Air Purifier AP100 - Air purifier Instant - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Air Purifier
Brand	Instant
Model	AP100
Dimensions (approximate)	10.2 x 10.2 x 18.5 inches
Weight	12.8 lbs
Power Supply	120V ~ 60Hz, 45W
Coverage Area	Up to 483 sq ft
CADR (Smoke/Dust/Pollen)	140 / 145 / 160 CFM
Filter Type	Pre-filter, HEPA H13, Activated Carbon
Fan Speeds	4 speeds (Low, Medium, High, Turbo)
Timer	2, 4, 6, 8 hours
Night Mode	Yes, with display off function
Air Quality Sensor	Real-time PM2.5 display with color ring
Filter Replacement Indicator	Yes, based on usage hours
Noise Level	24–48 dB (A)
Maintenance	Clean pre-filter monthly; replace HEPA and carbon filter every 6-12 months
Safety Features	Tip-over shutdown, child lock, auto shut off timer
Spare Parts	Replacement filters available (model IFILTER100)
Warranty	1 year limited (extendable to 2 years with registration)

Frequently Asked Questions - Air Purifier AP100 Instant

How often should I replace the filters?

The pre-filter should be cleaned monthly. The HEPA and activated carbon filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, depending on usage and air quality. The filter replacement indicator will light up when it's time.

What is the coverage area of the AP100?

The Instant Air Purifier AP100 is designed for rooms up to 483 square feet (45 m²) on turbo mode. For optimal performance, choose a fan speed that matches your room size.

How do I clean the pre-filter?

Turn off and unplug the purifier. Remove the back cover, take out the pre-filter, and vacuum or rinse it with water. Let it dry completely before reinstalling. Clean monthly.

Does the purifier have a night mode?

Yes, the AP100 features a night mode that dims the display and runs the fan at a low, quiet speed (24 dB) for undisturbed sleep.

What does the air quality color ring indicate?

The color ring uses real-time PM2.5 readings: blue (good), green (moderate), yellow (unhealthy for sensitive groups), red (unhealthy). The display shows the PM2.5 value.

Can I use the purifier 24/7?

Yes, it is safe to run continuously. The purifier is designed for extended use, but for energy savings, you can use the timer (2/4/6/8 hours) or auto mode.

How do I reset the filter replacement indicator?

After replacing the filters, press and hold the Timer button for 3 seconds until the indicator turns off. The purifier will reset the filter life counter.

What is the CADR rating?

CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) for the AP100: 140 CFM for smoke, 145 CFM for dust, and 160 CFM for pollen. Higher values mean faster purification.

Does it produce ozone?

No, the Instant AP100 uses a mechanical HEPA filter and does not generate ozone. It is safe for people with respiratory issues.

Where can I buy replacement filters?

Replacement filters (model IFILTER100) are available on the Instant official website and major retailers like Amazon. Use only genuine filters for optimal performance.

USER MANUAL Air Purifier AP100 Instant

Breathe easier with cleaner air in an instant!

Instant Air Purifiers deliver peace of mind by cleaning the air in your home in minutes. And because it's from Instant Brands™ – makers of the world's most loved multicooker – you can set it and forget it, knowing it'll do its job simply and easily. Welcome to cleaner air!

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards 2

Safety Warnings 2

What's in the box? 4

What to expect 5

Control panel 6

Getting started 7

How to use your air purifier 8

How to care for your air purifier 12

If you have problems 13

Warranty

14

Learn more 16

Notes

17

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experiences radio.TV technician for help (FCC).

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all instructions before using and only use this air purifier as described in this manual.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.

