Winix HUMIDIPUR AW600 User manual

Triple Action Humidifier
Winix Inc.
120 Prairie Lake Road U nit E
East Dundee, IL 60118 USA
+1.847.551.9900
Model: AW600
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Technology
PlasmaWave󳟗technology removes
air pollutants resulting in cleaner,
fresher air.
Mist Humidifier
HumidiPürTM generates very fine and
light mist to enhance consistent
humidity level.
Winix HumidiPürTM Triple Action Humidifier simultaneously humidifies
and cleans the air. Featuring a 3.17 gallon per day humidification
capacity and 3-Stage air purification with PlasmaWave󳟗Technology.
HumidiPürTM
Model: AW600
Auto Mode
WINIX’s sensor detects room
humidity level to control fan speed
and optimize the humidity level.
Sleep Mode
Quietly cleans air pollutants, and
dims indicators to ensure a good
night sleep.
Combination Filter
Compact design blends Carbon and
HEPA technology to capture 99.5% of
airborne pollutants such as dust, pollen,
pet dander, mold spores and other
irritating allergens.
Timer
The automatic Timer indicator is
used to maintain efficiency
throughout the lifetime of the product.
Auto Shut-Off
Automatically shuts off when the
water bucket is Low.
CleanCel󳟗Anti-Bacterial Coating
HumidiPürTM has been treated with
CleanCel󳟗antibacterial coating to
prevent growth of bacteria in the
water tank and cleaning discs.
INSTALLATION
󳢯Selecting a Location 13
󳢯Set-Up Instructions 14
OPERATION
󳢯Modes of Operation 15
󳢯Care and Maintenance 19
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
󳢯Warnings 3
PRODUCT INFORMATION
󳢯Unit Diagram 11
󳢯Control Panel / Display 12
TROUBLESHOOTING
󳢯FAQ / Solutions 27
󳢯Product Specifications 30
Table of Contents

Warning
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Follow these instructions to avoid any
risk of personal injury, property damage,
electrical shocks or fire hazard.
Failure to follow the safety
instructions can lead to personal
injury or property damage.
Notice
Warning PROHIBITED
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
MUST FOLLOW
Ground connection protecting
from electrical shock
Warning
DON’T unplug the unit by pulling on it’s
power cord. DON’T touch the plug with wet hands.
DON’T plug multiple power plugs into
an outlet. Plug directly into the wall. DO connect the power cord to only proper power outlet with a ground
connection.
DON’T attempt to repair, alter or
disassemble the unit. DON’T operate the unit if standing water is present.
DO unplug the unit when not in use to
save on energy consumption. DON’T plug power cord into loose or damaged electrical outlet.
(This can lead to overheating or
electrical shock)
DON’T bend or place heavy object on
the power cord. DON’T replace or modify power cord.
If the power cord/plug is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or a
qualified technician.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning Warning
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DON’T operate unit on an uneven
surface. DON’T spray liquids directly into unit.
Attempt to change the bucket and refill
with clean water every day. DON’T pour water into the top of the unit, place in water tank as directed.
DON’T place the unit near flammable
material.
(such as gas, aerosols, or benzene)
DON’T place the unit on an unstable
place such as a table or a sink.
DO unplug the unit and contact your
service dealer if the unit comes in
contact with water.
DON’T insert ANYTHING into the air
inlet or outlet.
DO unplug the unit and contact your
service dealer if it is sunken under
water.
DON’T place anything around the unit
to allow children to play or sit on.
DON’T remove the water tank if a child
is nearby. DON’T install the unit in the place full of high humidity or dust.

Notice
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DON’T allow children to
play on or near the unit.
DON’T spray flammable
liquids or gases into the
unit.
DON’T use hot water in
the water tank.
DON’T lift the unit by the
top of the unit. DON’T use flammable material (such as benzene
or alcohol) to clean the
unit.
DON’T place clothes and
towels on top of unit while
operating.
DON’T spray liquids
directly into unit during
cleaning.
DON’T install the unit
under direct light.
DO clean Antibacterial
disk regularly with warm
tap water and allow to
air dry.
DON’T disconnect the
power cord during
operation.
DO use the unit after
assembling the
Antimicrobial Disk.
DO unplug the appliance
during filling and
cleaning.
DON’T insert anything
into the air inlet or outlet. DON’T place the unit near a heat source.
DON’T place the unit near
curtains or other materials
that can block the vents of
the unit.
DON’T strike or drop the
unit.
DON’T place hands or any
body parts near the air
outlet during operation.
DO unplug the unit and
contact your service
dealer if any irregular
noise or smoke occurs.
Notice

