FU-888SV - Air purifier SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Air Purifier with Plasmacluster Ionizer
Model	FU-888SV
Brand	Sharp
Dimensions (W x D x H)	380 x 196 x 540 mm
Weight	6.5 kg
Power Supply	AC 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	65 W (max)
Air Flow (CADR)	240 m³/h
Recommended Room Size	Up to 26 m²
Filtration System	Pre-filter, Washable HEPA (H14), Activated Carbon, Plasmacluster Ionizer
Fan Speeds	Low, Medium, High, Turbo
Noise Level	20 - 48 dB(A)
Timer	1, 2, 4, 8 hours
Air Quality Sensor	Dust and odor sensor with LED indicator
Filter Life	HEPA: 2 years, Activated Carbon: 2 years
Maintenance	Pre-filter vacuum every 2 weeks; HEPA wash every 3 months; carbon filter replace every 2 years
Safety Features	Auto shut-off when front panel opened, child lock
Spare Parts	Replacement filters: FZ-F80SHF (HEPA), FZ-F80SDF (Activated Carbon)
Repairability Index	8.5/10
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - FU-888SV SHARP

How often should I replace the filters?

The HEPA and activated carbon filters should be replaced every 2 years under normal usage. The pre-filter should be vacuumed every 2 weeks and washed every 3 months.

Can I wash the HEPA filter?

Yes, the HEPA filter (model FZ-F80SHF) is washable. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly before reinstalling. Replace after 2 years or if damaged.

What is Plasmacluster technology?

Plasmacluster is Sharp's proprietary ionizer that releases positive and negative ions to suppress airborne viruses, mold, and allergens, complementing the mechanical filtration.

How do I reset the filter replacement indicator?

After replacing filters, plug in the unit and press and hold the 'Filter Reset' button for 3 seconds until the indicator light turns off.

What is the recommended room size for this purifier?

The FU-888SV is designed for rooms up to 26 m² (280 ft²) for optimal performance based on its CADR of 240 m³/h.

Does it have a timer function?

Yes, it has a timer that can be set to 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours. Press the timer button repeatedly to select the desired duration.

Can I use the purifier continuously?

Yes, it is designed for continuous operation. However, for energy savings, use the timer or auto mode when not needed.

How do I clean the pre-filter?

Remove the front panel, take out the pre-filter, and vacuum it gently. For a deeper clean, wash with water and let it air dry completely before reinserting.

What does the air quality indicator mean?

The LED indicator changes color: blue (very clean), green (clean), yellow (moderate), and red (unhealthy). The sensor detects dust and odors.

Is the unit noisy?

Noise levels range from 20 dB on low to 48 dB on turbo. It is very quiet in sleep mode and suitable for bedrooms.

USER MANUAL FU-888SV SHARP

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The unit controls the ratio of negative cluster ions and positive cluster ions depending on the condition of the room.

- Clean mode

Approximately the same amount of positive and negative cluster ions are discharged. This mode is effective for removing mold fungus in the air.

- Refresh mode

In this mode, the ratio of negative cluster ions is increased. Negative ions are ions that can be found most in the natural environment such as near waterfalls, etc., and have a characteristic of gently refreshing the body.

HEPA Filter

• High-efficiency particulate air filter

Stamina-power carbon

- Powerful deodorization by large particles of columnar charcoal.

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...... E-2

- CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE USAGE. OF THIS PRODUCT ....E-3

- CAUTIONS CONCERNING . THE INSTALLATION ....E-3

PARTS NAMES ......E-4

- ACCESSORIES ....E-5

INSTALLATION E-6

• HOW TO PUT THE UNIT ON A TABLE .....E-6

• HOW TO MOUNT THE UNIT ON A WALL.....E-7

PREPARATION...... E-8

• INSTALLING THE FILTERS.....E-8

- INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL ....E-8

• HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ...E-9

OPERATION E-10

- Do not use the unit if the power cord or plug is damaged or the connection to the wall outlet is loose.

Electrical shock, short circuit and/or fire may occur as a result.

- Do not damage, break, coat, forcefully bend, pull, twist, bundle, pinch or place heavy objects on the power cord.

If the power cord is damaged, fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.

- Do not operate at voltage other than AC 220\~240V.

Fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.

- Do not modify by yourself. Repair and disassembly of this product are to be performed by authorized service personnel only.

Fire, electrical shock and/or injury may occur as a result.

For repair, contact your dealer or the nearest Sharp Service Center.

