Clean Air Optima CA-705 Dehumidifier and Air Purifier User Manual

June 9, 2024
Clean Air Optima

**Clean Air Optima CA-705 Dehumidifier and Air Purifier

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CA-704 Smart / CA-707 Smart Main unit

CA-704 Smart / CA-707 Smart Main unit

Thank you for purchasing the Clean Air Optima® 2in1: Dehumidifier & Air Purifier CA-704 Smart / CA-707 Smart.
We wish you many years of healthy indoor air with this efficient and effective product. Ensure that all safety precautions are followed when using this electrical appliance for the proper operation of the device. These instructions describe the safety precautions to be observed during operation. They are meant to prevent injuries and to avoid damaging the device.

Description

This Clean Air Optima® device consists of the following main components:

  1. Control panel
  2. Digital display indicates relative humidity in %, WiFi and function settings
  3. Color LED monitor indicates relative humidity in blue (below 53%), green (between 53% – 68%) and red (above 68%)
  4. Air inlet and filter frame compartment, includes: Pre-filter, Activated Carbon Filter, True HEPA H13 Filter
  5. UV-C lamp position
  6. Air outlet and Ionizer position
  7. Handle
  8. Continuous drainage (water drain, hose connection) Drain hose 1.5 meter included
  9. Water tank
  10. Caster wheels

Safety warnings

This device may only be used in accordance with this safety instructions. Take the following steps to minimize the risk of personal injury caused by for example electric shocks or fire.

  1. Leave the device to stand for at least two hours before use, especially after transportation.

  2. Only for indoor use. Do not use or store outdoors.

  3. Use proper voltage: AC 220V – 240V, 50/60Hz.

  4. Allow a free space of min. 20 cm around the air inlet and air outlet of the device.

  5. The appliance is not intended to be used by children or persons with  reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety.

  6. Do not use the device when there is visible damage on the electrical cord or on the device itself. Do not repair the device yourself in case of damage. Never pull the device by its cord. If the power cord is damaged, then it must be replaced by an authorized service person to prevent electric shock or fire.

  7. Repairs may only performed by authorized service personal. Do not try to repair the device yourself to prevent electric shock or fire.

  8. Do not touch the power cord and plug with wet hands.

  9. Always switch off the device before disconnecting the plug.

  10. Never attempt to turn of the device by disconnecting the plug.

  11. Pull the plug when you do not use the device or when you clean internal or external parts of it.

  12. For safety use put the device in a steady, horizontal position. Do not move while using.

  13. Refrigerant: R290. This refrigerant complies with European environmental regulations.
    No part of the cooling circuit may be perforated.

  14. Do not use the device in rooms where inflammable liquids, gases are stored or close to heat sources like radiator, fire place or heat-generating devices like ceramic heater.

  15.  Never insert any other object into the body to avoid breakdown.

  16. Never cover the air inlet and air outlet grid.

  17. Never dissemble or replace the device’s inner parts.

  18. Use and store the device not under 0°C or above 40°C.

  19. Do not tip the unit to any side when the water tank is full.

  20. Do not put heavy objects on the unit.

  21. Please avoid places with direct sunlight. There is a risk that the device discolors.

  22. Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.

  23. Empty the water tank regularly. In extreme conditions the water tank may be full after a few hours operation.

  24. Clean the Pre-filter regularly, if the Pre-filter is saturated with dust, it will lead to poor purifying and dehumidifying effect. The power consumption will increase, it can cause failure.

  25. Replace the Activated Carbon Filter and True HEPA H13 Filter every 3 – 6 months, if the Activated Carbon Filter and True HEPA H13 Filter are saturated, it will lead to poor purifying and dehumidifying effect. The power consumption will increase, it can cause failure.

  26. Use, maintain and clean the device as described in this manual.

Installation

Make sure that the distance from the device is 20 cm away from walls and furniture, see the illustration below.
Installation

Control panel / Operation instruction

Control panel / Operation instruction

Power
Press the Power Button to activate the device.
Press the Power Button again, the device turns off.

