Oreck DualMax - Air Purifier Manual

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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 this 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.

Use this manual to learn the features, operation and maintenance of the Oreck Air Purifier.

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Safety

General Warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the unit while it is plugged in may result in electric shock, electric spark and serious injury. Unplug the unit before cleaning or maintenance.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, read and understand this user guide before operating this appliance.

• Do not operate unit if cord or plug is damaged. Doing so can result in electric shock. Discard the damaged unit or take it to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair. USA: 1•800•989•3535 Canada: 1•888•676•7325
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
• Only use the air purifier as described in this manual.
• Do not handle the unit with wet hands. Thoroughly dry your hands before handling any part of the air purifier.
• Hair, loose clothing and body parts can 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 spark or fire. Unplug the unit by grasping, and pulling the plug.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not place the air purifier near sources of heat, such as: stove tops, ovens, radiators or computers.
• Unplug the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
• This equipment should be inspected frequently and the dirt that has collected should be removed regularly to prevent excessive accumulation that may result in flashover or fire.
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  High Voltage
• Do not defeat interlock.
• Do not use the air purifier outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• 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. 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, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Do not place open flames, including candles, directly in front of the air purifier.
• It is important to keep all objects away from the air intake grille.
• Place 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 so that the dirty air is not drawn across your head or body while sitting or sleeping.
• Place the air purifier so the plug on the power cord easily reaches a standard electrical outlet for a polarized plug.
• Children should be supervised when product is in use. Do not allow children to play on or near the air purifier. Keep children's hair, loose clothing, and body parts away from/out of the intake grille, vents, holes, or openings.
• This product is suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.

Note: To reduce the risk of electric shock this product has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). The plug will only fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit properly, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.

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Features

1. Pre-Filter: Filter large particles such as dust, hair and lint.
2. Cleaning Brush: Use to clean the front and back grilles. Stores snuggly in the compartment under the cover.
3. Odor Absorber System: This component combines advanced catalytic technologies to reduce odors and chemical fumes from glues, solvents, and synthetic materials when air passes through the filter and is activated by the DualMax™ internal lights. (The Odor Absorber System cannot be removed.)
4. Truman Cell^®: Electrostatically charges and collects small particles such as dust, smoke, pollen, mold, and fungi from the air that passes through the filter.
5. Exhaust Grille: Directs the flow of air as it exits the unit.
6. Power Cord: Plug into the outlet to begin use.
7. Night Light: The Oreck logo on the front panel & the indicators on the control panel will illuminate when the night light is activated.
8. Collector Cell Light: A solid amber light is included as a handy reminder to clean the Truman Cell after 30 days. A blinking light indicates a malfunction that has caused the Truman Cell^® to shut down and requires attention.
9. Speed Indicator Light: The speeds will be cumulatively indicated: 1=silent; 1+2=medium; 1+2+3=high.
10. Odor Absorber Button: This button turns the internal lights on or off as desired. If turned off, the unit will continue to filter particles from the air that passes through the filter but its odor and VOC capability will be greatly reduced.
11. Motor Speed/Power Button: Press the power buttons repeatedly for the desired speed.
    • Low for Silence Technology^®
    • Medium for normal use
    • High for maximum cleaning
12. Night Light Button: Repeatedly press this button to change the lighting scheme to best suit your preference.
13. Front Grille: Air enters here for the first stage of cleaning.

Operation

1. Place. Locate the air purifier on a solid surface. Be sure the grille is not blocked by other objects and there are no candles or flames near the unit.
2. Plug In. Plug into nearest standard electrical outlet that accepts a polarized plug.
3. Select the air cleaning speed. Press the motor speed/power button until you reach the desired speed.

Cleaning

Cleaning Intervals

Proper care and cleaning of the air purifier is critical to performance. The following chart shows the cleaning intervals and method.

Cleaning the unit while it is plugged in may result in electric shock, electric spark and serious injury. Unplug the unit before cleaning or maintenance.