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Notice
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DON’T overfill the water
tank.
DO dispose of the water
to prevent it from freezing
in cold weather.
DON’T put the unit near
ceilings, walls, furniture,
or electronic appliances.
DON’T lift the unit with
water still in the water
tank.
DON’T put magnet or
metal material on the top
of the unit.
DO clean the unit
regularly, with a microfiber
towel or any other clean
wiping material.
DO use clean tap water
without detergent, soap,
chemical compounds or
hot water (over 104。F).
DO unplug the unit and
move its water tank when
water is removed.
DON’T plug in if the power
plug is touched with water.
DON’T install the unit
near the wall or window.
DON’T operate the unit
while insecticide is used.
DON’T put the unit near
burning cigarette or
incense.
DON’T allow water to
stay in the water tank fora
long time while not in use.
DON’T operate the unit
while water tank is
damaged.
DON’T drink the water left
in the water tank or give it
to plants or animals.
DON’T put the unit near a
microwave oven or TV.
DON’T install the unit
whose airflow outlet is
facing the wall.
After cleaning, allow
Antibacterial Discs, water
tank, and pre-filter to air
dry completely.
Notice

PRODUCT DIAGRAM CONTROL PANEL
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Power
Function Button
1. Continuous Mode : Unit operates continuously based on the fan speed
selected by user regardless of ambient humidity. (Low/Medium/High)
2. Sleep Mode : Dims control panel lights and sets the unit to operate at
lowest fan speed.
3. Auto-Mode : Unit runs until ideal humidity level is reached and shuts off
intermittently to save energy (Green “Comfort Zone”).
Mode
Indicator Low Water Indicator
Timer Indicator
PlasmaWave󳟗
(ON/OFF Indicator)
Timer Setting
Button
Fan Speed
Indicator
Fan Speed Button
(Low, Medium, High)
Low
Humidity
Indicator
High
Humidity
Indicator
PlasmaWave
(ON/OFF) Button
Control Panel
Lock Indicator
Humidity Level Indicator
Displays humidity level, when desirable level of humidity
levels are reached they will be displayed in the green “Comfort Zone”
Orange : Low Humidity (Below 30% RH)
Blue : High Humidity (61-70% RH)
Green : Ideal Humidity (40-60% RH)
PlasmaWave
(ON/OFF)Indicator
Control Panel Display
Water Level Indicator
Antibacterial Water Tank
(CleanCel󳟗)
Antibacterial Disk Handle
Antibacterial Disk (CleanCel󳟗)
Rear Air Intake Grille Cover
Fan (Inside)
Combination Filter
Pre-Filter
Front Panel
Power Plug
Water Tank Release Lever
Air Outlet
Air Outlet Cover
Air Outlet Release Button

INSTALLATION OPERATION
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❷Fill the water tank with cool tap water
up to the indicator line on the inside
of water tank.
❸Replace the water tank by sliding it
back into the unit until you hear it click
into place.
❹Gently slide down the front panel and
make sure that it is seated properly and
lines up correctly.
❶Slide water tank out, by using the
release lever located below the water
tank on the front of the unit.
Selecting a Location
Do not install the unit under direct sunlight.
󳢯Long Exposure to direct sunlight can cause defects.
HumidiPürTM‚ must be installed and operated on an even surface.
󳢯Vibrations and noise can occur on soft or non-flat surfaces.
Product must be installed approximately 10cm/ 4 inches away from
the wall and 30-40cm/ 15 inches from other electronic appliances.
Before operating the HumidiPürTM, remove any plastic bags and
polyfoams from outside and inside the unit.
Set-Up Instructions
▶Make sure to unplug the power cord before filling the unit with water.
▶We recommend to use filtered water to prolong the life of the product.
▶Use cautions when moving the unit filled with water.
Warning
Saw Tooth Gear Disc

OPERATION
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❶Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
❷Push the POWER button.
❸The unit will start on AUTO MODE and
the PlasmaWave®function will be ON.
●Push FUNCTION button to select
Auto Mode
AIR FLOW:
When ambient humidity is sensed at less that
60%, the unit will operate at “High” fan speed.
When the ambient humidity is sensed at greater
than 60% the unit will operate at “Low” fan speed.
CLEANING DISCS:
When ambient humidity is sensed at greater than
75% humidity the cleaning discs will stop spinning.
When ambient humidity is sensed at less than
60%, the disc resumes to circulate.
●Push the FUNCTION button to select
Continuous Mode.
󳢯Continuous Mode Indicator will illuminate.
󳢯The FUNCTION button will cycle the unit
between the following:
Auto 󳥕Continuous 󳥕Sleep
Before Turning On Auto Mode
Continuous Mode
Note ▶A soft buzzing or clicking sound may occur during operation;
if this is uncomfortable, you can turn off the PlasmaWave®feature by using the
PlasmaWave®ON/OFF button.

