User manual HOLMES HAP 223

[. . . ] ¤ INFO HOT-LINE: If, after reading this owner's guide you have ® any questions or comments, please call 1-800-5-HOLMES and a Customer Service Representative will be happy to assist you. HEPA Air Purifier HAP HAP HAP HAP 220 223 240 243 Owner's Guide PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT 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, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using appliance. To avoid fire and shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet. If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped: remove plastic bag over filter before use. [. . . ] A filter reminder dial that is manually set to remind the user when it is time to replace the filter. Or an indicator light that illuminates when it is time to change the filter. PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select a firm level place where there are no obstructions to the air inlet (front grill) or filtered air outlet (top of unit). A good location in a room is about 2 feet above the floor and approximately 1 foot away from the wall, in a central location of your home. Removal of the front grill varies with different models. Depending on the model you own you will need to do the following: Press grill release buttons on either side of the grill and pull forward, OR pull grill towards you by grasping sides of the grill. Remove HEPA filter by gripping on both sides and pulling forward. PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES - OPERATIONS Figure 1 4. Remove protective plastic bag from the filter cartridge. Return the filter to the unit by tilting the filter cartridge top toward you as you insert the bottom of the cartridge fully into the filter recess. NOTE: black carbon side of filter should be facing outwards. Some filters utilize hang tabs and filter clips. The clip can only be attached to the tabs on the filter one way only. The filter clip should easily slide onto the filter hang tab with only a small amount of pressure. DO NOT use force while attaching the clip to the filter. Align the clip on the top of the HEPA filter with the rails on the inside of the purifier unit. Replace front grill back onto unit securely. DO NOT POINT OUTLET TOWARDS WALL. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Holmes Air Purifiers have two or three different speed settings depending on the model you own. You can select from HI, MED, or LOW by sliding the switch to the desired setting. The power light will illuminate letting you know the power is on. To release negative ions into the filtered air slide the ionizer switch to ON and the light will illuminate. For optimum air filtration, it is recommended to operate the air purifier continuously. It's rugged motor has been designed to give many years of use. [. . . ] Units which have an indicator light must be reset once the HEPA filter has been replaced. Reset indicator by inserting a small object (such as a pin or paperclip) into the hole marked reset. 2) NOTE: The pleated material and rubber gasket should be facing towards the unit when applied. Filter Life ­ Under normal conditions of continuous use, the HEPA filter will operate efficiently for 3-6 months. [. . . ]