cleanAIR CA-603 User manual

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Ultrasonic Humidifier
with Ionizer and Aromatherapy
CA-603
Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the inno ati e Clean Air Optima CA-603 Digital Cool Mist ultrasonic
humidifier with Ionizer and Aromatherapy.
We wish you many years of healthy indoor air with this efficient and effecti e product.
Ensure that all safety precautions are followed when using this electrical appliance for the proper
operation of the de ice. These instructions describe the safety precautions to be obser ed during
operation. They are designed to pre ent injuries or damage to this de ice.
Safety Precautions
The inner ultrasonic transducer is highly sensiti e. Do not touch it with bare fingers or
scrape it with metal tools, or it will reduce mist output. When cleaning this area please use
a small cleaning brush, cotton swab or tooth brush. Do not use hot water as it may damage
the misting parts.
Use proper oltage - AC 110~120V 60Hz in Canada/USA; AC 220~240V 50Hz in Europe.
Use of improper oltage may cause fire hazard or electric shock.
To pre ent electric shock, do not dismantle, repair or modify this product. Maintenance and
cleaning should be followed exactly as instructed in this manual. In the e ent of a
malfunction, please contact an authorized Clean Air Optima maintenance center.
Do not use in areas where flammable or explosi e materials are stored.
Do not place this de ice in direct sunlight or near objects that generate high temperature
heat. The heat may cause deformation or warping of the outer casing.
Do not use the humidifier in a room that already has humidity le els abo e 50% relati e
humidity. Excessi e humidity in the room gi es rise to condensation on cold surfaces such
as walls or windows.
Do not operate the unit without water in the basin.
Do not insert foreign objects into the de ice. Do not touch the transducer or the lower
water basin when the unit is operating. Do not scratch the transducer. Do not touch the
mist output when producing warm mist.
Do not submerge this de ice in water. Water or cleaning liquids may only be used on parts
to be cleaned according to the cleaning and maintenance instructions.
Only use lime scale remo er or inegar to clean mineral deposits from the basin or
transducer. Do not use any harsh detergents that may damage the unit.
The use of other essential oils not made for this air humidifier or other additi es (for
example pure essential oils, fragrances, water purification products) can damage the air
humidifier and must NOT be used! E en a small quantity can damage the plastic and cause
cracks. The material is not made for the use of additi es. One drop is enough to damage
the water tank/ basin and disable the de ice. De ices that are damaged through additi es
are excluded from the guarantee.
If you smell an abnormal odour, please turn off and unplug the unit and call Clean Air
Optima technical support.
Clean and dry the de ice before storage (including the remo al of all water from the inside
of the de ice). Store the machine in a cool and dry place outside the reach of children.
Do not use fabrics or other materials to co er this de ice. Obstructed air inlets and outlets
will result in improper operation of this unit and may result in fire or other damage.
To pre ent interference and damage to other electronic de ices, this machine should be
placed at least 1 meter away from a computer, tele ision, radio or other electronic
equipment.
The ultrasonic humidifier should be cleaned regularly for proper operation and long life. See
cleaning instructions.
For safety reasons and to pre ent fire or electric shock, unplug the power cord from the
electric outlet socket whene er you:
-Do not use the de ice for a long period of time.
-Remo e the tank, clean or ser ice the machine or the permanent filter.
-Mo e or transport the de ice.
If the power cord is damaged, then it must be replaced by an authorized ser ice person to pre ent
electric shock or fire.