Placement

• DO NOT use the air purifier in wet or humid environments, or outdoors. This appliance is designed for indoor use only.
• DO NOT use the air purifier in an enclosed space where toxic vapors, flammable dust, oxygen tanks, or flammable, combustible or explosive gases are present.
• DO keep all objects away from the air intake grill. This air purifier should only be used in rooms with temperatures between 50°F and 104°F (10°C to 40°C).
• DO allow 18 inches (457 mm) of clearance on all sides of the purifier to allow adequate circulation of air around the product.
• DO NOT place the unit on soft surfaces such as a bed or sofa. Always make sure to place the air purifier on a flat, level surface before operation
• DO NOT sit on or place anything on top of the purifier.
• DO NOT place the purifier directly below an air conditioner to prevent any moisture from getting into the purifier.
• DO NOT place the air purifier near or on top of sources of heat, such as stove tops, ovens, radiators or computers.
• DO NOT place the air purifier directly in front of open flames, including candles.
• DO NOT use this appliance with indoor smoke-type insect repellents or in places with oily residues, burning incense, or chemical fumes.

Power

- DO make sure the plug fits properly into a polarized power outlet. 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.

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

• DO NOT operate the unit if cord or plug is damaged. Doing so may result in injury or damage to the unit.
• DO NOT run the power cord under carpeting, rugs, furniture or appliances. Place the power cord away from high-traffic areas.
  • DO NOT use an extension cord with this unit.
  • DO NOT use this appliance with any solid-state speed control device.

Cleaning and Repair

• DO unplug the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
- DO inspect the unit frequently. Dirt that has collected should be removed regularly to prevent excessive accumulation that may result in flashover or fire.
- DO use appropriate personal protective equipment during cleaning and filter removal.
• DO NOT insert fingers or objects into the air outlet.
- DO NOT handle the unit with wet hands. Thoroughly dry your hands before handling any part of the air purifier.
• DO NOT immerse air purifier in water or liquids, or clean the appliance with any liquid to avoid electric shock and/or electrical fires.
- DO NOT attempt to repair this device in any way or use any replacement components or parts to modify the air purifier. Doing so will void your warranty. Contact Customer Support (page 16) immediately if your appliance is no longer working.
- If the unit is damaged, not functioning properly, produces a strange noise, burning smell or smoke, discontinue use, unplug immediately and contact Customer Support (page 16).

Filter

• DO only use Instant Air replacement filters for this unit, and in the correct size designed for this unit. Do not attempt to use other filters with this appliance.
  • DO remove the plastic shipping bag from the Filter before use.

Other

- NOTE This appliance does not remove carbon monoxide (CO) or radon (Rn). It cannot be used as a safety device to prevent or clean up accidents with combustion processes and hazardous chemicals.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

Air Purifier\*

Filter

3-in-1 Filtration System

Simple line drawing of a cylindrical container with a perforated top and a red dotted line pointing to the bottom (no text or symbols)

Power cord included, not shown

*This product complies with the maximum allowable concentration of ozone of 0.050 parts per million by volume (ppmv) in a 24-h period

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your new Instant Air Purifier uses advanced technology for cleaner air.

3-in-1 Filtration System

Uses 3 advanced technologies to keep your air clean, capturing 99.9% of ultrafine airborne particles:

• HEPA-13 filter helps removes particles up to 0.3 microns in width.
• Activated carbon layer of the filter helps reduce odors.
• Antimicrobial filter coating to prevent microbial growth on the filter and protect the filter from degradation

Plasma Ion Technology

Projects positive and negative ions into the air.

Cleaner Air in Minutes

Instant Air Purifier is verified to purify air of impurities 5x per hour*.

Works Automatically

Intelligent sensors constantly monitor air quality and environment to automatically transition to Eco and Night modes. ^**

*Verified by AHAM, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

**Sensors for air quality indicator have a margin of error of +/- 20 micrograms per cubic meter in detecting changes in air quality

CONTROL PANEL

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    A["2"] --> B["AUTO"]
    C["5"] --> D["fan icon"]
    E["6"] --> F["flame icon"]
    G["8"] --> H["±ION"]
    I["1"] --> J["Power icon"]
    K["3"] --> L["leaf icon"]
    M["7"] --> N["waste bin icon"]
    O["4"] --> P["lightbulb icon"]

