Air-O-Swiss AOS2055A Humidifier User Manual
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1. Fill the water tank General Humidifier Questions Q Why isn t there enough moisture in my room A How often do you run the unit If the unit is only run at night then during the day the moisture level will drop if moisture is not constantly added to the air A Do you leave your door open or closed when the unit is running a By leaving the door open this allows moisture to leave the room and go into other areas of the house If you would like the moisture to stay within one specific room you should consider closing the door while the unit is running Wood leather carpet curtains and other types of fa bric soak up a lot of moisture thus not leaving enough moisture for the air If the window is left open then this allows moisture to escape the room Another fac tor is a lot of times the unit is placed next to a heating device The idea is that the air blowing into the room will quickly place moisture around the room Unfortu nately this concept does not work because the hot air coming out of a vent will soak up most of the moisture and none of the air within the room will receive any o Q How much moisture do need in my room A Suggested humidity levels are between 40 60 Q What are the effects of too little or too much humidity A Dry air can cause dry skin static electricity out of tune musical instruments increased levels of dust dry air causes dust to rise damage to wooden objects dry ou2. mineral water Do not add any essential oils or fragrances to the water the plastic material might become discolored and damaged Close cap tightly 19 to prevent water from leaking out of the tank Remove the water tank 16 Ensure that there are no foreign objects in the water tank e Remove the water tank cap from the tank 17 Fill the tank with fresh cold tap water 18 Fully close the water tank cap to prevent the water tank from leaking 19 Place the water tank on the water base 20 After filling the water tank most of the water will empty into the base The water tank may be filled a second time base will not overflow Connect the cable to the outlet and switch the ap pliance on The red empty indicator light may stay illuminated for some seconds until the base is filled with water The unit is fitted with an automatic cut off switch As soon as the water tank is empty the unit switches off automa tically the empty indicator illuminates also see section Operating 2055A Use of fragrances The base contains a special fragrance container 21 A cotton ball soaked with fragrance can be placed in this container Place fragrances only in the container provided Do not pour fragrances in fragrance container directly Use with cotton ball only Water additives e g essential oils fra grances water conditioners must NOT be used in the tank or anywhere else in the appliance Even a sma
3. not submerge the main body in water or other liquids Disconnect power supply before servicing Persons who are not familiar with the instructions for use as well as children and persons under the influence of medication alcohol or drugs are not permitted to operate the appliance or are only per mitted to operate it under supervision e The use of water additives such as ethereal essential oils fragrances eucalyptus water conditioners etc damages the tank material and as a consequence the whole unit Any use of such additives in the tank will void the manufacturer s warranty Please read chapter use of fragrances AAA Foreword Congratulations on purchasing the AIR O SWISS 2055A Air Washer Did you know that excessively dry indoor air e dries out mucus membranes and causes chapped lips and stinging eyes promotes infections and diseases of the respiratory tract e leads to weariness tiredness and poor concentration e is a burden on pets and house plants e promotes the formation of dust and increases the elec trostatic charge of textiles made from synthetic fibers carpets and synthetic floors e damages furnishings made from wood especially par quet floors e makes musical instruments go out of tune General The indoor climate is generally pleasant when the relative humidity is between 40 and 60 Air humidification is es peci
4. 0z of water Do not change the ratio It can also be used for other humi difier brands Thorougly rinse the base with potable water and make sure no EZCal residues remain in the base EZCal is available at selected retail stores and online www airoswiss net 3 LASTONGROUP Please check our website www airoswiss net for further information AIR O SWISS is a registered trademark of PLASTON Group Switzerland
5. Cleaning maintenance Switch the appliance off and remove the power A plug from the outlet before you clean the appli ance 24 e Regular cleaning is a pre condition for hygienic trouble free operation e The appliance can be unassembled for cleaning in a few moves e Never submerge the entire unit in water 26 e Empty and rinse the base once a week 27 e The unit must be completely emptied and cleaned if it has been filled with water for longer than a week without being used Recommended cleaning intervals The recommended cleaning intervals depend on the air and water quality as well as operating times A thin film of lime scale on the discs actually increases the humidity output once to twice a year upper part of housing and fan e every 2 weeks water tank and base e every 4 weeks humidifying discs Cleaning the upper part of the housing Remove the upper part of the unit 29 and wipe out tho roughly once to twice a year with a damp cleaning cloth 30 Cleaning the fan The cover can be removed from the upper part of the unit 31 Under this cover is the fan 32 which can be cleaned with a damp cleaning cloth as required z Cleaning the water tank and base every 2 weeks e Lift the water tank out of the unit open the water tank cap and clean the tank 33 35 e Lift the upper part of the unit off the base and remove the lonic Silver Stic
