Cuisinart Purxium CAP-1000 - Air Purifier Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug the air purifier from the electrical outlet immediately after using as well as before replacing or removing any filters.
3. The air purifier should always be placed on a flat, secure surface.
4. The cord should be kept away from any heated surfaces.
5. Never place or store the air purifier where it could fall or be pulled into a sink or bathtub.
6. Do not reach for the air purifier if it has fallen into water. Unplug the appliance immediately.
7. Do not place in or drop into water or liquid.
8. Do not place anything on top of unit.
9. Always keep the air purifier dry and do noToperate in weTor moist conditions like bathrooms, laundry areas or similar moist indoor places.
10. Always unplug the air purifier when not in use.
11. Check your air purifier cord and plug connections. A faulty wall outleTor loose plug can cause the outleTor plug to overheat. Make sure the plug fits tightly in outlet.
12. Do not run power cord under carpeting, runners or similar type floor coverings.
13. Do not use this producToutdoors.
14. Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on any soft surface, like a couch or bed, where the openings may become blocked.
15. Do not tilTor move the air purifier while the unit is powered on. Make sure the power is off and remove the plug from the outlet before moving.
16. Use this air purifier only for its intended use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or serious injury to a person.
17. Press the power button to turn off the air purifier prior to removing plug from outlet.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug isintended to fit in a polarized outleTonly 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.

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service representative.

• Do not immerse base in water.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base. Note: The base does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
• Make sure the air purifier is always 6 inches away from any walls as well as at least 3 feet away from any heat source.
• Repairs should be made only by authorized personnel.
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate agrees with your voltage.
• Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart Purxium™ Air Purifier on a sturdy, flat surface. Open the top flap and remove the instruction booklet and other printed materials from the box. Remove all packing material from unit as well as plastic coverings from any parts.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Top Panel Airflow Output
2. HEPA H13 and Active Carbon Dual Filter
3. Removable, Reusable Metal Pre-Filter
4. Filter Cover Panel
5. Control Panel (see chart under Touchscreen Controls)
6. Base of Unit

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your Cuisinart CAP-1000 Purxium™ Air Purifier. This air purifier offers 4-stage, 4-sided intake at 360 degrees to give a large room clean and odor free air. It comes complete with 4 metal pre-filters, H13 high-grade HEPA filters, active carbon filters and UV-C light that work together to capture up to 99.9% of various airborne particles 0.1 Micron or larger including bacteria and various contaminants to provide fresher, cleaner air.

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS

TO OPERATE YOUR AIR PURIFIER

1. Place the CAP-1000 air purifier on a sturdy, flat surface.
2. Make sure the unit is plugged in.
3. Turn On: Press the Power ON button.
4. Four Fan Speeds: SelecTor change fan speed (choose 1, 2, 3, and 4). Start by pressing the fan speed button, continue pressing until you have reached your desired setting, then release the button.
5. 12-Hour Timer Function: To select the desired time, press the timer button. The timer will show settings ranging from 1 hour – 12 hours and off. If there is no time selected, the timer will be off. The unit will continue to run until the power is turned off.
6. Child Safety Lock: This can be activated by pressing and holding the lock button for 3 seconds. All buttons on the air purifier will now be in locked mode. To take the uniToff locked mode, simply hold the lock button again for 3 seconds and the unit will now be unlocked.
7. Sleep Mode/Night Light: To activate the night light press once. The blue night light will illuminate along with the control panel lights. To activate Sleep Mode. Press the icon a second time, and the Moon symbol will illuminate in addition to the night light. Press the icon one more and only the moon icon will be illuminated.

Note:
Utilizing an H13 High-Grade HEPA filter does not make this a medical device.

REMOVING THE FILTERS

Always unplug your Cuisinart Purxium Air Purifier from the electrical outlet before replacing or removing filters.

To replace the Purxium™ Air Purifier filters, you will first need to unplug the unit and remove the back panel. To remove the back panel, squeeze the latch at the top of the door panel and tilt the door panel down to remove. Once removed, you can slide out the entire 4-sided H13 HEPA filter system. Your filter system comes with 4 removable, reusable metal pre-filters. Slide each of the 4 filters out from the main filter housing and hand wash them in warm soapy water. Be sure to dry them thoroughly before using with your new replacement filter.