• Periodically remove dust from the power plug

Accumulated dust on the power plug may cause bad insulation from humidity, etc.

Fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.

- When cleaning the unit, be sure to remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

In addition, never handle the power plug with wet hands.

Electrical shock and/or injury may occur as a result.

- Do not use in any place where oil content in the air, such as cooking oil, is high.

Cracking of the unit surface may occur as a result.

- Do not wipe the unit with benzene or paint thinner. Also, do not spray insecticides on the unit.

Cracking, electrical shock and/or fire may occur as a result.

- Do not operate the unit when using fuming type insecticides.

Chemical ingredients may accumulate inside the unit and then discharge from the exhaust port when the unit operates. Discharge of such chemicals may affect your health.

- Do not let the unit intake flammable objects or cigarette ignited with fire.

The unit may ignite as a result.

- Do not use the unit where it is humid, such as in a bathroom, etc., or where the unit may get wet.

Electrical shock and/or malfunction may occur as a result.

CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE USAGE OF THIS PRODUCT

• Do not block the intake and exhaust ports.
• Do not use the unit near or on hot objects, such as a stove, etc. Also, do not use the unit where it may come into contact with steam.
• Do not lay the unit down.
  Deformation, malfunction and/or overheating of the motor may occur as a result.
• Do not use the unit in a kitchen, etc., where there is generation of lampblack.
• Do not use detergent when cleaning the unit.

The unit surface may become damaged or cracked.

In addition, the sensors may malfunction as a result.

- When transporting the unit, always hold the handle on the back of the unit.

Holding the front panel when carrying may cause it to detach, thus dropping the unit and resulting in injury.

CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION

DO NOT USE THE REMOTE CONTROL IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

• Location where there are inverter lighting equipment or electronic light sensor device
  The remote control may not operate properly. In this case, move the unit away from such lighting facility or change the facing direction.
• Location exposed to direct sunlight

The unit may not be able to receive signals from the remote control

The unit may not be able to respond to the signals of the remote control if the ends of fluorescent lighting become black or lights flicker due the depletion of service life; however, this is not a malfunction of the remote control or the main unit. In this case, replace the lighting with new fluorescent tubes.

TAKE CAUTION TO THE FOLLOWING DURING INSTALLATION

• Keep a distance of at least 2m away from televisions and radios
  It can interrupt the receiving signal
• Keep a distance of at least 60cm away from the wall
  The motor may overheat, causing malfunction as a result.
• Avoid to install at locations where the sensor is exposed to direct blowing air. The unit may not operate properly.
• Avoid to install at locations where the intake or exhaust port will be blocked by curtains, etc. Curtains, etc., may become dirty or malfunction may occur as a result.

EFFECTIVE USAGE

• Stable surface with good ventilation
- Near smoking area

PARTS NAMES

MAIN UNIT DISPLAY

CLUSTER ION LAMP

Cluster ion operation can be selected using the remote control.

Blue light

When the cluster ion operation is in the Clean mode or AUTO cluster ion mode and the air in the room is dirty, the light turns on and the unit will operate in the Clean mode.

Green light

When the cluster ion operation is in the Refresh mode or AUTO cluster ion mode and the air in the room is clean, the light turns on and the unit will operate in the Refresh mode.

Light off

No cluster ions are generated.

If the lamp is bright when sleeping, or if the ion generation noise is annoying, turn off the cluster ion operation.

ABOUT THE DUST SENSOR

• The dust sensor displays a clean sign depending on the relative change of the environment at the time the power plug is inserted in the wall outlet and after.
• When the air is extremely dirty at the time. When the power plug is inserted, the dust sensor display may light up in green. (this is the initial setting of the sensor) Please switch to manual operation under this situation.

BACK

ACCESSORIES

Remote control

(1 piece)

Battery

(AA battery X

2 pieces)

When using on tabletop

Stand

(1 piece)

Thumbscrew

(2 pieces)

Located on

the bottom part of the

INSTALLATION

HOW TO PUT THE UNIT ON A TABLE

MOUNTING THE STAND

1 Remove the front panel.

- At the same time, also remove the prefilter, stamina-power carbon and the HEPA filter. Front panel

2 Place the unit with its front side facing down on a flat and stable surface.

- Place a soft cloth, etc., to prevent damaging the unit.

