AFG 100 - Air purifier Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AFG 100 Kärcher

• dB(A) 37 - 65 Gewicht kg 13 Höhe mm 1120 Durchmesser Fußplatte mm 320 Umgebungstemperatur °C 10 - 30 Relative Luftfeuchtigkeit % 20 - 80 Chairman of the Board of ManagementDirector Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. ReiserEnglish 13 Contents General notes Read these original operating instruc- tions and the safety instructions chapter before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly. Keep them safe for future reference or for future own- ers. Scope of delivery 1 x Kärcher air purifier AFG 100 1 x 3-stage filter cartridge 2 x Pre-filters 1 x Stand 1 x Fastening screw 1 x Allen key 1 x Operating manual Intended use The device may only be operated under the following prerequisites: Operation exclusively in living spaces, office spaces and commercial spaces without condensing mois- ture. Operation exclusively for air purification. Covering the device during operation is prohibited. Persons, including children above the age of 8 years, that are not able to safely operate the unit due to their physical, sensory or mental capabilities are not permit- ted to use the device without supervision by, or instruc- tion from a responsible person. Children must not play with the device. Unsupervised children are not permitted to perform cleaning and user maintenance of the device. Foreseeable incorrect use Any use other than the specified intended use is regard- ed as incorrect use. Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG accepts no liability of any kind for the consequences of incorrect use. All warranty claims for damage and deficiencies result- ing from a failure to adhere to the instructions in the op- erating manual are null and void. Environmental protection The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the en- vironmental regulations. 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 Disposal Do not dispose of worn out devices, batteries or rechargeable batteries via the normal house- hold rubbish! The packaging, device and accessories are made of recyclable materials and must be disposed of ac- cordingly. The packaging material for this product is suitable for recycling and can be re-used. Dispose of all materials in accordance with the local regulations. Old electrical devices may not be disposed of via the normal household rubbish! Dispose of old devices in an environmentally friendly manner. Old devices contain valuable, recyclable materials that should be recycled. Exhausted filter cartridges can be returned to the address specified on the new filter cartridge packag- ing. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your device within the warranty pe- riod free of cost, provided that a material or manufactur- ing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please con- tact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. Legal notice All specified data applies only to the product description. These specifications cannot be used to infer specific properties or suitability for a specific purpose of use. The specifications do not exempt the user from the duty of making their own assessments and tests. Customer Service department Our local KÄRCHER branch will be happy to help you if you have any questions or problems with the device. General safety instructions DANGER Only connect the device to alternating current. The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the volt- age of the power source. Nev- er touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands. Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children. l Operation in explosive at- mospheres is prohibited. 몇 WARNING Persons with re- duced physical, sensory or men- tal capabilities, or those with a General notes p. 13
• Device description p. 15
• Initial start-up p. 15
• Initial startup p. 16
• Care and service p. 18
• Troubleshooting guide p. 19
• Accessories and spare parts p. 20
• Technical data p. 20
• EU Declaration of Conformity English lack of experience and knowl- edge, are only allowed to use the appliance if they are super- vised or have been instructed with respect to using the appli- ance safely, and understand the resultant dangers involved. Children from the age of 8 may use the appliance if they are su- pervised or have been instruct- ed in its use by a person responsible for their safety, and if they have understood the re- sultant dangers involved. Chil- dren must not play with the appliance. Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance. p. 2014