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●Push the FUNCTION button to select
Sleep Mode.
󳢯The MODE button will cycle the unit between
the following:
Auto 󳥕Continuous 󳥕Sleep
󳢯During Sleep Mode the unit will set fan speed to
lowest setting and the display will turn off,
except for the low fan speed indicator.
●Push the FAN SPEED button to change
the Fan Speed.
󳢯The FAN SPEED button will cycle the unit
between the following:
Low 󳥕Med 󳥕High
●Push TIMER button to set a timer.
󳢯The TIMER button will cycle through the unit
timer settings:
2 hours 󳥕4 hours 󳥕8 hours
●Push PLASMAWAVE/LOCK button for
more than 3 seconds to activate Lock.
●Push PLASMAWAVE/LOCK button to
operate PlasmaWave󳟗.
󳢯Use this button to turn PlasmaWave󳟗function
ON/OFF
During Humidification process
During PlasmaWave󳟗operation only
●Push PLASMAWAVE/LOCK button to
operate PlasmaWave
󳟗
while the unit is
OFF.
󳢯Use this button to turn PlasmaWave󳟗function
ON/OFF without using the humidification
function of the unit.
OPERATION
Sleep Mode
Adjust Fan Speed
Adjust Timer
PlasmaWave󳟗Technology
Lock Button
▼

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●Clean the outside of the unit with a soft
cloth and mild detergent. Wipe clean
with a dry cloth.
❶Use the tab on the bottom of
the water tank and gently slide
it out to open.
❷Lift disc assembly by the
antibacterial handle and carefully
remove it.
❹Replace the water tank with a
snap. ❺Gently slide down the front panel to close.
❸Remove used water left in the water
tank and refill water tank with clean
water.
󳢯Used water left in the tank should be changed
because it contains dust, foreign substances
and odor causing air pollutants collected by
Antibacterial Cleaning Discs.
󳢯Fill the water tank up to the indicator line.
󳢯Replace the Saw Tooth Gear Disc back to the
right side of groove on the tank, and replace
the other Disc back to left side of groove.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Emptying the Water Tank Cleaning Surface
▶Be sure to change water frequently to ensure optimal functioning of
the unit.
▶Be sure to replace the water tank correctly in order to ensure that the
unit functions properly.
Warning
▶Unplug the HumidiPürTM before performing any type of maintenance
such as cleaning or disassembling.
▶Do NOT clean the top portion of the unit with water.
▶Empty and unplug if not operating for more than 2 days.
Warning
Saw Tooth Gear Disc

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
❶Pull the tab on the back and remove
the Pre-filter and Rear Air Intake
Grille.
󳢯Rear Air Intake Grille and Pre-Filter are
combined.
❷Separate Rear Air Intake Grille and
Pre-Filter.
❸Clean the separated Pre-filter with tap
water at no greater than 86℉
❹Assemble Pre-filter with Rear Air Intake
Grille.
❺After cleaning, replace the Pre-filter and
Rear Air Intake Grille back to its original
position.
Cleaning Pre-filter
▒
Be sure to clean the Antibacterial Discs once a week.
❷Clean inside of the cycled Antibacterial
Discs thoroughly.
❶Fill warm tap water with detergent in the
water tank.Clean Antibacterial Discs with
warm tap water and a light detergent.
●Clean Antibacterial Discs with warm tap
water and a light detergent.
󳢯Antibacterial Cleaning Discs are dish washer
safe and can be washed in temperatures no
greater than 176。F.
Normal Cleaning - (Once a Week)
Heavy Duty Cleaning - (Once a Month)
Cleaning Antibacterial Discs

