Danby DAP290BAW Air Purifier up to 450 sq. ft. in White Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Danby

Table of Contents

Danby DAP290BAW Air Purifier up to 450 sq. ft. in White
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Information
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
References
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Danby DAP290BAW Air Purifier up to 450 sq. ft. in White

Product Information

The AIR PURIFIER Model DAP290BAW is a high-quality appliance manufactured by Danby Products. It is designed to purify the air in your living space, providing you with clean and fresh air to breathe. The purifier features a PM2.5 sensor and a VOC sensor to detect and remove harmful particles and odors from the air. It also includes a true HEPA filter and a pre-filter for efficient air filtration. The appliance has three operating modes: auto, sleep, and turbo, allowing you to customize its performance based on your needs. The control panel features a display screen and indicator lights for easy operation. Additionally, the air purifier has adjustable light settings and a start-up sequence for convenient use.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before using the appliance, ensure that the filter is properly installed.
Unplug the air purifier before installing the filter.
To install the filter :
- Remove the air inlet grille.
- Press the U-shaped buckle and pull outward to remove the pre-filter.
- Remove the true HEPA filter.
- Remove the packaging from the filter.
- Install the filter.
- Align the bottom of the pre-filter and press the top inward until it clicks to replace it.
- Align the bottom of the air inlet grille and press the top inward until it clicks to replace it.
- Repeat this process on both sides of the air purifier for both true HEPA filters.

On First Use

When the air purifier is plugged in for the first time, it will go through a start-up sequence that takes approximately 1-2 minutes. During this time, the display panel and indicator lights will flash as the appliance activates.

Light Setting

The control panel has three brightness settings: normal, dim, and off. Press the light button repeatedly to cycle through the options. If the air purifier appears to be turned off but the fan is still running quietly, check the light setting as it may be set to off.

Operating Modes

The air purifier has three operating modes: auto, sleep, and turbo.

Auto Mode: The air purifier runs the fan at a very low speed to take readings from the air while remaining quiet.
Sleep Mode: Activating sleep mode turns off all lights and indicators on the control panel except for the sleep light. The fan runs at a very low speed for quiet operation during sleeping hours.
Turbo Mode: Turbo mode provides maximum air purification by running the fan at high speed.

To switch between modes, press the mode button on the control panel to cycle through the options.

Fan Speed

The fan speed can be manually set to low, medium, or high. Press the fan button to adjust the fan speed. The current speed setting is indicated by the fan indicator light.

For any further assistance or inquiries, please contact Danby
Products Ltd in Canada at 1-800-263-2629 or visit their website at www.danby.com/support.
For Danby Products Inc in the USA, please visit their website at www.danby.com/support or call 1-800-263-2629.

We are proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You are entitled to warranty coverage as described in this owner’s manual

AIR PURIFIER
Model Number: DAP290BAW
Serial Number
Date of Purchase

Warranty

Please write down your serial number and date of purchase. You must keep the original proof of purchase receipt to receive warranty services.

Register your new appliance online and fill out a product survey to receive a FREE 2 MONTH WARRANTY EXTENSION at www.danby.com/support/product- registration/
Visit www.Danby.com to access self-service tools, FAQs and much more.
For Customer Service, please fi ll out the web form at www.danby.com/support, or call 1-800-263-2629.

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities may be different or reduced, or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or training to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not store or use combustible materials such as gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not insert fingers or other objects into grilles or openings in the appliance.
Do not cover or block the intake and exhaust openings.
Do not operate the appliance without the filter installed.
Do not operate the appliance near heat sources.
This appliance is intended for indoor, residential applications only.
Do not use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this appliance for commercial or industrial applications.
Warning – To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Do not connect the appliance to extension cords, adapters or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person in order to avoid hazard. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a licensed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate this appliance in an area that is likely to accumulate standing water. If this condition develops, disconnect the power supply before stepping into the water. This appliance complies with the maximum allowable concentration of ozone of 0.05 parts per million by volume in a 24 hour period. The Health Canada Guideline 2010 recommends that the maximum exposure limit, based on an average of 8 hours, is 0.02 ppmv or less when tested in a sealed, controlled room approximately 30 m3.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FILTER INSTALLATION
Ensure that the filter is properly installed before using the appliance.
Ensure that the air purifier is unplugged when installing the filter.

