Hitachi hitachi air purifier with humidifying function manual

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    Read the “Saf ety Precautions” P .E-4-E-6 to ensure proper use. Contents Bef ore Use F eatures / Name of Each Component / Operation Buttons and Indicators / Accessories · · · · · · · · · Saf ety Precautions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Cautions on Use · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · [...]

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    ᚻ೨ E-2 Features / Name of Eac h Component / Accessories (x1) (x1) (x2) (x1) Humidity sensor P .E-14 Senses humidity . Filter assembly (Allergen-free, catechin deodorizing filter) White surface: Dust filter Black surface: Deodorizing filter Pre-filter Removes large size dust. Indicator section P .E-3 Panel Odor sensor P .E-14 Senses odor in the [...]

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    E-3 Operation Buttons and Indicator s / Features / Name of Each Component / Operation Buttons and Indicators / Accessories Air Sensor P .E-14 Level of air contamination detected by the odor sensor is shown by how the indicator is lit. (Indicator: Green) Clean Humidifying Filter P .E-17 Shows the time to clean the humidifying filter . (Indicator: Re[...]

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    E-4  Please read the following safety pr ecautions carefully before using the air purifier . T o prev ent injur y to the user or other people and proper ty damage, the f ollowing instructions must be f ollow ed. Also read the precautions appear ing in the te xt carefully to ensure proper use.  Definition of each indication Incorrect operation[...]

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    E-5 Safety Precautions Place of Use W ater T ank, W ater T ray and Humidifying Filter W ARNING Do not operate the unit without setting any of the water tank, water tray and humidifying fi lter in place. Otherwise, it may cause injury or unit failure. Do not use any detergent (neither kitchen nor laundry use) when cleaning the water tank or water t[...]

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    E-6 Miscellaneous T o Prevent Floor Scratc hes or W all Stains During Cleaning / Place of Use Saf ety Precautions (Contin ued) Securely hold the grip when carrying air purifi er . Dropping it may cause injury . When you attach or detach the panel and water tank, do it slowly and securely . Otherwise, it may cause water leakage or injury of fi nge[...]

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    E-7 Safety Precautions Cautions on Use Do not install in an unstable or sloped place, or near any obstacles. The unit may fall or drop, resulting in damage or unit failur e. If the space between the unit and floor remains humid, the floor may get moldy . Using the unit tilted may cause water leakage. Do not drag the unit on any floor susceptible to[...]

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    E-8 Preparations f or Operation Setting Filter in Purifier (Perform the same procedur e when replacing filter . ) Remove the panel. Inser ting Batteries into Remote Contr oller Lay a soft cloth or the like beneath the purifier to protect the floor against scratch. No cleaning effect is obtainable if the filter is installed with plastic bag. It may [...]

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    E-9 Installation Preparations for Operation Installation Filling W ater T ank (for Humidify Mode and Skin Moisturize Modes) Gently remove the water tank. Remove the tank cap and fill fresh tap water of normal temperature. CAUTION Do not carry the water tank by holding its handle. Instead, hold the tank with both hands and carry it while keeping the[...]

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    E-10 (Approx.) On/Off Mode Timer Max Sensor Setting Airflow (Orange) On/Off Humidity Lev el (Green) (Orange) Humidify Air Sensor Clean Humidifying Filter Air Purify Auto Max(Blinking) Pollen Strong Deodorization Timer (4hrs) Skin Moisturize Using Remote Contr oller Here we describe how to operate the air purifier using the remote controller . F or [...]

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    E-11 On/Off Mode Timer Max Sensor Setting Airflow Using Remote Controller Selecting Operation Mode (Basics) 5 operation modes are a vailab le for your choice . In e very operation mode, the f an will not stop dur ing operation. In e very operation mode, air purifying function will work. Upon e very switching of oper ation mode, airflow r ate is set[...]

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    E-12 Using Remote Contr oller (Continued) Airflow rate When “Auto” is lit, the f ollowing airflow r ate is used according to the selected operation mode. The airflow rate indicators from “Silent” to “Max” are not lit. Mode Air Purify P ollen Strong Deodorization Humidify Skin Moisturize Airflow Range Silent Silent Low Low Low Medium Med[...]

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    E-13 Using Remote Controller Using the Contr ol on Purifier Max Operation This operation is useful when many people smoke or when you want quick cleaning of room air . The airflow indicator blinks for 5 minutes. Blink Press button. Using Timer Operation will stop approx. 4 hours after timer setting. Off-timer (4 hours) is set. When you set Off-time[...]

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    E-14 Memor y Function / Sensor s / A uto Detection Memory Function  When you stop the operation and then restart, the purifi er will r esume the operation status before shutdown.  If you operate the purifi er for approx. 5 seconds or longer , the operation status will be stored in memory . (If you stop the operation within less than 5 secon[...]

