Winix 5500-2 User manual

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User Manual
xPlease read and follow all safety rules and instructions in
this manual before operating.
xThe product warranty is printed on the back of this guide,
so please keep it in a safe place for future use.
xThis product is manufactured for use only in USA/CA
Model
Use & Care
Guide

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CONTENTS
Set Up
Where to use 5
Installing the filters 6
Safety Instructions
Safety and Cautions 8
Operation
Initial Operation 9
Modes of Operation 10
Features and Settings 11
Care and Maintenance
Filter Care 13
Cleaning Care 17
Remote
Remote Control Guide 18
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions 19
Unit Specifications 21
Product Warranty 23
This product is suitable for 120V only.
3-Stage Air Purification 3
Controls 4

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Light sensor
➍ User Manual
PACKAGE
CONTENTS
Front panel
➋ True HEPA filter
Power cord with plug
(This product is suitable for
120V only.)
Odor
sensor
➊ Washable Advanced
Odor Control (AOCTM)
Carbon Filter
Pre-filter
➌ PlasmaWave®
Control Panel / Display Panel
3-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION
➊ Unit ➋ Pre-filter / Washable
AOC
TM
Carbon Filter /True
HEPA Filter
➌ Remote Control

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Air
Outlet
Vent
CONTROLS
Reset Button
After replacing a filter,
press the RESET button
for at least 5 seconds.
Fan Speed
Indicator
Indicates the
current fan speed.
Timer Indicator
If timer has been set, the
LED light indicates the set
time of operation.
PlasmaWave® Indicator
Indicates whether
PlasmaWave® is enabled or
disabled.
Air Quality
Indicator
Color-coded LED
indicates one of
three levels of air
quality.
Mode Button
Press to cycle through
and set the desired
mode of operation
(Auto, Sleep).
Power Button
Turns the unit on
or off.
Fan Speed Button
Enables Manual operation of the
unit. Press to cycle through and
set the desired fan speed (Low,
Medium, High, Turbo).
PlasmaWave
®
Button
Enables or disables
PlasmaWave
®
.
Light Sensor
Detects the
amount of
ambient light
within the
environment,
to adjust the
brightness
of the LED
indicators.
Timer Button
Press to cycle
through and set
desired length of
operation (1hr,
4hr, 8hr,[NO
TIMER])
Change Filter Indicator
LED light indicates when it is time to
change the filter.
Odor Sensor
When in Auto
Mode, detects the
amount of odor in
the environment
to adjust fan
speeds.

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WARNING Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of serious
injury or death and to reduce risk of damaging the unit.
WHERE TO USE
Do not use around mist or fumes from
industrial oil or around large quantities of
metallic dust
Do not install in any sort of motor or
transport vehicle (trucks, boats, ships, etc.)
Do not place near any flammable materials
(aerosols, fuel, gases etc.)
Do not place below any electrical outlet
Do not place around heating elements
Do not place in an area with excessive
amounts of noxious gases
Do not have unit facing into wind or draft
Do not place in excessively humid areas
where unit may become wet
Allow 12 ~ 18 in. of space between TVs, radios, and other electronic products
electromagnetic interference from certain electronics may cause product malfunction.
Place indoors away from direct sun light
direct exposure may cause product malfunction or failure.
Only place on hard, flat surfaces
flimsy or slanted surfaces may result in abnormal noise and vibrations.
This unit is not intended to be used to preserve documents or in art conservation.

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INSTALLING FILTERS
This product comes with all the required filters. The protective plastic
wrap must be removed from the filters before use
※ Operating the unit without removing the plastic wrap may result in
product failure.
※ Unplug and make sure the unit is turned off before installing filters.
③ Remove filters from protective plastic
wrap.
•Operating the unit without removing filters
from plastic wrap may cause abnormal
noise, deformation, or fire as a result of
overheating.
② Remove the filters from the unit, they
are protected inside a plastic wrap
① Remove the front panel by grasping
its upper edge and gently pulling
forward.
Latch
•Refer to pages 13 - 15 for details on how to replace filters.
Note

