GERMAN POOL EFB-426HM UVC Air Purifier Mist Heater and Fan User Manual

GERMAN POOL EFB-426HM UVC Air Purifier Mist Heater and Fan

Product Information

The UVC Air Purifier Mist Heater & Fan EFB-426HM is a multi-functional product that can quickly increase the temperature of a room. It uses PTC heating to send heat by hot air, which is safe, efficient, and energy-saving. The product also includes a humidifier and air purifier, making it an all-in-one solution for improving indoor air quality.

The product comes with an Overheat Protection Sensor, which is an automatic fail-proof safety protection that cuts off power automatically when the product is accidentally tipped over or overheats. The product also includes a remote control for easy operation.

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

• Place the product on a hard, level surface to prevent it from falling over. Keep a distance of at least 1 meter from other objects to ensure that the warm air blowing does not affect them.
• Install two new AAA batteries (No. 7) in the remote control.
• Plug the product into a socket and turn on the power switch.

Operating Instructions

• To turn on the product, press the On/Off button on the body or the remote control. The product will enter standby mode, and the buzzer will beep once.
• To start running the product, short press the On/Off button for 1 second. The buzzer will beep once, and the product will start running.
• To stop running the product, long press the On/Off button for 2 seconds. The buzzer will prompt twice, and the product will stop running after you release your hand.
• To adjust the air volume, press the On/Off button on the body to switch the air volume from 1 to 9 (in Cool Mode) or 1 to 4 (in Warm Mode). Alternatively, you can use the + and – buttons on the remote control.
• To enable oscillating operation, press and hold the On/Off button for 1 second. The buzzer will beep once, and the product will start oscillating. Press and hold the On/Off button for 1 second again to stop oscillating.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any problems with the product, refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual for possible solutions.

Warranty Information

To register your warranty information and view the warranty terms and conditions, refer to the last page of the user manual.

Please read these instructions and warranty information carefully before use and keep them handy for future reference.

Warnings & Safety Instructions

WARNING!
Read all instructions carefully before using this product.

• This product is for domestic indoor use only. If this product is used for any commercial, industrial, rental or other purposes, product warranty will be VOIDED.

• This product is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
  or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of this product by an adult responsible for their safety.

• Mind your children and DO NOT let children play with this product.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Check the voltage indicated on the rating label before using this product.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazards.

• Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning and maintenance.

• Contact German Pool authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this product.

WARNING!
To avoid fire, electric shock, or personal injury, please be sure to observe the following requirements; Please follow the local electrical regulations.

• This product is only suitable for indoor use and should not be used outdoors.
• This product must not be repaired or modified by non-professional or unauthorized personnel.
• Before plugging in the power supply, please check whether the rated voltage indicated by this product is the same as the voltage in your home.
• When the machine is in operation or idle, it should be placed more than 1.5 meters away from fire and potential fire. Avoid direct sunlight.
• It is forbidden to use in places with flammables, or explosive objects, subject to heat, deformation, discoloration and deterioration. It is forbidden to use in places with heavy dust.
• It is forbidden to use in places with hanging objects, where it can be easily bumped into or hit, or on an unstable surface.
• It is forbidden to use the method of plugging (unplugging) the power cord to replace the power on and power off switch.
• It is forbidden to use this product as heating equipment for animals or plants.
• To avoid overheating, it is forbidden to cover the product.
• It is strictly forbidden to insert any wire or other foreign matter into any hole in the machine, in order to avoid electric shock.
• DO NOT use if the product shows signs of obvious damage after a fall.
• It is strictly forbidden to immerse the machine in water.
• Never use the machine directly facing an electrical outlet or under a power outlet.
• It is strictly forbidden to share the socket with other high-power appliances.
• DO NOT directly pull the power cord to move the body.
• If the machine is covered or incorrectly placed, it can cause a fire hazard. Therefore, it is not allowed to use a programmable automatic power-on device, timer, or any other device with the product.
• When the product is in use, the power cord should be placed behind the body. Placing the power cord in front will cause it to overheat and be damaged, or even cause an accident.
• Children, elderly people or patients who have lost the ability to take care of themselves, please use this appliance under the supervision of an adult, to prevent accidents.
• If this product fails, please turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately. This product must be repaired by the manufacturer’s maintenance department or a similarly qualified professional.
• Before use, check that the power cord and the plug are in good condition. If the power cord is damaged, in order to avoid danger, the user must not disassemble or replace it. Replacing the power cord must be performed by the manufacturer’s maintenance department or a similarly qualified professional.
• To avoid burning when using this product, please DO NOT let bare skin directly contact with the surface of the air outlet.
• This product is only suitable for use in dry environment. DO NOT use around a bathtub, sprinkler or swimming pool.
• If there is a gap between the plug and the socket, or the plug has become very hot, maybe the socket needs to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician to replace the outlet.
• This product must be connected to an EMSD-certified fixed socket with the correct rated power. It is strictly forbidden to use adopters, extension cords, or share the socket with other appliances.

