model AC550 WHOLE ROOM AIR PURIFIER OWNER’S GUIDE vornado.
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CONTENTS Important Instructions.............................................................. 4 Filter Replacement.................................................................. 12 Product Information ................................................................. 6 Storage ................................................................................... 14 True HEPA Filtration.................................................................. 7 Cleaning and Maintenance...........................
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner.
- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply. - Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch the power cord. - While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any input or output opening as this may cause risk of electric shock or fire, or damage the product.
PRODUCT INFORMATION 1 FRONT PANEL 2 2 PLASTIC SUPPORT FILTER FRAMES The frame secures both carbon and HEPA filters in place. 3 4 2 CARBON FILTERS Captures larger initial particles and odors passing through the unit. 2 HEPA FILTERS Captures 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or larger passing through the unit, allowing only filtered air back into the environment. 5 CONTROL PANEL LED display and touch button controls for easy and intuitive operation.
TRUE HEPA FILTRATION VORNADO WHOLE ROOM AIR PURIFIERS FEATURE PRECISION TRUE HEPA CALIBRATION Without properly calibrated airflow, products with a True HEPA Filter will not achieve their full filtration potential. Gaps, poorly sealed filter housings, and excessive air velocity all reduce the effectiveness of the product. Independent testing labratory verifies that the precise calibration of a Vornado Air Purifier allows it to perform at True HEPA standards.
CONTROL PANEL CARBON FILTER REPLACEMENT POWER SLEEP MODE SETTING 8 English FAN SPEED HEPA FILTER REPLACEMENT AUTOMATIC DUST SENSING MODE
HOW TO USE 1 POWER, Function ON and OFF by pressing the Power button. 2 FAN SPEED, 4 fan speed settings. Adjust between Low, Medium, High and Quick Clean. 3 AUTOMATIC DUST SENSING MODE, Advanced technology that reads the amount of particles in the air and adjusts the fan speed accordingly. Refer to HOW TO USE to learn more about this feature. 4 SLEEP MODE SETTING, Senses no light or low light conditions, and automatically adjusts the unit to low speed.
HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC DUST SENSING MODE This feature monitors the air quality of the room to detect the presence of particles, then adjusts the fan speed to improve air quality to optimum conditions. Press the Automatic Dust Sensing Mode Button to engage this feature. The screen will display the animated Automatic Dust Sensing icon (shown above), to indicate when this feature is active.
USER TIPS CARBON FILTER REPLACEMENT Equipped with CARBON filter indicator light to show when it is recommended to change the carbon filters. Please refer to FILTER REPLACEMENT for instructions. This feature is controlled by time of use. The light will illuminate after 4,000 hours of run time has accumulated. HEPA FILTER REPLACEMENT Equipped with HEPA filter indicator light to show when it is recommended to change the HEPA filters. Please refer to FILTER REPLACEMENT for instructions.
FILTER REPLACEMENT GENUINE VORNADO FILTERS ARE RECOMMENDED Peak performance is only realized when genuine Vornado Carbon and HEPA filters are used. Others may claim to be compatible with Vornado units, but the Vornado Air Purifier is calibrated to achieve a 99.97% capture rate of particles 0.3 microns or larger, only when used with Vornado Filters. Note: The Front Panel is held in place by magnets, you will need to lift the Front Panel hard enough to overcome the resistance of the magnets. 3.
4. Remove and discard the Filters you wish to replace. To remove the Carbon Filter, take hold of the Filter at any place along the perimeter and remove. Repeat on the second Filter. To remove the HEPA Filter, after the Carbon Filters have been removed, take hold of the tab (Figure 1) and pull to release. Repeat on the second Filter. Replace with genuine Vornado Filters. Place the Filters in the unit and gently press around the perimeter of the Filter to ensure secure placement (Figure 2).
FILTER REPLACEMENT 6. Replace Front Panel by positioning the Panel slightly above the unit and aligning the tabs of the Front Panel with the holes in the unit (A). Gently press the Front Panel down, sliding into the tab slots and allowing the magnets to securely lock the Front Panel in place. ± ± A 7. To reset the CARBON filter notification - press and hold the SLEEP button for 3 seconds. To reset the HEPA filter notification, press and hold the AUTO button for 3 seconds.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN Because large volumes of air pass through your Vornado Air Purifier each day, it will need regular cleaning. 1. Unplug the unit before cleaning. Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents or other chemicals for cleaning. 2. Wipe down with a soft, damp cloth. (Figure 1) 3. Dust or vacuum the interior and along the sides. It is recommended to clean the interior when the Filters are changed.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Unit fails to power on. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet. Front Panel may not be properly installed. Remove and reinstall the Front Panel to assure proper placement. Refer to FILTER REPLACEMENT. Household circuit breaker / ground fault interrupter has tripped or blown a fuse. Reset circuit breaker / ground fault interrupter, or replace fuse. For assistance, contact a licensed electrician.
We’re Here To Help WARRANTY We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re not satisfied with this product, let us know. Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado® Whole Room Air Purifier (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost.
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