Winix HR900 User manual

User Manual
Model
Use & Care
Guide
• Please read and follow all safety rules and
instructions in this manual before operating.
• The product warranty is printed on the back of this
guide, so please keep it in a safe place for future use.
• This product is manufactured for use only in USA/CA.
WINIX AIR CLEANER
HR900

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CONTENTS
5-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION············································································ 3
CONTROLS······································································································ 4
WHERE TO USE ······························································································· 5
INSTALLING THE FILTERS················································································ 6
SAFETY AND CAUTIONS················································································· 8
INITIAL OPERATION························································································ 9
AUTO AND SLEEP ························································································· 10
MANUAL MODE, TIMER AND PLASMAWAVE
®
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CHILD LOCK, AIR QUALITY LED ···································································· 12
FILTER CARE·································································································· 13
CLEANING THE DUST SENSOR······································································ 17
CLEANING CARE ··························································································· 18
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS································································· 19
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS ·················································································· 21
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS················································································ 22
PRODUCT WARRANTY·················································································· 23
•This product is suitable for 120 V only.
French ·········································································································· 24
Spanish········································································································· 49

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5-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION
PlasmaWave

Advanced OdorControl
(AOCTM) Carbon Filter
replaceable
washable
replaceable
5
replaceable
Product User ManualPre-filter / AOCTM Carbon filter
/ True HEPA filter
12 Pet Filter
UserManual
Model
Use&Care
Guide
•
•
•
Pleaseread and follow all safety rules and instructions
inthis manual before operating.
The product warranty is printed on the back of this
guide,so please keep it in a safe place for future use.
This product is manufactured for use only in USA/CA.
WINIXAIR CLEANER
HR900

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CONTROLS
Air Outlet Vent
Light Sensor
Detects the amount
of ambient light within
the environment,
to adjust the brightness
of the LED indicators.
Mode / Fan Speed Button
Every time the Mode button
is pressed, the Mode LED light
will cycle through the settings.
(Auto, Sleep, Low, Medium,
High, Turbo)
Child Lock Button
Press and hold for 3 seconds
to enable or disable
the Child Lock mode.
Timer Indicator
If timer has been set,
the LED light indicates
the set time of operation.
Timer / Air Quality Light Button
Press to cycle through and set
desired length of operation
(1hr, 4hr, 8hr, [NO TIMER]).
Press and hold for 3 seconds
to enable or disable the
Air Quality light.
Smart Sensor
Automatically
detects indoor
air quality.
Reset Button
After replacing a lter,
press the RESET button
for at least 5 seconds.
Power Button
Turns the unit on
or o.
Child Lock Indicator
LED light indicates whether
Child Lock mode is
enabled or disabled.
Check Filter Indicator
LED light indicates when it is
time to change the lter.
PlasmaWave
Indicator
Indicates whether
PlasmaWave
® is
enabled or disabled.
PlasmaWave Button
Enables or disables
PlasmaWave
® .

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WHERE TO USE
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.
12~18 in
4 in
WARNING Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of serious injury
or death and to reduce risk of damaging the unit.
Do not use around mist or fumes from
industrial oil or around large quantities of
metallic dust
Do not place around heating elements
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 unit facing into wind or draft
Do not place below any electrical outlet Do not place in excessively humid areas
where unit may become wet
•This unit is not intended to be used to preserve documents or in art conservation.

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This product comes with all of 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.
•The unit will automatically power off when front panel is opened.
1Remove the front panel by grasping its
upper edge and gently pulling towards
yourself.
•To remove the front panel, the latch at
the lower edge of the panel must be
released from its position.
Latch
2 Remove the filters from the unit, they are
protected inside a plastic wrap.
3 Remove filters from protective plastic wrap.
•Operating the unit without removing
filters from plastic may cause abnormal
noise, deformation, or fire as a result of
overheating.
NOTE •Refer to pages 13 - 16 for detailed information on filter care
and how to replace them.
INSTALLING THE FILTERS

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INSTALLING THE FILTERS
1 Install the filters until they fit securely in
place.
Filters must be installed in this order:
 True HEPA filter (rear)
 AOC
TM
Carbon Filter (middle)
 Pre-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 both sides audibly click into
place.
Pre-filter
AOC
TM
Carbon
Filter
True HEPA
filter
2 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 it
magnetically snaps closed.
•When to service and replace filters :
Filter Indicator Light When to service When to replace
2 Pre-filter none Clean once every
14days Permanent
3 AOC™ Carbon Filter Clean once every
3 months Lasts up to
12months
4 True HEPA filter Can NOT be
WASHED
•Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment.
•For optimal use, Pre-filter can be cleaned every 14 days which can extend the life of
other filters.
To purchase replacement
Winix filters:
(877)-699-4649
www.winixamerica.com
FILTER
Item: 1712-0094-00
U
This unit
is compatible
with
filter
FILTER
Item: 1712-0093-00
T
This unit
is compatible
with
filter &

