Airwasher Qubic 7218 - Humidifier Solis - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Airwasher Qubic 7218 Solis

7. Install the power cord so that nobody can trip over it. Do not

place under rugs. Keep clear of pointed objects.

8. Always fully unwind the power cord before connecting the

power plug to the power socket.

9. Never carry the appliance by the power cord and do not place

anything on the power cord. Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the appliance from the power mains. Only pull on the plug.

10. We recommend that you do not use an extension cable with

this appliance. Do not place the appliance directly underneath a power socket.

11. Keep the appliance away from hot gas, hot ovens and other

heat-emitting appliances or heat sources. Never use the appli- ance on a hot or wet surface. Never place the appliance near moisture, heat and naked flames. Keep the appliance away from moving parts or appliances.

12. The appliance has to be placed on a solid, level, dry, stable and

moisture resistant surface during use (deep-pile rugs are not suitable). Place the appliance somewhere it can not be knocked or tipped over. Should the appliance fall over anyway, promptly pull the power plug and have it checked by Solis or a service centre authorised by Solis.

13. Keep a minimum distance of 50 cm between the appliance

and walls, curtains or other moisture sensitive materials and objects and make sure that the air around the appliance can circulate freely.

14. Never cover the appliance with cloths or the like while it is in

use. The air inlet and outlet openings must never be obstructed. Do not place anything on the Airwasher and under no circum- stances sit down on the appliance.

15. Do not use the appliance in wet rooms or in moist surround-

ings as e. g. a bathroom or a swimming pool. Danger of electric shock and fire! Also, the appliance must not be used in rooms with explosive or aggressive atmospheres, high concentrations of solvents or extremely high dust exposure.

Please read through this user manual thoroughly before using your Solis Airwasher Qubic, so that you become fami- liar with your appliance and can use it safely. We thoroughly recommend that you keep these instructions and, if you pass the appliance on, that you also hand these instructions to the new owner. For your own safety, please observe the following safety measures when using electrical appliances:

1. To prevent an electric shock, neither the appliance (except for

the inside of the water tub) nor the power cord and the power plug must come into contact with water or other liquids. Risk of electric shock! Should the appliance, the outside of the water tub resp. the power cord or the power plug come into contact with water, use dry rubber gloves to immediately pull the power plug from the socket. Do not start using it again before having it checked for functionality and safety by Solis or a service centre authorized by Solis.

2. Do not operate the appliance resp. pull or connect the plug

with wet or moist hands or feet.

3. Before using the appliance, check that the voltage stated on

the type plate of your appliance matches your mains voltage. We do not recommend operating the appliance with a multi- way plug adapter.

4. Do not make any adjustments to the appliance, cable, plug or

5. Only use the appliance as described in this manual for air humid-

ification and air cleaning of living quarters. Do not use the appli- ance outdoors and protect it from moisture and wetness.

6. Do not leave the power cable hanging over table edges to

prevent the appliance from being pulled down. Make sure that neither the appliance nor the power cord or plug comes into contact with hot surfaces, such as hotplates or a radiator, or that they come into contact with the appliance itself. 76 77GB GB

16. The appliance is not designed for outdoor use. The appliance

must not come into contact with rain. Do not use in vehicles or on boats.

17. Unplug the appliance when it is not in use or unattended, and

before cleaning. We recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD safety switch) to ensure additional protection during the use of electrical appliances. It is advisable to use a safety switch with a rated residual operating current of 30 mA maximum. For professional advice consult an electrician.

18. Incorrect use may cause injury!

19. Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into water or other

liquids. Always pull the plug before removing it. Do not start using it again before having it checked for functionality and safety by Solis or a service centre authorized by Solis.

20. Never place the appliance so that it might fall into water or,

on its outside, come into contact with water or another liquid.

21. Never submerge the appliance, the outside of the water tub or

parts of the appliance like power cord or power plug in water or bring them into contact with water resp. other liquids.

