Holmes HAP726/ HAP756/ HAP8756 True HEPA Allergen Remover Owner's Manual

TrueHEPA Allergen Remover Owner’s Guide

HAP726/756/8756

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons. These precautions include:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly in to a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped, remove plastic bag before use.
4. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves, or heaters.
5. To protect against electrical hazards, DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids. Do not use near water.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or disabled persons.
7. Always unplug the air purifier before moving or cleaning the unit, opening the grill, changing the filters and whenever the unit is not in use. To disconnect the unit, be sure to pull the plug and not the cord.
8. NEVER drop or insert any objects in to the openings of the unit.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the motor fan fails to operate or the unit has been dropped or damaged in any manner, return appliance to manufacturer for examination and/or repair.
10. Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause hazards.
11. DO NOT use outdoors.
12. NEVER place on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa as this could cause the unit to tip over and block the air inlet or outlet grills.
13. Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames.
14. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by Jarden Consumer Solutions or an authorized Jarden Consumer Solutions Center.
15. DO NOT place anything on top of unit.
16. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the appliance.
17. Always turn the appliance off before unplugging it.
18. This appliance should only be used in a room with temperatures between 40°F and 110°F.
19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use this air purifier with any solid-state speed control device.

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PLUG SAFETY

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, THIS PRODUCT HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the other).

This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. DO NOT ALTER THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.

CORD SAFETY

• The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce tangling or tripping hazards.
• If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord maybe used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the air purifier (see rating label marked on product).
• Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

GET TO KNOW YOUR AIR CLEANER

Your true HEPA air cleaner removes up to 99.97% of airborne allergens as small as 0.3 microns, including ragweed pollen, grass pollen, tree pollen, household dust, dust mite debris, mold spores, pet dander and smoke from the air passing through the filter.

FEATURES

Dual Position

The air purifier can stand upright or lie on its side. Also designed to fit with its back flush against the wall. When positioning the unit, please be sure the air inlet grill, filters and air outlet are not blocked to ensure maximum airflow.

Filter Window

On the front grill, there is a small opening that will enable you to see your carbon filter at a glance. As it picks up dust and debris, the window will turn to gray indicating the air purifier is working and you may need to change the carbon filters.

HEPA Filter Indicator

When the HEPA filter is approaching the end of its useful life, the indicator light will turn red. When the red indicator light starts flashing, it is time to change the HEPA filter.

Carbon Filter Indicator

When the carbon filter indicator light turns yellow, it is time to change the carbon filter.

Energy Star Rated

This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA. US EPA does not endorse any manufacturer claims of healthier indoor air from the use of this product. The energy efficiency of each 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.

Timer

The timer allows you to run your air purifier at your convenience, for up to 16 hours. To operate using the timer mode, at the control panel on the air purifier, turn the unit on and select a speed.

To activate the timer, press the “+” and “-” speed buttons at the same time for approximately 3 seconds.

The numbers in the display will begin flashing and the light will appear to indicate timer function is on. Push “+” or “-” button to cycle through the timer options (1-16). When you have reached desired hours that you want your air purifier to run, release finger from the button; the numbers will stop flashing, timer will be on, and the screen will revert back to displaying a speed setting. The air purifier will then operate for the selected period of time and shut off automatically. Speeds can be changed once the timer is activated by pushing the“+” or “-“ buttons. To view the time left to run once timer has been set, push the“+” and“-“ at the same time for 3 seconds.You can manually turn the air purifier off by pressing the ( ) button once.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: The front grill should not be removed when the unit is on its side.

1. After removing the unit from the box, take the plastic covering off the unit and properly dispose of it.
2. Lay the air purifier flat on its back with the front / air intake grill pointing up.
3. Open the door of the air purifier by carefully placing fingers in indentation on the right side of the door and gently pull forward.
4. The carbon filters, which are packed in a plastic bag in the box, should be removed from plastic bag and then placed on each of the HEPA filters. The plastic tabs on the HEPA filter will hold the carbon in place (see Figure 1).
5. Replace the front grill by aligning tab on left hand side and swinging down. Gently press until front grill is firmly in place.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Select location where air intake grill and filtered air outlet are not obstructed.
2. Plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. The air purifier is now ready for use. Turn the unit on by pressing the ( ) button (the air cleaner will turn on to the highest setting). Select the desired operating speed: High (4), Medium (3), Low (2) or Sleep (1) by pushing the “+” or “-” buttons on the control panel.

For continuous use, it’ s recommended to operate the air purifier at the MEDIUM setting. For quieter operation or use in a bedroom, select the LOW or Sleep setting. When high levels of air pollution are present, select the HIGH setting to quickly circulate and filter the room air.

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn the air purifier off and unplug it before cleaning.
2. The outside of the air purifier can be cleaned with a soft, clean damp cloth.
3. The filtered air outlet / top air vent can be cleaned of dust with a small, soft brush.
4. If you wish to clean the inside of the air purifier, please remove filters and only use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it down.
5. DO NOT wash filters.

FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. On average, HEPA filters need to be replaced every 12-18 months. Carbon filters need to be replaced every 3-6 months. Filter life will vary depending on air quality and usage.
2. Turn off and unplug the air purifier before attempting to replace the filters.
3. To access filter compartment, open front grill door by placing fingers in the indentation on the right side of the door, gently pull to the right before pulling forward (see Figure 3).
4. Remove each of the filters from the unit by pulling gently towards you.
5. To replace the carbon filter, simply remove the old carbon filter and insert a new carbon filter in its place after first removing the plastic bag. Using the plastic tabs as a guildline (see Figure 1).
6. To replace the HEPA filter, discard the old HEPA filters. DO NOT attempt to clean. Put the carbon filter back on the new HEPA filter. Insert the new HAPF600 HEPA filter into the unit, by sliding it onto the hang tabs (see Figure 4).
   
7. After replacing the filters, RESET the Filter Life Indicator by inserting a small object (such as a paper clip) into the hole below the filter change light marked reset ( ). The red LED is the HEPA filter light and the yellow LED is the carbon filter light.

REPLACEMENT FILTERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

NOTE: Carbon and HEPA Filters are not washable and should be replaced at the recommended intervals.

NOTE: Filters can be purchased at a retailer near you or by calling 1-800-546-5637.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes® products, please contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-546-5637 or visit our website at www.holmesproducts.com. For inquiries regarding recycling and proper disposal of this product, please contact your local waste management facility

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