Winix AM90 User manual

WHERE TO USE
12~18 in
12~18 in
Allow 12 ~ 18 in. of space between TVs, radios, and other
electronics
Electromagnetic interference from certain electronics may
cause product malfunction.
Place indoors away from direct sunlight
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.
Allow 12 ~ 18 in. from walls for maximum air flow
True HEPA Filter
03
Activated Carbon Filter
02 PlasmaWave 04
Pre-Filter
01 ®
4-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
FRONT BACK
Control Panel
Front Panel
Air Outlet
Vent
Handle
Power Plug
(1) Pre-Filter
(4) Activated Carbon Filters
(1) True HEPA Filter
Unit User
Manual
Card Alexa Guide /
Wi-Fi Setup Guide
MODEL PART DIAGRAM
01. Fan Speed Indicator
Indicates the current fan speed.
Auto Mode Low Medium
High Turbo
02. Air Quality Indicator
Color coded LED light indicates one of three levels of
Air Quality: Red (poor), Amber (fair), and Blue (good).
03. Wifi Indicator
Indicates whether Wi-Fi Mode is enabled or disabled.
04. Sleep Indicator
When Sleep Mode is activated, the Air Quality
Indicator LED light is disabled.
Fan speed will automatically set to minimum
speed (lower than 'Low') which will be nearly
silent.
When Sleep Mode is active, PlasmaWave® will be
disabled, but it can be turned back on.
05. Filter Replacement Indicator
LED light indicates when it is time to change the
filter.
06. Filter Reset Button
After replacing the True HEPA Filter, use a small
object such as a paper clip, to press and hold the
Filter Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the
Filter Replacement Indicator turns off.
07. PlasmaWave
®
Indicator
Indicates whether PlasmaWave
®
is enabled or
disabled.
08. PlasmaWave
®
Button
Press the Plasmawave
®
button when the unit is
on to enable or disable this feature. By default,
PlasmaWave
®
is enabled whenever the unit is
powered on.
"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."
CONTROL PANEL
INITIAL OPERATION
1. Remove the front panel by grasping its upper
edge and gently pulling forward.
2. Remove the Pre-Filter, then the bag of filters
behind it.
3. Remove filters from protective plastic wrap.
4. Install the filters until they fit securely in
place.
03. True HEPA Filter (back)
02. Activated Carbon Filter (middle)
01. Pre-Filter (front)
5. After filters are installed, close the front
panel.
6. Insert the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
Latch
Latch
When to Replace Filters
Filter Indicator Light When to Service When to Replace
Pre-Filter none Clean once every 14 days Permanent
Activated Carbon
Filter none
Can NOT be WASHED
Replace every 3 months
True HEPA Filter Lasts Approx.12 months
• When the Check Filter Indicator LED is on, it is time to replace the True HEPA Filter and Activated Carbon Filter.
• Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING CARE
Cleaning the Filters:
Use a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to clean
the Pre-Filter.
• If it is excessively soiled, rinse in room
temperature water.
• Do not use detergent or soap.
• Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours or more
before using.
• Intervals between filter cleaning may vary
depending on the air quality. Do not use hot
water over 104
o
F or volatile fluids such as paint
thinner.
Cleaning the Exterior & Interior:
Wipe with a soft damp cloth using room
temperature water.
• Afterwards, wipe it down with a clean, dry cloth.
Open the front panel and clean the interior with a
vacuum cleaner.
• For optimal performance, clean every 1-2
months.
09. Smart Sensor
Detects the amount of odorous gas in the
environment. When in Auto mode, the fan speed
adjusts according to the detected amount of gas.
10. Power Button
Turns the unit on or off. During the first 30
seconds of powering up, the Air Quality Indicator
will cycle through Blue, Amber, and Red colors.
Smart Sensor takes approximately 4 minutes to
detect the air quality in the environment before
normal operation begins.
11. Fan Speed Button (UP/DOWN)
Press to cycle through to set the mode of operation
(Auto, Sleep). The unit will default to Auto with
PlasmaWave
®
enabled when first powered on.
Auto Mode:
• Auto Mode automatically adjusts fan speeds
according to your indoor air quality. The fan
speed will adjust to low when air quality is
good, medium when fair, and to high when poor.
Sleep Mode:
When Sleep Mode is activated, the Air Quality
Indicator LED light is disabled.
• Fan speed will automatically set to minimum speed
(lower than 'Low') which will be nearly silent.
• When Sleep Mode is active, PlasmaWave® will
be disabled, but it can be turned back on.
12. Wi-Fi Button
A quick press will turn Wi-Fi on/off. A long press
of 3 seconds will activate pairing mode, then Wi-
Fi indicator will display on the front while Wi-Fi is
active.
13. Light Sensor
Detects the amount of ambient light in the
environment. When in Auto Mode, the Light Sensor
detects when to put the unit into Sleep Mode.
REPLACING FILTERS
Resetting Filter Life:
After replacing your True HEPA Filter, place the Pre-Filter back in and close the Front Panel.
While the unit is on, hold the Filter Reset Button for at least 5 seconds until you hear the
beep. After the beep, the Filter Replacement Indicator will disappear. Your Winix True HEPA is
now reset.
NOTICE
• When cleaning the unit, always unplug the
power cord first and then wait until the unit
has cooled down.
• Never disassemble, repair, or modify this unit
yourself.
• Do not use flammable sprays or liquid
detergents.
• Do not allow children to clean or maintain the
unit.
• Before cleaning or maintaining, ensure unit is
unplugged.