22. Place the appliance so that it is never exposed to direct sun-

23. Never insert any objects or tool into appliance openings. The

appliance may become damaged – danger of electric shock!

24. Before adding or removing parts, always switch the appliance

off, pull the power plug and empty the water out of the water tub.

25. Never use the appliance without water. Caution: Only remove

the water tank while the appliance is switched off. Only switch the appliance on once the water-filled tank is inserted and the appliance is correctly reassembled.

26. Only use fresh, hand warm tap water to fill the water tank

(10°C to max. 30°C). It is best to fill the water tank completely with water. Under no circumstances add additives like essential oils or perfumes to the water.

27. Do not shake or move the appliance while it is in use. Never

replace the water-filled, switched-on appliance! Before moving the appliance, you should switch it off, pull the plug and drain the water tub. Before moving the appliance, you should switch it off, pull the power plug and empty out the water tank as well as the water tub.

28. Only use the appliance as described in this manual. Only use

with the provided accessories or accessories recommended by Solis, incorrect accessories or misuse can lead to damage of the appliance, fire, electric shock or personal damage.

30. The appliance is only suited for household use and not for

31. Remove and discard all packaging materials and potential

stickers or labels (except for the type plate) before using the appliance for the first time.

32. Check your Airwasher Qubic before every use and make sure

that the appliance, the power cord and plug are undamaged.

33. To prevent electric shock, do not use the appliance if cord or

power plug are damaged or if the appliance has other faults, has fallen down resp. is damaged in any other way or is leaking water. Never attempt repairs yourself but take the appliance to Solis or a service centre authorized by Solis in order to get it inspected, repaired or mechanically and electrically maintained, in order to avoid a hazard.

34. People with limited physical, sensorial or mental capabilities as

well as unknowing or inexperienced people and children must not use the Airwasher except when supervised or thoroughly instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Additionally, they must be aware of the dangers arising from the appliance and know how to operate it safely. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be done by unsupervised children. Under no circumstances must theGB GB

45. When lifting or moving the appliance, always grab the Air-

washer by the side-mounted handholds. Always switch the appliance off, pull the power plug and empty out the water before doing that. Be very careful when moving the appliance and never shake or throw it, it might be damaged and spring a leak.

46. Should you notice a strange smell or sound, switch the appli-

ance off and pull the plug. Do not start using it again before having its functionality and safety checked by Solis or a service centre authorised by Solis.

appliance be used or cleaned by children under the age of 8. The appliance and its power cord have to kept away from chil- dren under the age of 8.

35. Always keep the appliance and the power cord out of the

reach of children and pets during use. Always store it out of the reach of children.

36. Children must be supervised, so that they do not play with the

37. The air flow of the appliance must never be pointed toward

babies, small children or elderly resp. ill persons.

38. The appliance switches off automatically if the water tub is

almost empty and the tank has to be refilled.

39. Always switch the appliance off before pulling the plug, oth-

erwise the appliance might be damaged.

40. The water tank on the back of the appliance must always be

properly placed in the appliance and on the water tub during use. Do not place anything on the appliance while it is in use or in storage.

41. Pull the plug after every use. Only then, the appliance is fully

42. When not using the appliance for prolonged periods of time,

always pour out the remaining water and also let it dry on the inside. Best store the appliance in a dark, cool place with good air circulation.

43. The appliance has to be cleaned regularly. Please refer to the

notes given in the section ”Cleaning and maintenance“ on page 92 of this manual.

44. Only clean the appliance chassis with a dry or slightly moist

cloth. Never use aggressive, abrasive or acidic detergents for cleaning.GB GB

Button for switching the appliance on and off Button for ventilation speed (4 speeds) Button for humidification power (setting for desired room humidity or continuous humidification) Button for timer function Button for night mode DISPLAY NOTIFICATIONS 40% – Display for current room humidity 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | CO – Display for desired air humidity SL | LO | MI | HI – Display for ventilation speed 00h | 01h | 02h | ... | 11h | 12h – Display for the operation timer setting (1–12 hours) ZZZ – Display for activated night mode NO! | ■ ■■■■– Display for water shortage All function buttons are touch sensitive sensor buttons and only need to be softly touched to be activated.