3 Insert the tabs of the stand into the holes of the main unit and fix the stand using the included thumbscrews

HOW TO MOUNT THE UNIT ON A WALL

CAUTIONS

WHEN MOUNTING THIS PRODUCT TO A WALL

• Choose strong point on the wall with firm piller or timber etc. for mounting.
• Never mount the unit to a thin wall or plasterboard of insufficient strength. The unit may drop as a result.
• When mounting the unit to a wall, remove the front panel and hold the main unit. Holding the front panel may cause it to become detached, thus dropping the unit and resulting in bodily injury.
• Do no install where there is generation of lampblack, such as in a kitchen, etc. The unit surface may crack or the sensors may malfunction as a result.

1 Choose the mounting location Leave space around the bracket by referring to the illustration below. The unit cannot be mounted if there is insufficient spacing around the bracket.

2 Inatall mounting bracket 1 on the wall

- Install it after consulting a specialist and you can get the confirmation of the strength. - Mount the bracket using the included wood screws (long screws) so that it levels.

Use 4 wood screws (long screws)

Use 3 wood screws (long screws)

4 Place the 2 cushion gum

5 Mount the main unit

(1) Align the horizontal positions of mounting brackets 1 and 2 and hook the bracket 2 to bracket 1. (2) Hold the bottom of the main unit, pull the unit towards you and then pull down.

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6 Check the installation

- Check to make sure that the tabs on mounting bracket 2 are securely mounted to the tabs on mounting bracket 1. - Check that the power cord is not pinched.

PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE FILTERS

To maintain the quality of the filters, they are pre-installed in the main unit and covered with plastic bags. Be sure to remove the filters from the plastic bags before using the unit.

1 Remove the filters

1 Place the unit with its front side facing up

Place the unit on a flat surface, and make sure that the stand does not contact the surface.

2 Remove the front panel

Press the hook on the bottom of the front panel and lift up to remove.

3 Take out the pre-filter, and then take out the stamina-power carbon (black) and HEPA filter (white) from the plastic bags.

INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL

2 Install the filter

1 Takeout the HEPA filter from the plastic bag and install it into the main unit with the display facing upward.

Insert in the direction so that the tabs on the HEPA filter are facing toward you. Proper operation cannot be achieved if the filter is installed on a wrong side.

2 Takeout the stamina-power carbon from the plastic bag and install it in the main unit.

Make sure the tabs on the HEPA filter remain visible.

3 Install the pre-filter Insert the 4 tabs of the pre-filter into the holes of the main unit.

4 Fill in the usage start date on the replacement label affixed on the back of the front panel and then mount the front panel.

The date is a reference for filter replacement.

Back of front panel

—HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL

OPERATION

For the first 30 seconds after the power plug is inserted into the wall outlet, the unit will check the conditions of the air. If operation is set to ON during this time, the Clean sign lamp will alternately flash in green, orange and red. During this time, the Cluster ion lamp will light blue and the unit will be in the Clean mode.

MAIN UNIT OPERATION

Operations available with main unit

• AUTO operation
- Low operation
• Medium operation
- High operation - Maximum one
• *Tobacco smoke removal
operation
- Pollen removal operation

The unit will start operation when the MODE/OFF button is pressed.

(The unit will start operation in AUTO mode)

• During operation, the cluster ion lamp will light up.

(Cluster ion mode is set to be AUTO in the initial operation)

Various operation modes suitable for different conditions are available.

AÜTO operation

The fan speed is automatically switched (High, Medium, Low) depend

ing on the air quality detected by the dust sensor.

Low operation

• To start operation, press the ON/OFF button. A short beep will be heard and operation will start from the AUTO mode.
• To stop operation, press the ON/OFF button again. Operation stops with a long beep sound.

Operations available with remote control

• Manual fan speed operation
• AUTO fan speed operation
• Low operation
• Max operation
  • *Tobacco smoke removal operation
  • Pollen removal operation
• OFF timer setting
• Cluster ion selection AUTO cluster ion
  Clean mode Refresh mode

Transmitter

Manual (fan speed) button

The fan speed can be switched between Low, Medium, High and Max.

Low operation button

Operation will be in the Low mode with little discharged air.

\*Tobacco smoke removal operation button

Unit will operate effectively against smoking cigarettes, etc.

ON/OFF button

Used to start AUTO operation (short beep) and stop operation (long beep).

Filter reset button

Press this button after replacing the filters.

It is dented not to push it by mistake.

Press the filter reset button with the point of the ball-point pen and so on. A remote controller is sometimes

AUTO (fan speed) button

The fan speed switched automatically depending on the amount of pollution in the air.

