Clean Air Optima CA-606W Ultrasonic Humidifier User Manual

Clean Air Optima CA-606W Ultrasonic Humidifier

Thank you for purchasing the Clean Air Optima® Ultrasonic Humidifier CA-606W. We wish you many years of healthy indoor air with this efficient and effective product.
These instructions describe the safety precautions to be observed during operation. They are meant to prevent injuries and to avoid damaging the device.

Description of the device

The device consists of the following main components:

CA-606W / Main unit

1. Mist nozzle
2. Handle
3. Water tank
4. Float
5. Aroma box
6. Power cord
7. PTC heating element
8. Water tank lid and filter

CA-606W / Display

Safety warnings

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

1. Only for indoor use. Do not use or store outdoors.
2. Use proper voltage: AC 220V – 240V, 50/60Hz
3. The inner ultrasonic transducer is highly sensitive. Do not touch it with bare fingers or scrape it with metal tools, or it will reduce mist output. When cleaning this area please use a small cleaning brush, cotton swab or tooth brush. Do not use hot water as it may damage the misting parts.
4. The device 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.
5. Children should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
6. To safely use the device, put it in a steady, horizontal position. Do not move while using.
7. To prevent interference and damage to other electronic devices, this machine should be placed at least 1 meter away from a computer, television, radio or other electronic equipment.
8. 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.
9. Repairs may only be performed by authorized service personal. Do not try to repair the device yourself to prevent electric shock or fire.
10. Always remove the plug from the socket when the device is not being used or when you clean internal or external parts of it.
11. Remove the water tank before moving the device.
12. Only use power cords provided.
13. Do not use the device in rooms where inflammable liquids or gases are stored, close to heat sources or in particularly humid rooms like the bathroom, shower or swimming pool.
14. To prevent malfunctions, never insert strange objects into the device.
15. Never dissemble or replace the device’s inner parts.
16. Do not place the device in direct sunlight, to avoid that the device discolours.
17. Never immerse the unit in water or other liquids.
18. Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
19. Do not touch the warm mist closely.
20. Clean and dry the device before storage (including the removal of all water from the inside of the device). Store the machine in a cool and dry place outside the reach of children.
21. Do not clean the water sink when the water is still hot.
22. Use, maintain and clean the device as described in this manual.

Operating instructions

Before getting started, remove the Clean Air Optima® CA-606W from its box and allow\ it to become accustomed to the room temperature for at least 30 minutes especially if the machine is cold from the outside air. Place the device on a solid, level and front water-insensitive surface, approx. 60 cm from the floor and at least 20 cm from the wall.
The CA-606W is designed to operate at temperatures between 5 -40 ºC and relative humidity of less than 80%.
To get started, grasp the water tank by the handle at the top and lift from the base. Next, flip the tank over and unscrew and remove the water tank lid and filter.

Handle Water tank lid and filter Faucet for filling

Then place the water tank under the faucet for filling, grasping it from the handle under the water tank. Fill the tank with tap water (or other clean water source with water temperature under 40ºC), re-insert the lid and filter. Flip the water tank once again until it is on the right side up. Ensure that the basin is clean and then carefully place the water tank back on the lower body.
Wait a few seconds until the water tank lid starts to release water into the basin. You will hear a bubbling sound as the air enters the water tank. Plug the power plug into a suitable power outlet, a signal sounds to indicate that your device is in standby mode. If the humidifier is switched on/off, the value for humidity will now be displayed.

• Power Button:
  Press the Power Button to activate the humidifier. The machine is now operating in manual mode. It will release cool mist on a constant basis with the mist intensity level automatically set to medium.

• Manual Button:
  The Manual Button changes the mist level (low, medium, high). There are 3 levels of mist output available.

• Child Lock:
  Child lock protects from unwanted use of the device.
  The Child Lock is switched on / off by pressing the Manual Button for 3 seconds.
  If the child lock is switched on, a red lock icon appears in the display.

• Humidity Button:
  Pressing the Humidity Button, you can select the desired humidity level by pressing
  this button repeatedly until the required humidity level is displayed (from 40% to 80% in increments of 5%). Once you select your desired humidity level, simply stop pressing the button and your humidity level will be set.
  When the humidity level in the room reaches the set humidity level, the machine will go into automatic sleep state and stop producing mist. When the room’s actual humidity level drops below your set humidity level, then the machine will start producing mist again.

• Auto Mode:
  When automatic mode is activated, the unit will automatically select the level of relative humidity and keep it between 55% and 68%.
  The Auto Mode is switched on / off by pressing the Humidity Button for 3 seconds.

• Negative Ion Button:
  Pressing the Negative Ion Button will activate the negative ion generator with a total capacity of > 3.000.000 negative ions / cm³ 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 Button:
  Pressing the Timer Button sets the timer. The timer function determines how many hours the humidifier will operate. You can set the timer simply by pressing it once for each hour that you would like to run the device. The timer can be set from 1 hour to 12 hours. As time passes, the time value decreases until it goes to 00:00 and the device shuts off.