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Diagram
CA
-
603
1. nozzle
2. handle
3. water tank
4. water inlet
5. filter cartridge
6. tank cover
7. cord & plug
8. water level sensor
. transducer
10. fan/Ionizer
11. base / waterbassin
12. led light / indicator on
13. display with touch buttons
14. aroma box

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The de ice can be controlled by fi e touch buttons located on the front of the display.
The Clean Air Optima CA-603 is equipped with a ery useful remote control. The remote control
duplicates the six button control panel just below the humidifier’s LCD display. You can acti ate the
remote control by remo ing the protecti e film from the battery area located at the bottom edge of
the unit just below our logo.
The LCD display shows the numeric alues for temperature and relati e humidity and the length of
time remaining on the timer. It also displays the icons used to indicate other humidifier functions.
LCD Display
On/Off - Switches the humidifier on/off
Ion - Switches negative ions on/off
Max/Min - Sets misting spray level to low, medium or high
Humidity - Sets desired humidity level from 4 % to 7 %
relative humidity
Timer - Sets the timer to operate the humidifier from 1 to
12 hours

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Aromatherapy
Important
In order to reach the best results and to enjoy your CLEAN AIR OP IMA ultrasonic air
humidifier as much as possible, we ad ise to read carefully the following instructions regarding
the use of essential oils in the ultrasonic air humidifier CA-603 by CLEAN AIR OP IMA.
Use of essential oils in the CLEAN AIR OP IMA CA-603
Use our high quality essential oils and enjoy your personal aromatherapy! A scent sensation at its
highest le el!
You can find high quality essential oils with many different scents in our assortment. They perfectly
fit to the CLEAN AIR OP IMA ultrasonic air humidifier CA-603 and have been specially
developed for the use with this ultrasonic humidifier:
Effectiveness
Essential oils (also called olatile oils) stimulate our olfactory sense through their olatility and are
percei ed as aromatic. Essential oils naturally e aporate with time.
The air humidifier CA-603 by Clean Air Optima works according to the newest nebulisation
technology based on ultrasound in order to atomise essential oils and water into microscopically
small drops. Thanks to this technology the components and the water can unfold their beneficial
potential for humans.
Filling and refilling with essential oils:
Eucalyptus 10ml
Vanilla 10ml
La ender 10ml
Jasmine 10ml
Lemon 10ml
Rosemary 10ml
o order:
www.cleanairoptima.com
Open the aroma box at the side of the de ice, pour 5 – 10 drops of your fa orite essential oil on the pas and close
the aroma box. In order to reach the best effect, please ONLY use the high quality essential oils and
compositions from the Clean Air Optima assortment.
Warning!
The use of other essential oils not made for this air humidifier or other additives (for example pure
essential oils, fragrances, water purification products) can damage the air humidifier and must NOT
be used! Even a small quantity can damage the plastic and cause cracks. The material is not made
for the use of additives. One drop is enough to damage the water tank/ basin and disable the
device. Devices that are damaged through additives are excluded from the guarantee.

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The Clean Air Optima CA-603 is equipped with a Permanent Reusable White Dust & Anti-
Microbial Filter. It consists of an inner cylinder, an outer co er and a number of small plastic and
ceramic balls. The plastic balls are embedded with nano-sil er, an anti-microbial agent designed to
purify the water and destroy microbes such as bacteria and mould. The ceramic balls function to
soften the water by adhering to minerals that cause white dust. They also ser e to remo e any
unpleasant odour from the water. The filter requires cleaning about once a month or 1,000 hours of
use. See the Maintenance section of more information.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions
Before getting started, please remo e the Clean Air Optima CA-603 from its box and allow it to
become accustomed to the room temperature for at least 30 minutes especially if the machine is
cold from the outside air. The CA-603 is designed to operate at temperatures between 5 -40 ºC
and relati e humidity of less than 80%.
To get started, first remo e the nozzele than grasp the water tank by the handle at the top and lift
from the base. Next, flip the tank o er and unscrew and remo e the water tank lid and filter.
Then place the water tank under the faucet for filling. Fill the tank with tap water (or other clean
water source with water temperature under 40ºC), re-insert the lid and filter. Flip the water tank
once again until it is on the right side up. Ensure that the basin is clean and then carefully place
the water tank back on the lower body.
Wait a few seconds until the water tank lid starts to release water into the basin. You will hear a
bubbling sound as the air enters the water tank. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet
(NEVER SWITCH ON THE HUMIDIFIER WITHOUT WATER IN THE BASIN). If the humidifier is
switched off, the power icon should now be red and the alues for temperature and humidity will
now be displayed.

