Alen A375 Air Purifier USER MANUAL 1 www.AlenCorp.com 1-800-630-2396 TAbLE of CoNTENTS Air Purifier Safety 4 Using Your Air Purifier 5 Operating Your Unit Identification Of Parts Know Your Air Purifier 8 Care & Maintenance 8 Replacing The Filter Why You Should Replace Your Filter Alen’s AutoShip Filter Plans How To Replace The Filter How To Replace The UV Light Troubleshooting Tips 11 Lifetime Limited Warranty 12 3 www.AlenCorp.com 1-800-630-2396 AIR PURIfIER SAfETY Provided in this manual are important safety messages regarding your electrical home appli- ance. Always read, follow and save all safety directions. Location Requirements • Use a level surface at least 6” (15.2cm) from heat sources such as ranges or heaters. • Do not block air vent openings or place air purifier on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa. • Never insert fingers or foreign objects into air grills or vents. • Operate indoors only. • Electrical and Safety Requirements — Reduce your risk of fire or electrical shock. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock. • Do not connect unit to any electrical socket that is damaged. • Ensure filter is correctly installed before turning on unit. • Always turn off the air purifier when not in use and before unplugging. • Do not use next to a source of heat, such as a ranger, heater or dryer. • Do not use near a bath, shower, swimming pool or where a unit can get wet. • Change your filter on a regular basis, so dust and particles do not build up. • Do not plug the air purifier into an outlet controlled by a dimmer switch. • Do not use in a window. • Unplug air purifier before servicing. • Do not use an adapter. • Do not use an extension cord. • Always unplug the unit before changing the filter. • Do not cover the unit or impede air flow. • Do not exceed the rating of the power outlet or connection device. May cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat generation. • Do not insert or pull out plug with wet hands, it may cause electric shock. • Never try to take apart or repair the unit by yourself. • Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smell or smoke comes from it. • Do not try to change the filter during operation. • Do not drop the unit, as this can result in damage. • Do not place heavy objects on the power cord and take care so that the cord is not com- pressed as there is danger of fire or electric shock. • Do not climb up or sit on the unit. You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over. • Do not spray insecticides or any other flammable sprays near the machine. It may cause explosion or fire. • Use only in the proper electrical socket type. Socket type (voltage & hertz) can be found on the product sticker on the side or bottom of the unit. Plugging the unit in to the incorrect socket type can damage/destroy the unit. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will 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 qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way. 4 Helping People Live Better USINg YoUR AIR PURIfIER Operating Your Unit: 1. Plug your air purifier into a grounded outlet. 2. Press ON/OFF to start the air purifier. When your unit is on the control panel screen will light up. To stop the air purifier press ON/OFF and the indicator light will turn off. 3. Press SPEED and watch the indicator numbers until desired fan speed is achieved. Fan Speed Result Level 1 Quietest operation Level 2 Basic cleaning power Level 3 Moderate cleaning power Level 4 Maximum cleaning power Auto AUTO fan speed, the unit will adjust fan speed based on the level of dust or smell. Auto begins on level 1 and if triggered will clean at level 4. 4. Press TIMER to have the air purifier automatically turn off in a set amount of hours. Up to eight hours. 5. Press IONIZER to activate the ozone safe built in ionizer. The built-in IONIZER charges particles in the air. This causes the particles to stick together and become larger, making it easier for the filter and cleaners to trap. Press IONIZER again to turn off. 6. Filter replacement indicator — The A375 has a filter replacement indicator light that illuminates when it is time for the filter to be changed. 7. After changing the filter, RESET the filter indicator by holding down TIMER while the unit is ON until the clean indicator light disappears. 8. Press UV to activate the built-in ultraviolet lights. Press UV again to turn off. 9. When on AUTO fan speed, the unit will adjust fan speed based on the level of dust or smell. Dust and smell bars adjust horizontally as their respective levels change. 5 www.AlenCorp.com 1-800-630-2396 Identification Of Parts 6. Notifies you when it’s time to replace the filter. 9. Dust and smell bars adjust horizontally as their levels change. 7. Hold down TIMER after the filter has been changed. 4. Eight hour timer. Press to display 8. Press to turn UV Lights desired hours in which to shut ON or OFF. off unit. 3. Press to select one of four fan speeds. The illuminated screen 5. Ozone safe optional Ionizer. will display selected speed. Press to turn Ionizer ON or OFF. 2. Press to START or STOP your air purifier. Dust and smell sensors Control panel Purified air outlet grill Rating label Front air intake Handle for Wall mountable hooks Side air intake grill easy carrying (Hardware not included) 6 Helping People Live Better UV oN/off Press this key to start UV, Press this key to start operation, press it again to stop it. press it again to stop it. IoNIZER Press this key to turn on fAN SPEED the ionizer, press it again to Every time you press it, the stop it. fan speed will vary according to the following order: Low Medium High Quiet AutoRun INCREASE An auxillary key of the set 1 Hour 2 Hour 4 Hour up key, used to increase Cancel 8 Hour operation time and fan TIMER speed. Each time it is Set thPreese to Opn Teimrea ti on Ptreimset eOff. T imWehen pressed, the present time press i n g P rtehseet O pkeeratyio,n Ftahn eSpe teidm er will increase by 30 minutes scale Loown t h Mee dpiuma n el H iwghill or the fan speed will in- Quiet AutoRun indicate the set time: crease to the next level. 