Rowenta PU2840U1 Pure Air City Air Purifier User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Rowenta

Rowenta PU2840U1 Pure Air City Air Purifier

Rowenta PU2840U1 Pure Air City Air Purifier

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Overview

Accessories of Main Body

A. Control Panel
B. Air Outlet
C. Main Body
D. Air Inlet
E. Filter
F. Filter cover
G. Adapter

Control buttons

Start / Stop
Speed selection
Child lock
Mode Auto Day
Mode Auto Night
Wifi Button
Filter change indicator
Control panel Lights
Air quality indicator
Selected speed indicator

Read and save these safety instructions before using this purifier

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

It is essential that you read these instructions carefully and comply with the following recommendations.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical 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. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations
(Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental…).
If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s after-sales service department or a similarly qualified person, to avoid danger.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use this appliance with any solid-state speed control device.
Do not use your appliance in a dusty room or a room where there is a risk of fire.
Before using, always check the condition of the appliance, the power outlet and the power lead.
Improper installation may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
The power plug must be removed from the power outlet when not in use, before cleaning, servicing, and maintenance and before moving to another location.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and /or repair.
Do not pull on the power cord or the appliance, even to unplug it from the wall outlet.
Never insert objects into the appliance (e.g. needles…).
Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other chemicals for cleaning.

The warranty will be void in the event of damage arising from improper use.

Do not attempt to repair or replace parts.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It must therefore not be used in industrial applications.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over, and by persons lacking appropriate knowledge and experience or whose physical, sensory or mental capacities are limited, provided that they are supervised, have received instruction in the safe use of the appliance, and are fully aware of the risks involved. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Home cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 or over and are supervised. Always keep the appliance and power cord out of reach of children under 8 years.
Class B device
This equipment 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. This equipment 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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 equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment 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.

MPE REQUIREMENTS

To satisfy FCC / IC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation.
To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.

VERY IMPORTANT

Do not cover the air inlets or the outlet grid.
Do not touch the appliance with wet hands.
Never allow any liquid to enter the appliance.
Never use the appliance in a humid place.
Never use the appliance close to a heat source.
Never place anything on the appliance or insert anything into it.
Do not use the appliance close to flammable objects or products (curtains, aerosols, solvents, etc.).
Never use the appliance in an inclined or horizontal position. Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.
In the case of prolonged absence: switch the appliance off using the button (1) and unplug it.
Switch off and unplug your appliance before moving it.
Unplug the air purifier during assembly and cleaning.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

1. Product Name: Model Number:	Pure Air City PU2840U1
2. Compliance Statement:	This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules

/ Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
3. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth frequency specifications| Frequency band operated: 2400-2483.50 MHz
Maximum radio-frequency power:| Wi-Fi : 20 dBm
Bluetooth : 8 dBm
4. Correspondance of the responsible party in:
Company:| Groupe SEB USA| Groupe SEB CANADA
Address:| 2121 Eden Road, Millville, NJ 08332| 36 Newmill Gate, Unit 2, Scarborough, ON M1V 0E2
Tel:| 800-769-3682| 800-418-3325

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Pure Air City enables you to breathe pure air in your home and protects your health with up to 3 filtration levels as described below. Each level is essential and traps specific pollutant :

Operating Principle

« HOW TO ACHIEVE CLEANER INDOOR AIR »
In addition to using your Intense Air Purifier, here are some tips on how to improve the quality of your indoor air:

Ventilate the rooms for at least 10 min. every day, in summer and winter
Maintain your ventilation system
Limit the use of household products
Do not smoke indoors
Avoid home fragrances, incense sticks, scented candles, etc.
Ventilate whenever any work is being conducted in your home and for several weeks afterwards
Avoid green plants that are allergenic or need frequent watering

DISASSEMBLING / REASSEMBLING FILTERS

Disassembling / Reassembling Filters

WHERE TO INSTALL THE APPLIANCE

Place the purifier on a flat, stable surface in the room requiring treatment.
To allow the air to circulate freely, avoid placing the appliance behind curtains, below a window, item, furniture, or shelf unit, or close to any other obstacle, and leave at least 60 cm of free space on each side of the appliance.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Make sure that the plastic packaging protecting the filters has been removed before using the appliance.
Before the first use, ensure the voltage, frequency and power of your appliance suit your electric supply.
Your appliance can operate using an unearthed plug. EPS is a class II (double electrical insulation).

