Auto operation based on the unit's air quality Smart Sensors.
①
Select Auto from the Home Screen.
xIn Auto mode, PlasmaWave® is enabled.
x
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 be increased.
2.
Manual Mode (setting fan speed)
①
Select Manual from the Home Screen.
xThe unit will be switched to Manual mode and will
only change fan speeds if switched.
xIn Menu, select Fan Speed and choose the speed at
which you would like the unit to run.
MODES OF OPERATION
On the Home Screen the following is displayed
Mode, Fan Speed, PlasmaWave®, Air Quality, Local Climate and Weather
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PlasmaWave®
PlasmaWave® works to remove harmful airborne contaminants.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect either [ON] or [OFF] to enable or
disable PlasmaWave®.
2.
Sleep Mode
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect either [ON] or [OFF] to enable or
disable Sleep Mode.
When Sleep mode is selected, the fan speed is automatically set to
Low. Fan speed can be changed by manually changing the speed.
When Sleep Mode is enabled, the PlasmaWave
®
is disabled.
PLASMAWAVE®, SLEEP MODE
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3.
Timer
The timer can be set for when you want the unit to run for a specified period of time.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect the Timer Screen.
xSelect [-] or [+] to subtract or add time in increments
of 1 hour.
xA maximum of 12 hours can be set.
4.
Language
The LCD language can be set to English, German and French.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect the Language Screen.
xSelect which language to displayed.
TIMER
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Brightness
Allows the brightness on the LCD control panel to be adjusted.
①
Go to the Brightness Setting screen.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect Settings.
xSelect Brightness.
xSelect [-] or [+] to gradually decrease or increase
brightness of the screen.
2.
Volume
Allows the unit volume to be adjusted.
①
Go to the Volume Setting screen.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect Settings.
xSelect Volume.
xSelect [-] or [+] to gradually decrease or increase
the unit volume.
SETTINGS
Operation | Operating the air cleaner
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3.
Filters
Displays the life of the True HEPA Filter, High Capacity AOCTM Carbon Filter, and the
Anti-microbial PM 2.5 Filter.
①
Go to the Filter Setting screen.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect Settings.
xSelect Filters.
A full bar means the filter has
not been used. As the bar empties
the less life the filter has. When the
bar is completely empty the filter
will need to be replaced.
SETTINGS
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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
device capabilities and service parameters, some functions may not be supported.
Before connecting to WINIX SMART
• 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.
Initial Setup
Connecting to the unit for the first time.
①
Download the WINIX SMART app on your device.
xavailable via Google Play store or iTunes App store.
②
Turn the unit Wi-Fi on.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect Settings.
xSelect Wi-Fi.
xSelect [ON] to enable Wi-Fi.
WINIX SMART
ANDROID
iOS
(ICS 4.12 Jellybean or later recommended)
(6.0 or later recommended - iPhone 4S or later)
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②
Run the app on your device and follow the prompts to connect the
unit to the router.
xWhen connecting to the Winix network on your device, look for
"WINIX SMART"
③
Confirm the Wi-Fi connection on the unit.
xSelect the Home Screen.
xEnsure the Wi-Fi indicator is solid and no longer blinking .
Additional Setup
Connecting to the unit to a different Wi-Fi network or connecting a new mobile
device.
①
Turn the unit Wi-Fi on.
xSelect the Menu Screen.
xSelect Settings.
xSelect Wi-Fi.
xSelect [Reset], which will activate a pop-up window for conrmation.
WINIX SMART
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②
If connecting to a new device; download the WINIX SMART app on
your device.
xavailable via Google Play store or iTunes App store.
③
Run the app on your device and follow the prompts to connect the
unit to the router.
xWhen connecting to the Winix network on your device, look for
"WINIX SMART"
④
Confirm the Wi-Fi connection on the unit.
xSelect the Home Screen.
xEnsure the Wi-Fi indicator is solid and no longer blinking .
WINIX SMART
Wi-Fi Indicator
Shows the strength of the Wi-Fi signal.
More than -60dBm
Strong signal
-60dBm ~ -90dBm
Bad signal
Less than -90dBm
Weak signal
Care and Maintenance
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1.
When to Replace Filters
Filter When to service
When to replace
1 Fine Mesh Pre-filter
Clean once every 14
days
Permanent
2 Anti-microbial PM 2.5
Filter
Can NOT be WASHED
Lasts up to
12 months
3 High Capacity AOC
TM
Carbon Filter
4 True HEPA Filter
Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment.
For optimal use Pre-filter can be cleaned every 14 days which can extend the life of
other filters.
①
A pop-up notification will appear alerting you to replace a filter.
xTouch the pop-up notication to automatically be taken to the Filter screen.
②
When a filter bar is completely empty, it is time to replace that filter.
FILTER CARE
Care and Maintenance
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2.
How to replace the filters
Unit will automatically stop running when the Filter Cover or Top Cover are opened.