Remove the air inlet grille.
Remove the pre-filter by pressing the U-shaped buckle and pulling outward.
Remove the true HEPA filter.
Remove the packaging from the filter.
Install the filter.
Replace the pre-filter by aligning the bottom and pressing the top inward until it clicks.
Replace the air inlet grille by aligning the bottom and pressing the top inward until it clicks.
Repeat this process on both sides of the air purifier for both true HEPA filters.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES

PM2.5 sensor
VOC sensor
Air outlet grille
Operation panel
Display screen
Handle
True HEPA filter
Pre-filter
Air inlet grille

Note: Filters are replicated on both sides of the air purifier. They are installed the same way on both sides.

ON FIRST USE
When the air purifier is plugged in for the first time it will go through a start up sequence that will take approximately 1 – 2 minutes. During this time the display panel and indicator lights will fl ash as the appliance activates.

LIGHT SETTING
The control panel has three brightness settings, normal, dim and off. Press the light button repeatedly to cycle through the options. If it looks like the air purifier is turned off but the fan is still running very quietly, check the light setting. You may have them set to off, which can make the unit look like it is turned off.

OPERATING MODES
This air purifi er has three modes: auto, sleep and turbo. The mode indicator light will show which mode is currently active. Pressing the mode button will cycle through the options: auto, sleep and turbo

AUTO
The air purifi er will default to running in auto mode. In automode, the air purifi er will run the fan at very low speed so that it is able to take readings from the air while remaining extremely quiet.

SLEEP
Press the mode button to activate sleep mode. This mode will turn off the lights and indicators on thecontrol panel except for the sleeplight and will run the fan at very low speed to ensure the air purifi er is as quiet as possible during sleeping hours.

TURBO
Press the mode button to activate turbo mode. This mode will run the fan at very high speed to purify a large amount of air in a short period of time.

FAN
The fan can be manually set to low, medium or high. Press the fanbutton to set the desired fan speed. The fan indicator light will show the current speed setting.

CHILD LOCK
Press and hold the fan speed button and the mode button at the same time for 3 seconds to engage the child lock. The unit will chime and a lock icon will illuminate on the control panel next to the prefi lter check light. The buttons on the control panel will not function when the child lock is engaged. If any buttons are pressed, the lock icon will fl ash. Press and hold the fan button and the mode button at the same time for 3 seconds to disengage the child lock.

CONTROL PANEL

Light button: Press to set the desired light brightness.
PM2.5 button:
- Press once to display PM2.5 level.
- Press twice to display VOC level.
Fan button: Press to set the fan speed.
Mode button: Press to set the desired mode: auto, sleep or turbo.
Power button: Press to turn the air purifi er on or off

DISPLAY PANEL

True HEPA fi lter life progress bar
Pre-fi lter life progress bar
Child lock indicator
PM2.5 number display
PM2.5 level display
VOC level display

PM2.5 MOLECULES

PM2.5 refers to particulate matter molecules that are less than 2.5 microns in size that can reduce visibility and cause the air to appear hazy such as air pollution from cars or smoke from cooking grease.

The PM2.5 level display will show clean, fair or poor.
The PM2.5 number displayed in is units of μg/m³, which means ‘micrograms per cubic meter’. A reading of 1 μg/m³ means that one cubic meter of air contains 1 microgram of pollutant.

Press the PM2.5 button and the current PM2.5 level will fl ash. The air purifi er will continually measure the particles in the air and display the current level. The ranges provided below are approximate, ambient conditions may vary.

65 or lower means that the air quality is clean.
65 – 140 means the air quality is fair.
140 or higher means that the air quality is poor.

VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Volatile organic compounds are a large group of chemicals found in many consumer products such as paint, varnishes, cooking oils, air fresheners, etc. These can be released into the air and can pose health risks.

