Holmes HAP600 Air Purifier User Manual
- July 23, 2024
- Holmes
Table of Contents
Holmes HAP600 Air Purifier User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons. These precautions include:
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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To avoid fire or shock hazards, plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
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If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped, remove the plastic bag before use.
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Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves, or heaters.
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To protect against electrical hazards, DO NOT immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Do not use near water.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or disabled persons.
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Always unplug the air purifier before moving or cleaning the unit, opening the grill, changing the filters and whenever the unit is not in use. To disconnect the unit, be sure to pull the plug and not the cord.
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NEVER drop or insert any objects into the openings of the unit.
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DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the motor fan fails to operate or the unit has been dropped or damaged in any manner, return appliance to the manufacturer for examination and/or repair.
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Use appliances only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments is not recommended or sold by Jarden
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DO NOT use outdoors.
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NEVER place on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa as this could cause the unit to tip over and block the air inlet or outlet grills.
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Keep the unit away from heated surfaces and open flames.
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DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user-serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by Jarden Consumer Solutions or an authorized Jarden Consumer Solutions Center.
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DO NOT place anything on top of the unit.
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NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass purifiers, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the appliance.
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Always turn the appliance off before unplugging it.
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The ionizer in this appliance produces less ozone than the UL established limits of 50ppb (parts per billion). However, in high concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan on.
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This appliance should only be used in a room with temperatures between 40° F and 110° F.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use this appliance with any solid-state speed control device.
THIS APPLIANCE
HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electric 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 to install the proper
outlet. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN
ANY WAY.
FEATURES
CORD SAFETY
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The length of cord used on this appliance was free one code here says I proved the extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the air purifier (see rating label marked on the bottom of the product).
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Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
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with positively charged parties such as dust, pollen, smoke, and pet dander to form larger particles. These larger particles are then more easily captured by the
Important Notes: the buildup of ions is discharged. After extended use, you may notice dust around the grills or front panel. -
This is caused by negative ions exiting the air outlet, evidence of the ionizer’s air-dealing effectiveness. You can remove the dust with a soft brush or clean, damp doth.
GET TO KNOW YOUR AIR PURIFIER
- Your Holmes® air purifier features a permanent HEPA- Larger parties may be attracted to positively charged surfaces throughout the home, like walls or floors. Type filter that removes up to 99% of airborne dust and This may occur more frequently when the filter is pollen as small as 2 microns and helps reduce smoke, nearing the end of its useful product life and unable to find spores and pet dander from air posing through the to capture as many charged particles.
- Excessive amounts of pet dander, dust, or smoke may
- Permanent filter can be vacuumed every few months decreasing the life expectancy of the filter and for easy cleaning. interfere with the ionization process.
- Optional ionizer naturally improves performance helps prevent parties from attracting to surfaces helps freshen the air. throughout your home:
- This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy-efficient guidelines set by the US EPA. The energy Chet the Condon of the fier here frequently. efficiency of the ENERGY STAR-qualified model is
- CAUTION: The ionizer in this appliance produces less measured based on a ratio between the model’s CADR for dust and the electrical energy it consumes, or CADR/Watt. in high hone lies, bronze tim be he suit bies end small pets.
- To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using
- IONIZER the ionizer in well-ventilated areas with the air purifier This appliance has an optional ionizer feature which, is fan on.
- when turned on, releases negative ions into outgoing filtered air to help the air purification process.
What Are Lons?
Ions are tiny particles that carry a positive or negative charge. They exist
naturally around us: in the air, water, and ground. Both positive and negative
ions are colorless, odorless, and harmless.
How Does the Lonizer Work?
HEPA-TYPE FILTER
The permanent filter allows for easy maintenance and eliminates the hassle of
filter replacement. The HEPA-Type (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is
designed to remove up to 99% of airborne pollutants, 2 microns or Pole on mth
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smoke, household dust, pet dander, and pollen. enemies very I l atone pride in
the room. These particles take on a negative charge and may join.
FEATURES – OPERATIONS
HIGH, MEDIUM, AND LOW SPEED SETTINGS
For optimum air filtration, operate your Holmes® air purifier continuously on
the MEDIUM (2) setting. If it’s present, select the HIGH (3) setting to
quickly circulate and filter the room air. The Night Light offers optimal
illumination for night time use. Press the Night Light button to activate and
deactivate the night light.
FILTER CHECK INDICATOR
The filter indicator light eliminates guesswork by letting you know when it is
time to clean the filter. To reset the Filter Check Indicator, press and hold
the Filter Reset Button for 3 seconds while the unit is operating (at any
speed).
BEFORE USE
- Carefully unpack your Air Purifier. Select a firm-level place where there are no obstructions to the air inlet or filtered air outlet.
- Remove the base air inlet grill and check if the filter is covered by a plastic bag. If it is, remove the plastic bag before use and place the filter into the unit. Reinstall the base air inlet grill.
