Oster OAP1551-049, Instruction Manual

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CORD SAFETY
• The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce tangling or tripping
hazards.
• If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical
rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of
the air cleaner (see rating label marked on product).
• Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
GET TO KNOW YOUR AIR PURIFIER
Your HEPA-Type air purifier removes up to 99% of airborne allergens as small as 2
microns, including ragweed pollen, grass pollen, tree pollen, household dust, dust mite
debris, mould spores, pet dander and smoke from the air passing through the filter.
IONISER
This appliance has an optional ioniser feature which, when turned on, releases negative
ions into outgoing filtered air to help the air purification process.
What Are Ions?
Ions are tiny particles that carry a positive or negative charge. They exist naturally around
us: in the air, water, and ground. Both positive and negative ions are colorless, odorless,
and completely harmless.
How Does The Ioniser Work?
Negative ions help air purification by attaching themselves to very small airborne particles
in the room. These particles take on a negative charge and may join with positively
charged particles such as dust, pollen, smoke, and pet dander to form larger particles.
These larger particles are then more easily captured by the filter system.
Important Notes:
Your ioniser may produce an occasional popping or cracking sound. This is normal and
occurs when a small buildup of ions is discharged.
After extended use, you may notice dust around the grills or front panel. This is caused
by negative ions exiting the air outlet, evidence of the ioniser’s air cleaning effectiveness.
You can remove the dust with a soft brush or clean, damp cloth.
Larger particles may be attracted to positively charged surfaces throughout the home,
like walls or floors.
• This may occur more frequently when the filter is nearing the end of its useful product
life and unable to capture as many charged particles.
• Excessive amounts of pet dander, dust, or smoke may decrease the life expectancy
of the filter and interfere with the ionisation process. To help prevent particles from
attracting to surfaces throughout your home:
• You may want to run the ioniser less often.
• Check the condition of the filter more frequently.
CAUTION:
The ioniser in this appliance produces less ozone than the UL* established
limits of 50ppb.
HEPA-TYPE FILTER
HEPA
(High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are designed to remove up to 99% of airborne
pollutants at 2 microns or larger, from the air that passes through them. These include tobacco
smoke, household dust, pet dander and pollen.
*Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
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