Oreck OptiMax AIR94, AIR95 - Air Purifier Manual

Introduction

Read this manual carefully, and keep for future reference.

This product earned the ENERGY STAR® by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set bythe US EPA US EPA does not endorse any manufacturer claims of healthier indoor airfrom the use ofthis product.
The energy eticiency ofthis ENERGY STAR® qualified model is measured based on a ratio between the mode's CADR for dust and the electrical energy it consumes, or CADR/Wet.
Use this manual to learn the features, operation and maintenance of the Oreck Air Purifier.

General Warnings

• Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
• Only use the air purifier as described in this manual.
  Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
• Do not use the air purifier with a damaged cord or plug. Doing so may result in electric shock, serious injury or death. Have a qualified service technician replace any damaged cords or plugs.
• Do not handle the unit with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock, serious injury or death. Thoroughly dry your hands before handling any part of the air purifier.

• Hair, loose clothing and body parts may get caught in the machine resulting in injury. Keep hair, loose clothing and body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. Doing so may result in electrical sparks and fire. Unplug the unit by grasping, and pulling the plug.
  Note: A polarized plug has one rounded prong and one straight prong. The rounded end goes into the longest socket slot.
  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. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
  
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not place the air purifier near sources of heat, such as stove tops, ovens, radiators or computers.
• This equipment should be inspected frequently and collected dirt removed from it regularly to prevent excessive accumulation that may result in flashover or a risk of fire.
• Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing.

Placement Warnings

• Do not use the air purifier outdoors or on wet surfaces. Doing so may result in electric shock, serious injury or death. Use only indoors and under dry conditions.
• Do not use the air purifier in an enclosed space where flammable, combustible or explosive gases are present.
• Do not use in an area where toxic vapors, flammable dust or oxygen tanks are present. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. Check the location and make sure these elements are not present.
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  Product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Do not place open flames, including candles, directly in front of the air purifier.
• Keep objects away from the air intake grille.

It is important to consider the following when deciding on where to locate the air purifier:

• Position the air purifier on a flat, solid, stable surface Never place the unit on soft surfaces such as a bed or sofa.
• Position the air purifier where the dirty air is not drawn across your head or body while sitting or sleeping.
• Position the air purifier so the plug on the power cord easily reaches a standard electrical outlet for a polarized plug.
• Never allow children to insert hand in lighted opening.

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Features

1. Air Purifier Door: Easily removed to gain access to the filter.
2. Main Filter: Captures particles from the air that passes through the filter.
3. Odor Filter: Reduces odors from the air that passes through the filter.
4. Intake Grille: Where air enters the unit.
5. Check Main Filter Light: Indicates the main filter may need to be replaced when lit.
6. Check Odor Filter Light: Indicates the Odor Filter may need to be replaced when lit.
7. Air Revitalizer Button: This button activates the Air Revitalizer which is designed to run continuously, but may be turned OFF if desired. The Air Revitalizer provides additional air freshness via the release of negative ions.
8. Check Light Reset Button: This button resets both the main filter and odor filter lights.
9. Timer: Sets the run time for two, four or eight hours, before automatically turning OFF.
10. Fan Speed: The fan runs at three speeds. The lights indicate the current fan speed.
    • L: Low for the Silence Technology^®
    • M: Medium for typical use
    • H: High for maximum cleaning
11. Power: Turns the unit OFF and ON.
12. Exhaust Grille: Directs the flow of air as it exits the unit.

Operate

This unit is equipped with a smart panel that senses your touch. Heavy pushing is not recommended.

1. Check the air purifier for the filters. Be sure the supplied filters are properly in place and all plastic is removed before turning the unit on.
   
2. Place the air purifier on a hard surface such as the floor, a table or desk. Be sure the grilles are not blocked by other objects, and there are no candles or flames near the unit.
   The air purifier can be placed in a horizontal or vertical position.
   
3. Plug in into nearest standard electrical outlet that accepts a polarized plug.
   
4. Lightly Press the power button to turn the air purifier on. Press the power button again to turn the air purifier off.
5. Select the fan speed. To select the speed, lightly press and release the fan speed button until the desired speed is reached.
   L = low, Silence Technology®, M = medium or H = high.
6. Adjust the timer feature. The time can be selected from two, four or eight hours. The unit will turn off once it runs for the selected hours.
   Note: The unit will run continuously if all the timer lights are off.
7. The Check Filter Lights will light up when the filters may need to be replaced. Press and hold the button for several seconds until the filter indicator shuts off.
8. Choose to turn the Air Revitalizer feature on or off. Due to the sensitivity of the smart panel, a slight delay may occur for the electronics to respond.

Maintain

Replacing the Filter
Under normal operating conditions the Main Filter should be changed every six months. Replace Odor Filter every three months. The filters may need to be changed more often in heavy use such as smoke or dusty environments. You should have spare filters available for later replacement.
Note: The filters are NOT washable.

1. When the filter light is illuminated, turn the unit off and unplug it from the power outlet.
   
2. Remove the door by holding the base of the unit, pull door, rotate forward and pull out.
3. Remove the used filter. Note: the Odor filter is attached with Velcro® to the main filter. The Odor Filter is an optional feature. The unit will continue to clean the air without it.
4. Remove the packaging from the new filter(s).
5. The odor filter is reversible and attaches to the Velcro® applied to the front of the main filter. Place the filter(s) in the unit according to the air flow direction arrow as indicated on the main filter. Place new filter(s) into the unit.
6. Replace the door by aligning and inserting the two door tabs, located at the bottom of the door, into the holes provided on the unit frame. Rotate the top of the door toward the top of the unit and insure the door snaps into place on both sides.

Velcro® is a registered trademark owned by Velcro Industries B.V. Limited Company Netherlands.

Trouble Shoot

Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved with some troubleshooting. Review the troubleshooting guide Shoot below before contacting a service center.
All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized service center.

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