MODE
Press the MODE Button to select one of four desired programs:

  1. Normal dehumidification (adjustable fan speed and humidity setting)
    Icon with name in App: Normal

  2. Continuous dehumidification (low fan speed, humidity setting not adjustable)
    Icon with name in App: Continuous

  3. Continuous air purification (adjustable fan speed, no dehumidifying function)
    Icon with name in App: Air purification

  4. Dry clothes mode (high fan speed, fan speed and humidity setting not adjustable)
    Icon with name in App: Dry clothes

Humidity sliding setting Button
(Only for MODE program: Normal dehumidification)
By pressing the Humidity sliding setting Button, you can select the desired humidity level by pressing and sliding this button repeatedly until the required humidity level is displayed (from 30% to 80% in increments of 5%). Once you select your desired humidity level, simply stop pressing and sliding the button and your humidity level will be set. When the humidity level in the room reaches the set humidity level, the device will go into automatic sleep state and stops dehumidifying and air purifying.
When the room’s actual humidity level increases again above your set humidity level, then the device will start dehumidifying and air purifying again.
Air purification
If the desired humidity level is reached at a constant level, you can switch to program 3 to use the device for continuous air purification.

Fan Speed
(Only for MODE program: Normal dehumidification and Continuous air purification)
By pressing the Fan Speed Button, you can change the fan speed level. The 2 fan speeds offer individual air flow.

Negative Ion, icon with name in App: Ion
Pressing the Negative Ion Button will activate the negative ion generator with a total capacity of > 3.000.000 negative ions / cm² that are spread through out the entire room and thereby neutralize pollutants and smells. Negative ions attach onto dust particles, microorganisms and other unwanted particles in the air and connect them to each other. This way, the particles become heavier than air and fall onto the ground so that you can no longer breathe them in.
Negative ions are most found in the forest, mountains and by the sea.
Negative ions ensures fresh and healthy air.

Timer
Press the Timer Button to set 0-24 hours timing. Press the button one time, the timer will increase with one hour. When the device is operating, the timer that is set indicates when the device switches off. If the device is in stand- by mode, the timer that is set is to instruct the device when to turn on.

Sleep
Press the Sleep Button and the sleep mode is activated, the display will turn of in ca. 3 seconds. Press the Sleep Button 2x rapidly to switch back again in the settings before.

Water Tank Full Indicator Light
When the water tank is full, the device will stop automatically. The Water Tank Full Indicator Light turns on and lights up. Drain the water tank, and return the water tank to the body of the device, the Water Tank Full Indicator Light will turn off. The device will work automatically again.

Defrosting Indicator Light
The evaporator in the dehumidifier may defrost automatically if it is operated with a room temperature less than 18 °C. The defrosting device in the dehumidifier my start up and operate for some time (about 5 minutes) automatically every 25 minutes or even longer.

  • During the defrosting operation, the dehumidification function and air purification function may intermit.
  • Don’t turn of the power or pull out the power plug of the device during the defrosting operation.

Operation with Clean Air Optima® App

Operation with Clean Air Optima App

Connectivity
Compatibility with smartphone and tablet:
iPhone, iPad and Android devices
Device connets via WiFi with App:
CleanAirOptima

About the Clean Air Optima® App

Set up WiFi connection

  1.  Download and install the “CleanAirOptima” App in the App Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Make an account and log in.
  3. Plug the device into the power socket and switch it on. The WiFi indicator will blink.
  4. Make sure that your smartphone or tablet is successfully connected to your WiFi network.
  5. Open the ‘CleanAirOptima’ App and click on ‘Add device’ . Your device is listed and you can select it. If not choose ‘Auto Scan’. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device to your network.
  6. Choose to add the Clean Air Optima® device on the App, follow the instructions in the App.
  7. When the device is paired, the WiFi indicator light stays on constantly.
  8. After the configuration is successful, you can use the Clean Air Optima® App to operate the device.

Note:

  • If your default network has changed, reset the WiFi connection, follow step 1 to 9 in the ‘Set up WiFi connection’ section.
  • If you want to pair multiple devices to your smartphone or tablet, you have to do this one after the other.
  • Make sure that the distance between your smartphone or tablet and the device is less than 5 meters and there are no obstacles. Also make sure you are in the same room as the device.

Reset the WiFi function:

  • The device must be switched off.
  • Reset the WiFi by pressing the ‘Mode’ button for 5 seconds, the indicator light of the WiFi will blink rapidly.

Turn off WiFi function:

  • The device must be switched off.
  • Reset the WiFi by pressing the ‘Mode’ button for 5 seconds, the indicator light of the WiFi will blink rapidly.
  • Turn of the WiFi by pressing the ‘Mode’ button for another 5 seconds, the indicator light of the WiFi will go out.

Room temperature increases during operation

The Clean Air Optima® dehumidifier doesn’t have a cooling function. The device will produce heat during operation and increase the room temperature between 1 °C to 4 °C.