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    E-15 Memory Function / Sensors / Auto Detection Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity Setting  Sens or sensitiv ity ca n be adjusted in 3 -step fash ion. In each operation mode, The airflow indicator will b link f or 5 seconds. While the airflow indicator is b linking,  The fac tor y sett ing is “Me dium” .  Prese nt setting is s hown by the ai[...]

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    E-16 Useful Feature Dimmer Contr ol  If you feel un comfor table a bout indicator lig htings when you go to sle ep, press button on the puri fier unit for 3 s econds or long er to dim the indicator s. Press button for 3 seconds or longer . The indicators are dimmed. How to set/cancel Every time you press button, “Set” and “Cancel” will a[...]

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    E-17 When the “Clean Humidifying Filter” Indicator Comes On Cleaning Remove the water tank, and then pull out the water tray . Remove the humidifying filter from the water tray . Clean the humidifying filter , water tray and tray cover . Install the water tray , and then mount the water tank. Plug the power cord in AC outlet and press the r ese[...]

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    E-18 W ater T ank (Guide for cleaning: Daily)  Change water daily with fresh tap water .  Discard r emaining water in the tank if any .  Pour small quantity of tap water , tighten the cap firmly and shake to wash. (Change water and repeat the steps 2-3 times.) Humidifying Filter (Guide for c leaning: Once a month) Submerge the humidifying [...]

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    E-19 W ater T ray / T ray Cover (Guide for c leaning: Once a month) W ash with water to remove dirt. Remove the tray cover . Wipe off water and assemble.  Attach the tray cover to the water tray .  Remove the tray cover from the water tray . Cleaning Replacing Humidifying Filter  The humidifying fi lter is a consumable part. Replace it us[...]

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    E-20 Pre-filter (Guide for c leaning: Once a month) Remove the pre-filter . Clean the pre-filter . Remove the panel. Reattach the pre-filter . Reattach the panel. Cleaning (Continued) Install the water tray , and then mount the water tank. P .E-9 P .E-8 P .E-8 P .E-9 T o clean the pre-fi lter , follow the steps below .  Remove the water tank, a[...]

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    E-21 Purifier Body (Guide f or cleaning: Once a month) Cleaning Filter Replacement Replacement Interval Precautions on Filter Handling Filter Replacement Wipe off dirt on the purifi er case using a soft cloth that is moistened with water and fully wrung. For heavy dirt, use a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent thinned with water . After r[...]

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    E-22 Replacing the Filter Filter Replacement (Continued) Aler t Displa y Symptom Cause All airflow indicators are blinking. P .E-26  Use the fi lter No. EP-DX40E-902 separately available.  Before r eplacing the fi lter , be sure to stop the purifi er and unplug the power cord fr om AC outlet. No cleaning effect is obtainable if the fi lte[...]

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    E-23 No humidifying effect  Is the operation in any of the “Air Purify”, “Pollen” or “Strong Deodorization” mode? Change the operation mode to the “Humidify” or “Skin Moisturize” mode. Alert Display T roubleshooting Guide T r oubleshooting Guide Smoke or smell is not efficiently removed, or there is an odor No remote operatio[...]

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    E-24 Humidifying performance is inadequate when operated in the “Humidify” mode  Is the airflow rate set to “Auto”? Depending on the place of installation and conditions of use, water may not be consumed. Set the operation mode to “Skin Moisturize” and the airflow rate to “High” or “Max”. Set the humidifying filter properly .[...]

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    E-25 T roubleshooting Guide Symptom Cause Follo wing Conditions Are Normal Electric components are energized when power is supplied. This is normal. Snapping noise when plugging power cord into AC outlet Vibration is caused by fan rotation. This is normal. Purifier body vibration during the “Max” operation As the unit employs evaporation system[...]

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    E-26 Replacement P ar ts (Separ ately A v ailab le)  Filter Designate the replacement par t No . EP-DX40E-902 when ordering.  Pre-filter Designate the replacement par t No . EP-BX40-002 when ordering.  Humidifying Filter Designate the replacement par t No . EP-DX40E-908 when ordering. The case is not included.  T ank Cap Designate the r[...]

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    E-27 Model EP-A5000 Power supply AC220-240V 50-60Hz Airflow switching Max High Medium Silent Power consumption (W) 50 32 14 4 Airflow rate (m 3 /min) 5.0 4.3 2.9 0.9 Applicable floor space 33m 2 Humidifying performance (mL/h) Approx. 520 (Max operation) External dimensions 537(H) x 430(W) x 242(D) mm Weight 8.5kg Length of power cord Approx. 1.8m R[...]

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