AF 20 - Air purifier Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AF 20 Kärcher

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• Bei 3 m Deckenhöhe und 3-fachen Luftwechsel pro Stunde Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Contents General notes Please read and comply with these orig- inal instructions prior to the initial opera- tion of your appliance and store them for ater use or subsequent owners. Safety instructions Hazard levels DANGER ● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 WARNING ● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 CAUTION ● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION ● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property. General safety instructions DANGER ● Only connect the device to alter- nating current. The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source. ● Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands. ● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children. ● Operation in explosive atmospheres is pro- hibited. 몇 WARNING ● Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or those with a lack of experience and knowledge, are only allowed to use the appliance if they are supervised or have been instructed with respect to using the appliance safely, and under- stand the resultant dangers involved. ● Children from the age of 8 may use the appliance if they are super- vised or have been instructed in its use by a person re- sponsible for their safety, and if they have understood the resultant dangers involved. ● Children must not play with the appliance. ● Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance. ● Chil- dren may only perform cleaning work and user mainte- nance under supervision. ● Check the power supply cable with mains plug for damage before operation each time. Do not put the device into operation with a damaged power supply cable. Have a damaged power supply cable replaced immediately by the authorised customer service / qualified electrician. ● Switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug before performing any care and service work. 몇 CAUTION ● Do not pull the mains plug out the socket using the power supply cable. ● Have repair work, installation of spare parts and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer ser- vice only. ● It is prohibited to cover the air inlet and out- let. ● Switch off the device after each use and remove the mains plug. ● Do not place the device near a heat source. ● The device is not a replacement for appropri- ate ventilation. ● The device must be placed on an even, firm subsurface. ● Only use accessories and spare parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only original accessories and original spare parts en- sure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. ● Do not use the device in damp conditions or in rooms with high ambient temperatures, e.g. bathroom. Intended use In accordance with the descriptions and safety instruc- tions listed in these operating instructions, use the de- vice only as an air purifier. ● The device is intended for use as an air purifier. ● The device is suitable for both private and commer- cial use. ● The device is intended only for indoor use. Environmental protection The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the en- vironmental regulations. Elektrischer Anschluss Netzspannung V 100-240 Phase ~ 1 Netzfrequenz Hz 50 - 60 Nennleistung W 24 Standby W <0,5 Leistungsdaten Gerät Reinluftfördermenge m

• dB(A) 26-52 General notes p. 8
• Safety instructions p. 8
• Intended use p. 8
• Environmental protection p. 8
• Accessories and spare parts p. 9
• Scope of delivery p. 9
• Warranty p. 9
• Description of the device p. 9
• Inserting the filter p. 9
• Operation p. 9
• Transport and storage p. 10
• Care and service p. 10
• Troubleshooting guide p. 11
• EU Declaration of Conformity p. 12
• Technical data English 9 Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu- able, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environ- ment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth- er with the household rubbish. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH Accessories and spare parts Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal- er. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac- turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Description of the device For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page. Illustration A 1 Operation button for Device On / Off 2 Operation button for Function lock 3 Display PM 2.5 Air quality index 4 Operation button for Switch off display 5 Display for fan level 6 Operation button for Auto mode On / Off 7 Fan level operation button 8 Operation button for Sleep mode On / Off 9 Timer display 10 Operation button for Timer 11 Filter service life display 12 Operation button for Filter reset 13 Air quality display and device display 14 Filter cover lock 15 Filter cover 16 Filter tab 17 filter 18 Connection for power supply unit 19 Device sensor 20 Power adapter Note The function settings are only possible via the operation buttons and not via the displays. Inserting the filter Before initial start up, the fine filters already installed in the unit must be unpacked. p. 12

1. Turn the device over, and turn the filter cover lock 90

degrees clockwise. Illustration B

2. Remove the filter cover.

3. Remove the packed filters.

4. Unpack the filters.

5. Insert the unpacked filters. Ensure that the draw

shackles are visible and point inwards. Illustration F

6. Put on the filter cover and turn the lock 90 degrees

anticlockwise. Turn the device over with the display facing upwards. Illustration G

7. Place the device on a level surface. Ensure that

istance of 30 cm is maintained to each side. Illustration H Note Do not place the device on hot surfaces or in the imme- diate vicinity of the room heating. Do not allow any liquids or foreign bodies (e.g. metallic objects) to enter the device.

8. Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the de-

vice and insert the mains plug into the socket. Illustration I The device is ready for operation. Note The first time you use the device, we recommend allow- ing it to run overnight to perform an initial basic cleaning of your room. Note The table with the hours of the display symbols for the filter service life, see Replacing the filter Operation Switching the device on/off

1. To switch on the device: Press the on/off button on

the device. Illustration I The device starts automatically. Note After the system is switched on, the displays and but- tons on the control panel light up briefly. The integrated air quality sensor measures the air quality in the room automatically.