Children may only perform cleaning work and user mainte- nance under supervision. Check the power supply cable with mains plug for damage be- fore operation each time. Do not put the device into operation with a damaged power supply cable. Have a damaged power supply cable replaced immedi- ately by the authorised customer service / qualified electrician. Switch off the device immediate- ly 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 service on- ly. It is prohibited to cover the air inlet and outlet. 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 re- placement for appropriate venti- lation. The device must be placed on an even, firm subsur- face. Only use accessories and spare parts which are ap- proved by the manufacturer. Only original accessories and original spare parts ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Do not use the de- vice in damp conditions or in rooms with high ambient tem- peratures, e.g. bathroom, kitch- en. 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 dan- gerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 CAUTION Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.English 15 ATTENTION Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to damage to property. transport Where possible, always transport or return the device in the original packaging. Please contact our Service De- partment if the original packaging is not available. Device description For the figures, refer to the graphics page 1 3-stage filter cartridge2 Pre-filter3 Stand4 Timer button5 Fan button6 Brightness button7 Colour button8 Control unit9 Light ring10 Service LED11 On/Off button12 Air quality button/Service button13 "+" button14 "-" button15 Display Product description Whether in living spaces, at the workplace, in confer- ence rooms or waiting rooms, the air in our rooms is contaminated with dust and especially with fine dusts that are harmful to health. We are also subjected to heavy pollution from biological and chemical contami- nants. This can be caused by construction deficiencies, materials, paint, wood preservatives and so-called vola- tile organic substances. We want to feel good and full of energy. We want clean air without harmful contami- nants, without VOC pollution, unpleasant odours, with less chance of infection through bacteria and viruses, less smell irritation and fewer allergens in children's rooms. The KÄRCHER AFG 100 reliably removes fine dusts, allergens, bacteria, odours and VOC from your room air. Lighting and colour selection The colour and brightness of the LED ring can be ad- justed as desired to provide a pleasing ambience. 10 colours and automatic colour changing can be se- lected. The colours can be individually adjusted by the user. The automatic colour change cycles gently through all colours. 10 brightness levels are available. 3-stage filter cartridge (PP) Die 3-stage filter cartridge consists of a catalyser filter, an active carbon filter and an EPA filter. The filter mate- rial is polypropylene (PP). The EPA filter E11 ensures that fine dust, allergens, pollen and dust particles down to a size of 0.3µm are filtered out of the air. Plasma electrode The patented plasma technology catalyses the air to eliminate the smallest gaseous organic carbon com- pounds, such as odour molecules, viruses, bacteria and spores in an environmentally-friendly manner. Further decomposition reactions occur in the 3-stage filter. The plasma regenerates the 3-stage filter to provide a very long service life for the 3-stage filter. VOC sensor The VOC sensor is a special sensor that automatically measures the degree of contamination in the air. Fan The fan can be adjusted over 5 levels or can also be op- erated in the automatic mode "AU". The automatic mode adjusts the fan level according to the degree of contamination measured by the sensor. Timer From 1 - 99 hours can be selected. The device switches off after the configured period of time. Ideal for air puri- fication after leaving the home or office. Pre-filter The pre-filter of filter class F7 removes all contaminants, fine dusts and pollen larger than 3µm from the intake air and protects the downstream filter. This ensures long- term functionality. The filter material is polypropylene. Service display and filter replacement The service LED on the control unit lights up when ser- vicing is required. The service LED flashes when the pre-filter needs to be replaced. Explanation of terms VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) are harmful va- pours emitted by products surrounding us indoors in the office or at home. Examples of VOC sources are e.g. aerosol sprays, cleaning agents, disinfectant, furniture, carpets, hobby accessories such as varnish and glue, building materi- als, paint, solvents, nail polish, pesticide and even air fresheners. Initial start-up Before the first use The device is thoroughly checked and carefully packed before leaving the factory. Check the device immediately on receipt if the pack- aging is damaged or opened. Never start up a damaged device. Contact your sup- plier immediately in the case of potential complaint or return of the device. Read and observe the technical data and all safety instructions before starting up the device for the first time. Installation

1. Remove the air purifier, stand, fastening screw and

Allen key from the packaging.

2. Insert the fastening screw through the stand from

below. Note16 English The mounting hole for the screw is recessed.

3. Use the Allen key to screw the stand onto the stand

pipe of the air purifier and firmly tighten the screw.

4. Position the mounted device upright on the stand.

5. Remove the 3-stage filter cartridge from the device

and remove the protective foil.

6. Remove all transport locks above and below the 3-

stage filter cartridge.

