Cuisinart Purxium CAP-500C User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
PurxiumTM Air Purifier CAP-500C
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury,
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug the air purifier from the electrical
outlet immediately after using as well as before replacing or removing any
filters.
3. The air purifier should always be placed on a flat, secure surface.
4. The cord should be kept away from any heated surfaces.
5. Never place or store the air purifier where it could fall or be pulled into a sink
or bathtub.
6. Do not reach for the air purifier if it has fallen into water. Unplug
the appliance immediately.
7. Do not place in or drop into water or liquid.
8. Do not place anything on top of unit.
9. Always keep the air purifier dry and do not operate in wet or moist conditions
like bathrooms, laundry areas or similar moist indoor places.
10. Always unplug the air purifier when not in use.
11. Check your air purifier cord and plug connections. A faulty wall outlet or
loose plug can cause the outlet or plug to overheat. Make sure the plug fits
tightly in outlet.
12. Do not run power cord under carpeting, runners or similar type floor
coverings.
13. Do not route cord under furniture or appliance. Arrange cord away from
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. Do not operate this
appliance with a damaged cord or plug. Return to an authorized service
facility for examination and/or repair.
14. Do not use this product outdoors.
15. Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on any soft
surface, like a couch or bed, where the openings may become blocked.
16. Do not tilt or move the air purifier while the unit is powered on. Make sure
the power is off and remove the plug from the outlet before moving.
17. Use this air purifier only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or serious injury to a person.
18. Press the power button to turn off the air purifier prior to removing plug from
outlet.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug isintended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
CAUTION
This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning
and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service
representative.
• Do not immerse base in water.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble
the base.
Note: The base does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
• Make sure the air purifier is always 6 inches (15 cm) away from any
walls as well as at least 3 feet (1 m) away from any heat source.
• Repairs should be made only by authorized personnel.
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the
nameplate agrees with your voltage.
• Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.
WARNING
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock,
Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart Purxium™ Air Purifier on
a sturdy, flat surface. Open the top flap and remove the instruction
booklet and other printed materials from the box. Remove all packing
material from unit as well as plastic coverings from any parts.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Top Panel Airflow Output
2. HEPA H13 and Active Carbon
Dual Filter
3. Removable, Reusable
Metal Pre-filter
4. Filter Cover Panel
5. Control Panel
(see chart under
Touchscreen Controls,
at right)
6. Base of Unit
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your Cuisinart CAP-500 Purxium™ Air Purifier. The
CAP-500C Air Purifier comes complete with dual filtration using two
H13 high-grade HEPA filters, active carbon filters and removable,
reusable metal pre-filters. Our three stage filter system will capture up
to 99.9% of airborne particles 0.1 Micron or larger including bacteria
and various contaminants to provide fresher, cleaner air.
TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS
1. Filter Replacement Indicator
2. Child Safety Lock
3. 12-Hour Timer
4. Sleep Mode/Night Light
5. 3 Fan Speeds
6. Power On
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carbon dust
bacteria lead dust
pollen
pet dander
dust
dust mites tobacco smoke smoke
CAPTURES AIRBORNE PARTICLES INCLUDING
BACTERIA AND VARIOUS CONTAMINANTS
AIR IS DRAWN IN THROUGH 2-SIDES CAPTURING UP TO 99.9%
OF VARIOUS AIRBORNE PARTICLES 0.1 MICRON OR LARGER

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TO OPERATE YOUR AIR PURIFIER
1. Place the air purifier on a sturdy, flat surface.
2. Make sure the unit is plugged in.
3. Turn On: Press the Power ON button.
4. 3 Fan Speeds: Select or change fan speed (choose 1, 2 or 3).
Start by pressing the fan speed button, continue pressing until you
have reached your desired setting, then release the button.
5. 12-Hour Timer Function: To select the desired time, press the timer
button. The timer will show settings ranging from 1 hour – 12 hours
and off. If there is no time selected, the timer will be off. The unit will
continue to run until the power is turned off.
6. Child Safety Lock: The child safety lock can be activated by
pressing and holding the lock button for 3 seconds. All buttons on
the air purifier will now be in locked mode. To take the unit off locked
mode, simply hold the lock button again for 3 seconds and the unit
will now be unlocked.
7. Sleep Mode/Night Light: To activate the night light press once. The
blue night light will illuminate along with the control panel lights.To
activate Sleep Mode. Press the icon a second time, and the Moon
symbol will illuminate in addition to the night light. Press the icon
one more and only the moon icon will be illuminated.
8. Filter Replacement Light: The filter replacement light will illuminate
in RED when it is, it is time to replace the dual action HEPA H13 and
active carbon filters on the unit. The filter light will illuminate after
2,500 hours of continuous use.
Note:
Utilizing an H13 High-Grade HEPA filter does not make this a medical
device.
REMOVING FILTERS
Always unplug your Cuisinart Purxium™ Air Purifier from the electrical
outlet before replacing or removing filters.
To remove the Purxium Air Purifier filters, you will first need to unplug
the unit and remove the back panel. To remove both side panels, place
your finger into the opening on the side of the unit and pull lightly on the
panel. The metal removable, reusable pre-filters may be removed easily
by taking the small tab and pulling slightly up and away from the unit.
To remove the H13 HEPA/Active Carbon filter system, you simply pull on
the filter and remove from the unit. Repeat step on other side.
INSTALLING YOUR REPLACEMENT
FILTER SYSTEM
1. Your air purifier will automatically tell you when its time to change your filter.
An icon on the control panel will illuminate after 2500 hours of purification has
been reached.
2. Slide the new H13 HEPA/Active Carbon filter system into the unit until you
feel resistance.
3. Place the washed and dried removable, reusable metal pre-filters into the
slots. Place panels back onto the unit. Repeat step for other side.
4. Make sure your air purifier is plugged in and powered up.
YOU WILL NOW NEED TO RESET THE FILTER INDICATOR.

