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Read “Safety Precautions”      

(P.E-8 - E-12)

to ensure correct use.

EP-M70E

Model

Hitachi Air Purifier with 
 Humidifying  Function

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi air purifier.

This air purifier is for household use only.

Do not use it for any other purpose besides purifying air.

Please read this instruction manual carefully before 

using this product to ensure the unit is operated 

correctly.

For future reference, keep this manual in an easily 

accessible place.

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Summary of Contents for EP-M70E

Page 1: ...i air purifier This air purifier is for household use only Do not use it for any other purpose besides purifying air Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product to ensure the unit is operated correctly For future reference keep this manual in an easily accessible place EP M70E_EN indd 1 EP M70E_EN indd 1 2017 2 23 17 27 02 2017 2 23 17 27 02 ...

Page 2: ... HEPA Filter fine dust particles are thoroughly collected Air Purify Mode Humidifies clean air and increases humidity for dry rooms Humidify Mode Skin Moist Mode Increases room humidity and controls it to about 60 Gives moisture to dry skin during winter or during dry weather Automatically regulates the airflow according to the condition of the room air and performs dust collection and deodorizati...

Page 3: ... Humidity Monitor Temperature Humidity Sensor Vibration Sensor Auto Detection Adjusting Sensory Sensitivity Setting E 19 E 19 E 20 E 21 E 21 E 22 E 22 E 23 E 24 E 24 E 24 E 25 E 26 E 26 E 26 E 26 E 26 E 26 E 27 E 27 E 27 Cleaning When the Filter Cleaning Indicator Comes On Replacing Humidifying Filter When the Water Refill Indicator Comes On Water Tank Humidifying Filter Water Tank Tank Cover Wate...

Page 4: ...t is only in sideways direction Located at the base of the unit Air inlet Water tray Handle Float switch CAUTION Touch Operation Panel P E 6 E 7 Do not hold the flaps when moving the unit Doing so may cause unexpected injury when the unit is damaged and overturned or dropped Do not subject the glass panel made of tempered glass to impact Although tempered glass is stronger and safer than normal gl...

Page 5: ...ce of cigarette smoke dust pollen and other similar air contaminants Dust Sensor P E 26 Temperature Sensor P E 26 Odor Sensor P E 26 Senses the odor components in the air Senses the air temperature Humidity Sensor P E 26 Senses air humidity Deodorizing filter Set in the inner part of the unit Set in the outer part of the unit Filter Assembly Allergen free HEPA filter Rear panel Removes large size ...

Page 6: ...hts up unplug the power cord to reset and turn off the indicator The indicator lights up when the water in the water tank is nearly empty P E 31 32 The indicator lights up when the child lock is set P E 25 The indicator lights up when the unit is operating on timer P E 24 The indicator lights up when the unit is operating with PM2 5 sensing P E 24 The indicator lights up when the unit is operating...

Page 7: ...the airflow rate Option P E 22 Use to switch to quick cycle Mode P E 21 Switches the operation mode Air Sensor P E 26 Display Operation Panel The level of air contamination detected by the odor and dust sensors is indicated through different colors EP M70E_EN indd 7 EP M70E_EN indd 7 2017 2 23 17 27 40 2017 2 23 17 27 40 ...

Page 8: ...e it may cause an electric shock or short circuit which may result in a fire Securely insert the power plug into the AC outlet Otherwise it may cause an electric shock overheating or fire Do not stop operation by unplugging the power plug Otherwise it may cause fire electric shock or malfunction Never plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands Otherwise it may cause an electric shock Do not use ...

Page 9: ...sensitivity to these chemicals it may be harmful to one s health Do not place in a location where the air from the outlets will blow directly onto heat ing appliances Otherwise it may cause incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide poisoning Do not use in narrow spaces such as gaps between the furniture or closet Poor ventilation may cause overheating or fire Do not operate the unit while the wate...