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※ Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment.
※ For optimal use, Pre-filter can be cleaned once every 14 days which can extend
the life of other filters.
④ Install the filters until they fit
securely in place.
Filters must be installed in this order:
3True HEPA Filter (rear)
2AOCTM Carbon filter (middle)
1Pre-filter (front)
•
To install the Pre-filter, insert bottom
tabs into the slots on either side of
the lower part of the unit, then rotate
upward to insert the upper tabs into
the slots at the top part of the unit until
sides audibly click into place.
⑤ Replace the front panel by first
inserting the latch at the bottom
edge into the base of the unit, then
rotate the panel upward toward the
top of the unit until the magnets
pull the lid closed.
⑥ When to service and replace filters:
3
True HEPA
filter
2
AOC
TM
Carbon
filter
1
Pre-filter
Latch
Filter Indicator Light When to
service
When to replace
1Pre-filter none Clean once
every 14 days Permanent
2 AOCTM Carbon filter
Clean once
every 3
months Lasts up to
12 months
3 True HEPA filter Can NOT be
WASHED
To purchase replacement
Winix filters:
(877)-699-4649
www.winixamerica.com
INSTALLING FILTERS

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SAFETY AND CAUTIONS
Before operating this equipment, carefully read and follow these safety
cautions
WARNING Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of serious
injury or death and to reduce risk of damaging the unit.
Do not pull on the power cord when
unplugging the unit
Do not touch the plug with wet hands
Do not plug additional appliances into the
same outlet or power supply
Unplug unit when not in operation for
extended periods of time
Do not tie or knot power cord when unit
is in operation
Do not unplug or move the unit while in
operation
If the unit becomes submerged in water,
unplug it and contact customer service
Cord can become damaged by forcefully
bending, pulling, twisting, bundling,
pinching or placing heavy objects on it
Ensure filters are inserted before running unit
running unit without filters can shorten the units life and cause electric shock or injury.
Be sure foreign objects are NOT inserted into the vents on the unit
objects can include pins, rods, and coins.
Do not touch any part of the interior of the unit with wet hands
the high voltage may cause electric shock.
Ensure unit intake and outlet vents do not become blocked
blockage may lead to increased internal termperatures causing product failure and derformation.
Do not use the unit as a step stool or place heavy objects on it
personal injury may occur or product failure and deformation.

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① Insert the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
③ By default, when the unit first powers
on, the mode will be set to Auto with
PlasmaWave
®
enabled.
•When in Auto mode, the fan speed will
be automatically adjusted according to
the environments air quality.
 •PlasmaWave
®
works to remove harmful
airborne contaminants.
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② Press the ‘Power’ button.
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•During the first 30 seconds of power up, the Air Quality
Indicator will cycle through Blue, Yellow and Red colors. The
Smart Sensors take approximately 4 minutes to gauge the air
quality in the environment, after which normal operation will
begin.
Note
•In Auto mode, as the indoor air quality improves, the fan
speed will automatically be reduced to Low.
•When the unit is running, you may hear a chirping or buzzing
sound. The sound is from large particles passing through
PlasmaWave®, it is normal and does not signify product
failure. To disable PlasmaWave®, see page 12.
Note
INITIAL OPERATION

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1. Auto Mode
Enables auto operation based on the unit's air quality Smart Sensors.
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① Press the Mode button to select
Auto mode.
•The LED ‘Auto’ light will indicate
when Auto mode is activated, and
operation will begin.
•When in Auto mode the fan speed is automatically adjusted
according to the indoor air quality. As the indoor air quality
improves, the fan speed will automatically be reduced. If the
indoor air quality decreases, the fan speed will automatically
increase.
Note
2. Sleep Mode
Press the Mode button to select
Sleep mode.
•The LED "Sleep" light will indicate when
Sleep mode is activated, and operation will
begin.
• When Sleep mode is selected, the fan speed is automatically
set to Low. The fan speed can be manually changed by
pressing the Fan Speed button, changing the unit into manual
mode.
• When Sleep Mode is activated, the Air Quality Indicator LED
light is disabled.
Note
AUTO & SLEEP
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