Product Structure

This product uses PTC heating, send heat by hot air, which can quickly increase room temperature. It is without open flame, safe, efficient and energy saving.

1. Humidifier
2. Humidifier On/Off Button
3. Air Outlet
4. Air Duct
5. Body
6. Heater & Fan On/Off Button
7. LED Display
8. Air Inlet
9. Base
10. Humidifier USB Interface
11. Power Cable
12. Power Button
13. Top Cover
14. Remote Control

Product Getting Started

Location

• Please put this product in a horizontal position. Avoid putting it on a slope or a soft surface to prevent it from falling over. Please do not use it in high temperature area with high humidity, such as bathroom and kitchen.
• Avoid blocking the Air Inlet and Outlet during use. Please keep the product far away from the curtains, so that they will not block the Inlet/Outlet and obstruct the product from working.
• Do not place objects within 1 meter in front of the Air Outlet to ensure that the volume of cool air would not be reduced. Pay attention to the effects on warm air blowing on objects.

Caution:
This product includes an Overheat Protection Sensor, which is an automatic fail-proof safety protection that cuts off power automatically when the product is accidentally tipped over or overheats. If this sensor is triggered and the product is stopped, unplug the machine and let it cool. Check and remove any obstructions before restarting the product and be sure to place it on a hard, level surface.

Battery Installation Method

1. Open the Remote Control Battery Cover.
2. Load two new AAA (No. 7) dry batteries.
3. Close the Battery Cover of the Remote Control.

NOTE:

• Do not charge this battery. Please keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, please seek medical advice promptly.
• Please insert the battery + – orientation correctly.
• If you do not use the Remote Control for a long time, remove the battery.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local laws or regulations.

Product Operating Instructions

Turning Power On and Off

1. Insert the plug into the socket, turn on power switch buzzer leeps one and the product enters the standby state.
2. Shert press “On/Off” Button for 1 second, the buzzer will beep once and the product start running.
3. PLong press “On/Off” Button for 2 seconds, the buzzer will prompt you twice, and then stop running after you release the hand.

Air Volume Shift
When the machine is running in “Cool Mode”, press “On/Off” Button on the body to switch the air volume from 1 to 9.
When the machine is running in “Warm Mode”, press “On/Off” Button on the body to switch the air volume from 1 to 4.
(You can also use the “+ -” Buttons on the left side of the Remote Control.)

Oscillating Operation
Press and hold “On/Off” Button for 1 second, the buzzer will beep once and product start oscillating. Press and hold “On/Off” Button for 1 second again, the buzzer will beep once and product stop oscillating.

Remote Control

1. Cool Mode
2. Oscillating
3. On/Off
4. Increase Volume
5. Decrease Volume
6. Warm Mode
7. High Cool
8. Timer
9. Sleep Mode
10. Raise Temperature
11. UVC Sterilization
12. Reduce Temperature

On/Off| The product can be switched on and off by pressing the “On / Off” Button
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Sleep Mode| Press “Sleep Mode” Button on the Remote Control.

The display shows “LL” and the fan speed becomes lowest. Press again to exit Sleep Mode.

(You can also exit the current mode by pressing the Wind Strength + – button.)

High Cool| Press “High Cool” Button on the Remote Control.

The display shows “HH” and the fan speed become highest. Press again to exit High Cool Mode.

(You can also exit the current mode by pressing the Wind Strength + – button.)

Oscillation| Press “Oscillation” Button to turn on the Oscillation Function.

This fan can swing left and right at 80º. Press this button again to stop oscillation.

Sterilization

| Press “UVC” Button to activate UVC Disinfection function, display panel will show “U”. Press button again to turn off UVC Disinfection function (otherwise UVC Disinfection will automatically turn off after 1 hr).
Cool Mode| Press “Cool Mode” Button to activate the Cool Mode. During Cool Mode, the LED Display does not show “ºC”. Note: The default Start Mode is Cool Mode.
+ –
Increase / Decrease Air Volume| Press “+” Button on the left side of the Remote Control to increase the volume of air; press the “-” Button on the left side of the Remote Control to decrease the volume of air.