Dehumidifying capacity

The illustration below shows the dehumidifying capacity of the Clean Air Optima® dehumidifier.
By different temperatures and relative humidity, the dehumidifier may have different dehumidifying capacities.
Dehumidifying capacity

Water Drainage

The Water Tank Full Indicator Light will light up when the water tank is full. Take out the water tank and empty the water inside. Then put the water tank back into the dehumidifier correctly, see the illustration below.
Water Drainage

Continuous Drainage

For continuous operation you can use the drain hose of 1.5 meter long that is included.
Remove the water tank and install the hose to the water drain hose connection correctly, see the illustration below.

Replacing the Clean Air Optima® True HEPA H13 Filter and Activated Carbon

Filter

The Clean Air Optima® CA-704 Smart/ CA-707 Smart Dehumidifier & Air Purifier is equipped with a filter lifespan surveillance mechanism that signals that the filters have to be replaced after 1000 working hours. To show that the filters needs to be replaced, the dehumidifier emits a double zero indicator light in the display.

Reset the timer for the filter replacement by pressing and holding the Power button for about 3 seconds. If the indicator light goes out, the timer has been successfully reset and the dehumidifier is ready for use again.

Maintenance

Cleaning the housing of the Clean Air Optima® dehumidifier

  1. Switch off the device and pull the plug.
  2. Use a soft and humid piece of cloth to clean the device. Do not use chemical solvent such as benzene, alcohol or gasoline.
  3. Make sure that no water gets into the device, do not sprinkle with water.

Replacing of filters

Depending on the use, the Activated Carbon Filter and True HEPA H13 Filter has a lifespan of approx. 3 – 6 months. The Pre-filter and UV-C lamp are permanent, no replacement needed.

Take out the filters from the filter frame compartment. After filter replacement or filter cleaning reinstall the filters back into the filter frame compartment and assemble back to the device, see the illustration below.
Replacing of filters

Filter cleaning

The best effect for a longer lifespan of the Filters is reached by cleaning the filters once a month. If indoor air is extremely polluted, we advice to clean the filters more often ca. once per two weeks.

Clean the Pre-filter, Activated Carbon Filter and True HEPA H13 Filter carefully with a brush or your vacuum cleaner. That way bigger dust particles like lint, hair, dust and dander of pets can be removed from the filters.

Warning!

Do not damage the filters, the filters must not be cracked. Damaged filters needs to be replaced.
Never wet or rinse the filters (Only for Activated Carbon Filter and True HEPA H13 Filter) with water. Filters that are rinsed with water needs to be replaced.

Signs for used up filters that needs to be replaced
(Only for Activated Carbon Filter and True HEPA H13 Filter)
Increased sound, reduced air flow, congested filters, rising presence of smells. Filters needs also to be replaced by new ones when the True HEPA H13 Filter changes its color from white to grey or black. If the True HEPA H13 Filter remains white, there is NO need to replace the filters.

How to order filters:

Contact Clean Air Optima® Customer Service tel. + 31 (0) 742670145 or visit our webshop: https://www.cleanairoptima.com/accessoires/mg/44/

Clean Air Optima® dehumidifier storage

If the dehumidifier will not be used for an extended period of time:

  1. Drain the water tank completely and make sure that there is no water stocked inside the water tank.
  2. Unplug the device and fold up the power supply cord.
  3. Remove and clean the filters. After cleaning reinstall the filters back into the device.
  4. Store the dehumidifier in a cool, dry location, away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature and excessive dust.

Troubleshooting

The following is a troubling shooting guide to help you solve any issues that you may have using the Clean Air Optima® dehumidifier CA-704 Smart / CA-707 Smart.

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Device does not switch on Inefficiency dehumidification The power cord does

not connect correctly

The water tank is full or water tank is not in the correct position

The filters are blocked by dust The air inlet and outlet have a blockage

The setting humidity is higher than environmental humidity

The dehumidifier is in Continuous air purification MODE

| Connect the power plug and power socket correctly

Drain the water tank and replace the water tank to the correct position

Clean or replace the filters

Clean the blockage from the air inlet and outlet

Set the humidity at least 5% lower than environmental humidity

Change the operation MODE

Noise| The device is installed askew

The filters are blocked

| Make sure the device is installed uprightly

Clean or replace the filters

Operation stops during spot dehumidifying| The room temperature is higher than the usable operating temperature| The dehumidifying operation will be started automatically when the temperature lowers
Washed clothes are not dried| The room temperature is to low| Washed clothes are hard to be dried under low temperature conditions
Operation with Clean Air Optima® App does not work| Smartphone or tablet is not connected to WiFi network

