INTENSE PURE AIR PU4010 - Purificateur d'air ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL INTENSE PURE AIR PU4010 ROWENTA

DESCRIPTION Product description A Ambient light B Adjustable air outlet grid C Control panel D Front door E Handle F Air inlets G Particle sensor H Gas sensor (PU6020 only) I Power cord outlet

Control panel Lights

1 Filter replacement indicator 2 Air quality indicator 3 Filtration speed 4 Mode 5 Timer / delayed start

6 Light 7 Filter reset 8 Start 9 Mode/filtration speed selection 10 Timer / delayed start setting

Read the instructions for use and safety carefully before use and keep them for future reference.

SAFETY TIPS It is essential that you read these instructions carefully and observe the following recommendations:

• For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations (low voltage, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental directives, etc.).

• This appliance should not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instructions beforehand concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. • The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and over and persons with a lack of experience or knowledge or reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, provided they are supervised, have been trained on the safe use of the appliance and are aware of the risks involved. Children must not play with the appliance. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or a similarly qualified person so as to avoid any danger. • Children should not clean or perform maintenance on the appliance without being supervised. • For maintenance operations, please refer to the ”Maintenance” section. • Keep the appliance and its power cord out of the reach of children aged under 8. • • • • •

This appliance is designed for domestic use only. It should not be used for industrial purposes.

The warranty will be invalidated if damage occurs due to incorrect use. Do not operate this appliance in a very dusty and/or humid place or in a location with fire hazards. Before use, always make sure that the appliance, plug and power cord are in good condition. Never insert objects into the appliance (e.g. needles, etc.).

• Do not pull on the power cord or the appliance, even to unplug it from the wall power outlet.

• Unroll the full length of the cord before use.

VERY IMPORTANT EN Do not cover the air inlets or the outlet grid.

Do not touch the appliance with wet hands. Never allow any liquid to enter the appliance. Never use the appliance in a humid place. Never use the appliance close to a heat source. Never place anything on the appliance or insert anything into it. Do not use the appliance close to flammable objects or products (curtains, aerosols, solvents, etc.). Never use the appliance in an inclined or horizontal position. Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface. • In the case of prolonged absence: switch the appliance off using the button (8) and unplug it. • Switch off and unplug your appliance before moving it. • Unplug the air purifier during assembly and cleaning. • • • • • • • •

“The new Intense Pure Air purifier from Rowenta enables you to breathe up to 99,99% pure air in your home and protect your health with 4 filtration levels as described below. Each level is essential and traps characteristic pollutants: LEVEL 3: ALLERGY+ FILTER • Fine particles (PM2.5) • Pollen • Dust mites • Animal allergens • Mold • Bacteria / viruses

ACTIVE CARBON FILTER • Volatile organic components (VOCs) • Odors / gases

In addition to using your Intense Pure Air purifier, here are some tips on how to improve the quality of your indoor air:

• Ventilate the rooms for at least 10 min. every day, in summer and winter • Maintain your ventilation system • Limit the use of household products • Do not smoke indoors • Avoid home fragrances, incense sticks, scented candles, etc. • Ventilate whenever any work is being conducted in your home and for several weeks afterwards • Avoid green plants that are allergenic or need frequent watering

WHERE TO INSTALL THE APPLIANCE Place the purifier on a flat, stable surface in the room requiring treatment.

To allow the air to circulate freely, avoid placing the appliance behind curtains, below a window, item of furniture or shelf unit, or close to any other obstacle, and leave at least 50 cm of free space on each side of the appliance.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Make sure that the plastic packaging protecting the filters has been removed before using the appliance.

Also make sure that: • The voltage of your electrical installation corresponds to the one indicated on the appliance. • Your appliance can be used with a power plug without an earth connection. It is a class II appliance (double electrical insulation), • The appliance is positioned in the house as described above, • The air inlet and outlet grids are completely unobstructed, • Ensure the 4 filters and front panel have been correctly installed (see section titled filter assembly/ dismantling paragraph). This appliance is fitted with a device that automatically prevents it from operating if the front door is not correctly assembled.

Inserting and replacing the filters

This appliance is equipped with 4 types of filters:

Active carbon filter

NB: For optimum performance of the appliance, only use filters provided by ROWENTA.

To replace the filters, follow the instructions in the section « Disassembling/Reassembling filters ». Please note: certain filters may emit a temporary slight odour, due to the transport and storage conditions.

SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON Connect the power cord and press the start button (8).

Your appliance will be preset to automatic mode the first time you turn it on. Thanks to its infrared particles sensor and its gas sensor (model PU6020 only), it detects the level of pollution in the room and automatically adjusts the filtration speed accordingly. A light changes color to indicate the quality of air in the room. Air quality

SETTING THE POLLUTION SENSORS The appliance is preset to medium sensitivity.

If the air quality indicator remains: ––poor after 2 hours in operation although the air seems to be purified ––excellent for more than 1 hour although the air seems to be polluted you can adjust the sensor sensitivity as follows: 1. When the air purifier is off, hold down the filtration speed setting button for 2 seconds: 2. Set the sensitivity by briefly pressing the filtration speed setting button:” + Blue Low sensitivity

• Select high sensitivity if the air purifier indicates excellent air quality for more than 1 hour although the air seems to be polluted.

• Select low sensitivity if the air purifier continues to indicate poor air quality even though it has been operating for more than 2 hours and the air seems sufficiently purified. 3. The new setting is applied if no button is pressed for 10 seconds.

OPERATION START Briefly press this button to switch the air purifier on or off.