• Sleep Mode:
  When the sleep mode is activated, the display will turn off in 10 seconds. Only the sleep mode light is on.
  The Sleep Mode is switched on / off by pressing the Timer Button for 3 seconds.

• Heating Button:
  Pressing the Heating Button activates the warm mist function and is shown on the LED display with three wavy vertical lines. The water is heated in the basin by a PTC heating element and will be heated up by over 65 degrees for killing effective bacteria (Legionella). Heating the water makes the mist output finer for faster and more efficient humidification.

Automatic shutdown when water tank is empty

Should the water tank be empty, a threefold acoustic signal sounds. The corresponding symbol lights up in the display while the remaining indicators go out. The device will automatically stop humidifying. In this case, turn off the device with the ON / OFF button. Let the device cool down before pouring any more water in the tank.

Caution: The device and the water in the nebulisation chamber (basin) might be very hot. When lifting the device or removing the water tank right after operation you risk scalding yourself with the hot water!
Ensure that the water tank is always completely refilled.

Remote control

The buttons on your remote control:

1. ON / OFF
2. Sleep mode
3. Auto mode
4. Desired humidity
5. Min. / Max.
6. Timer
7. Heating
8. Negative ions
9. Child lock

Replacing batteries in the remote control

1. Open the battery cover at the back side of remote control to place the battery. (see Picture 1).
2. To place the battery: there is a “security tab” at the bottom of the remote control that you first have to slide to the right and then pull out the battery holder. (see Picture 2). Insert the battery with the correct polarity. (see Picture 3).
3. Push the battery cover back into the remote control.

Preparation Clean Air Optima® Water Filter W-01W

The Water Filter W-01W reduces the limescale in the water and the undesirable emission of limescale particles into the room surroundings. Effective for one to three months, depending on the water hardness. Hard tap water accelerates saturation of the granulate faster so that the Water Filter W-01W must be replaced earlier.

1. Rinse the Water Filter W-01W for 2 minutes under cold running tap water.
2. Screw the Water Filter W-01W to the water tank lid.

Determining water hardness:

1. Dip the enclosed test strip into a glass of cold tap water for 1 second.
2. Read the water hardness teststrip after one minute.
3. Refer to the table to determine the expected duration of the Water Filter W-01W. Dispose of the saturated Water Filter W-01W with your regular household waste.
   The Water Filter W-01W should not be used longer than specified.
   You can order the Water Filter W-01W in our online store at www.cleanairoptima.com

Replacing the Clean Air Optima® Water Filter W-01W

The Clean Air Optima CA-606W is equipped with a filter lifespan surveillance mechanism that signals that the water filter have to be replaced after 400 working hours. To show that the Water Filter W-01W need to be replaced, the humidifier emits a double zero indicator light. Reset the timer for the water filter by pressing and holding the power button for about 3 seconds. If the indicator light goes out, the timer has been successfully reset.

Placing/Replacing the Clean Air Optima® Silver Ion SI-01

The Silver Ion SI-01 uses the anti-microbial effect of silver, it prevents the growth of bacteria and smells in the water. The Silver Ion SI-01 even works when your humidifier is switched off, so the water stays fresh.
Replace the Silver Ion SI-01 at the start of the humidifier season or repace the Silver Ion SI-01 after one year of usage.
Replacing the Silver Ion SI-01:

1. Grasp the water tank by the handle at the top and lift from the base.
2. Take out the used Silver Ion SI-01.
3. Insert the new Silver Ion SI-01.
   Dispose of the Silver Ion SI-01 with your regular household waste.
   The Silver Ion SI-01 should not be used longer than specified.
   You can order the Silver Ion SI-01 in our online store at www.cleanairoptima.com

Aromatherapy

Activating the aroma function:

• Remove the aroma tray from the bracket.
• Pour 5 – 10 drops of Clean Air Optima® essential oil onto the sponge.
• Put the aroma tray back into the bracket.
• When you turn on your air humidifier, the aroma function will be activated.
• If you want to deactivate the aroma function, or should the device not be in use for extended periods of time, remove the aroma sponge from the compartment and wash it with a little of mild soap water. Let it dry completely before placingit back in the aroma compartment. Basically, the aroma sponge is reusable.

Important
In order to reach the best results and to enjoy your ultrasonic air humidifier as much as possible, we advise to read carefully the following instructions regarding the use of essential oils in the ultrasonic air humidifier CA-606W.

Use of essential oils in the CA-606W
Use our high quality essential oils and enjoy your personal aromatherapy! A scent sensation at its highest level!
You can find high quality essential oils with many different scents in our assortment. They perfectly fit to the ultrasonic air humidifier CA-606W and have been specially developed for the use with this ultrasonic humidifier: You can order the Essential Oils in our online store at www.cleanairoptima.com

Warning!
The use of other essential oils not made for this air humidifier or other additives (for example: fragrances and water purification products) can damage the air humidifier and must NOT be used! Never put other pure essential oils or other additives into the water tank resp. the waterbasin! Even a small quantity can damage the plastic and cause cracks.
The material is not made for the use of additives. One drop is enough to damage the water tank/ waterbasin and disable the device. Devices that are damaged through additives are excluded from the guarantee.