2. If required, the following functions, for example, can

be set via the operation buttons: Fan level Auto mode Sleep mode Timer10 English

3. To switch off the device: Press the On/Off switch of

the device. The displays and buttons on the control panel go out. The device is switched off. Setting auto mode In automatic mode, the air purifier sets the appropriate fan level depending on the air quality. In the event of poor air quality, for example, the fan level is automatically set high. Symbol for the auto mode operation button: Press the auto mode operation button. The auto- matic mode is switched on or off. Setting sleep mode In sleep mode, the fan runs at the lowest speed and is therefore very quiet. All light symbols are off. ● Press the sleep mode operation button. The slee

mode is switched on or off. Symbol for the sleep mode operation button: Setting the fan level Depending on the air quality, the fan level can be man- ually set to level I, II or III. If the air quality is poor, for ex- ample to filter out smoke, the blower should run at maximum speed (level III) for 15 - 20 minutes. Note To clean the air effectively, keep windows and doors closed while the air purifier is switched on. Symbol for the fan level operation button: ● Press the fan level operation button repeatedly until the desired level is reached. The selected fan level is displayed on the control panel. Setting the timer The timer can be set to 2, 4, 6 or 8 h run time. When the set time has elapsed, the device switches off automati- cally. The fan level can be changed at any time. Symbol for the timer operation button: Switching on: Press the Timer operation button re- peatedly until the desired run time is reached. The display lights up. The set run time is displayed in the control panel. Switching off: Press the Timer operation button until the timer display goes out. Timer is off. Lock / unlock control panel To prevent accidental change of settings, e.g. by chil- dren or pets, the control panel can be locked. Symbol for the lock operation button and display for control panel: ● Lock: Press the button for 3 seconds. ● Unlock: Press the lock button for 3 seconds. Display PM 2.5 air quality The display shows the concentration of fine dust (PM 2.5) numerically in the unit µg/m³. In addition, a colour index provides information about the air quality: Transport and storage 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during transport and storage. Store the device only in dry indoor rooms. Care and service Cleaning DANGER Danger of death from electric shock Liquids can conduct electricity and thus cause serious or fatal injuries. Always disconnect the power supply unit from the sock- et before cleaning and maintenance work. Never immerse the device or the power supply unit in water. Never use wet cloths to clean the device or the power supply unit.

1. Switch off the device.

2. Unplug the power supply unit from the socket.

3. Wipe the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use

abrasive or corrosive detergents. Replacing the filter The filter should be changed after 2500 - 3000 hours of operation at the latest. If the device becomes louder, an unpleasant smell emanates from the device (filter) or the filter is visibly dirty, it should be changed at an earlier stage. The symbol flashes in the display to remind you of a required filter change. Symbol for the operation button for filter reset: Depending on the service life, the following number of symbols is displayed: PM 2.5 Air quality Colour

1. Switch off the device, and disconnect the power

supply unit from the socket and device. Illustration J

2. Turn the device over, and turn the filter cover lock 90

degrees clockwise. Illustration B

3. Remove the filter cover.

4. Remove the filters.

5. Unpack the new filters.

6. Insert the unpacked filters. Ensure that the draw

shackles are visible and point inwards. Illustration F

7. Put on the filter cover and turn the lock 90 degrees

anticlockwise. Turn the device over with the display facing upwards. Illustration G

8. Connect the power supply unit to the device and

9. Switch the device on.

a To reset the filter (Reset), press the symbol for 3 seconds. Illustration K Troubleshooting guide Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy y ourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service. Fault Cause Rectification The device cannot be switched on No electrical voltage present Check the socket and the power supply fuse. Insert the plug of the power supply unit into another socket. Power supply unit defective Contact Customer Service to replace the power supply unit. Device defective Contact Customer Service. Display flashes and de- vice does not start Filter cover not inserted correctly Insert the filter cover correctly, making sure that the filters are seated correctly. Airflow is reduced Filter clogged Changing the filter, see chapter Replacing the filter. Filter not unpacked Unpacking the filter, see chapter Inserting the filter. Fan level too low Increasing the fan level, see chapter Set- ting the fan level. Air outlet is blocked Remove foreign bodies. Odour elimination inef- fective Poor ambient air quality Open windows to improve ventilation. Filter used up or used too long Replace the filter. Fan level too low Increasing the fan level, see chapter Set- ting the fan level. Poor air quality Fan level too low Increasing the fan level, see chapter Set- ting the fan level. Draught Close the windows and doors while the de- vice is working. Room size clearly above 20 m² Observe the maximum room size. Air slots on the device blocked Keep the required distances from the de- vice. Do not place anything on the device. Filter not unpacked Unpacking the filter, see chapter Inserting the filter. Filter clogged or contaminated. Changing the filter, see chapter Replacing the filter.12 Français Technical data

• 20 Filter efficiency at 0.3 μm 99,95% Maximum filter working time (de- pending on environment) h 3000 Ventilation levels 3 Dimensions and weights Weight kg 2.7 Length x width x height mm 220x220 x343 Ambient conditions Ambient temperature °C - 10 °C - + 40 °C Determined values in acc. with EN 60335-2-69 Sound power level L