- DO NOT POSITION THE AIR PURIFIER DIRECTLY UNDER FURNITURE OR OBJECTS THAT MAY OBSTRUCT EXHAUST AIR FLOW.
NOTE: If the operating unit is on a carpeted floor, it is not recommended to use on carpets with more than an ½ inch pile height.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
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Press the power button ( ). The air purifier will turn on HIGH, and the power light and the High (3) speed indicator light will illuminate letting you know the power is on and running at the High setting. To turn the air purifier off at any time, press the power button and all indicator lights will go off.
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You can then select the desired speed setting. This air purifier has three-speed settings. You can select from HIGH (3), MEDIUM (2), or LOW (1) by pressing the desired operating speed control button on the control panel. The corresponding indicator light will illuminate to indicate which setting is being selected.
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To release negative ions into the filtered air, press the ionizer button ( ) and the indicator light will illuminate.
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To activate the Night Light at any speed setting, press the night light button ( ) to illuminate. Press the button again, the night light will go o
Fig. 1
CONTROL PANEL (close-up)
- A. Filtered Air Outlet
- B. Air Purifier Housing
- C. Night Light
- D. Base Air Inlet Grill
- E. Power Button/Light
- F. Ionizer Button/Light
- G. Night Light Button
- H. Filter Reset Button/
- Filter Check Indicator Light
- I. Speed Control Buttons (3-2-1)/Lights
- J. Permanent HEPA-type Filter (not shown)
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Turn the air purifier off and unplug it before cleaning.
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The outside of the air purifier can be cleaned with a soft, clean dampened cloth.
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The base air inlet grill (reference Fig. 1) can be removed and washed in warm soapy water (not dishwasher safe). Dry before replacing the unit.
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The filtered air outlet can be cleaned of dust with a small, soft brush.
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If you wish to clean the inside filter chamber, please only use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it down.
WARNING : Do not allow moisture to come in contact with the main housing of the air purifier.
CUTION: Do not use gasoline, benzene, thinner, harsh cleaners, etc., as they will damage the product. -
NEVER use ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS.
FILTER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
- If the filter is enclosed in a plastic bag, remove it before use.
- NOTE: Every few weeks, check the condition of the filter. Filter life will vary, depending on air quality and usage.
- Under normal conditions of continuous use, the HEPA-type filter will operate efficiently for 3-4 months, but we recommend regular cleaning for optimal performance.
- After approximately 4 months of operation, the Filter
- Check Indicator will illuminate (yellow LED) to alert you to clean the filter before further use.
To remove the filter for cleaning
- Turn off and unplug the air purifier.
- To open and release the base air inlet grill from the base, locate the handle at the base grill, and turn counter-clockwise until the Unlock icon ( ) is aligned with the indicator mark below the power cord outlet on the rear side of the air purifier housing (see Fig. 2).
- Take out the permanent HEPA-type filter from the unit, check the condition of the filter, and remove it for cleaning if dirty.
- Using your vacuum cleaner, run the brush attachment along both sides of the filter and clean between the pleated layers (see Fig 3).
IMPORTANT: Do not use water, household cleaners or detergents to clean the permanent filter.
FILTER CLEANING
To reinstall the permanent filter after cleaning:
- Install the cleaned filter into the air purifier housing and replace the base air inlet grill. To install the base air inlet grill back onto the air purifier housing, hold the handle at the base grill to turn clockwise until the
- The lock icon ( ) is aligned with the indicator mark below the power cord outlet on the rear side of the air purifier housing. Ensure the base air grill inlet is locked securely in place (see Fig. 4).
- To reset the Filter Check Indicator, press and hold the Filter Reset Button ( ) for 3 seconds while the unit is operating (at any speed). The light will flash 3 times and then go
off. The filter check timer is now reset.
NOTE: Should your filter become damaged or lost, new filters can be purchased at a retailer near you, online at www.holmesproducts.com, or by calling 1-800-546-5637.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in
Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for three years from the date of
purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of
the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will
be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is
no longer available. repeat le reply or use only identical or mechanical
functions on this product. Doing sex it void this nor any. This warranty is
valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail
purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain
warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling
JCS products do not have the right to alter, modity or in any way change the
terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any
of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper
voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair, or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service
center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood,
hurricanes, and tomadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by
the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition. Except
to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty. JCS discloses all other warranties,
conditions, or representations, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. JCS
shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase,
use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental,
special, consequential, or similar damage or loss of profits, or for only
breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought
againthe st purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long implied warronty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warronty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain
warranty service, please call
1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service
center address will be provided to you.
In Sonora
you he says questions remaining this end of es lie polin very serie, please
call In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In
Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street,
Brampton, Ontario LoY OM1. If you have any DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY
OF THESE RODRESS ORTO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE DO
TROUBLESHOOTING
LEARNING MORE
For a wealth of information about your air purifier and other Holmes®
products, visit our website at
www.holmesproducts.com or call
1-800-546-5637.Sunbeam Products, Inc.
doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distributed
by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca
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