6. LED light on the appliance shows you when the unit should be refilled with water If the water level falls below the minimum level the appliance automa tically switches off The red light appears on the dis play When water is added the red LED changes to green and the appliance continues operating Please note When lifting the upper part off the housing the appliance also switches off In this case the red LED will also appear on the display Only when the upper part is replaced on the base does the red LED E disappear and the appliance resumes operation I fill the water tank and when place it back on the unit all of the water goes into the base Why is that Water is needed in the base of the unit for the removal of particles from the air and for the humidification of the air The first time the tank is filled up and placed on the unit all of the water will go into the base of the unit The water tank acts as a reserve and may be filled up a second time to have extra water available z Q Is it ok to put my humidifying discs in the dishwas her A The manufacturer of this appliance does NOT recom mend it The plates can only be placed in a dishwasher where the temperature is no greater than 131 F 55 C If the temperature is any hotter than this the plates will melt Place the plates in a sink filled with warm water and white vinegar or EZCal and either let them soak or spin the plates in this solution
7. Or add white vinegar or EZCal to the water in the base of the unit and let the unit run for an hour to clean the plates It is good to have calcium deposits built up on the plates as it will capture more particles from the air and add more moisture to the air Q Humidity level is not changing or does not reach the desired humidity level A If the water tank needs refilling more than once per day the unit is working properly and the climatic con dition in the room has an influence on the humidity Reasons for low humidity level air circulation is very high air is fully exchanged se veral times per day the humidifier needs to starts its work from scratch insulation of home see air circulation open space with high ceilings not only the footage of the room counts but also the height high rise buil dings require more humidification open windows works similar to air circulation if it is very cold outside don t open the window more than 2 times per day for 3 minutes big difference between outside temperature and inside temperature the colder the air the less moisture it is capable to hold and the more the air is heated up the lower is the percentage of relative humidity the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount the air could hold if it was totally saturated e position of the unit if it is placed close to a door win dow or air vent This increases the air circulation Q Ca
8. PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISEZ ET CONSERVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS POR FAVOR LEA Y GUARDE TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES AIR O SWISSki ADVANCED AIR TREATMENT SYSTEMS AOS 2055A Instructions for use Instructions d utilisation Instrucciones para el uso Instructions for use PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions e Prior to using the appliance read through the in structions for complete use and retain in a safe place for later reference e WARNING Only use the appliance indoors and within the specified technical data Improper use can be hazardous for the health and lead to critical injury e Connect the unit only to alternating current with voltage according to the rating label e Children cannot recognize the hazards associated with the usage of electrical appliances For this reason always supervise children when they are near the humidifier image 1 e Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the appliance or cable 2 after malfunction after the appliance has been dropped 3 or damaged in any other way e Repairs of electrical appliances are only to be made by qualified service engineers 4 Improper repair work can cause considerable danger to the user Place the humidifier on a dry level surface 5 Do not place the appliance next to heating vent Place appliance where it is not easily kno
9. ally sensible in winter but does not replace the regular airing of living spaces How it works Your appliance e washes and humidifies the air without using filter mats e works quietly in two operation modes e is manufactured from high quality long life components e has a large cleansing capacity through pre ionization The individual dust particles are ionized charged and stick to the humidifier discs Special humidifying discs rotate in a water bath inside the unit this cleanses the air passing over them of impurities in a natural way in the same way that air is washed by the rain in nature The air humidification takes place according to the self regulating principle of cold evaporation The appliance therefore generates ideal air humidity without the need for additional control units A specially tuned anti microbial protection system lonic Silver Stick prevents the formation of microbes in the water of the base unit No chemical additives are required to keep the water clean Unpacking e Remove the appliance carefully from the packaging 10 12 Place your hands underneath the product to pull it out of the box The top part of the unit is only placed on the base it is NOT attached e Remove the plastic bag from the unit 13 e Remove all cardboard pieces from the disc pack 14 e Check the details of the electrical supply on the rating plate 15 e Use the original packaging to store the applianc