INSTALLING YOUR REPLACEMENT FILTER SYSTEM

1. Your air purifier will automatically tell you when its time to change your filter. An icon on the control panel will illuminate after 2500 hours of purification has been reached.
2. Place the 4-sided combination H13 HEPA/Active Carbon filter on a sturdy flat surface.
3. Slide the removable, reusable metal pre-filter that you have washed and dried into the slots on all 4 sides of the replacement H13 HEPA/Active Carbon filter.
4. Slide the new 4-sided filter system into the back of the unit until you feel resistance.
5. Make sure your air purifier is plugged in and powered up. YOU WILL NOW NEED TO RESET THE FILTER INDICATOR.
6. Reset the filter indicator light by pressing and holding down the night light button for 3 seconds. This will reset the filter indicator light.

MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF FILTERS AND UV-C LIGHT

The H13 high-grade HEPA filters could be vacuumed as needed in order for the air purifier to perform at its best. If the air purifier contains dusTor pet dander, it's best to clean the removable, reusable metal pre-filters more often than once a month to maintain 2,500 hours of filter life. Always unplug your air purifier from the electrical outlet before replacing or removing any filters or replacing the UV-C bulb.

Step 1. Filter Cover Panel:
The Purxium Air Purifier takes in and purifies air on all 4 sides. To remove filters contained in the unit, you will remove the filter cover panel located in the back of the air purifier. Press the button located on top of the panel to release it from the base of the unit.

Step 2. Pre-Filters and HEPA H13 Filtration Set:
You will now see the pre-filter and HEPA H13 and active carbon filters that you will remove from the unit by placing your fingers on the left and right side of the filter and pulling straighTout.

The filters are a complete set. The pre-filters may be removed by pulling them up through the slots.

Step 3. UV-C Light:
Follow Steps 1 and 2 for removing filters. At the base of the unit, there is one screw that hold the cover to the UV-C bulb compartment. Remove the screw with a screwdriver and carefully remove the UV-C light bulb. Replace with new a UV-C light bulb. The UV-C light bulb should be replaced at 10,000 hours of use. Contact Cuisinart customer service for your replacement UV-C light tube.

Skin or eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced from this lamp in this apparatus. Always disconnect before relamping or servicing. Replace lamp with Lamp Model No.: Z138, manufactured by Zhangzhou Yingguang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Note: The UV-C light contains mercury, which is a hazardous material. Please use gloves when removing the bulb, place into a plastic bag and drop off at a recycle facility near you.

Our H13 High Grade HEPA filter captures up to 99.9% of airborne particles 0.1 Micron or larger including bacteria and various contaminants as well as dust, pollen and odors from cooking, smoke, pets and VOC's. The CAP-1000 quiet DC motor has a 3-stage filtration system that purifies air in an up to 1,000-sq. ft. area two times every hour or 500-sq. ft. area four times every hour.

4-STAGE 360 DEGREE AIR INTAKE H13 HIGH-GRADE HEPA FILTRATION SYSTEM

• HIGH-GRADE HEPA FILTERS (4) – H13 high-grade HEPA filters capture up to 99.9% of airborne particles 0.1 Micron or larger including bacteria and various contaminants
• ACTIVE CARBON FILTERS (4) – Captures up to 99.9% of unwanted particles including cooking odors, smoke and VOCs 0.1 Micron or larger
• REMOVABLE, REUSABLE METAL PRE-FILTERS (4) – Captures larger airborne particles such as dust and pet dander

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

To get the mosTouTof your Purxium™ Air Purifier, it's best to clean the washable pre-filters once a month or more often, depending on where the air purifier is placed and if you have pets. The HEPA H13 filters should be cleaned once a month using the brush attachment from a vacuum.

1. Unplug the power cord from the unit and from the outlet. The metal pre-filters are to be hand-washed only. If the pre-filters are fairly clean, wash each one with warm soapy water. If the pre-filters are very dirty, you may need use a soft brush to gently clean them. Make sure the pre-filters are completely dry before placing back into the unit.
2. Remove the HEPA H13 and active carbon filters as described.
3. The best way to clean the HEPA H13 filters is to use a vacuum cleaner with the brush attachment. Gently run the brush attachment along the white side of the filter only. You do not need to vacuum the active carbon filter on the other side of the HEPA H13 filter.