Cool Mode can be used for 9-level settings, Warm Mode can be set for 4 levels.

Warm Mode| Press “Warm Mode” Button to activate Warm Mode.

During Warm Mode, LED Display shows “ºC”.

Note: During Warm Mode, both High Cool and Sleep Mode are not available.

+ –
Raise / Reduce Temperature|

In Warm Mode, press “+ -” Buttons on the right side of the Remote Control to set the Temperature (1-30°C).

Note: this button does not work during Cool Mode.

Timer| Press “Timer” button to set off-timer for 1 to 8 hours. After timer is set, all other functions are still operable. When timer countdown is completed, the product will automatically stop operating; if user wishes to restart the product, please press “On/ Off” Button again. When the product is powered off, the timer will also be cancelled.

Remote Control
The Remote Control should be pointed at the Remote Control Signal Receiver on the display to maximize the remote control signal. Effective distance: 5M.

Note:
Remote Control error sometimes occurs due to the overlap of the channel frequencies. For example:

1. This product may react to the remote control of another appliances nearby; or
2. When using the remote control of this product, other electrical appliances may react. In order to avoid misuse, please operate this Remote Control away from any other appliances.

After switching the product to standby mode, use “Power” Button on the product to power off, since using the Remote Control to turn it off would not cut off electricity completely. When the product will not be used for a prolonged period of time, please unplug the power cord.

Warm Mode

1. Press “Warm Mode” Button and the display shows the ambient temperature.
2. Press “+ / -” Buttons on the right side to set the temperature, and the digital display will be flashing, which can be set to 1-30°C.
3. 10 seconds after the desired temperature is set, the flashing will stop.
4. The temperature being set should be higher than the ambient temperature, so that the heating function will be turned on.
5. When the ambient temperature reaches the set temperature, the heating function will stop and turn into a cool breeze.
6. When ambient temperature dropped to be lower than the set temperature, the heating function will automatically be activated.

Set Temperature > Ambient Temperature: Warm Mode Turns On. Set Temperature ≤ Ambient Temperature: Warm Mode Stops.

Note: The default temperature of the setting is 25 °C.

In Warm Mode, when the ambient temperature is below 0°C, the display only shows 01, does not display negative temperature value.
After Warm Mode has run over 9 hours, the machine will automatically stop running. Restart by pressing the host On/Off Button on the Body or by using the Remote Control.

Note:
Please use Remote Control to set temperature; the body of the product does not support this operation.

Using The Humidifier

WARNING!

• DO NOT tilt the humidifier or place it upside down, to avoid the humidifier falling off and getting damaged.
• DO NOT refill the water tank when the humidifier is placed on top of the heater, to avoid causing electric shock or fire due to short circuit.

Note:

• The humidifier is suitable for use when the ambient temperature is between 5ºC-40ºC, and relative humidity is lower than 80%.
• Use only purified water below 40ºC with the humidifier.
• When using the humidifier for the first time or taking it out of storage after a prolonged period of time, please clean the water tank thoroughly before use.
  1. Hold the humidifier firmly by the lid, and lift up to remove the humidifier lid and water tank from the top of the product (diagram 1).
  2.  Press the catch locks on both sides of the humidifier lid to separate the lid from the water tank (diagram 2).
  3. Fill the water tank with purified water. DO NOT fill to above the maximum water mark (Diagram 3).
  4. Attach the lid back on to the water tank, and place the humidifier back onto the top of the product (diagram 4).
  5. After refilling, let the humidifier sit for 1 minute to allow the wick become fully saturated before turning on the humidifier.
  6. Press “On/Off” Button once to activate Low Humidifying Mode (maximum running time is 8 hours). Indicator lamp lights up constant in blue.
  7. Press “On/Off” Button twice to activate High Humidifying Mode (maximum running time is 4 hours). Indicator lamp lights up constantly in purple.
  8. Press “On/Off” Button again to turn off the humidifier. Indicator lamp turns off.

Low Battery Indicator and Recharging

• When the humidifier is turned on, and there is less than 10% power left in the battery, the indica-tor lamp will flash in red for 5 times every 1 minutes.
• Recharging when the humidifier is turned off: Indicator lamp flashes in green; when battery is completely charged, indicator lamp will light up constant in green, and go dark after 1 minute. Humidifier will remain in turned off status.
• Recharging when the humidifier is turned on: Indicator lamp flashes in green 5 times, then turn back to blue or purple depending on the Humidifying Mode used at the time.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Before cleaning, unplug the product and let it cool down.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the surface of the product.
• Do not use water or other liquids to clean the product.
• Replace the filter regularly to maintain the air-purifying function of the product.