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Press the On/Off Button to acti ate the humidifier. The machine is now operating in manual
mode. It will release cool mist on a constant basis with the mist intensity le el automatically set to
medium. The nozzele jet at the top of the machine can be rotated to blow mist in 360 degrees
directions. You may also lift the nozzele from the water tank, adjust the positions and reinsert back
into the top of the water tank. The output nozzele jet should not be set to spray directly onto
people, electrical de ices or any obstructions. It is best to direct the nozzele jet into the open air.
The Min/Max Button changes the mist le el (low, medium, high). This change is displayed on the
LCD screen by the numbers 1, 2 , 3. If the machine is in automatic mode, it will automatically
adjust the mist intensity.
Pressing the Humidity Button acti ates automatic mode. You can select the desired humidity
le el by pressing this button repeatedly until the required humidity le el is displayed (from 45% to
75% in increments of 5%). Once you select your desired humidity le el, simply stop pressing the
button and your humidity le el will be set. Wait another 5 seconds and the numeric alue on the
LCD display will switch to the current humidity le el as measured by the built-in Hygrostat. When
the humidity le el in the room reaches the set humidity le el, the machine will go into automatic
sleep state and stop producing mist. When the room’s actual humidity le el drops below your set
humidity le el then the machine will start producing mist again.
You can deacti ate automatic mode ery easily by pressing the humidity button until you reach
75% RH. Press the button one more time and you will now be in manual mode.
Pressing the Ion Button will acti ate the negati e ion generator and start sending healthy
negati e ions into the air. It will be represented by the tree icon displayed on the LCD screen.
The imer Button sets the timer. The timer function determines how many hours the humidifier
will operate. You can set the timer simply by pressing it once for each two hours that you would
like to run the unit. You can set the timer from 1 hour to 12 hours. As time passes, the time alue
decreases until it goes to 00:00 and the machine shuts off.
If the humidifier should run out of water, you will hear a beeping sound before the machine will
automatically shut off. The LCD screen will display the Empty Water ank icon.