Page 10: ...wind and rain It may cause overheating electric shock and fire due to ground leakage Do not use in a location where a machine tool that produces flammable dust or sparks such as a grinder or welder is installed It may cause fire Miscellaneous Even after switching on sometimes the air purifier is inoperative or air does not come out There may be cracks and scratches in the power cord or the unit ha...

Page 11: ...t may tip over and be damaged and may cause an accident Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet When moving the unit without unplugging the power plug and power cord may be damaged Do not carry the unit when it is filled with water It may cause water leakage and injury Carrying the unit while it is filled with water may cause the water to spill during operation When carrying the air purifier drai...

Page 12: ...t in place when pulling out the water tank and humidifying filter so that it will not move Otherwise the unit may suddenly move and cause water leakage and accidents When cleaning lay a soft cloth on the floor and place the unit and detached parts panel water tray water tank etc on it Otherwise it may scratch the floor Attach the parts securely after cleaning Do not use with the rear panel pre fil...

Page 13: ...sion or radio Doing so may interfere with broadcasts Please them at least 2m apart from each other The same applies for cord less phones and wireless mi crophones Safety Precautions Cautions on Use Air Cleaner Deodorizing Performance Air Cleaner Deodorizing Performance The deodorizing filter of the air purifier does not remove all odors at once but rather circulates the air in the room removing od...

Page 14: ...eodorizing filter tab Remove the deodorizing filter Deodorizing filter Remove the filter assembly from the unit Remove the filter from the plastic packaging While pressing the tabs on the unit set the deodorizing filter and hook the tabs of the deodorizing filter with the tabs of the unit The filter must be removed from the plastic packaging Do not block the front side of the filter with cloth pap...

Page 15: ...deformed it will not be detected by the unit will be displayed on the temperature humidity monitor and the unit will not be able to operate P E 39 Plug the tabs 2 locations of the upper part of the rear panel to the matching holes in the unit Gently push the bottom sides of the panel one after another and close it securely until it clicks Set the filter assembly so that you can see the label Pre f...

Page 16: ...ed it will not be able to pump up water Rinse the water tank and tank cover with water and check the movement of the float switch Do not to remove the float switch or subject it to unnecessary force Otherwise Water Refill will not be detected Water tank Handle 7 Humidifying filter Water tray Set by aligning the broad sides CAUTION Check that the water tray set with humidifying filter is installed ...

Page 17: ... during installation Wate r lev el Water level 4 CAUTION Water tank Tank cover Fill the water tank making sure that it does not exceed the line Wipe the moisture around the water tank When filling the water tank away from the unit attach the tank cover and hold it in place Put water in the water tank and place the tank cover If the water exceeds the fill line of the water supply it may cause water...

Page 18: ... blocked by curtains or furniture WARNING Do not place on shelves desks tables or other similar places Unit may fall due to vibration or tilting and may cause injury water leakage and electric shock Using the unit in a tilted state may cause water leakage Moving the unit with the caster can be done on a sturdy and even floor To move the unit on a mat carpet or places with uneven surface carry the ...

Page 19: ... store the condition of the room air During that time the Air Sensor will flash a green light Power button Blinking Air Purify mode is set as a factory default From the second use onward the memory function enables operation based on the saved status P E 26 Standby Power Consumption As long as the power plug is inserted in the outlet the unit consumes approximately 3W of power even if the unit is ...

Page 20: ...f approximately one minute after the unit stops operating Switching Touch Operation Panel Display Use this to adjust the unit to your preferred setting Display Contents of the Operation Panel In this instruction manual the following examples are described in Display 1 The touch operation panel display will switch at each press Display 1 Display 2 Off When switching from Off to Display 1 the buzzer...

Page 21: ...for normal use Odor and dust sensors will detect the level of room air contamination Afterwards the unit will switch the airflow rate automatically During Auto operation the unit operates from silent to high airflow The humidifying operation is not performed Skin Moist Humidify Air Purify Mode Skin Moist Humidify Air Purify Mode Skin Moist Humidify Air Purify Mode Operation Mode Patterns and Tips ...