WARNING!
Unplug the power supply and wait till the product has completely cooled down before cleaning and performing maintenance.

Surface Cleaning

• Please do not put the product into water or splash it, which may cause the machine to be damaged.
• Do not use banana oil, benzine, alcohol, bleach or metal objects to wipe the surface of the fan, which may scratch the surface or cause discoloration.
• Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. If it is very dirty, use water with a mild detergent and wipe with a soft cloth.Then wipe with a dry soft cloth.

Air Inlet/Outlet

• Use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust at the Air Inlet and Outlet. Please clean it regularly to avoid the buildup of dust. Too much dust is not healthy and will reduce efficiency of the product.

Remote Control

• Gently wipe the surface of the Remote Control with a soft, dry cloth. If you don’t use the product for a long time, please remove the batteries inside the Remote Control to avoid battery consumption.

Humidifier

WARNING!
DO NOT immerse humidifier in water or liquids.

Note:
Use only purified water with the humidifier. DO NOT use tap water as it may cause scale to build up inside the tank and decrease its humidifying efficiency.

• When cleaning the water tank, add a few drops of detergent into the tank, fill up with tap water and let it soak for 15 minutes, then use a soft brush to clean off the scale built up inside the tank.
• Change water frequently and clean out the tank every week to keep the humidifier clean.
• If humidifier will not be used for a prolonged period of time, please pour out any residual water and wipe the tank dry. Wipe down the humidifier thoroughly and let it air dry completely before putting it into storage.

Storage

• If the product will not be used for a prolonged period of time, place it in a plastic bag after cleaning. Please avoid storing in a place with vibration (car trunk) or a place heated or cooled by another appliance. Please avoid placing it in direct sunlight, or a place with high temperature and/or high humidity. Please keep it out of reach of young children.

Product Troubleshooting

WARNING! Do not disassemble the machine or repair it yourself.

inserted into the socket?
Remote Control does not work| Are the batteries dead?

Are the batteries inserted correctly?

Is the Remote Control aligned with the Signal Receiver?

Technical Specification

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.
Refer to www.germanpool.com for the most up-to- date version of the Operating Instructions.

Warranty Terms & Conditions
Under normal operations, the product will gurantee a 1-year full warranty provided by German Pool (effective from the date of purchase).

This warranty is not valid until customer registration information is received by our Service Centre within 10 days of purchase via one of the following means:

1. Visit our website and register online: www.germanpool.com/warranty
2. Complete all the fields on the attached Warranty Card and mail it back to our Customer
   Service Centre.

Please fill out the form below. This information and the original purchase invoice will be required for any repairs. Warranty will be invalidated if information provided is found to be inaccurate.

1. Customer who fails to present original purchase invoice will not be eligible for free warranty service.
2. Customer should always follow the operating instructions. This warranty does not apply to:
   • labour costs for on-site installation, check-up, repair, replacement of parts and other transportation costs;
   • damages caused by accidents of any kind (including material transfer and others);
   • operating failures resulting from applying incorrect voltage, improper usage, and unauthorized installations or repairs.
3. This warranty is invalid if:
   • the purchase invoice is modified by an unauthorized party;
   • the product is used for any commercial or industrial purposes;
   • the product is repaired or modified by unauthorized personnel, or unauthorized parts are installed;
   • the serial number is modified, damaged or removed from the product.
4. German Pool will, at its discretion, repair or replace any defective part.
5. This warranty will be void if there is any transfer of ownership from the original purchaser.

Customer Service & Repair Centre

Hong Kong
Unit B, G/F, Sunshine Kowloon Bay Cargo Centre, 59 Tai Yip Street.
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel  : +852 2333 6249
Fax : +852 2356 9798
Email : repairs@germanpool.com

Macau
3/F, Edificio Industrial Pou Fung,
145 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira,
Macau
Tel : +853 2875 2699
Fax : +853 2875 2661

This warranty is valid only in Hong Kong and Macau

China
Tel:+86 757 2219 6888
Fax:+86 757 2219 6809
8th, Xinxiang Road, Wusha Industrial Park,
Daliang, Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong

All rights reserved. Copying, reproducing or using the contents of this manual is not allowed without prior authorization from German Pool, violators will be prosecuted.

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References

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