The device has no connection to the network

| Switch off the device and reset the WiFi on the device by pressing the Mode button for 5 seconds, the indicator light of the WiFi will blink rapidly. Than follow step 4 to 8 from chapter Operation with Clean Air Optima® App

WARNING!
If the above recommended solutions do not work, please contact Clean Air Optima® technical support at the telephone number for your region. Do not attempt to disassemble, reassemble, or repair the device as this may void the warranty.

Specifications CA-704 Smart

  • Model CA-704 Smart
  • For rooms up to 40m² / 100m³ / 430ft²
  • Rated voltage 220V – 240V, 50Hz
  • Rated power 200W
  • Fan capacity 120 m³ /h
  • Dehumidifying capacity 10 liters per day at 30°C and 80%RH
  • Working temperature range 5°C – 32°C
  • Water tank 3 liter
  • Air purification with: Pre-Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, True HEPA H13 Filter, UV-C lamp, Ionizer
  • Filter performance 99,97%, Sterilization rate 99.9%
  • Negative ion >3.000.000 ions/cm²
  • Sound level Silent fan < 30dB(A) Low / 42dB(A) High
  • Drain hose 1.5 meter
  • Dimensions 250 x 250 x 480mm
  • Weight 9.5kg
  • Colour White / black
  • Refrigerant R290 / 30g
  • Complies with EU regulations CE / WEEE / RoHS

Specifications CA-707 Smart

  • Model CA-707 Smart
  • For rooms up to 70m² / 175m³ / 750ft²
  • Rated voltage 220V – 240V, 50Hz
  • Rated power 320W
  • Fan capacity 195 m³ /h
  • Dehumidifying capacity 20 liters per day at 30°C and 80%RH
  • Working temperature range 5°C – 32°C
  • Water tank 4 liter
  • Air purification with: Pre-Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, True HEPA H13 Filter, UV-C lamp, Ionizer
  • Filter performance 99,97%, Sterilization rate 99.9%
  • Negative ion >3.000.000 ions/cm²
  • Sound level Silent fan < 30dB(A) Low / 48dB(A) High
  • Drain hose 1.5 meter
  • Dimensions 260 x 260 x 618mm
  • Weight 13.5kg
  • Colour White / black
  • Refrigerant R290 / 60g
  • Complies with EU regulations CE / WEEE / RoHS

Ask your retailer or your municipality for updated information regarding the disposal of the packaging and of the device.

Danger
Natural refrigerant propane (R290)!

Service

Warranty Certificate for the Clean Air Optima® Dehumidifier CA-704 Smart / CA-707 Smart.

Date of purchase: ……………………………………………………………….
Customers name: ……………………………………………………………….
Address: …………………………………………………………………………
Telephone: ………………………………………………………………………
Email: ……………………………………………………………………………
Seller’s name: ……………………………………………………………… . . . . .
Address: …………………………………………………………………………

  1. Please fill in completely this Warranty Certificate. Send it with the invoice and the unit, postage pre-paid and using the original packing box, to your distributor. Make sure to include the appropriate return postage for the package.
  2. Please enclose a short description of the damage, fault or malfunction, and the circumstances under which these problems arose.

The Clean Air Optima® Dehumidifier CA-704 Smart / CA-707 Smart is subjected to strict testing procedures before leaving the factory. If within two years from the date of purchase the product does not perform according to the specifications, because of factory defects, the purchaser is entitled to free repairs or replacement of parts upon presentation of this warranty (provided that the malfunction or damage to the device and/or parts occurred under normal operating conditions). What is covered: All parts defective in material and workmanship. For how long: two years from purchase date. What we will do: Repair or replace any defective parts.

Other Conditions
The provisions of this warranty are in lieu of any other written warranty whether express or implied, written or oral, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The manufacturer’s maximum liability shall not exceed the actual purchase price paid by you for the product. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages. This warranty does not cover a defect that has resulted from improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, faulty assembly, accident, natural catastrophes, improper packing, or unauthorized tampering, alteration, or modification as determined solely by us. This warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced.

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The Netherlands | Phone: +31 (0) 74 – 2670145

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Phone: +49 (0) 5921 879-121
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