MODE/FILTRATION SPEED SELECTION Automatic: In this operating mode, the filtration speed automatically adjusts according to the air quality detected by the particles sensor and the gas sensor (model PU6020 only). This mode is recommended for general use.

Night: The filtration speed of your appliance is adjusted for a whisper quiet air flow during the night. The light intensity of the appliance is also reduced. If pollution is detected, the filtration speed increases slightly to purify your air but remains quiet to avoid disturbing your sleep. Manual: In this operating mode, you can manually select 1 of the 4 filtration speeds.

LIGHT You can change the light intensity of the appliance as you wish or according to the time of day.

Air quality indicator

TIMER / DELAYED START If the appliance is on: you can use this button to define the operating duration. Briefly press the button to select the number of operating hours desired (1, 2, 4 or 8) and the appliance will automatically turn off at the end of the selected period.

If the appliance is off: briefly press the button to set the appliance to turn on in a certain number of hours (1, 2, 4 or 8).

3D PURE AIR FUNCTION (adjustable grid)

You can adjust the position of the air outlet grid manually, as desired. For an optimum, even flow of purified air in the room, set the angle to 45°; for maximum comfort, set the angle to 90°.

MAINTENANCE Always switch the appliance off with the button (8) and unplug it before conducting any maintenance operation.

You can clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth. IMPORTANT: Never use abrasive products which could damage your appliance’s appearance.

Pre-filter Active carbon filter Allergy+ filter

Every 2 to 4 weeks Every 12 months Every 2 years

(see Color chart on filter)

This data is based on an average use of 8 hours per day at speed 2.

The recommended frequency for cleaning and replacing the filters may vary depending on the duration of use and the operating environment. •A “PART” light indicates when the particle filter needs to be replaced. The ‘Odor’ light display indicates when the carbon filter needs replacing. • The NanoCaptur filter contains translucent granules which change color according to the formaldehyde absorption rate. Refer to the color chart on the inside of the panel or the filter itself to establish the filter saturation rate.Once the saturation rate has reached its maximum, the filter must be replaced. You have to check the filter saturation rate every six months. • The pre-filter can be re-used: remove the dust using a vacuum cleaner or wash with water. CAUTION: • The appliance’s efficiency can be reduced if the pre-filter is not cleaned regularly. • Never use a pre-filter that is still damp. • The pre-filter is the only filter which can be re-used and washed with water. The particle, NanoCaptur and active carbon filters cannot be cleaned and re-used. Never wash with water.

• To replace the filters, follow the instructions in the section « Disassembling/Reassembling filters ».

Your replacement filters are available under the following codes: Filtre Code PU4020

Active carbon filter

EN IMPORTANT: Resetting the filters

The reset light flashes when a filter needs to be replaced. Once the filter has been replaced, hold down the reset button for 2 seconds.

If you have replaced a filter before its end of life, force the reset of the filter replacement cycle: 1. Hold the reset button for 2 seconds. . 2. Press the reset button briefly to select the filter you have changed. 3. After selecting the filter to reset, hold the reset button for 2 seconds. The electronic meter is then reset. 4. If no button is activated for 10 seconds in forced reset mode, the reset mode is canceled.

• Avoid handling used filters if you suffer from allergies or asthma.

• Wear gloves when changing the filters, or wash your hands well afterwards. • Put used filters directly into a closed, air-tight bag before throwing them away to avoid spreading pollutants.

POLLUTION SENSORS The particles sensor and gas sensor (model PU6020 only) need to be cleaned regularly (every 2 months) and appropriately.

Make sure you turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning the pollution sensors and follow the recommendations below: 1. Clean the air inlet and outlet using a soft brush or cloth. 2. Open the sensor cover located on the right-hand side of the appliance. 3. Lightly wet a cotton swab and remove any dust from the lens and the inlet/outlet. Wipe using a dry cotton swab. 4. Clean the gas sensor using a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

• Never use a detergent or metal object to clean the sensors. • The efficiency of the sensors may be reduced if not cleaned regularly. • Cleaning frequency varies depending on the operating environment of the appliance. If it is used in a dusty environment, clean the sensors more frequently.

STORAGE When you are not using the appliance, store it in a cool, dry place.

IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM

• Never dismantle your appliance yourself. A poorly repaired appliance can cause risks for the user. • Check the troubleshooting table below before contacting an approved Service Center: Problem

The appliance will not switch on.

Is the power cord connected?

Connect the power cord to a plug with the correct voltage.

Are all the display elements off?

Press the start button and select the required function.

Is there a power outage?

You can use your purifier once the power turns on again.

Is the front door closed?

Close the front door properly.

The air flow does not change automatically.

Is the appliance in manual mode? Select the correct operating mode.

The flow is a lot weaker than before.

Check the filter cleaning and reDoes the filter need to be cleaned placement frequencies and clean/ or replaced? replace the filter(s) if necessary.

Check the filter cleaning and reThere is an unpleasant

Does the filter need to be cleaned smell coming from the air placement frequencies and clean/ or replaced? outlet. replace the filter(s) if necessary. Is the sensor lens covered with dust?

Clean the sensor lens.

The air quality light does Does the light still indicate poor air Set the sensor sensitivity to «low» quality? or «medium». not change color.

Does the light still indicate excellent air quality?

Set the sensor sensitivity to

WARRANTY Contact an approved Service Center if:

• your appliance has been dropped • your appliance or its power cord is damaged • your appliance is not working properly

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 Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.  Leave it at a local waste collection point or take to an approved service center so that it can be processed.