Cleaning the Pre-Filter

1. Unplug the air purifier.
2. Open the Cover by gently pulling from the top corners.
3. Pull the Pre-Filter straight out of the Cabinet.
4. Thoroughly rinse the Pre-Filter and let it air dry before placing it back in the Cabinet. Do not use heated or compressed air as part of the drying process.
5. Slide the Pre-Filter back into the unit.
6. Close the Cover securely.

Cleaning the Truman Cell^®

Note: The Truman Cell^® may require more frequent cleaning if "arcing" occurs. Arcing is a sharp snapping sound that occurs when large particles are collected in the Truman Cell^®. If prolonged or continuous arcing occurs, the Truman Cell^® should be cleaned.

1. Unplug the air purifier.
2. Open the Cover by gently pulling from the top corners.
3. Remove the Truman Cell^® by unlocking top and bottom knobs and pulling straight out.
4. Separate the Truman Cell^® from the Wire Assembly for easier access to each during cleaning.
   
5. Place each in sink, bathtub or other location where cleaner can cover every surface.
6. Spray Oreck Assail-a-Cell^® cleaner between each Cell Plate and cover each surface. Allow the cleaner to soak for a few minutes but do not let it dry. Thoroughly rinse the Truman Cell^® with clean water.
   An alternative method to clean the Truman Cell^® is to rinse or soak it in warm water for loose debris. Mild liquid dish detergent in water may also be used to help break down tough dirt and residue. Thoroughly rinse the Truman Cell^® with clean water.
   Note: To prevent damage to the components of the Truman Cell^®, do not put in dishwasher or use a cotton swab.
   Tough residue such as tar from tobacco smoke may need additional cleaning or longer soaking.
7. Shake excess water from the Truman Cell^® to speed up drying time. Do not use heated or compressed air to dry.
8. Reassemble the Wire Assembly and Truman Cell^® by inserting the (4) post located on the outside edges of the Wire Assembly into the recessed channels of the Truman Cell^®. After guiding the post into the recessed channels, slide the Wire Assembly until it locks into place.
9. Place the Truman Cell^® back into the unit by sliding it straight in and turning each knob to its locking position. The Truman Cell^® is specially designed so that it can only be inserted in one direction.
10. Close the Cover securely.

Drying the Truman Cell^®

Note: The Truman Cell^® must be completely dry after cleaning in order to operate properly. A drying mode is available to help remove any residual moisture. While in this mode, the fan will be running on Medium speed, and no power will be supplied to the Truman Cell. Once the unit detects that the Truman Cell^® is completely dry, it will return to its original operating settings and function as normal.

"Dry Mode" Operation

If the power supply detects that the Truman Cell^® is wet, it shuts down power to the cell and causes the Collector Cell light to blink rapidly.

1. While the Collector Cell light is blinking, press and hold the power button to initiate "Dry Mode".
2. Next, the following will all happen simultaneously:
   • The lights directly above and below the power button will flash 3 times.
   • The unit will switch to medium speed.
   • The Collector Cell light will start to blink in a slow pattern.
3. Once in "Dry Mode"Once in "Dry Mode"
   • The unit will run for 60 minutes and then attempt to reset the power supply to the Truman Cell^®.
   • If the power supply successfully restarts, the unit will return to its original speed and run as normal.
   • If not successful, it will go through the same process up to two more times.
   • If still not successful after the third try, the cell is likely damaged or is shorting out due to the presence of a foreign object; it will return to the original speed and the Collector Cell light will blink with a rapid blink pattern indefinitely until the unit is reset.

Cleaning the Exhaust Grille

1. Remove the Cleaning Brush from the storage slot located under the Cover.
2. Brush away debris that has collected between the Grille Slots.
3. Return the Cleaning Brush to the storage slot.

Troubleshooting

Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved easily. You can be your own troubleshooter by reviewing this guide.

All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized service center.