Bottom Filters
Anti-microbial PM 2.5 Filter & High Capacity AOCTM Carbon Filter
On the edge of each filter will show which way should face up.
①
Remove the Filter Cover
xSqueeze the the two tabs towards the
middle and pulling it toward yourself.
②
Remove the bottom filters from the
unit, they are protected inside plastic
wrap.
③
Remove filters from protective plastic wrap.
xOperating the unit without removing lters
from plastic may cause abnormal noise,
deformation, or re as a result of overheating.
④
Install the bottom filters.
xInsert the lters into the
appropriate slots until the
back of the lter touches
the rear of the unit.
⑤
Replace the Filter Cover.
xSqueeze the the two tabs towards the
middle and attach it back to the unit.
FILTER CARE
ANTI-MICROBIAL PM 2.5 FILTER
ANTI-MICROBIAL PM 2.5 FILTER
3
High Capacity
AOC
TM
Carbon
Filter
2
Anti-microbial
PM 2.5 Filter
1
Fine Mesh Pre-Filter
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Top Filter
True HEPA Filter.
On the edge of each filter will show which way should face up.
①
Remove the Top Cover by pressing the
Release buttons on both sides.
②
Pull the True HEPA filter out of the unit
and remove from protective plastic wrap.
③
Remove filters from protective plastic wrap.
xOperating the unit without removing lters
from plastic may cause abnormal noise,
deformation, or re as a result of overheating.
④
Insert the True HEPA filter back into place.
⑤
Hold the Release buttons on both sides of
the Top Cover and connect it back to
the unit.
For optimal performance, only genuine Winix filters should be
used with this unit.
FILTER CARE
Care and Maintenance
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3.
Resetting the filters
Each filter will need to be reset individually after replacement.
①
After re-attaching the Filter Cover or Top Cover a pop-up will activate.
xSelecting [YES] will return you to the Filter screen.
②
Press the reset icon corresponding to the filter which was replaced.
③
A pop-up will activate asking you to confirm the reset, select yes.
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4.
Cleaning the Pre-filter
Intervals between filter cleanings may vary depending on the air quality.
Use a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to clean the Pre-filter. If it is
excessively dirty, wash with room temperature water.
xUse only water, do not use volatile substances such as alcohol or acetone.
If the pre-filter becomes damaged or in any way needs replacement:
Please contact Winix
(877)-699-4649
www.winix.com
Do not use benzene, alcohol, or other volatile fluids, which may
cause damage or discoloration.
The Pre-filter is reusable after cleaning.
Do not use hot water over 104°F or volatile fluids such as paint
thinner.
After washing the pre-filter, allow it to dry completely in a wellventilated area. Otherwise, it may develop a bad odor.
FILTER CARE
Care and Maintenance
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Cleaning the Dust Sensor
For optimal performance of the Dust Sensor, which detects airborne dust and
ultrafine particles, clean it every two months. Clean it more frequently when the unit
is running in a place with high dust levels.
①
Open the Dust Sensor cover.
②
Use a damp cotton swab to wipe the
lens and intake area of the Dust Sensor.
xTo clean the sensor area, use only water. Do
not use volatile substances such as alcohol
or acetone.
Lens
Cotton
swab
③
Wipe away any remaining moisture with
a dry cotton swab.
④
Close the Dust Sensor cover.
xThe Dust Sensor cover may be cleaned using
a vacuum cleaner.
SMART SENSOR CARE
Care and Maintenance
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2.
Cleaning the exterior and interior
Cleaning the exterior.
Wipe with a soft damp cloth using room
temperature water. Afterwards, wipe it
down with a clean dry cloth.
xFor optimal performance, clean the front
panel 1-2 times a month.
Cleaning the interior.
Open the front panel and clean the
interior with a vacuum cleaner.
xFor optimal performance, clean the interior
1-2 times a month.
When cleaning the unit, always unplug the power cord first and
then wait until the unit has cooled off.
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 off and unplugged
CLEANING CARE
Troubleshooting | Other
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Problem Check / Actions to take
It does not turn on
at all.
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.
Has Auto mode been selected?
Press the Mode button until Auto mode is
selected.
Is the sensor blocked or clogged?
Clear the sensor using a vacuum cleaner.
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It vibrates and makes a
lot of noise.
Is it running on a slanted surface?
Move the unit to a hard, flat area of the floor.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Other | Troubleshooting
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Problem Check / Actions to take
The power plug and
outlet feel hot.
Is the plug securely plugged in?
Make sure the plug is properly plugged into the
outlet.
There is a strange
smell.
Is it being used in a place with a lot of smoke,
dust, or odors?
xContact customer service to conrm the exact
cause.
xReplace the True HEPA Filter and the High Capacity
AOC
TM
Carbon Filter.
The product is not
purifying the air
enough.
Is the Check Filter indicator light on?
Replace the filters as required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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