7. Insert the 3-stage filter cartridge according to the in-

structions. See: Inserting the 3-stage filter cartridge Inserting the 3-stage filter cartridge

1. Pull the control unit upwards and out.

2. Fold the control unit to the side.

3. Remove the transport lock from the 3-stage filter

Note The three spacers must be fitted in the recesses on the device. The 3-stage filter cartridge can only be inserted in one position.

5. Insert the control unit into the top of the device.

Note The control unit only latches fully in one position. The device cannot be switched on if the control unit is not fully latched in position. Erecting the device

1. Place the device on a flat, stable surface.

Note Do not place the device on hot surfaces or in the im- mediate vicinity of the room heating. Do not allow any liquids or foreign bodies (e.g. me- tallic objects) to enter the device.

2. Ensure that the air intake (at the bottom) and air ex-

haust (at the top) are not blocked or impeded.

3. Connect the device to the mains socket using the

mains cable provided.

4. Your Kärcher AFG 100 is now ready for operation.

Note The first time you use the device, we recommend al- lowing it to run overnight to perform an initial basic cleaning of your room. Initial startup Switching the device on/off

1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.

2. Push the On/Off button to switch on the device.

Note The device starts up with the last settings. When fan level "0" is set, the device can be switched off by briefly pressing the On/Off button. Switching the fan on/off Note In automatic mode, a sensor measures the air quality as soon as the device is switched on. This procedure takes at least 2 minutes. After measuring the air quality, the fan automation sys- tem automatically controls the device. Setting the fan

1. Press the fan button to adjust the fan.

The fan button lights up. Note The fan automation system first takes affect 2 minutes after switch on at the earliest. The fan automation system first takes affect 15 minutes after switch on at the latest. Display Fan levels Setting the fan levels Setting the colour

1. Press the colour button to set the lighting colour.

The colour button lights up. Display Switching the fan on Press the Fan button twice in succes- sion if the fan is switched off. The fan runs at the last level selected. Switching the fan off Press the fan button twice in succes- sion. Display Meaning 0 Fan level 0 1...5 Fan level 1...5 AU Automatic mode Fan lev-

1 - 2 Quiet continuous

night time opera- tion Bedroom 3 Continuous day- time operation Smaller rooms approx. 25 m² 4 Continuous day- time operation Larger rooms approx. 60

5 High speed mode For fast air purification or extremely contaminated air. AU Automatic mode The automatic mode ad- justs the fan level accord- ing to the degree of con- tamination measured by the sensor. Setting the fan level Press the "+" button to increase the fan level. Hold the "+" button pressed to automatically increase the fan level. Press the "-" button to decrease the fan level. Hold the "-" button pressed to automatically decrease the fan lev- el. Selecting auto- matic mode Press the "+" button until "AU" is shown in the display to indicate auto- matic mode. Display Meaning 0...10 Colour 0...10 is set. A1...A9 Colour change through all colours within X minutes. Example: A3 = colour change through all colours within 3 minutes.English 17 Colour level assignments (factory setting) Note The colours are adjustable when the brightness level is set to "0". Selecting the colour levels You can configure up to ten colours and up to nine col- our change intervals. Changing colour levels You can manually assign any available colour to each of the colour levels 1...10. 1 Press and hold the colour button until it flashes. 2 Press the "+" or "-" button to change the colour of the selected colour level. 3 Press the Colour button again to save the colour un- der the respective number. Switching the lighting on/off Setting the brightness of the light ring

1. Press the brightness button to set the brightness of

the light ring. The brightness button lights up. Display Setting the brightness levels You can set up to ten brightness levels for the light ring. Switching the timer on

1. Press the timer button to switch on the timer.

The timer button lights up. Setting the timer You can set the timer within a range of 1 to 99 hours. Display The timer allows the device to be operated for a config- urable period of time. The device switches off automat- ically after the configured period of time. The remaining time in hours is displayed when the timer is selected. The displayed value changes when each full hour expires, i.e. if "3" is displayed then the remain- ing running time lies between 3.00 hours and 2.01 hours. The display does not change to "2" until the re- maining time reaches 2.00 hours. Resetting the timer Measuring the air quality with the VOC sensor