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❷Rinse Antibacterial Disc with warm tap
water and a mild detergent.
󳢯Disassembled Antibacterial Discs are dish
washer safe and can be washed in
temperatures no greater than 176。F.
❸Clean the inside of water tank with a soft
cloth and mild detergent.
❹After cleaning, assemble the parts
(Gear Disc, Discs, and Saw Tooth Gear
Disc) in the opposite order.
Saw Tooth
Gear Disc
Disc Plate
Disc Plate
Gear Disc
Axis(inside) Disc
CARE & MAINTENANCE
❶Turn Gear of the Antibacterial Disc
counterclockwise, and pull the front of
the Disc out, and separate axis from the
rear Gear Disc, by turning it
counterclockwise.
Cleaning Water Tank
❶Clean the inside of the water tank with
a soft cloth and mild detergent.
❷Place CleanCel󳟗Antibacterial Discs
back into the water tank aligning with
grooves and with handle laid flat.
❸Replace the Water Tank with a snap.
❹Gently slide down the front panel to
close the unit. Make sure that it is
seated properly and lines up correctly.
Maximum Cleaning - (As Needed)

Cleaning Inner Parts and Fan
CARE & MAINTENANCE
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❷Holding fan, turn fan cap clockwise.
❸Rinse fan and fan cap with warm tap
water with detergent.
❹Remove dust near airflow inlet of the
unit by using vacuum cleaner or soft
brush.
❺After cleaning, replace fan and fan cap.
❶Turn groove to open with a flat tip screw
driver, at the rear of the unit, and remove
top cover.
Holding
fan
HEPA + Carbon Combination Filter Replacement
❷Slide the Combination Filter out.
❸Remove vinyl packaging of Combination
Filter.
󳢯If Combination Filter is installed without removing
the vinyl packaging, the unit may not turn on.
󳢯If the unit is operated without removing the vinyl
packaging, it may cause abnormal noises or
product malfunction due to motor overheating.
❹Slide the HEPA + Carbon Combination
Filter back into its original position.
󳢯Carbon Filter is replaced, and then HEPA Filter
is replaced.
❺Place Pre-Filter and Rear Air Intake
Grille cover back into original position.
❶Pull the tab on the back and remove the
Pre-Filter and Rear Air Intake Grille.
󳢯Rear Air Intake Grille and Pre-Filter are
combined.
Combination
Filter

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▶ Power cord is plugged in.
▶ Low Water Indicator light
is on.
▶ Water is filled inside water
tank.
▶ Plug the power cord in.
▶ Fill the water tank.
▶ Make sure the water tank is
in place and filled correctly.
HumidiPürTM does
not turn on
▶ Power cord is plugged in.
▶ Auto Mode Indicator is on.
▶ Unplug power cord and
plug it back in.
▶ Push FUNCTION button to
select Auto Mode.
Auto Mode is not
working
▶ The unit is located on an
uneven surface.
▶ Move to an even surface.
Vibrates or makes
noise
▶ Power cord is plugged in.
Power cord is hot
▶ Unplug the power cord and
contact customer support.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Check If: Solution
▶ When evaluating the
performance of the Humidipür,
keep in mind that there are
various factors that influence
humidity level such as:
•Home insulation
•Layout
•Air circulation
•Water level of the CleanCel󳟗
water tank
•Ceiling height and square
footage
▶ If the unit is utilizing the water
inside the CleanCel
󳟗
water tank
more than once daily, then the
unit is operating properly. Refill
water regularly for optimal
performance.
Note : In the case of extremely
dry environments, continuous
operation of the Humidipür unit
(up to 1 week) is recommended.
Humidity level reading is
not changing or does
not reach desired level.
▶ Child-Lock mode is on. ▶ Push Plasma/Child Lock
button for 3 seconds to
turn OFF Child-Lock mode.
Function button is
not working
▶ HumidiPürTM is being used
where strong odors and/or
dust is present
▶ Replace the water in the
water tank and change water
more frequently.
▶ Clean water tank and
CleanCel󳟗Antibacterial
Discs.
Unpleasant odors are
present
▶ Water is left inside the
water tank.
Low water level indicator
is on despite water being
in tank
▶ Refill the water tank.
Symptom Check If: Solution

SPECIFICATIONS NOTES
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Power Consumption
Model No.
Power Supply
Humidifying Capacity
Tank (Max/Full)
Weight
Dimensions
AW600
120V / 60 Hz
17W
3.17 gallons per day
1.3 gallons / 1.85 gallons
15.4 lbs.
13.4″×17.7″×13.4″