The VOC level display will show clean, fair or poor

Press the PM2.5 button twice and the current VOC level will fl ash. The air purifi er will continually measure the VOCs in the air and display the current level.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

AIR INLET GRILLE

Ensure the air purifi er is unplugged during any cleaning or maintenance.
The air inlet grille can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and wiped with a cloth.

AIR OUTLET GRILLE
The air outlet grille can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and wiped with a cloth.

PRE-FILTER
Ensure the air purifi er is unplugged during any cleaning or maintenance.
When the pre-fi lter progress bar turns red, the pre-fi lter should be cleaned.

Remove the fi lter from the air purifi er and clean it with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth. If the fi lter is very dirty, it can be soaked in warm water and a mild detergent for ten minutes.

Ensure the pre-fi lter is completely dry before replacing it in the air purifi er. Once replaced, press and hold the PM2.5 detection button for 3 seconds to reset the pre-fi lter progress bar.

CLEANING

Unplug the appliance before cleaning or servicing.
Clean the cabinet with a lukewarm damp cloth and neutral detergent. Dry the cabinet with a lint-free dry cloth.
Do not use gasoline, paint thinner or other chemicals to clean the appliance.
Do not wash the appliance directly under a tap or using a hose. It may cause electrical damage.

TRUE HEPA FILTER
True HEPA fi lter model number: DAP290-F Two are included with the air purifi er. When the True HEPA fi lter progress bar turns red, the fi lters should be replaced. Once replaced, press and hold the PM2.5 detection button for 3 seconds to reset the fi lter progress bar.

Replacement fi lters can be purchased through one of the following
methods:

NOTE: Replacement fi lters are not covered under warranty and must be purchased separately.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Appliance will not operate

Plug is not fully inserted into the wall outlet
Blown fuse or circuit breaker
The fi lter may not be correctly installed

Insufficient air purification

Air fi lter is dirty or needs to be replaced
Blocked air fl ow
Appliance size is too small for application
Ensure that all packaging has been removed from the filter

Appliance will not resume functioning after cleaning the filter

Press and hold the PM2.5 button for 3 seconds to reset the fi lter

Odors

Replace the air filter

ERROR CODES

E1 – fi lter installation error; check that all air fi lters are correctly installed
E0 – hardware fault
Eu – sensor fault
E3 – fan speed fault

If the codes E0, Eu or E3 appear on the display, unplug the air purifier and allow it to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. If the error code persists when the air purifi er is plugged in, please contact a local service depot.

DISPOSAL
This appliance should not be treated as regular household waste. Check for local regulatory compliance regarding the approved and safe disposal of this appliance.

WARRANTY

LIMITED CARRY IN WARRANTY

This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer. This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter “Danby”) or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non-transferable.

TERMS OF WARRANTY
Plastic parts are warranted for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, with no extensions provided.First 24 months: During the fi rst twenty-four (24) months, any functional parts of this productfound to be defective, will be repaired or replaced, at warranter’s option, at no charge to the original purchaser. To obtain service: Contact the dealer where the unit was purchased, or contact the nearestauthorized Danby service depot, where service must be performed by a qualifi ed servicetechnician. If service is performed on the unit by anyone other than an authorized service depot,all obligations of Danby under this warranty shall be void.It is the responsibility of the purchaser to transport the appliance to the nearest authorized service depot. Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this warranty and are the responsibility of the purchaserNothing within this warranty shall imply that Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other contents of this appliance, whether due to any defect ofthe appliance, or its use, whether proper or improper.
EXCLUSIONS
Save as herein provided, by Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby or its authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statute is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Danby from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

Power failure.
Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.
Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.
Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions (ie. extremely high or low room temperature).
Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).
Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, fl oods etc.
Service calls resulting in customer education.
Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor application, including but not limited to: garages, patios, porches or anywhere that is not properly insulated or climate controlled).

Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; retain bills of sale. In the event that warranty service is required, present the proof of purchase to our authorized service depot.