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Troubleshooting
The following is a troubling shooting guide to help you sol e any issues that you may ha e with the
operation of the Clean Air Optima CA-603.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible reasons
Trouble Possible reasons Solution
Power icon is off or does not Humidifier not plugged into the Connect power cord to electrical
work. power outlet. outlet and press power button.
Power light is on but no mist. No water in water tank. Fill water tank with water.
The mist has a strange odour. A new machine. Remo e the water tank, unscrew
the lid and let it air out in a cool
area for 12 hours.
It either has dirty water or the water Clean the water tank and refill
has been stagnant too long. with clean water.
Power light is on, but the Too much water in the water basin. Remo e the water tank. Take a
machine doesn’t work. small cup and remo e some of
the water from the machine’s
water basin. Reinsert the water
tank and make sure that it sits
properly.
The olume of spray mist is too Too much mineral scale in the water Clean transducer.
low. basin.
Water is too dirty or water was kept too Clean the water tank and refill
long in the tank. with clean water.
Abnormal noise Vibration in the water tank because Fill the water tank.
the water le el is too low.
Machine is on an unstable surface. Mo e the unit to a stable flat
surface.
Spray mist is coming out of the There are gaps between the housing Remo e the jet nozzle from the
area around nozzele jet. around jet nozzle and the top of the top of the water tank and clean
water tank. with a damp cloth. Reattach to
the water tank.
he following is not considered faulty operation:
If your water is ery hard (containing abnormally high le els of minerals) the humidifier
may produce white dust. This is not a malfunction. The solution would be to clean the
filter more often or use softer water.
If you stand ery close to the humidifier, you will hear the gurgling sound of water. This
is normal.
The machine operates ery quietly but it is not completely silent. Noise le els less than
25 db is considered normal.
WARNING!
If the above recommended solutions do not work, please contact Clean Air Optima technical
support at the telephone number for your region. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair
and reassemble the machine as it may void the warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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Cleaning and Maintenance
You can ensure many years of trouble free operation of your Clean Air Optima CA-603 humidifier
by following a few simple maintenance procedures. If your water is hard, containing high
concentrations of calcium and other minerals, then o er a period of time white dust will start to
deposit on the arious surfaces in the room. A white, film-like substance will also start to de elop
in the water basin, on the transducer and on the inner surface of the water tank. This white film
will impede the proper function of the transducer and the operation of the machine.
We recommend the following
1. If your water is ery hard, we recommend that you boil it first, allow it to cool completely
before use in the humidifier. The boiling will reduce the mineral concentration in the water.
The other option is to use distilled water if your mineral le el is still too high.
2. If you are using the machine on a daily basis, clean the transducer, water tank and basin
once a week.
3. When the water tank needs a refill, empty the remaining water from the tank and fill it with
fresh water.
4. Clean the whole machine and make sure to keep all the parts completely dry when the
machine is not in use.
How to clean the transducer
1. Place 5-10 drops of inegar on the surface of the transducer and wait for 2-5 minutes.
2. Using a small brush, cotton swab or tooth brush, gently clean the mineral film from the
surface of the transducer.
3. Rinse the transducer with clean water.
4. Ne er use sharp or solid objects for cleaning the transducer.
How to clean the water basin
1. Clean the water basin with a soft damp cloth. If there is excess film on the surfaces, then
soak the cloth with inegar and repeat the process.
2. If there is a film in any of the depressions along the basin, drop a bit of inegar into
depression and clean it out with a brush.
3. Rinse the basin with clean water.
How to clean the White Dust & Anti-Microbial Filter
1. Remo e the filter from the water tank.
2. Put some white inegar into a glass. Soak the filter in the inegar for about 10 minutes.
3. Remo e the filter from the glass and shake it se eral times.
4. Clean and rinse the filter once again with fresh water.
If you don’t plan to use the humidifier for a long time, remo e the filter from the water tank and let
it dry thoroughly. Then wrap it in protecti e packaging and keep it next to the humidifier in a cool,
dry and dark storage space.

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How to change batteries in the remote control
1. Flip the remote on its side.
2. Press the battery release on the bottom edge of the remote.
3. Grasp the battery socket and pull the battery out.
4. Replace battery with Lithium battery CR2025.
Why humidify the Air?
When the air is dry, especially in the winter months, it can become unpleasant and e en unhealthy,
leading to increased le els of static electricity, dry skin, cracked lips and e en noise bleeds.
Optimal humidity is between 45 to 55% relati e humidity. During the winter months though,
relati e humidity in the a erage home can drop to below 20%. Low humidity can lead to a ariety
of conditions that cause ill health. Dust particles, bacteria, iruses, dust mite feces that are
normally trapped by the moist nasal membrane lining in the nose can more easily get into the
lungs when the air is dryer and thus reduce the body’s natural defence mechanism. These in aders
o erload the immune system and irritate the mucous membranes resulting in more coughing and
susceptibility to disease. The Clean Air Optima CA-603 is an ideal ultrasonic humidifier for
homes, apartments, offices and anywhere where is low humidity. Ultrasonic water apour is highly
beneficial to indi iduals. Their biggest ad antage is high performance combined with low energy
consumption.