A Control panel with touch sensitive sensor buttons and display with func- tion displays and current room humidity B Air inlet cover with underlying charcoal filter (removable) C Air outlet for cleaned and humidified air D Water tank with handhold and inspection window (built into appliance backside); unscrewable tank lid E Water tub with handhold F Humidification disks G Power cord and power plug H Cleaning tool

Dry air will dry out the mucous membranes, leading to coughs and sneezes, respiratory infections and headaches. Tiredness, lack of concentration as well as cracked lips and dry eyes are often caused by dry air. Also, insufficient humidity might be a burden for people with allergies, pets and indoor plants. It will put music instruments out of tune and increase dust formation and the electrostatic charge of synthetic clothing.

With the Solis Airwasher Qubic you have made a good choice for counteracting these symptoms. It humidifies and cleans the air in the room based on a natural model, just like a refreshing shower of summer rain: On the inside of the Solis Airwasher Qubic, 20 humidification disks are spun through a water tub, the pollutants in the suctioned, dry air are naturally collected in the water. The air that is released back into the room is humid and clean.

Before using your Airwasher for the first time, remove all possibly attached advertisement stickers (except for the type plate).

Should the appliance be stored at very low temperatures, you should let it stand at room temperature for approx. 1 hour before starting to use it.

Only use the appliance when the room temperature lies somewhere between 5 °C and 40 °C. The relative humidity should not exceed 80 %. By the way: Rel- ative humidity between 40 % and 60 % is ideal.

Place the Airwasher on a stable, solid, dry, level and moisture resistant surface where it can not be knocked over. A deep-pile rug or carpet is not a suitable subsurface. Unimpeded air circulation around the appliance is extremely impor- tant for proper humification. We recommend a minimum distance of 50 cm to walls, heaters and other objects.

Remove the upper appliance backside with the handhold by first tilting it out- wards at the top and then lifting it up and away. The water tank is behind the appliance backside.

Turn the water tank upside down and screw off the tank lid.

Hold the tank opening under a tap and fill it with fresh tap water. It is best to fill the tank completely. You can check the water level through the inspection win- dow. The water should not be completely cold but also not warmer than 30 °C.

CAUTION: Do not mix any additives like essential oils or perfumes into the water! These additives damage the appliance resp. cause discolora- tions to the plastic. Appliances that are damaged by adding additives are excluded from warranty.GB GB

NOTE: Humidification will be even more effective if the filled water is not very cold. However, the water temperature should not exceed 30°C, otherwise the humidification disks and other appliance parts might be damaged. To prevent fast calcification, you can use filtered water if the water is very calciferous. However, slight limescale on the humidification disks improve the humidification power, as the microstructure of the limescale causes even more water to stick to the disks.

Make sure that the shaft with the humidification disks is correctly placed in the receptacle in the water tub. The cogwheel of the humidification disks should be positioned in the rear end of the tub. NOTE: The humidification will only fit the receptacle if the cogwheel is positioned in the rear end of the tub.

Cogwheel Shaft Screw the lid back onto the water tank and turn the tank upside down.

Lock the appliance backside with the water tank back into the appliance.

You should be able to hear the burbling water flow from the tank into the water tub with the humidification disks.

Plug the power plug into the power outlet. The LED lights up in red and a signal sounds, the appliance is in standby mode. In standby mode, only the

button can be used to activate the appliance.

NOTE: If you have filled the water tank for the first time, the water might smell or change in colour. This is normal and has no negative effect on the function- ality of the appliance or your health.

The function buttons are touch sensitive sensor buttons. Briefly touching the function buttons will switch on the corresponding functions and illuminate the respective function displays. Every touch is accompanied by a signal sound.

NOTE FOR DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: After switching the appliance on or after using a button, the display lights up brightly. After a while, it dims down automatically.