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SAFETY AND CAUTIONS
Before operating this equipment, carefully read and follow these safety cautions and
instructions to avoid damage and ensure safe use.
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 temperatures causing product failure and
deformation.
Do not use the unit as a step stool or place heavy objects on it
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.
Do not pull on the power cord when
unplugging the unit
Do not tie or knot 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 unit when not in operation for
extended periods of time
Cord can become damaged by forcefully
bending, pulling, twisting, bundling,
pinching or placing heavy objects on it

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INITIAL OPERATION
1 Insert the unit plug into an electrical outlet.
•The Control Panel lights will turn on and
off.
2 Press the 'Power' button.
NOTE •During the first 4 minutes of power up, the Air Quality light
will flash as the Smart Sensors measure the air quality in the
environment, after which normal operation will begin.
•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.
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 11.

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AUTO AND SLEEP
Every time the Mode button is pressed, the Mode LED light will cycle through the
settings. (Auto, Sleep, Low, Medium, High, Turbo)
1. Auto Mode
Enables Auto operation based on the unit's air quality Smart Sensors.
Press the Mode button to select Auto mode.
•The mode LED light will indicate when
‘Auto’mode has been selected, and
operation will begin.
•Each time the Mode button is pressed,
the modes will be cycled. (Auto, Sleep,
Low, Medium, High, Turbo).
NOTE •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
be increased.
•When the unit is first started, Auto Mode is enabled and set
to Low fan speed.
2. Sleep Mode
Press the Mode button to select Sleep mode.
•The mode LED light will indicate when
‘Sleep’mode has been selected, and
operation in that mode will begin.
NOTE •When Sleep mode is selected, the fan speed is automatically
set to Low. Fan speed can be changed by pressing the Fan
Speed (Mode) Button.
•When Sleep Mode is enabled, the Air Quality light is disabled.

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MANUAL MODE, TIMER AND PLASMAWAVE®
Every time the Mode button is pressed, the Mode LED light will cycle through the
settings. (Auto, Sleep, Low, Medium, High, Turbo)
3. Manual Mode (setting fan speed)
Users can opt to manually set the fan speed to Low, Medium, High, or Turbo.
Press the Mode button to select the desired
fan speed.
•The mode LED light will indicate the
selected fan speed, and operation will
begin.
NOTE •When Manual Mode is in use, Auto and Sleep modes are
automatically disabled.
4. Timer
The timer can be set for when you want the unit to run for a specified period of time.
Select the desired period by pressing the
Timer button.
•The Timer LED light will indicate the
selected length of operation.
•Every time the Timer button is pressed
the Timer LED light will cycle through
the settings. (1hr, 4hr, 8hr, [NO TIMER]).
5. PlasmaWave
®
By default, PlasmaWave
®
is enabled whenever the unit is powered on.
Press the Plasmawave® button when the
power is on to enable or disable this feature.

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CHILD LOCK, AIR QUALITY LED
6. Child Lock
This feature prevents children from tampering with the control panel.
Press and hold the Child Lock button for
3seconds to enable or disable the feature.
•When the Child Lock indicator is lit, the
feature is enabled.
•When Child Lock is enabled, the
control panel is locked and the settings
cannot be changed.
•To disable, press and hold the Child
Lock button again for 3seconds.
3 seconds
7. Air Quality LED Light
The Air Quality LED light may be turned on or off.
To turn the Air Quality LED light on or
off, press and hold the Timer button for
3seconds.
•When on, the LED light will indicate
the current indoor air quality according
to three levels
BLUE (good), AMBER (fair), RED (poor)
3 seconds
Air Quality Indicator
NOTE •When Auto Mode is enabled the Air Quality LED light may or
may not be on, depending on the amount of ambient light
in the room.
•When Sleep Mode is activated, the Air Quality Indicator light
is turned off.

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FILTER CARE
1. Changing Filters
When the Check Filter indicator LED is on, it is time to replace both the
True HEPA and AOC™ Carbon Filters.
Filter Indicator light When to service When to replace
2 Pre-filter none Clean once every
14days Permanent
3 AOC™ Carbon filter Clean once every
3 months Lasts up to
12months
4 True HEPA filter Can NOT be
WASHED
•Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment.
•For optimal use, Pre-filter can be cleaned every 14 days which can extend the life of
other filters.
1. Installing the Pet Filter
Latch
Filter Replacement Period
Filter Type Replacement Period Quantity
Pet-filter 1 Month 12 Per Pack
The Replacement Period may be different depending on the surrounding environment
Customer Service and Purchase Inquiry
www.winixamerica.com | [email protected]
For optimal performance, only genuine Winix filters
should be used with your Winix Air Purifier
1. Remove the front panel by grasping
the upper edges and gently pulling the
front panel toward yourself.
The latch at the lower edge of the panel
must be released from its position
.
2. Press the tabs on the top edge of
the pre-filter to remove it.
3. Remove the liner around the outside
of the pet filter to reveal the adhesive
tape.
4. Attach the Pet-filter to the front of the
Pre-filter.
Press the adhesive tape around the edge
of the pre-filter to adhear it to the pre-filter.
5. Insert the Pre-filter
Insert the bottom tabs into the slots on
both sides of the lower part of the unit.
Rotate the top of the filter upward and snap
the upper tabs into the slots securing the
pre-filter in place.
6. 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 it
magnetically snaps closed.
Tabs