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The major benefits
• Air humidification, air purification and aromatherapy. Refreshes and impro es indoor air
quality
• 3-in1: Humidification, air purification and aromatherapy System!
• Permanent ceramic / nano-sil er filter: no replacement filters needed!
• Three functions: cold humidification / with or without air purification / aromatherapy
• Built-in digital hygrostat and adjustable output control gi e controlled humidification
• Minimum humidity setting 45%, Maximum 75%
• Target humidity can be regulated on the appliance
• Built-in Ionizer purifies the air additionally and pro ides fresh air
• 360° Rotatable nozzele jet for broader spray mist coverage
• Operable with infrared remote control or touch buttons on the display
• With LCD display and timer control for up to 12 hours of operation
• Vitually silent operation ensures a quiet and restful sleep
• The ultrasonic is hygienically flawless if cleaned regularly and the
ceramic/nano-sil er cartridge is cleaned as indicated
• Permanent, easy to clean ceramic nano-sil er filter for control
of white dust, mould and bacteria
• Safely and automatically shuts off when it runs out of water
• Low water indicator notifies when to refill the tank
• Large capacity water tank (5L, 1.32 US gallons) easy refills with normal tap water
• Runs up to 5 nights or 50 hours without refilling (low setting)
• Sa e money. No wicks or filters to replace!
• Low power consumption
Applicable for small and larger rooms up to 480 ft² 45m² 100m³
Benefits of proper humidification
• reduces discomfort, tiredness, sickness
• reduces susceptibility to colds
• reduces chapped lips, dry, red eyes and dry, itchy skin
• helps to feel and sleep better
• can help you reco er sooner from a cold
• reduces damage to wooden objects
• reduces the negati e effect of dry air on musical instruments
• reduces static electricity charge
• helps to keep your oice tuned
Benefits of ionisation
Ionised air strengthens our defence systems and our itality and ionisation purifies the air by
reducing the particles, micro-organisms, iruses & allergens!
Product specifications
• Type: Clean Air Optima CA-603
• Ultrasonic humidifier for cold mist capacity
• Mist E aporation Rate: Low 120 ml / hr (3.4 fl oz) High 300 ml / hr (10.1 fl oz)
• Negati e Ion Output: 3.000.000/cm³ (49.161.000/inch³)
• Acti e oxygen <0.05 ppm
• Water tank capacity 5L (1.32 US gallons)
• Very low noise le el <25 dB
• Dimensions (LxWxH) 33,5 x 15 x 28,5 cm
• Weight: 2,6kg (7.8lbs) dry
• Color: black
• Energy consumption only 30 watts
• Power supply 220 - 240V, 50/60 Hz

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At the end of the product life cycle, you should not throw this machine into the normal household garbage but
bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE FOR THE Clean Air Optima
CA-603
Date of purchase: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Customers name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Telephone: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Email: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Seller’s name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
1. Please fill in completely this Warranty Certificate. Send it with the in oice and the unit, postage
pre-paid and using the original packing box, to your distributor. Make sure to include the
appropriate return postage for the package.
2. Please enclose a short description of the damage, fault or malfunction, and the circumstances
under which these problems arose.
The Clean Air Optima CA-603 is subjected to strict testing procedures before lea ing the factory.
If within two years from the date of purchase the product does not perform according to the
specifications, because of factory defects, the purchaser is entitled to free repairs or replacement of
parts upon presentation of this warranty (pro ided that the malfunction or damage to the de ice
and/or parts occurred under normal operating conditions). What is co ered: All parts defecti e in
material and workmanship. For how long: Two years from purchase date. What we will do: Repair
or replace any defecti e parts. Exclusions: Regular replacement parts such as filter cartridge
Other Conditions
The pro isions of this warranty are in lieu of any other written warranty whether express or
implied, written or oral, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. The manufacturer’s maximum liability shall not exceed the actual purchase price paid by
you for the product. In no e ent shall the manufacturer be liable for special, incidental,
consequential, or indirect damages. This warranty does not co er a defect that has resulted from
improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, faulty assembly, accident, natural catastrophes,
improper packing, or unauthorized tampering, alteration, or modification as determined solely by
us. This warranty is oid if the label bearing the serial number has been remo ed or defaced.
Clean Air Service Center
Da id Ricardostraat 9-9
7559 SH Hengelo (o )
The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 (0) 74 - 2670145
Fax: + 31 (0) 74 - 2671789
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.cleanairoptima.com