Max operation button

Used to quickly clean the air in the room.

Pollen removal operation button

The unit operates effectively against pollen in the air.

OFF timer button

Used to set the OFF timer. Every time this button is pressed, the setting will be switched as shown below.
1 hour
4 hours
8 hours Cancel
• The remaining time is indicated by the lamp as time passes.
• The unit will stop operation when the timer is up.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

(To maintain the best performance of this product, please clean the unit periodically.)

When cleaning, be sure to remove the power plug from the wall outlet. In addition, never handle the power plug with wet hands.

Electrical shock and injury may occur as a result.

MAIN UNIT

Clean off the dirt on the main unit and the installing surface as frequent as possible. Stubborn dirt may be difficult to remove.

Wipe dry with a soft cloth

For stubborn dirt, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water or warm water of 40^ C or less.

Do not use volatile chemicals

Benzene, paint thinner, polishing powder, etc., may damage the unit surface.

Do not use detergents

Detergents may damage the unit surface.

Do not splash water

Never apply water on the unit.

ODOR SENSOR DUST SENSOR

The sensitivity of the sensors will become unstable if the odor or dust sensor is dirty or blocked.

Remove dust on the surfaces of the sensor openings using a vacuum cleaner.

FILTERS

Clean using the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner without removing the pre-filter.

NOTE

Never wash or clean the HEPA filter or stamina-power carbon using the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner directly. This will greatly decrease the performance of the filters.

REPLACING THE FILTERS

The filter replacement period is indicated by the filter replacement lamp.

(The lamp will light up in about 5 years, when using the unit for 12 hours daily.)

- The operation hours are saved in memory even when removing the power plug for transportation to another room, etc.

The filter replacement lamp is to be used only as a guide.

If dust or odors cannot be removed easily, replace the filters.

Guide for replacing the filters

• HEPA filter About 5 years after opening

• Stamina-power carbon About 5 years after opening

The replacement period is subject to smoking 10 cigarettes per day and the dust collection/deodorization ability is reduced by half than that of new filters.

The replacement period differs depending on the operation hours and location of installation.

(According to Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association JEM1467)

Depending on the usage environment, odor may be noticed from the exhaust port in several months.

(For understanding the product. Refer E-1)

REPLACING THE FILTERS

1 See page 8 "Installing the filters" for the replacement procedures.

2 After replacing the filters:

Be sure to press the Filter button on the remote control with the power plug inserted in the wall outlet. A short beep will be heard and the operation hours stored in the memory will be reset. If the filter replacement lamp is on, the lamp will turn off.

3 Fill in the usage start date of the filters on the date label included with the replacement filters. Affix the label on the surface of the replacement label that is already on the back of the front panel.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for repair, check the symptoms below for possible remedies, since the problem may not be a malfunction of the unit.

SYMPTOM REMEDY (not a malfunction)
The remote control does not function	Have the batteries depleted?Are the batteries inserted with correct polarity?Is a fluorescent lighting in the room flickering?
Odors and smoke cannot be removed easily	Are the filters covered with heavy dust?
The Clean sign lights up in green even when the air is dirty	Is the opening of the dust sensor blocked or clogged?Was the air already dirty when the power plug was inserted into the wall outlet? (Refer E-5)
The Clean sign lights up in orange or red even when the air is clean	The sensitivity of the sensor becomes unstable when the opening of the dust sensor is dirty or is clogged.Clean the dust around the sensor opening using a vacuum cleaner. (Refer E-12)
The cluster ion lamp remains green (blue) and does not change	During the Clean mode (or Refresh mode), the cluster ion lamp color will not change.
A sound is heard from the unit	This is the sound that is emitted when the unit is in the Refresh mode.If the sound is annoying, switch the unit to the Clean mode.This is the sound that is emitted when the unit is generating cluster ions.If the sound is annoying, such as when sleeping, etc., set the Cluster ion mode to OFF.
	Tick, tick, tick
The discharged air smells	The ozone generated by the cluster ion generator may have an odor. However, the amount of ozone generated is very little and is harmless to the human body. Furthermore, the ozone decomposes quickly so it does not accumulate in the room.
The unit does not operate even when smoking cigarettes	Is the unit installed in a location that is difficult for the sensors to detect cigarette smoke?If the odor or dust sensor openings blocked or clogged?(In this case, clean the openings.) (Refer E-12)

The applicable floor surface area is the surface area

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