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5. Reset the filter indicator light by pressing and holding down the night
light button for 3 seconds. This will reset the filter indicator light.
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Our H13 High-Grade HEPA filter captures up to 99.9% of airborne
particles 0.1 Micron or larger including bacteria and various contaminants
as well as dust, pollen and odors from cooking, smoke, pets and VOC’s.
The CAP-500C quiet DC motor has a dual filter system that purifies air in
an up to 500-sq. ft. area two times every hour or in an up to 250-sq. ft.
area four times every hour.
3-STAGE DUAL AIR INTAKE H13 HIGH GRADE
HEPA FILTRATION SYSTEM
• HEPA H13 – H13 high-grade HEPA filters capture up to 99.9% of
airborne particles 0.1 Micron or larger including bacteria and various
contaminants
• ACTIVE CARBON FILTERS – Captures up to 99.9% of various
unwanted cooking odours, smoke and VOCs to 0.1 Micron or larger
• REMOVABLE, REUSABLE METAL PRE-FILTERS – Captures larger
airborne particles such as dust, pet dander and cooking oils
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The H13 high-grade HEPA filters could be vacuumed once a month in
order for the air purifier to perform at its best. If the air purifier contains
dust or pet dander, it’s best to clean the removable metal pre-filters
more often than once a month to maintain 2,500 hours of filter life.
Always unplug your air purifier from the electrical outlet before replacing
or removing any filters.
1. Unplug the power cord from the unit and from the outlet. The metal
pre-filters are to be hand-washed only. If the filters are fairly clean,
wash each filter with soapy, warm water. If the pre-filters are very
dirty, you may need use a soft brush to gently clean them. Make sure
the pre-filters are completely dry before placing back into the unit.
2. Remove the HEPA H13 and active carbon filters as described on
page 4.
3. The best way to clean the HEPA H13 filters is to use a vacuum
cleaner with the brush attachment. Gently run the brush attachment
along the white side of the filter only. You do not need to vacuum
the active carbon filter on the other side of the HEPA H13 filter.

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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in materials
or workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of
original purchase. This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including
mechanical and electrical defects. It does not cover damage from
consumer abuse, unauthorized repairs or modications, theft, misuse, or
damage due to transportation or environmental conditions. Products with
removed or altered identication numbers will not be covered.
This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers
or owners. If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within
the warranty period, we will repair it or replace it if necessary. For
warranty purposes, please register your product online at
www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verication of the date of original purchase
and keep your original receipt for the duration of the limited warranty.
This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse,
including damage caused by overheating, and it does not apply to
scratches, stains, discolouration or other damage to external or internal
surfaces that does not impair the functional utility of the product. This
warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages.
Your Cuisinart product has been manufactured to the strictest
specications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and
only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty
expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use
of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement
parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart.
If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period,
do not return the appliance to the store.
Please contact our Customer Service Centre:
Toll-free phone number:
1-800-472-7606
Address:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, ON L4H 0L2
Email:
[e-mail]
Model:
CAP-500C
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of
your return, please enclose:
• $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product
(cheque or money order)
• Return address and phone number
• Description of the product defect
• Product date code*/copy of original proof of purchase
• Any other information pertinent to the product’s return
* The date code format we are using on unit is WWYY,
representing week, and year. eg.2421 = manufactured
in 24th week of the year 2021.
Note: We recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service for
added protection. Cuisinart will not be held responsible for in-transit
damage or for packages that are not delivered to us.
To order replacement parts or accessories,
call our Customer Service Centre at
1-800-472-7606. For more information,
please visit our website at
www.cuisinart.ca
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