As soon as the power plug is connected to the power outlet, you can activate the Airwasher with the

button. A signal sounds, the display states Hi! for 2 seconds, then it starts alternating between showing the current settings and data: – ventilation power – humidification power – current room humidity – timer setting (if activated)

When using the appliance for the first time and when plugging in the power plug after having it disconnected, the following default settings are set: slow ventilation (SL) and continuous humidification (CO).

button again switches the appliance off. A signal sounds, the display briefly states OFF, then the display goes dark and the appliance switches off within 2 seconds.

You can use this button to choose from four ventilation speeds: – SL for slow ventilation speed – LO for low ventilation speed – MI for medium ventilation speed – HI for high ventilation speed

Touching the button again after the HI setting will set the ventilation speed back to the SL setting (slow).GB GB

You can use this button to set the desired room humidity. The following settings are possible: 40 % 50 % 60 % 70 % CO for continuous humidification

Each touch of the button increases the value by 10 %. Above 70 %, the conti- nuous humidification (CO) is activated. If the set value (between 40 % and 70 %) exceeds the current room humidity, the appliance works in the set ventilation speed to achieve the set value. Once the set value has been reached, the appli- ance stops. It reactivates if the room humidity drops below the set value.

In the CO function, the room air is humidified continuously without a concrete value having to be set.

Touching the button again after the CO setting will return the appliance to the 40 % setting.

The timer function is deactivated in the standard setting 00h.

Once you touch the button, 01h lights up for one hour. Each touch of the button increases the value by one hour until a maximum of 12 hours is reached. After that, 00h lights up in the display and the timer is deactivated again.

When the desired humidification time resp. the set hours have elapsed, the appliance switches off without a sound signal.

With this button, you can activate the night mode, meaning that the appliance switches to slow ventilation speed SL while all the other settings stay intact. However, there is no sound signal when the water shortage alarm is sounded, the display merely states NO! in alternation with the three bars ■ ■■■■ . Like that, nobody will be woken up by the appliance. If you have activated night mode, only the night mode button and the ON/OFF button can be operated, all the other buttons are locked.

If you wish to activate night mode, touch the button. ZZZ flashes five times in the display, then the display is dimmed down before going dark completely.

If you wish to deactivate night mode, touch the button again, ZZZ flashes three times in the display and the appliance switches back to the most recent settings. The display lights up normally.

“WATER SHORTAGE“ DISPLAY

Once you activate the appliance, the Airwasher checks if there is enough water in the water tub. Should this not be the case, it automatically switches to the water shortage safety function. This is also the case if the appliance runs dry during use, in this case, the appliance switches to water shortage safety function within 6 seconds.

In the water shortage safety function, the main motor switches off. The display states NO! in alternation with ■■■■■ . Simultaneously, sound signals can be heard, again after 30 seconds and again after further 30 seconds. Then, the appliance switches to standby mode, the display goes out.

In the water shortage safety function, only the ON/OFF button

FILLING WATER INTO THE WATER TANK

Switch the appliance off with the ON / OFF button

. Carefully remove the upper appliance backside with the handhold by first tilting it outwards at the top and then lifting it up and away. Turn the water tank upside down, open the tank lid and fill the water tank with fresh tap water. Then, close the tank with the lid and lock the tank back into the appliance.GB GB

If you wish to switch the appliance off completely, always touch the ON / OFF button

first and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

If you do not wish to use the appliance for 2 days or more, we recommend pouring out the water in the water tub and the water tank and drying the water tub with a dry towel as well as letting the humidification disks air-dry in the open appliance.

In general, we recommend pouring away the water remaining in the water tub before filling it with new water.

STARTING UP If the water tank is filled with fresh tap water and the appliance is correctly assem- bled (water tub with humidification disks inserted, water tank installed) and con- nected to the power, you can start using it.

1. SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON

button to activate the appliance. The display will state Hi!, followed by SL for the slowest ventilation speed and CO for continuous humidification power (default setting) and the current room humidity. The humidity switch built into the appliance measures the air humidity directly at the appliance. A humidity switch placed away from the appliance might display a different air humidity value.

2. CHOOSING FUNCTIONS

Choose the desired functions. Use the button to set the ventilation speed and the button to set the desired air humidity. If desired, activate the timer function or the night mode. The display will successively display all settings. The cycle, into which the current air humidity is also included, is then continuously repeated.

In general: The higher the room temperature is, the quicker the humidification will be.

The appliance switches off automatically if the water tub is not sufficiently filled with water. NO! is displayed in alternation with the three bars ■■■■■. The appliance switches off (please refer to the section “Water shortage display“ on page 89).

Before refilling the appliance with water, please always switch the appliance off with ON/OFF button

first. Then, tilt the rear top section of the appliance with the inlying water tank outwards and lift it off. Now, the water tank can be filled with fresh water.GB GB

Make sure that the shaft with the humidification disks is correctly placed in the receptacle in the water tub. The cogwheel of the humidification disks should be positioned in the rear end of the tub. NOTE: The humidification will only fit the receptacle if the cogwheel is positioned in the rear end of the tub. Cogwheel Shaft

Clean the water tank with a moist towel and rinse the inside with some tap water. After that, empty the tank out completely.

It is absolutely necessary that the Airwasher is completely emptied out and cleaned if the water-filled appliance has not been used for more than a week.

CAUTION: The humidification disks and the water tub cannot be cleaned in the dishwasher!

In general, please do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents or metal sponges, as these might damage the surface.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The recommended cleaning intervals depend on the air and water quality as well as the operation time and frequency.

Before cleaning, always switch the appliance off and pull the power plug from the socket.

We recommend filling the appliance with fresh water every day. WEEKLY CLEANING OF THE WATER TUB AND THE HUMIDIFICATION DISKS AS WELL AS THE WATER TANK

Particles of dirt and microorganisms collect in the water tub during use, which is why the tub has to be cleaned regularly, at least once a week. With the water tank removed, carefully pull the water tub with the humidification disks out of the appliance. Remove the humidification disks. Empty out the water tub. Use tap water no warmer than 30°C with some mild detergent and a soft towel resp. a soft sponge to clean the tub. After that, rinse the inside of tub thoroughly with water. Dry the inside of the tub with a soft towel and leave it to air-dry with the appliance opened.

Approx. every 4 weeks, the humidification disks should be cleaned. To do that, remove the humidification disks from the water tub and loosen the smooth, white plastic clasp on the front of the shaft by turning it in a clockwise direction.

The humidification disks can now be pulled off the shaft one by one. Clean the humidification disks with a towel resp. a soft sponge and some warm tap water (max. 30 °C) containing some mild detergent. Place the humidification disks back on the shaft and lastly reattach the white plastic clasp. Fasten it by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction. Then, place the humidification disks back in the water tub.GB GB

If the water tank, the water tub and the humidification disks are calcified, these parts should be descaled with a commercially available descaling solution suit- able for air humidifiers. Depending on the water hardness, this should be done once a month. If the water is very hard, it should be done every two weeks.

NOTES: The repair of damages caused by the use of improper descaling solutions is not covered by warranty. We recommend performing the descaling process in a well ventilated area, ide- ally outdoors like e. g. on a balcony. The humidification disks have to be placed in the appliance, the appliance should be assembled like for normal use.

Pour tap water (max. 30°C warm) and the amount of descaling solution stated on the package into the tank in the correct mixing ratio. The water tank has a total capacity of 4 litres. Screw the water tank shut and put it back into the appli- ance. Switch the appliance on with the

button and use the humidification power button to set the appliance to continuous humidification CO. Leave the appliance running for at least one hour.

Depending on the tenacity of the limestone deposits, it might take longer until all the limestone deposits are removed.

Afterwards, carefully rinse the water tank, the water tub and the humidification disks with water and dry everything.