1. Power

- Touch to turn unit ON or OFF

1. Auto

- When lit, unit is in Auto operation

- Touch to turn Auto operation ON and OFF

1. Eco

- When lit, unit is in energy-saving Eco mode

1. Light

- Touch to switch between light levels (0%, 20%, 60%, 100%)

1. Fan

- Touch to switch between fan levels – overrides Auto operation

1. Fan Speed

• Indicates fan level (low, medium, high)

1. Filter

- When the light blinks orange, filter needs replacement

- Touch and hold for 3 seconds to reset after you've replaced filter

1. Plasma lon

- Touch to turn plasma ion operation ON or OFF

GETTING STARTED

1. Remove the air purifier from the box and place on a flat, sturdy surface.
2. Remove the packaging material.
3. Turn the air purifier on its side and twist the Removable Base counter-clockwise to loosen and remove.
4. Remove the filter and remove the plastic bag. Reinsert the filter.
5. Replace the removable base, turning it clockwise to tighten.
6. Place unit on floor to ensure there's clearance on all sides to allow for proper circulation.
7. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. This unit uses a polarized plug, with one wider prong. The unit will fit into the outlet only one way.
8. Touch the power button to turn the unit on. The unit powers up, measures the room's air quality (this can take up to 30 seconds), and begins cleaning the air.
9. The unit sets itself to Automatic operation.

HOW TO USE YOUR AIR PURIFIER

Turn on the unit

- If the unit is unplugged, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

- If the unit is plugged in but turned off, press the Power button to turn on the display.

Turn off the unit

- To stop the unit from operating, press the Power button until the display turns off.

Automatic operation

Your air purifier is designed to monitor air quality and automatically adjust the fan to increase filtration when the level of particles in the air increases and automatically transitions to Eco Mode for energy savings when the air quality is good for 30 minutes. There are 3 levels of automatic operation:

Auto Mode

• Automatically adjusts fan speed based on the air quality

Air Quality Fan Level
Good 1 (whisper quiet)
Fair 2
Poor 3

Eco Mode

Your air purifier uses up to 50% less energy when in Eco mode.

• During Auto operation, the unit automatically starts Eco mode when the air quality is good for 30 minutes
• Automatically cycles the unit off and on every 10 minutes and checks the air quality when the fan is on.

Air Quality Unit Operation

Good Cycles off and on every 10 minutes

Fair Exits Eco Mode and returns to Auto Mode

Poor Exits Eco Mode and returns to Auto Mode

Night Mode

Automatically detects room light:

• When dark, turns display and plasma ion operation off, and sets fan to level 1 to reduce sound
• When light, returns unit to Auto Mode

During Night mode, touch the LIGHT button to turn on the display.

Room Light Display
Dark Dims display
Light Lights display

Fan speed

You can override Automatic operation and set the fan speed manually.

- Touch the Fan button to cycle through Low, Medium and High speeds.

- To return to Automatic operation, touch the Auto button.

Light level

There are four levels of light brightness: 0%, 20%, 60%, and 100%.

The light levels are pre-set at these levels:

Day light level Night light level
100% brightness 0% brightness

You change the current light level manually.

- Press the Light button to cycle through the brightness levels: 0%, 20%, 60% and 100%.

The next time the unit switches to either Day or Night, the light level will change back to the pre-set level.

You can customize the pre-set for Day or Night light levels.

- First, set the light level manually. Then press and hold the Light button for 3 seconds to save the current setting as the Day or Night light level.

Air quality

As it constantly monitors the air in the room, your air purifier shows your air quality with a colored light (under the control panel) to give you an at-a-glance reading:

Indicator Air Quality

White GOOD (2.5- microgram particulate matter less than 35 micrograms per cubic meter)

Yellow FAIR (2.5- microgram particulate matter between 35 and 55 micrograms per cubic meter)

Red POOR (2.5- microgram particulate matter greater than 55 micrograms per cubic meter)

Plasma ion

Your air purifier uses plasma ion technology to project positive and negative ions into the air.