Before switching on your appliance, ensure that:

the appliance is completely assembled as described in the safety instructions,
the appliance is placed on a stable, horizontal surface,
the appliance is positioned in accordance with the instructions given in this manual,
the air inlets and the oultet grid are completely unobstructed,
the filters and panel have been correctly installed (See section ‘‘Disassembling / Reassembling filter’’)

IMPORTANT: You are advised to switch off and unplug the appliance when not in use.

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PURIFIER TO INTERNET

Download the app «Pure Air By Rowenta» & follow the instructions on your smartphone :

Sign in to create your Rowenta account if you are new. Or log in the app if you already have an account.
Make sure to stand close to the purifier during the pairing (2 meters maximum) and make sure the purifier is located near a strong Wi-Fi signal.
Make sure your phone is connected to your local Wi-Fi network.
Turn your purifier on & hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds (you’ll hear a «ding» sound and the Wi-Fi indicator will flash to indicate that your purifier is successfully connected to Wi-Fi.)
Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the network password to connect to your local Wi-Fi network.
And you’re done ! The Wi-Fi indicator lights to indicate that your purifier is successfully connected to your Pure Air app.

Wi-fi function

To launch a new pairing press the WIFI button for 3 seconds.

When the light is on, the product is paired/connected.
When the light is flashing quickly then slowly, the product is pairing/connecting to the WIFI/ servers.
When the light is off, the product is not connected.

Connection issues

In case of pairing issues between the appliance and your domestic Wi-Fi network, refer to the information listed on the following link: https://www.compatibility.groupeseb.com/CompatibilityList-Pureair- Rowenta.pdf

OPERATION

In order to achieve the best purification effect, four sides of the purifier should be more than 60cm away from the wall for the first time.

Power « Start/Stop (1) »
– Press this button to turn the air purifier on/off.
« Speed selection (2) »
– You can choose manually the purification speed from speed 1 to Speed 6.
« Auto day mode button (4) »
– The purification speed is set to speed 2, speed 4 or speed 5 according to air quality level.
– If the air quality level is excellent then the device does not run.
« Auto Night Mode (5) »
– The purification speed is set to speed 1, speed 2 or speed 3 according to air quality level.
– If the air quality level is excellent then the device does not run.
« Child lock (3) »
– The lock system prevents the purifier from being accidentally mis-set during operation.
– To activate it, press the button (3) for 3 sec until the locked control panel indicator turns on.
To exit this mode, press the button (3) again for 3 seconds, until the indicator turns off.
When selected, the other buttons are locked.

Indication of air quality

Air quality indicator is the light cercle around start/ stop button. Air quality indicator (7) is located at the « Control panel (A) » of the appliance. The LED will indicate the air quality level:

Air Quality Air quality level color

Excellent| Blue
Slight pollution| Green
Moderate pollution| Yellow
High pollution| Red

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Before performing any maintenance work, always switch off the air purifier using the « start/ stop button (1) » and unplug it. Use a damp cloth to clean the surface of the product.

**** Important: Do not use any abrasive materials, as these may damage the surface of the product.

FILTER

This appliance is equipped with 3 types of filters:

Filter

Frequency of cleaning/replacing the filter :

Filter	Action	Cycles
3-in-1 pre-filter, allergy+ filter and active carbon	Replace	Every 12 months

or when the filter change indicator is lighted

The recommended frequency for replacing the filter may vary depending on the duration of use and the operating environment.