1. Press the Air quality button to measure the air qual-

• ity with the VOC sensor. The air quality is indicated via the LED ring for ap- prox. 10 seconds. The timer button lights up. The display shows "--". The LED ring lights up red during the air quality sen- sor warm-up period. Display Colour level Colour 0 White Not adjustable 1 Red Adjustable 2 Green Adjustable 3 Blue Adjustable 4 Red-yellow Adjustable 5 Yellow Adjustable 6 Yellow-green Adjustable 7 Cyan Adjustable 8 Cyan-blue Adjustable 9 Magenta Adjustable 10 Magenta-red Adjustable Selecting col- our level 1 p. 10
• Press the "+" button to select the de- sired colour. Hold the "+" button pressed to automatically change the colour. Press the "-" button to select the de- sired colour. Hold the "-" button pressed to automatically change the colour. Select colour level 0. Press the colour button twice in suc- cession to select colour level "0". Switching the lighting on Press the Brightness button twice in succession if the light ring lighting is switched off. The lighting is set to the last level selected. Switching the lighting off Press the brightness button twice in succession. Display Meaning 0 The lighting is switched off. 1 p. 10
• Brightness level 1 p. 10
• is set. Setting the brightness lev- els Press the "+" button to increase the brightness level. Hold the "+" button pressed to automatically change the brightness level. Press the "-" button to decrease the brightness level. Hold the "-" button pressed to automatically decrease the brightness level. Setting the re- maining run time. Press the "+" button to increase the re- maining run time. Hold the "+" button pressed to automatically increase the remaining run time. Press the "-" button to decrease the remaining run time. Hold the "-" button pressed to automatically decrease the remaining run time. Display Meaning 0 The timer is reset. 1 p. 99
• A remaining run time of 1 is set. Resetting the timer Press the timer button twice in succes- sion to reset the timer to "0". Display Meaning Red Poor air quality Yellow Medium air quality Green Good air quality18 English Displaying error messages p. 99