10. cked over 6 Always unplug when not in use Only operate the humidifier when it is completely assembled e ALWAYS unplug before removing filling emptying the water tank before cleaning maintaining assembling dismantling of individual parts and before moving the appliance Do not run power cords under carpets and do not co ver with throw rugs Arrange cord so that it will not be tripped over Never pull the plug from the outlet by the cable or with wet hands 7 Do not use the appliance where combustible gases or vapors are present Do not expose the appliance to rain or use near water in a bathroom laundry area or other damp location This unit must be used in its upright position Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause electric shock or damage to the appliance Do not block air outlets or intakes 8 This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce risk of 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 alter this safety feature A loose fit between the plug and the AC outlet receptacle may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn receptacles Do not sit stand or place any heavy objects on the appliance Do
11. e if you do not use it throughout the year Description of the appliance Putting into operation The best location for your appliance is e On the floor or on a level dry surface in the room Air inlet e Pay proper attention to easy accessibility and sufficient space for servicing and cleaning the unit Cover e Read the section Filling the tank on how to fill the water tank 16 20 Control panel S e Place the water tank on the lower part 20 e Connect the power cable to the outlet and switch the appliance on using the On Off switch 9 e The unit will reach full humidity output about 10 5 15 minutes after you switch it on e Ensure that the cable is not trapped 9 Do not switch on the unit if the cable is defective 2 Air outlet 1 disc pack with 16 humidifying discs Water tank A Water tank cap lonic Silver Stick ISS Rotary lock Fragrance container and rotary lock opener for humidifying discs Water base Filling the tank Always unplug the unit before removing the water tank Do not operate the appliance when the water tank is empty Only fill the water tank with fresh cold tap wa A ter Use water additives at your own risk We do no accept any liability for possible reductions in performance or damage Do not put the water tank under pressure e g by filling with carbonated
12. k 36 e Use AIR O SWISS EZCal custom cleaning and descaling agent only to remove deposits from the water base re gularly 37 There is a sample of EZCal included in the packaging of your humidifier Instructions for using are on the packet Rotate the disc assembly a few times by hand 37 to clean the mineral deposits on the humi difying discs Only use 1 packet for 32 oz of water Do not change the ratio Do NOT run the unit when using EZCal This can cause damage to the product and voids the warranty Thoroughly rinse the base with potable water after using EZCal and make sure no EZCal resi dues remain in the base e Empty the water base 38 remove the disc assembly 39 and rinse 40 e Remove deposits from the base using a plastic or wooden brush 41 Cleaning the humidifying discs every 4 weeks A thin film of lime scale on the discs actually increases the humidity output To clean unscrew the individual humi difying discs from each other Rotary locks toothed wheels can be easily removed using the multifunctional fragrance container 42 Next the discs can be washed individually 43 44 For best results use EZCal custom cleaning agent for AIR 0 SWISS products Refer to section Cleaning the water tank and base for more information of how to use EZCal e The toothed wheel can only be assembled in one position After cleaning reassemble the appliance in the reverse se quence Note rotary
13. ll amount can damage the plastic or cause cracks The material is not suitable for the use of additives One drop is enough to damage the water tank and therefore render the unit unusable Appliances that are damaged by additives are excluded from the warranty The fragrance container is also used as a tool for opening the rotary locks of the humi difying discs To learn more about removing the discs refer to section Cleaning the humidifying discs Operating 2055A D Night mode If you turn the rotary switch to position D the appliance works in night mode and is especially quiet E Operating light and Automatic Shut Off Tank empty The green light LED E illuminates when the appliance is switched on The water level is easy to see thanks to the transparent water tank The red LED light on the ap pliance also shows when the unit should be refilled with water If the water level falls below the minimum level the appliance automatically switches off The red symbol E appears on the display When water is added the red LED changes to green and the appliance continues operating Warning When lifting the upper part off the housing the appliance also switches off In this case the red light E will also appear on the display Only when the upper part is replaced on the base does the red LED E disappear and the appliance resumes operation A Rotary switch Connect the appliance to an ou