Page 22: ...while it has stopped or while operating Skin Moist mode The Quick Cycle will be switched at each touch Touch the button If it returns to No Display Clear it is in Auto airflow Option Pollen Odor Rapid Absence No Display Clear PM2 5 sensor Useful Features Pollen Once every hour room air will be forcefully circulated in High airflow rate Sensitivity of odor and dust sensors will increase and dependi...

Page 23: ...airflow rate operation continues for 10 minutes or longer the fan stops for about 50 minutes and the unit intermittently operates using Silent for about 10 minutes If this status continues for longer than 8 hours the unit will automatically stop operating During eco saving operation the level of air contamination is detected by the odor and dust sensors When the sensors detect odors and dust the a...

Page 24: ...ir will be detected by the dust sensor and the unit will op erate automatically between Medium to Max airflow rate Odor sensor control will not be performed Temperature Humidity monitor display alternately shows both temperature and humidity Touch to switch display The display will switch between humidity and temperature C each time the button is touched Humidity Temperature C Display Stopping Ope...

Page 25: ... for about 3 seconds the child lock be set or cleared The light will go off when the child lock is canceled After long pressing for about 3 seconds a buzzer will ring once beep and the child lock indicator will lit Lock Note After setting Lock no other buttons can be used except the power button and In the event of a power interruption restoring the power does not deactivate the child lock setting...

Page 26: ... air such as cigarette smoke house dust pollen etc The dust sensor may fail to sense dust stirred up when you lay out or put away bed ding which contains significantly fewer contaminants than cigarette smoke etc In such a case the air sensor display may appear to be different from the apparent dust in the air The dust sensor may not function properly if the sensor is dirty Carry out periodical cle...

Page 27: ...ting of the unit strong vibrations or impact of a collision When the operation stops is displayed on the temperature humidity monitor and the unit can no longer operate P E 39 Adjusting Sensory Sensitivity Setting Sensitivity of the Odor Sensor and Dust Sensor which performs automatic switching of airflow rate can be ad justed in 3 step fashion You can adjust the sensor sensitivity setting as desi...

Page 28: ...er used and the application environment Discoloration has no effect on humidifying performance It is recommended that the filter be cleaned as often as practicable regardless of whether the Filter Cleaning indicator lights up or not Early replacement of the filter is recommended if it exhibits any of the following conditions despite periodic cleaning Heavy dirt is present attached hardened water s...

Page 29: ...hen detergent for 30 minutes or longer If there is an unusual amount of dirt remove the dirt by rubbing it off with your finger etc Follow the precautions and usage described on the neutral kitchen detergent when using it Use only neutral kitchen detergent When using neutral kitchen detergent rinse the filter so as not to leave any detergent particles CAUTION Do not remove the humidifying filter f...

Page 30: ...get stuck inside the unit Securely insert the humidifying filter making sure that it is pressed until it reaches the back of the unit If it is not securely inserted it may cause water leakage during operation Also attach the filter while holding down the unit When you use the product for a longer period white or brown water scales may attach to the inner part of the water tray or on the surface of...

Page 31: ...the water tank from the unit Grab the water tank handle and while slightly lifting it gently pull the water tank Check if the operation has stopped before removing the power plug from the socket While operating press the power button and stop operation Remove the tank cover from the water tank 1 2 3 CAUTION When removing the water tank from the unit pull the water tank gently while pressing down t...

Page 32: ...v el Make sure that the water does not exceed the line Water level CAUTION If the water exceeds the fill line it may cause water leakage Securely attach the tank cover If it is not securely attached it may cause water leakage during operation Water tank Tank cover 5 Rinse the water tank and tank cover with water and check the movement of the float switch Rinse in running water for 2 3 times Do not...

