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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. PLEASE SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FEATURES 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. FEATURES - OPERATIONS • 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. 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. Figure 1 Power Button Ionizer Control 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. Speed Controls REMOTE CONTROL HIGH, MEDIUM AND LOW SPEED Figure 2 SETTINGS For optimum air filtration, operate your Holmes® air F HG purifier continuously on the MEDIUM ( ) setting. Its rugged motor has been designed to give many years of E 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 A circulate and filter the room air. FILTER CHECK INDICATOR The filter indicator light eliminates guesswork by letting B you know when it is time to clean the filters. D C I 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. 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 OPERATIONS CLEANING / MAINTENANCE 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. 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 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. 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. HAP422_09EM1.indd 2 4/3/09 5:10:22 PM