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FILTER CARE
2. Removing Filters
Ensure the unit is turned off and unplugged before removing filters.
•The unit will automatically power off when front panel is opened.
1 Remove the front panel by grasping its
upper edge and gently pulling towards
yourself.
•To remove the front panel, the latch at
the lower edge of the panel must be
released from its position.
Latch
2 Press the tabs on the top edge to remove
the 2 Pre-filter.
Tabs
3 First remove the AOC™ Carbon filter.
4 Then remove the True HEPA filter by pulling
on the tag at the top of the filter.
NOTICE •For optimal performance, only genuine Winix filters should
be used with this unit.

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FILTER CARE
3. Filter Assembly and Replacement
Filters should be re-installed in the reverse order of their removal.
1 Insert the replacement filters
4 True HEPA filter (rear)
3 AOC™ Carbon filter (middle)
•Remove the protective plastic wrap from
new filters. Operating the unit without
removing the protective plastic wrap
may cause abnormal noise, deformation,
or fire as a result of overheating.
AOC
TM
Carbon Filter
True
HEPA lter
2 Insert the 2 Pre-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
both sides audibly click into place.
3 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 it
magnetically snaps closed.
4 After replacing the filters, power on the unit.
Once the unit running, press and hold the
RESET button for 5seconds.

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FILTER CARE
4. Cleaning the Pre-filter
Intervals between filter cleanings may vary depending on the air quality.
Use a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to clean
the Pre-filter. If it is excessively dirty, wash
with room temperature water.
•Use only water, do not use volatile
substances such as alcohol or acetone.
NOTICE •Do not use benzene, alcohol, or other volatile fluids, which
may cause damage or discoloration.
•The Pre-filter is reusable after cleaning, ensuring it has
completely dried.
•Do not use hot water over 104°F or volatile fluids such as
paint thinner.
•After washing the pre-filter, allow it to dry completely in a
wellventilated area. Otherwise, it may develop a bad odor.
•If the pre-filter becomes damaged
or in any way needs replacement:
Please contact Winix
(877)-699-4649
www.winixamerica.com

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CLEANING THE DUST SENSOR
Cleaning the Dust Sensor
For optimal performance of the Dust Sensor, which detects airborne dust and ultrafine
particles, clean it every two months. Clean it more frequently when the unit is running
in a place with high dust levels.
1 Open the Dust Sensor cover.
2 Use a damp cotton swab to wipe the lens
and intake area of the Dust Sensor.
•To clean the sensor area, use only water.
Do not use volatile substances such as
alcohol or acetone.
Lens
Cotton swab
3 Wipe away any remaining moisture with a
dry cotton swab.
4 Close the Dust Sensor cover.
•The Dust Sensor cover may be cleaned
using a vacuum cleaner.

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CLEANING CARE
Cleaning the exterior and interior
Cleaning the exterior
Wipe with a soft damp cloth using room
temperature water. Afterwards, wipe it down
with a clean dry cloth.
•For optimal performance, clean the front
panel 1-2times a month.
Cleaning the interior
Open the front panel and clean the interior with
a vacuum cleaner.
•For optimal performance, clean the interior
1-2times a month.
NOTICE •When cleaning the unit, always unplug the power cord first
and then wait until the unit has cooled off
•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 off and
unplugged

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Problem Check / Actions to take
It does not turn on
at all.
•Is there a power outage?
-Check to see if other lights and electrical
equipment are working and try again.
It doesn’t work in
Auto mode.
•Has Auto mode been selected?
-Press the Mode button until Auto mode is
selected.
•Is the sensor blocked or clogged?
-Clear the sensor using a vacuum cleaner.
View page 17.
It vibrates and
makes a lot of
noise.
•Is it running on a slanted surface?
-Move the unit to a hard, flat area of the floor.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Problem Check / Actions to take
The power plug
and outlet feel
hot.
•Is the plug securely plugged in?
-Make sure the plug is properly plugged into the
outlet.
There is a strange
smell. •Is it being used in a place with a lot of smoke, dust,
or odors?
-Clean the air intakes on the front sides of the
unit and clean the pre-filter.
-Contact customer service to confirm the exact
cause.
-Replace the AOC™ Carbon Filter and True HEPA
filter.
The product is not
purifying the air
enough.
•Is the Check Filter indicator light on?
-Replace the filters as required.