Cleaning and maintenance

You can ensure that your Clean Air Optima® CA-606W humidifier will provide years of trou-ble-free operation by following a few simple maintenance procedures. If your water is hard and contains high concentrations of calcium and other minerals, over time white dust (lime) will start to settle on the various surfaces in the room. A white deposit (lime scale) will also form in the water basin, on the transducer/PTC heating element and on the interior of the water tank. Lime deposits will impair the proper functioning of the transducer/PTC heating element and the efficient hygienic humidification of the unit.

We recommend the following

1. Clean the transducer/PTC heating element and the water basin once a week if you use the appliance daily with Clean Air Optima® Cleaner & Descaler*.
2. As soon as the water tank needs refilling, pour out any remaining water and fill it with fresh water.
3. Clean the entire device and keep all parts completely dry when the device is not in use.

Specially developed for Clean Air Optima® humidifiers:

• Not aggressive
• Protects plastic and ceramic materials of the humidifier
• Odour neutral
• Cleans & descales quickly and thoroughly
• Biodegradable

You can order the Clean Air Optima® Cleaner & Descaler from our online shop at www.cleanairoptima.com.

Cleaning the transducer/PTC heating element and water basin

Unplug the device.
During cleaning and descaling, the device must not be used.
Remove any splashes of Clean Air Optima® Cleaner & Descaler from work surfaces or the outside of the device with a soft, damp cloth.

1. Pour two capfuls of Clean Air Optima® Cleaner & Descaler into the water basin (one onto the surface of the transducer and one onto the PTC heating element) and leave for between two and five minutes.

2. Carefully remove the mineral (lime) layer from the surface of the transducer and PTC heater with a small brush, cotton swab or toothbrush.
   Caution: never use sharp or hard objects to clean the transducer/PTC heating element.

3. Then add water up to the rim of the water basin and leave for a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60 minutes.

4. Rinse the transducer/PTC heating element and water basin thoroughly with water.

5. If there are still traces of limescale visible, we recommend that you repeat the cleaning and descaling process.

6. Clean the inside of the water tank with a mild detergent and rinse with clean water.

After cleaning and descaling, your device is hygienically clean, free of limescale, free of bacteria, free of viruses and immediately ready for use again.

Please note:
For cleaning and descaling, the device must be turned off/unplugged, so that no acid is re-leased into the air via aerosols through ultrasonic misting.

Troubleshooting

The following is a troubling shooting guide to help you solve any issues that you may have using the Clean Air Optima® Ultrasonic Humidifier CA-606W.

No mist diffused.

| Power plug not plugged in.

ON / OFF button not activated. Empty water tank.

Not enough water in tank.

| Plug in device.

Press ON / OFF button. Fill tank with water.

Refill tank with water.

The mist has a strange odour.

| A new device.

It either has dirty water or the water has been stagnant too long.

| Remove the water tank, unscrew the lid and let it air out in a cool area for 12 hours.

Clean the water tank and refill with clean water.

The volume of spray mist is too low.

| Too much mineral scale in the water basin and on the transducer.

Water is too dirty or water was kept too long in the tank.

| Clean the water basin and the transducer with:

Clean Air Optima® Cleaner & Descaler.

Clean the water tank and refill with clean water.

Device is noisy.

| Water tank not positioned correctly.

Not enough water in the water tank.

Device is on an unstable surface.

| Correctly position water tank on the base.

Refill water in the water tank.

Place device on solid and even ground.

Spray mist is coming out of the area around the mist nozzle.

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There are gaps between the housing around the nozzle and the top of the water tank.

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Remove the nozzle from the top of the water tank and clean with a damp cloth. Reattach to the water tank.

If your water is very hard (containing abnormally high levels of minerals) the humidifier may produce white dust. This is not a malfunction. The solution would be to replace the Water Filter W-01W more often or use softer water, like distilled water. Or we can recommend Clean Air Optima Air Washers, more info in our online store www.cleanairoptima.com
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

• Model: CA-606W
• For rooms up to: 65m² / 160m³ / 699ft²
• Rated voltage: 220V – 240V, 50/60Hz
• Rated power: 25W – Max. 105W
• Capacity airhumidification: Min. 120 ml/h – Max. 480 ml/h
• Active oxygen: <0.05 ppm
• Sound level: Silent fan < 25dB(A)
• Dimensions:  230 x 150 x 370 mm
• Weight: 3,4 kg
• Water tank: 5,5 L
• Colour: Pearl white with smoked glass water tank

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.

Service

Warranty Certificate for the Clean Air Optima® Ultrasonic Humidifier CA-606W.

• 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® Ultrasonic Humidifier CA-606W is subjected to strict testing procedures before leaving the factory. If within 2 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.
Never put other pure essential oils or other additives into the water tank resp. the waterbasin! Even a small quantity can damage the plastic and cause cracks.

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