IMPORTANT:
The filter change indicator (6) is lighted when the filter needs to be replaced. Once the filter has been replaced, hold down the button for 3 seconds.

Forced reset:

If you have replaced the filter before its end of life, force the reset of filter cycle:

Hold the filter change indicator (6) for 3 seconds.
The indicator is lighted. Hold down the button for 3 seconds, to reset the filter cycle.

« TIPS FOR CHANGING FILTERS »

Avoid handling used filters if you suffer from allergies or asthma.
Wear gloves when changing the filters, or wash your hands well afterwards.
Put used filters directly into a closed, air-tight bag before throwing them away to avoid spreading pollutants.

POLLUTION SENSOR

The particles sensor need to be cleaned regularly (every 2 months) and appropriately.
Make sure you turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning the pollution sensors and follow the recommendations below:

Clean the air inlet and outlet using a soft brush or cloth.
Open the sensor cover located on the right-hand side of the appliance.
Lightly wet a cotton swab and remove any dust from the lens and the inlet/outlet. Wipe using a dry cotton swab.
Clean the sensor using a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Replace the sensor cover

IMPORTANT:

Never use a detergent or metal object to clean the sensors.
The efficiency of the sensors may be reduced if not cleaned regularly.
Cleaning frequency varies depending on the operating environment of the appliance. If it is used in a dusty environment, clean the sensors more frequently.

STORAGE

When you are not using the appliance, store it in a cool, dry place with ambient conditions no higher than 35°C 70%RH.

IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM

Do not disassemble the appliance yourself. A poorly repaired appliance may be dangerous for the user.
Check the troubleshooting table below before contacting an Approved Service Center:

Problem Check Solution

The appliance does not switch on.| Is the power cord connected?| Connect the power cord to a plug with the correct voltage.
Are all the display elements off?| Press the on/off button and select the required function.
Is these a power outage?| You can use your purifier once the power turns on again.
The air flow does not change automatically.| Is the appliance in manual mode?| Select the correct operating mode.
The flow is a lot weaker than before.| Does the filter need to be cleaned or replaced?| Check the filter replacement frequencies and replace the filter if necessary.
There is an unpleasant smell coming from the air outlet.| Does the light still indicate poor air quality?| Check the filter replacement frequencies and replace the filter if necessary.
The air quality indicator does not change color.| Is the sensor lens covered with dust?| Clean the sensor lens with soft brush.
The purifier doesn’t , con n ect| Is your phone connected to your persona l Wi-Fi network at the beginning of the process?| Verify that you are connected to your personal Wi-Fi network.
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The purifier doesn’t seem to connect?| Check that your purifier is plugged in and turned on.
The WI-Fl led of your purifier is not flashing?| Hold the Wi-FI button for 3 seconds.
The first pairing didn’t work?| Restart the product to, ret ry.
My phone is connected to the Wi-FI but not the purifier?| Make sure the two devices are in close enough proximity to one another and close to the WIFI muter.
My phone isn’t connecting to theWi-Fi?|

Check that your Wi-Fi router is connected to the Internet
Check that he Wi -Fi password didn’t change

Why did the pairing not work?| Check the compatibility: https://www.compatibility.groupeseb.com/Compatibilitylist- Pureair-Rowenta.pdf| Supported encryption type : WPA_1I /WPA_2,TIIPK; PSK, AES Supported networks : 2,4

IMPORTANT: IN CASE OF ANOMALY OR LOSS OF CONNECTION, PLEASE UNPLUG YOUR PURIFIER FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN PLUG IT BACK IN.

WARRANTY

Do not use the appliance and contact an Approved Service Centre if:

Your appliance has been dropped;
Your appliance or its power cord are damaged;
Your appliance no longer functions properly.
You can find a list of Approved Service Centres on the Rowenta international warranty card. www.rowenta.com

RECYCLING

LET’S HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local waste collection point or take to an approved service center so that it can be processed.

These instructions can also be found on our internet site, at www.rowenta.com

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