- To turn off plasma ion feature, touch the ION button.

- To turn on the plasma ion feature if it's been turned off, touch the ION button.

Replace filter indicator

When it's time to replace the filter, the unit will light the Filter button on the control panel. The expected life of the filter is 6 to 8 months when operating continuously in Auto mode, depending on the quality of the air in your home.

- After you've replaced the filter, touch and hold the Filter button for 3 seconds to reset.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR AIR PURIFIER

Cleaning the unit

• To remove dust, lightly wipe the unit with a soft, clean cloth.
• If needed, wipe the unit with a clean damp cloth, then immediately dry with a clean dry cloth.
  • DO NOT immerse the unit in water.

Replacing the filter

Visit instanthome.com to purchase compatible filters, designed to work with your unit. Use appropriate personal protective equipment during filter removal.

1. Unplug the air purifier from the electrical outlet.
2. Turn the air filter on its side and twist the removable base counterclockwise to loosen and remove.
3. Remove the old filter and dispose of it properly. The filter is not recyclable.
4. Remove the new filter from its packaging and insert it into the air filter.
5. Replace the removable base, turning it clockwise to tighten.
6. Place the air filter on the floor again and plug it back into the electrical outlet and press the Power button.
7. The air purifier will automatically begin cleaning the air again.

When to turn off

Your air purifier is designed for ongoing use, and is safe to keep running all the time when you are home regularly.

- If you leave for longer than a day (such as for vacation), turn the unit off to save energy and the life of the filter.

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS

Problem Cause Solution
Air purifier does not turn on	·Unit is not plugged into an electrical outlet	·Check that the unit is properly plugged into an electrical outlet
	·Outlet is not working properly	·Plug the unit into a different electrical outlet
	·Power cord is damaged or unit is defective or not functioning properly	·Discontinue use and contact Customer Support
Air purifier buttons not working	·Unit is not plugged into an electrical outlet	·Plug the unit into an electrical outlet
	·Power cord is damaged or unit is defective or not functioning properly	·Discontinue use and contact Customer Support
Air purifier is not removing odor	·The quality of the air in the room is very poor (such as a large number of people smoking)	·Open the window to circulate new air·You may also need to replace the filter
	·The filter has stopped working	·Replace the filter
	·The room is too large for this unit	·Consider a larger air purifier.
Air purifier always detects high levels of particulates.	·The unit is operating in a very dusty environment	·Consider turning the fan to HIGH
Air purifier is not delivering fresh air.	·The filter was installed with the plastic bag	·Remove the filter, remove the plastic bag and reinstall the filter
	·The air outlet is blocked	·Remove any matter that is blocking the air outlet

WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands Inc. ("Instant Brands") by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided the appliance was used in accordance with the use & care instructions, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire twelve (12) months from the date of receipt. Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

What is not covered by this warranty?

1. Products purchased, used, or operated outside of the United States and Canada.
2. Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified.
3. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God, or repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands representative.
4. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories.
5. Incidental and consequential damages.
6. The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.

Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law. The limitations of warranties, liability, and remedies apply to the maximum extent permitted by law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Product Registration

Please visit www.instanthome.com/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance. Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and serial number (found on the bottom of your appliance) along with your name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date with product developments, recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service, please contact our Customer Care Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to [e-mail]. You can also create a support ticket online at www.instanthome.com. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service. When returning your appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.

LEARN MORE

There's a whole world of Instant Air Purifier information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.

Register your product

Instanthome.com/register

Contact Consumer Care

Instanthome.com

[e-mail]

1-800-828-7280

Replacement parts and accessories

Instanthome.com

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Product Specifications

Model Wattage Voltage Recommended Cleaning Area				Dimensions
AP100 38W 120V/		60Hz	5 times per hour for 126 SQ FT	8.62 inch (219mm) diameter x 13.55 inch (344.2 mm) height

NOTES

Instant Brands Inc.

495 March Road, Suite 200

Kanata, Ontario, K2K 3G1 Canada

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