1 Hour 2 Hour 4 Hour Cancel 8 Hour DECREASE Preset On Time Preset Off Time Preset Operation Fan Speed An auxillary key of the set up SET UP key, used to increase Used to set the 3 modes. On Low Medium High operation time and fan Time, QOuieftf T i m Aueto Raunn d Air Flow in speed. Each time it is operation. When pressed each pressed, the present time time, it1 Hwouir l l f o 2l lHoouwr th 4e H oourrder Cancel 8 Hour will decrease by 30 minutes below: or the fan speed will Preset On Time Preset Off Time decrease to the next level. Preset Operation Fan Speed 7 www.AlenCorp.com 1-800-630-2396 KNOW YOUR AIR PURIFIER When using the air purifier for the first time in a room, many prefer to use a higher fan speed like speed three or four for a couple of hours in order to clean the room’s air initially. Then, it is recommended that the air purifier is left on to run continuously. Features • HEPA style filtration captures dust, allergens and airborne pollutants • Activated Carbon layer traps light odors and chemicals (VOCs) from common household products • Ionizer charges particles, causing them to clump together for improved filtration • Alen’s Smart-Sensor Technology automatically adjusts filtration levels based on level of airborne pollutants. When the fan speed is set to AUTO, these sensors increase or decrease the unit’s speed based on the level of odor or dust in the air. • 4 fan speeds with an 8 hour timer to control air circulation • Remote control conveniently manages features • Wall-mountable for space saving or can be placed on the floor • Digital display with simple and intuitive touch button controls • Auto-off safety feature when front cover is removed • Filter designed for easy replacement • Lifetime Limited Warranty CARE & MAINTENANCE Replacing The Filter The filters used in all of Alen Air Purifiers are not designed to be washed, cleaned or other- wise reused. Over time, the filters become overloaded with particles, decreasing their filtration performance. We recommend regular filter replacements (at least every 6 months with normal use) to extend the life of your air purifier and maximize performance. The black foam layer of the filter, known as the Pre-Filter, captures large dust and hair. This layer is held on with Velcro®. Once removed, the Alen Pre-Filter can be washed or vacuumed to maintain efficient operation of the unit. For optimal performance, it is recommended that the air purifier is left on to run continuously. Under this type of usage, filters will need to be replaced approximately every six months. Why You Should Replace Your Filter • Fulfills the terms of Alen’s warranty which states that the filters are required to be changed on a regular basis in order to prevent excessive stress on the unit. • You have bought an Alen Air Purifier to improve the quality of your indoor air. Changing your filters will maintain the level of air quality you require. Excessively dirty filters can compromise the level of clean air your air purifier can provide. 8 Helping People Live Better Alen’s AutoShip Filter Plan — Convenience, Pure Air and Savings Regular replacement of your filter will extend the life of your air purifier and keep your air pure. Alen filters provide efficient filtration for 4 months of heavy usage, 6 months of normal usage and 8 months of moderate usage. With Alen’s convenient AutoShip Filter Plan your filters will be shipped FREE right to your door, exactly when needed. SAVE — Get FREE LIFETIME SHiPPiNg on every filter. CoNVENIENCE — Your filters are delivered right to your door exactly when needed. Choose a 4, 6 or 8 month plan and cancel at anytime. LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY — An Alen AutoShip plan is the convenient way to extend the life of your air purifier and benefit from the Lifetime Limited Warranty. To sign up and save just visit AlenCorp.com/filters or call 1-800-630-2396. How To Replace The Filter 1. Always unplug the unit when installing a filter. 2. Distinguish the front side from the back side of the filter. 3. It is recommended to wear gloves while discarding the used filter. Place the used filter in a plastic bag to prevent dust from reentering the air. 1. With the front of the unit facing up, pull up on the lower left or right corner of the front inlet air intake grill. 2. After pulling up, push the grill towards the display panel at the top of the unit. 9 www.AlenCorp.com 1-800-630-2396 3. Remove the used filter by lifting the pull string. 4. Take the new filter out of the plastic bag and insert it into the air cleaner with the arrow pointing inward. 5. Insert the top of the inlet grill first and then snap in the lower part of the grill. 6. RESET the filter indicator by holding down TIMER while the unit is ON until the clean indicator light disappears. 10 Helping People Live Better How To Replace The UV Light 1. Before replacing the UV light, please unplug the unit. 2. With the front of the unit facing up, pull up the lower end of the inlet grill and push it toward the display panel at the top of the unit, then remove it. 3. Remove the filter by lifting the pull string. 4. Unscrew the screws on the lampshade with a screwdriver, and then remove the lamp- shade. 5. Gently rotate the bulb a quarter turn in either direction until it unlocks from the socket. Pull the pins out of the sides of the socket, one end at a time. 6. Unpack the new UV bulb gently by handling the ends only. Starting with one end of the bulb, then the other, gently insert the metal pins on the bulb into the white slotted socket one pin at a time. Once the ends of the bulb are completely inserted into the socket, rotate the bulb a quarter turn until it locks into place. 7. Reinstall the lampshade. 8. Reinsert the filter. 9. Hook the fasteners on the intake grid into the holes on the unit first, and then push down on the two sides of the inlet grid until the cover snaps into place. TRoUbLEShooTINg TIPS How do I reset the filter indicator light? I put in a new filter but the light is still illuminated. After changing the filter, RESET the filter indicator by holding down TIMER while the unit is ON until the illuminated clean indicator light disappears. Can I clean the filter? The black foam layer of the filter, known as the Pre-Filter, captures large dust and hair. This layer is held on with Velcro®. Once removed, the Pre-Filter can be washed or vacuumed to maintain efficient operation of the unit. No other layers or parts of the filter can be washed, cleaned or otherwise reused. Please replace the filter regularly to maintain optimal high perfor- mance. How can I tell if my UV lights have burnt out? Turn on the UV lights by pressing UV and set the fan speed to 1. Make sure the room that the unit is placed in is dark. Look through the top of the unit where the air blows out to see if there is a blue glow. This glow is quite faint, so you may need to press the UV button on/off several 11 www.AlenCorp.com 1-800-630-2396