• Do not use benzene, alcohol, or other
volatile fluids, which may cause damage or
discoloration.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model AM90
Voltage AC 120 V / 60 Hz
Power Rate 65W
Verified
Room Size
360sq.ft.
Dimensions 14.9 in (W) x 7.8 in (D) x 23.6 in (H)
Weight 15.8 lbs
Filter SKU FILTER A / SKU : 115115
The exterior, design, and product specifications
may be changed without prior notice to
improve product performance.
•Dedicated Call Center: ☎[phone]
•Website: www.winixamerica.com
Contact Winix for
product related inquiries
and customer service
To expedite service, please specify the model name and number, the nature of the
problem, your contact information, and your address.
Air Purification means it
removes inanimate particles

Do not pull on the power cord when
unplugging the unit.
Do not tie or knot the power cord when
unit is in operation.
If the unit becomes submerged in water,
unplug it and contact customer service.
Do not unplug or move the unit while in
operation.
Do not plug additional appliances into the
same outlet or power supply.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Unplug the unit when not in operation for
extended periods of time.
Do not place around heating elements.
Do not use around mist or fumes from
industrial oil or around large quantities of
metallic dust.
The cord can become damaged by
forcefully bending, pulling, twisting,
bundling, pinching or placing heavy
objects on it.
Do not install in any sort of motor or
transport vehicle (trucks, boats, ships,
etc.).
Do not place in an area with excessive
amounts of noxious gases.
Do not place near any flammable materials
(aerosols, fuel, gases etc.).
Do not have the unit facing into wind or
drafts.
Do not place below any electrical outlet.
Do not place in excessively humid areas
where the unit may become wet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not use this fan with any solid-state
speed control device.
SAFETY AND CAUTIONS
Before operating this equipment, carefully read
and follow these safety cautions.
Ensure filters are inserted before running unit.
Running the unit without filters can shorten the
lifespan of the unit 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
temperatures, causing product failure and
deformation.
Do not use the unit as a step stool or place heavy
objects on the unit.
Personal injury may occur or product failure and
deformation.
WARNING
Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of
serious injury or death and to reduce risk of
damaging the unit.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord. Reassembly is
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
a person (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge of the unit, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• This unit is not intended to be used to preserve
documents or art conservation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Winix air purifier. This product is for household use only.
• Do not repair or modify the unit. All repairs
should be completed by a qualified technician.
• The plug for this unit is polarized with one
blade wider than the other. Do not force the
plug into an electrical outlet. Do not alter the
plug in any way. If the plug does not fit into
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified technician to install a
proper outlet.
• Do not use if the power cord or plug is
damaged or the connection to the wall outlet is
loose.
• Use AC 120V only.
• Do not damage, break, forcefully bend, pull,
twist, bundle, coat, pinch, or place heavy
objects on the power cord.
• Periodically remove dust from the power
plug. This will reduce the risk of shock due to
humidity build up.
• Remove the power plug from the outlet before
cleaning the unit. When removing the power
plug, grasp by holding the plug itself, never
hold by the cord.
• If the power plug is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified
technician.
• Remove the power plug from the outlet when
not in use.
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
• Do not operate the unit when using indoor
smoke-generating insecticides.
• Do not clean unit with benzene or paint thinner.
Do not spray insecticides on the unit.
• Do not use the unit where it is humid or
where the unit may become wet, such as the
bathroom.
• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into air
intake or outlet.
• Do not use the unit near flammable gases.
Do not use near cigarettes, incense, or other
spark-creating items.
• Unit will not remove carbon monoxide emitted
from heating appliances or other sources.
• Unplugging the product disconnects the
remote functions.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR AIR PURIFIER:
WARNING: Follow the instructions in this manual to reduce the risk of electric shock, short
circuit, and/or fire.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR AIR PURIFIER
• Do not block the intake or outlet vents.
• Do not use near hot objects, such as a stove.
• Do not use where the unit may come into contact with steam.
• Do not use the unit on its side.
• Keep away from products that generate oily residue, such as a deep fryer.
• Do not use detergent to clean the unit.
• Do not operate without a filter.
• Do not wash and reuse the True HEPA Filter.
• Hold the handle on the back of the unit to transport.
• Do not hold by the front panel.
• Do not stick any small objects into the air outlet vents or fan.
TWO YEARS WARRANTY
The terms of the warranty are as follows:
1. This product is manufactured under stringent
quality control and inspections.
2. The warranty will be voided if product failure
is a result of negligence or misuse by the
consumer, shipping and service fees may be
incurred even during the warranty period.
3. A proof of purchase must be presented upon
claiming a Product Warranty.
4. Store the proof of purchase in a safe place or
register your product on winixamerica.com to
upload your proof of purchase.
5. This warranty is valid only in the USA and
Canada.
* for more information visit
https://winixamerica.com/terms-and-
conditions/
Product Name
Air Purifier
Model Name
AM90
Purchase Date
Warranty Period
Two (2) Years
Place of Purchase
Place of Purchase
tel.
Customer
Address
Name
Tel.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada's license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause interference.
• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs/récepteurs exemptés de licence et conformes aux normes
Innovation, Science et Economic. RSS(s) sans licence de Développement Canada. Le fonctionnement
est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
• cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles, et
• cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité.
The energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR
certified model is measured based on a ratio
between the model’s CADR for smoke and the
electrical energy it consumes, or CADR/Watt.
AM90 USER MANUAL
AIR PURIFIER
• The product warranty is printed on
the back of this guide.
• This product is manufactured for
use only in USA / CA.
• This product is suitable for 120 V
only.
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