CLEANING THE CHASSIS

Regularly clean the chassis with a slightly moist towel and some mild detergent.

In general, please do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents or metal sponges for cleaning, as these might damage the surface.

There is a charcoal filter underneath the air inlet cover on the side of the Air- washer. The efficiency of the Airwasher is reduced if large amounts of dust gather on the charcoal filter, we therefore recommend cleaning the charcoal filter at least once a month.

1. Remove the air inlet cover by pulling it away, using the small handhold at the

bottom of the cover.

2. The black charcoal filter is right behind it. You can pull the filter off with the

help of the lower loop.

3. Use a vacuum cleaner set to low power to vacuum clean the charcoal filter.

Alternatively, you can use a soft brush to clean the filter.

CAUTION: Never submerge the charcoal filter in water or other liquids, this would render it unusable. After one year, you should swap out the charcoal filter. You can purchase a replacement from Solis or good specialist retailers. Contact addresses can be found at the end of this manual.

4. After cleaning, first reinsert the charcoal filter into the appliance side, then lock

the air inlet cover back into place. To do that, first insert the upper two nibs into the chassis, then press down on the bottom. 95GB GB

resp. 40 % has been set. – The water in the water tub is very cold. – Select a higher humidification power, e. g. 60 %

70 % . After 10 minutes, humidification power will have increased.

humidification power. – The power plug is not connected to the socket. – First, the warning light NO! and

lit up, then the appliance and all displays switched off. – Firmly connect the power plug to the socket. – Switch the appliance off. Fill the water tank up with fresh tap water, then switch the appliance on again. An indepen

dent humidity switch measu- res a different humidity value from the dis- play on the appliance. – Dirt has collected in the air outlet or inlet opening.

– The appliance is placed near a window or an open door. – Clean the air inlet and outlet openings. NOTE: Even within one room, different values for humi

dity can be measured. The value on the appliance refers always to the humidity exactly by the appli

ance. – Place the appliance in a spot free of draft. The escaping air smells unpleasantly. – There is old water in the water tub / water tank. – Drain the water and clean the appliance as described in

Cleaning and maintenance

Fill the water tank with fresh tap water.

Check if the appliance is switched off and the power plug is pulled resp. the power cord is removed. The water has to be drained completely.

Check if the appliance inside is completely clean and dry. If necessary, let the appliance stand open until the humidification disks and the water tub are dry on the inside.

Keep the appliance standing upright in a dry, dark spot, best in the original packaging. Do not place anything on the appliance.

Always keep the appliance and power cord out of the reach of children.9998 GB GB

EU 2011/65/EU Information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with the Euro- pean Directive EU 2011/65/EU. At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as an house- hold waste. It must be taken to special local community waste collection centres or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of electrical and electronic equipment separately avoids possible negative effects on the environment and human health deriving from an inappropriate disposal and enables its components to be recov- ered and recycled to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. In order to underline the duty to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out dustbin. Solis of Switzerland Ltd reserves the right to carry out technical and visual changes and modifications to improve the product at any time. SOLIS HELPLINE This item stands out due to its long-life cycle and reliability. Despite this though, if a malfunction ever occurs, simply give us a call. Often a breakdown can be easily and quickly remedied with the right tip or technique without having to straight away send off the device for repair. We will give you all the advice and practical support you require. The contact addresses can be found at the end of this manual. Keep the original packaging in a safe place so that you may use it in the event that transportation or shipping of the product becomes necessary.

You can purchase the accessories for your Solis Airwasher Qubic from good specialist stores or directly from Solis. You can find the contact addresses at the end of this manual. EU 2012/19/EU EU 2012/19/EU.100 NL NL

APPARAATBESCHRIJVING

WATERRESERVOIR MET WATER VULLEN

1. APPARAAT INSCHAKELEN

Solis customer service฀ Please contact us in advance of sending in products for return or repair. We will gladly give you the respective address. Alterna- tively, you can simply visit www.฀ solis.com.