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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -
FEATURES
• This may occur more frequently when the filter is
nearing the end of its useful product life and unable
to capture as many charged particles.
• Excessive amounts of pet dander, dust, or smoke may
decrease the life expectancy of the filter and
interfere with the ionization process.
To help prevent particles from attracting to surfaces
throughout your home:
• You may want to run the ionizer less often.
• Check the condition of the filter more frequently.
CAUTION: The ionizer in this appliance produces less
ozone than the UL* established limits of 50ppb. However,
in high concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and
small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using
the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan on.
HEPA-TYPE FILTER
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are designed to
remove up to 99% of airborne pollutants, at 2 microns or
larger, from the air that passes through them. These include
tobacco smoke, household dust, pet dander and pollen.
HIGH, MEDIUM AND LOW SPEED
SETTINGS
For optimum air filtration, operate your Holmes
®
air
purifier continuously on the MEDIUM ( ) setting. Its
rugged motor has been designed to give many years of
use. For quieter operation (such as in a bedroom), select
the LOW ( ) setting. When high levels of air pollution
are present, select the HIGH ( ) setting to quickly
circulate and filter the room air.
FILTER CHECK INDICATOR
The filter indicator light eliminates guesswork by letting
you know when it is time to clean the filters.
REMOTE CONTROL
The convenient remote control lets you select the filtering
speed from anywhere in the room.
*Tested and listed by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
BEFORE USE
1. Carefully unpack your Air Purifier. Select a firm level
place where there are no obstructions to the air inlet
or filtered air outlet.
2. If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped,
remove plastic bag before use and place filters into
unit.
3. DO NOT POINT FILTERED AIR OUTLET TOWARDS WALL.
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 may be 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.
Potential for Radio/Television Interference.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation. This product has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If the product does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the product on or off, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the product and
the receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
GET TO KNOW YOUR AIR PURIFIER
• Your Holmes
®
air purifier features a HEPA-Type filter
that removes up to 99% of airborne dust and pollen
as small as 2 microns, and helps reduce smoke, mold
spores and pet dander from air passing through the
filter.
• Arm & Hammer
®
baking soda and carbon help
absorb and eliminate household odors.
• Optional ionizer naturally improves performance and
helps freshen the air.
• Remote control allows convenient operation from
anywhere in the room.
IONIZER
This appliance has an optional ionizer feature which,
when turned on, releases negative ions into outgoing
filtered air to help the air purification process.
What Are Ions?
Ions are tiny particles that carry a positive or negative
charge. They exist naturally around us: in the air, water,
and ground. Both positive and negative ions are colorless,
odorless, and completely harmless.
How Does The Ionizer Work?
Negative ions help air purification by attaching
themselves to very small airborne particles in the room.
These particles take on a negative charge and may join
with positively charged particles such as dust, pollen,
smoke, and pet dander to form larger particles. These
larger particles are then more easily captured by the
filter system.
Important Notes:
Your ionizer may produce an occasional popping or
cracking sound. This is normal and occurs when a small
buildup of ions is discharged.
After extended use, you may notice dust around the grills
or front panel. This is caused by negative ions exiting the
air outlet, evidence of the ionizer’s air cleaning
effectiveness. You can remove the dust with a soft brush
or clean, damp cloth.
Larger particles may be attracted to positively charged
surfaces throughout the home, like walls or floors.
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 into 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 the appliance 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 into 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 Jarden
Consumer Solutions 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 purifier,
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. The ionizer in this appliance produces less ozone than
the UL established limits of 50ppb. However, in high
concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and
small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest
using the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan
on.
19. This appliance should only be used in a room with
temperatures between 40° F and 110° F.
20. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
DO NOT use this appliance with any solid-state speed
control device.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
BEFORE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL :
Your remote control requires (2) AAA batteries for operation.
To Install or Replace Batteries:
• Slide the back of the remote control with your thumb
on the arrow indentation.
• Remove old batteries from the remote control (if
applicable).
• Insert new batteries according to the diagram shown
inside and replace cover.
• For functions available on your remote control, see
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Being careful not to bend or damage the contact
spring, clean the battery contacts and the devices’
contacts prior to installing the batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when it is
not being used for an extended period of time.
• Remove the used batteries promptly.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
batteries.
• Do not discard used batteries into household trash
containers. Contact your local government for
disposal or recycling practices in your area.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Press the power button ( ). The unit will turn onto
high and the power light will illuminate letting you
know the power is on.
3. You can then select the desired speed setting from
HIGH ( ), MEDIUM ( ), or LOW ( ) by pushing
the desired operating speed button on the control
panel or the remote control.
4. To release negative ions into the filtered air, press the
ionizer button ( ) to ON and the light will
illuminate.
For optimum air filtration, it is recommended to operate
the air cleaner continuously. Its rugged motor has been
designed to give many years of use.
TO OPERATE THE AIR CLEANER WITH YOUR
REMOTE CONTROL:
1. Press the power button ( ).
• The air cleaner will turn on at HIGH filtering speed.
2. Select filtering speed: HIGH (
), MEDIUM ( ) or
LOW ( ).
3. Turn ionizer ( ) ON or OFF.
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 dampened cloth.
3. The rear air inlet grill can be removed and washed in
warm soapy water (not dishwasher safe). Dry before
replacing in the unit.
4. The filtered air outlet can be cleaned of dust with a
small, soft brush.
5. If you wish to clean the inside of the air purifier,
please only use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it down.
WARNING: Do not allow moisture to come in contact with
the main housing of the air purifier.
FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
• DO NOT attempt to wash and re-use the HEPA-type
filter.
• If the filters are enclosed in plastic bags, remove
before use.
NOTE:
• Every few weeks, check the condition of filters.
• After approximately 3 months of operation, a Filter
Check Indicator will alert you to replace filters before
further use.
Figure 1
Power Button
Ionizer Control
Speed Controls
REMOTE CONTROL
Figure 2
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A. INLET GRILL
B. WASHABLE FOAM
PRE-FILTER
C. SPEED CONTROL
D. POWER INDICATOR
E. FILTERED AIR OUTLET
F. FILTER INDICATOR LIGHT
G. IONIZER CONTROL
H. IONIZER LIGHT
I. HEPA-TYPE/CARBON FILTER
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