1. Press the service button twice in succession if the

service LED is lit. The error code is shown on the display. See: Error code and error description Filter change service display The error E1 on the display provides notification to remind your of the timely ordering and replacement of the 3-stage filter cartridge. Resetting the "Change pre-filter" service display The Service LED flashes periodically when the pre- filter needs to be replaced. The error code F7 is dis- played. If you wish to reset the display for a pending pre-filter replacement, press the "-" button while the error message is displayed. Switching the lighting and display on/off Switching the lighting and display off Briefly press the On/Off button to switch off the lighting and the display. The lighting and display switch off. Switching on the lighting and display Briefly press the On/Off button to switch the lighting and the display on again. The lighting and display switch on. Press any button to switch the lighting and display on again. The lighting and display switch on. The button func- tion is simultaneously activated. Power-saving function If the device is not performing a function, i.e. the fan and light are switched off, then the device switches off auto- matically after 10 minutes. Note Each press of the button delays the switch-off time by 10 minutes. The device does not switch off when the fan or light is switched on. Care and service Cleaning DANGER Danger of death from electric shock! Cleaning work presents a risk of severe injuries or even death. An electric shock can cause severe injuries or even death. Always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket be- fore performing cleaning and maintenance work. Never immerse the device or the mains cable in water or clean the device with water. Air purifier Clean the case and stand of the air purifies using only a soft cloth and not with abrasive or corrosive commonly available household cleaning agents. Pre-filter Clean the pre-filter as necessary, according to the de- gree of contamination. You can clean the pre-filter by removing it, carefully beating it out and then vacuuming it. Maintenance intervals ATTENTION Device damage! Using incompatible spare parts can damage the device. Only use original spare parts from Kärcher. A warning is displayed at approx. 10% of the remaining operating hours of the 3-stage filter cartridge. See: Filter change service display A flashing service LED indicates that the pre-filter needs to be replaced. Replacing the 3-stage filter cartridge See Figure 1 1 Pull the control unit upwards and out. 2 Fold the control unit to the side. 3 Pull out the 3-stage filter cartridge using the handle provided. Inserting the 3-stage filter cartridge 1 Insert the 3-stage filter cartridge. The three spacers must be fitted in the recesses on the device. The 3-stage filter cartridge can only be inserted in one position. 2 Insert the control unit into the top of the device. The control unit only latches fully in one position. The device cannot be switched on if the control unit is not fully latched in position. Replacing the pre-filter See Figure 2 Two pre-filters are mounted around the foot of the de- vice. Removing the pre-filter 1 Press both pre-filter clips towards the foot of the de- vice. 2 Pull out the pre-filter downwards. Inserting the pre-filter 1 Insert the pre-filter into the device from below. 2 Press the pre-filter into the device until it latches into place. The device can only be switched on when the pre-filter is fully latched in place. Component Maintenance interval Pre-filter Replace every 3 - 6 months. 3-stage fil- ter cartridge Replace every 3 years under medium contamination conditions. The "Service LED" indicates when the fil- ter cartridge needs to be replaced.English 19 Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting Error code and error description Note The pre-filter can emit odours under certain operating conditions. Switch the device off and replace the pre-filter if necessary. Error description Error correction The device cannot be switched on Check the mains voltage. Check that the control unit is inserted into the device and latched in place. Check that the 3-stage filter cartridge is inserted. Check that the pre-filters are inserted. Send the device for servicing. The service LED lights up Display the error message. Displaying error messages Follow the troubleshooting instructions. Error code and error description Error code Error description Error correction E1 Remaining operating time <220 hours. Order replacement 3-stage filter cartridges. Replace the 3-stage filter cartridge by the end of the ser- vice life at the very latest. E2 Air quality sensor defective. The device is only capable of re- stricted operation. You can no longer use the device in automatic mode. Send the device for servicing. E4 Plasma unit power supply or con- trol electronics defective. The device is only capable of re- stricted operation. Plasma cleaning does not take place. If this error occurs seldom at irregular intervals: Switch the device off and then on again after a few seconds. If this error occurs continuously: Send the device for ser- vicing. E5 Service life of the 3-stage filter car- tridge expired. The plasma electrode switches off. Plasma cleaning does not take place. Replace the filter now at the very latest. E6 Calibration of the air quality sensor is faulty. Send the device for servicing. F2 Fan blocked/defective. The plasma electrode switches off. Plasma cleaning does not take place and the fan is switched off. Send the device for servicing. F3 3-stage filter cartridge is not detect- ed. The plasma electrode switches off. Plasma cleaning does not take place and the fan is switched off. Check that the 3-stage filter cartridge is seated correctly. Check that the control unit is seated correctly. If the device does not start, send the device for servicing. F4 Internal communication error. The device switches off. Switch on the device. If the device does not start, send the device for servicing. F5 Plasma voltage too low. Plasma cleaning does not take place. Switch the device off and then on again after a few sec- onds. This error can occur when the device is operated using a heavily fluctuating mains voltage. If the device does not start, send the device for servicing. F6 Plasma voltage is too high. Plasma cleaning does not take place. Switch the device off and then on again after a few sec- onds. If the device does not start, send the device for servicing. F7 The pre-filters have filtered the rec- ommend maximum air volume and have reached the end of their ser- vice life. Replace or clean the pre-filter. Reset the air volume calculation by pressing the "-" button while the error code F7 is displayed.20 English 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. Order numbers and spare parts Technical data Subject to technical modifications. EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health re- quirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circu- lation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval. Product: Air purifier Type: 1.024-xxx Currently applicable EU Directives 2014/35/EU 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU Harmonised standards used EN 60335–1 EN 60335–2-65 EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014-2: 2015 EN 61000–3–2: 2014 EN 61000–3-3: 2013 EN 62233: 2008 EN 50581 National standards used