Page 33: ...emoving the tank cover Make sure that the water tank filter is not subject to unnecessary force If damaged it will not be able to pump up water Wipe any moisture and attach the tank cover The tank cover must be pressed and securely attached to the water tank Otherwise it may cause water leakage CAUTION CAUTION Make sure that the water tank filter is not subject to unnecessary force If damaged it w...

Page 34: ...surface will peel off if it is rubbed with the floor nozzle of a vacuum cleaner or a scrub Do not use detergent kitchen or laundry use for cleaning CAUTION Attach each filter P E 14 E 15 Attach the pre filter and rear panel to the unit P E 15 Nozzle brush Deodorizing filter Filter assembly Do not wash with water Do not put excessive force and deform the filter assembly If the filter assembly is de...

Page 35: ...ergent The detergent smell will cling on to the deodorizing filter and may damage it CAUTION Do not use when wet Wipe off any remaining droplets of water The water droplets will go out of the air outlet decreasing deodorizing effect and may become the source of odor Do not dry using a dryer or heater appliances This will cause deformation Do not use excessive force on the deodorizing filter This w...

Page 36: ...part and press Remove the dust cover vacuum well using the nozzle brush of the vacuum cleaner and wipe using a soft cloth Check if the operation has stopped before removing the power plug from the socket While operating press the power button and stop operation 1 2 3 Wipe the lens with a cotton swab commercial product CAUTION Dust sensor cover Nozzle brush Lens When dirt is difficult to remove wip...

Page 37: ...ng filter when it becomes difficult to remove odor Depending on the location and usage it may also be shortened If it becomes difficult to remove dust or odor replace the filter immediately Otherwise the filter may generate odors The following cases will shorten the life of the filter When the purifier takes in oily smoke carbon substances soot etc or when the smell of new building materials remai...

Page 38: ...it malfunction The vibration during transporting the unit might cause deodorizing agent granules to fall out from the filter When removing the plastic cover of the filter and attaching the filter to the unit make sure that your hands clothes and the surroundings does not get dirty Wipe off any granules that may have fallen or clung to the filter This will not affect the deodorizing performance CAU...

Page 39: ...unit Install filters correctly in the unit P E 14 E 16 It cannot be operated Is the child lock set Cancel the setting P E 25 Are there any water droplets or dust on the opera tion panel Wipe off with a soft cloth P E 6 E 7 Are you wearing any gloves or have bandages Touch it directly Are you touching any other buttons Touch one at a time The operation stopped mid way Are there any strong impact or...

Page 40: ...ter therefore transfer the unit slowly across a flat surface Are there any cracks in the water tank or tank cover Immediately stop using the unit go to your shop dealer and request repairs Is water leaking from the tank Immediately stop using the unit go to your shop dealer and request repairs The Filter Cleaning indi cator does not turn off If you unplug the power cord does the Filter Cleaning in...

Page 41: ...is dirty P E 28 E 31 The humidifying performance varies depending on the level of humidity and temperature of the room If the humidity level is high such as on a rainy day or if the temperature of the room is low the humidifying performance decreases Humidifying Following Conditions are Normal Sounds and Vibrations Symptoms Cause This is normal When using humidify or skin moisturize modes the puri...

Page 42: ...ain The temperature and humidity monitor read ings differ from the room thermometer and hygrometer readings The temperature and humidity displayed on the monitor is merely a guide Depending on the difference of room environment the display may differ The fan stopped The fan may stop if it is set in eco saving operation P E 23 The rotation does not increase smoothly when Max airflow rate is used Th...

Page 43: ...7 2 4 0 2 7 1 1 Power Consumption W 59 16 11 8 Operating Sound dB 49 38 30 15 Tank Capacity Approx 2 5L Unit Dimensions 669mm H 360mm W 254mm D Weight Approx 12 0kg Power Cord Length Approx 1 8m Specifications Troubleshooting Guide Replacement Parts EP M70E_EN indd 43 EP M70E_EN indd 43 2017 2 23 17 27 47 2017 2 23 17 27 47 ...

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