14. locks have two rest positions Warning Do not overtighten Storing the appliance for extended periods Clean the appliance as described earlier and allow to dry Technical specifications thoroughly Preferably store the appliance in its original box Electrical voltage 120V 60 Hz in a dry place away from high temperatures Power consumption 29 W Legal notice Humidity output up to 3 gallons 24h The humidifier is CUL listed I i Suitable for rooms up to 600 sq ft 55 m Subject to technical change The instructions for use are Di 3 142x142x142 protected by copyright PLASTON AG mensions i a E 3 Es 3 6 oe Accessories Weight empty 13 Ibs 5 9 kg Contact your local retailer or check our website www Operating noise level lt 25 dB A airoswiss net for re order information Accessories lonic Silver Stick Customer Service Customer Service USA 1 800 336 0326 www airoswiss net Trouble shooting Problem Possible cause What to do Connect power plug to the outlet Turn rotary switch to position ON Appliance does not work Power plug not inserted No water in the water tank Fill with water Disc assembly is not correctly inserted Insert the disc assembly correctly in the water base Brushing noise Discs warped Replace discs No humidification No water in the water base
15. n this unit be used all year round A Yes the unit can be used all year round The unit pro duces relative humidity which means that the air will only take as much moisture as it can hold The unit will not over humidify the air For troubleshooting see chapter Troubleshooting Accessories Q A What is the lonic Silver Stick ISS and how long is it good for The lonic Silver Stick ISS uses the anti microbial effect of silver to prevent the growth of microbes in the water base It begins to function as soon as it comes into contact with water even if the unit is switched off The lonic Silver Stick should be changed every year Placement of the lonic Silver Stick Please see picture 22 for instructions Replacement reminder In each ISS box and on all the new products there is an ISS lifecycle indicator Check the box of the month when starting to use the ISS and write the year on the line indicated Exchange it after one year What is EZ Cal There is a sample packet of EZCal included in the packaging of your humidifier EZCal is used for cleaning and descaling any of the AIR O SWISS humidifiers and cleans mineral build up EZCal is the only recommen ded cleaning and descaling solution Do NOT use any other cleaning solutions since it can damage the pro duct Any use of cleaning solutions apart from EZCal will void the warranty Instructions for using are on the packet Only use 1 packet for 32
16. t and eventually cracks appear discomfort sick ness and dries out nasal membranes Over humidifying the air can cause mold and wallpaper to peel Q Why do need a humidifier when can just open my window A The moisture level within the outside air is not high enough to humidify a room The colder the air the less moisture it is capable to hold and the more the air is heated up the percentage of relative humidity is lower Relative humidity means the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount the air could hold if it was totally saturated The difference is higher between outside and inside temperatures more humidification is needed because of the dry air in the room Q Where should place my humidifier A The unit should be free standing and not close to a wall window door or thermal bridge so that air may circulate around the unit 2055A FAQ s Q A Q A If there is no water left in my water tank for how many hours will the water in base last An exact answer cannot be given for this as there are many factors that depend on how long the water will last for It all depends on the size of the room if it is very dry among other things to know how quickly wa ter will evaporate into the air If you notice that there is no water left in the water tank it is always a good idea to refill the tank to have extra water available Red LED light is illuminated what does it mean The red
17. tlet and turn rotary switch A from position B off to position C or D as required Posi tion D is especially quiet night mode Position C normal mode achieves maximum humidity output The disc rota tion speed remains constant with both mode selections The fan rotation speed increases with level Il C B Switching on off If the rotary switch is in position B the appliance is swit ched off C Normal mode If you select position C then normal mode is set and the appliance reaches maximum humidity output m Water quality maintenance The lonic Silver Stick ISS uses the anti microbial effect of silver to prevent the growth of microbes in the water base It begins to function as soon as it comes into contact with water even if the unit is switched off The lonic Silver Stick should be changed every year Look at picture 22 for the position of the ISS in the base part of the unit Do not touch the water in the base during operation Switch off the unit first Contact your local retailer or check our website www airoswiss net for reorder information Lifecycle indicator Your appliance comes with a lifecycle indicator on the back of the upper part for changing the lonic Silver Stick To remind yourself of when you put the ISS into operation please cross the current month on the indicator and write the current year on the line provided 23 IONIC SILVER STICK LIFECYCLE INDICATOR AIR O SWISS Ds
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