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5500-2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Winix air purifier.  This product is for household use only. 

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.

 

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Do not repair or modify the unit unless 

specifically recommended in this manual. 

All other repairs should be completed by 

a qualified technician.

 

x

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 does 

not fit into the outlet, reverse the plug. 

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 

technician to install a proper outlet.

 

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Do not use if the power cord or plug is 

damaged or the connection to the wall 

outlet is loose.

 

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Use AC 120V only.

 

x

Do not damage, break, forcefully bend, 

pull, twist, bundle, coat, pinch, or place 

heavy objects on the power cord.

 

x

Periodically remove dust from the power 

plug. This will reduce the risk of shock due 

to humidity build up.

 

x

If the power plug is damaged, it must 

be replaced by the manufacturer or a 

qualified technician.

 

x

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.

 

x

Remove the power plug from the outlet 

when not in use.

 

x

Do not handle the power plug with wet 

hands.

 

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Do not operate the unit when using 

indoor smoke-generating insecticides.

 

x

Do not clean unit with benzene or paint 

thinner. Do not spray insecticides on the 

unit.

 

x

Do not use the unit where it is humid or 

where the unit may become wet, such as 

the bathroom.

 

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Do not insert fingers or foreign objects 

into air intake or outlet.

 

x

Do not use use the unit near flammable 

gases. Do not use near cigarettes, incense, 

or other spark-creating items.

 

x

Unit will not remove carbon monoxide 

emitted from heating appliances or other 

sources.

 

x

Do not block the intake or outlet vents.

 

x

Do not use near hot objects, such as a 

stove.

 

x

Do not use where the unit may come into 

contact with steam.

 

x

Do not use the unit on its side.

 

x

Keep away from products that generate 

oily residue, such as a deep fryer.

 

x

Do not use detergent to clean the unit.

 

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Do not operate without a filter.

 

x

Do not wash and reuse the True HEPA 

Filter.

 

x

Hold the handle on the back of the unit 

to transport.

 

x

Do not hold by the front panel.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS FOR 

USING YOUR AIR PURIFIER

 WARNING

This product contains chemicals 

known to the State of California to 

cause cancer and birth defects or 

other reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for 5500-2

Page 1: ...safety rules and instructions in this manual before operating x x The product warranty is printed on the back of this guide so please keep it in a safe place for future use x x This product is manufac...

Page 2: ...ion Initial Operation 9 Modes of Operation 10 Features and Settings 11 Care and Maintenance Filter Care 13 Cleaning Care 17 Remote Remote Control Guide 18 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 19...

Page 3: ...filter Power cord with plug This product is suitable for 120V only Odor sensor Washable Advanced Odor Control AOCTM Carbon Filter Pre filter PlasmaWave Control Panel Display Panel 3 STAGE AIR PURIFICA...

Page 4: ...gh and set the desired mode of operation Auto Sleep Power Button Turns the unit on or off Fan Speed Button Enables Manual operation of the unit Press to cycle through and set the desired fan speed Low...

Page 5: ...ace around heating elements Do not place in an area with excessive amounts of noxious gases Do not have unit facing into wind or draft Do not place in excessively humid areas where unit may become wet...

Page 6: ...e sure the unit is turned off before installing filters Remove filters from protective plastic wrap Operating the unit without removing filters from plastic wrap may cause abnormal noise deformation o...

Page 7: ...the upper tabs into the slots at the top part of the unit until sides audibly click into place Replace the front panel by first inserting the latch at the bottom edge into the base of the unit then r...

Page 8: ...ed in water unplug it and contact customer service Cord can become damaged by forcefully bending pulling twisting bundling pinching or placing heavy objects on it Ensure filters are inserted before ru...

Page 9: ...t 30 seconds of power up the Air Quality Indicator will cycle through Blue Yellow and Red colors The Smart Sensors take approximately 4 minutes to gauge the air quality in the environment after which...

Page 10: ...improves the fan speed will automatically be reduced If the indoor air quality decreases the fan speed will automatically increase Note 2 Sleep Mode Press the Mode button to select Sleep mode The LED...

Page 11: ...1 Press the Fan Speed button to set the desired fan speed 4 Timer The timer can be set to let the unit run for a specified period of time MANUAL TIMER Press the Timer button to select the desired len...

Page 12: ...me for lengthy periods of time Note PLASMAWAVE AIR QUALITY INDICATOR 5 PlasmaWave By default PlasmaWave is enabled whenever the unit is powered on Press the Plasmawave button when the unit is on to en...

Page 13: ...hs 3 True HEPA filter Can NOT be WASHED To purchase replacement Winix filters 877 699 4649 www winixamerica com FILTER CARE 1 Know The Filters When the Check Filter indicator LED is on it is time to r...

Page 14: ...the top of the filter release and remove Pull out the AOCTM Carbon filter and True HEPA Filter Tabs Pre filter Latch FILTER CARE 2 Removing Filters Turn the unit power off before removing filters Remo...

Page 15: ...s of the Pre filter 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 sides audibly click into pl...

Page 16: ...completely in a well ventilated area Otherwise it may develop a bad odor NOTICE FILTER CARE When cleaning the AOCTM Carbon Filter remove it from the unit and hold it under running room temperature wa...

Page 17: ...the front panel and clean the interior with a vacuum cleaner For optimal performance clean every 1 2 months When cleaning the unit always unplug the power cord first and then wait until the unit has c...

Page 18: ...torage cradle Battery Replacement Squeeze tabs of battery cover while pulling on the remote Remove old battery Insert new battery with PLUS side up x x Always use CR2025 3V lithium battery Operates in...

Page 19: ...ing to it and ensure the plug is secured 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 selecte...

Page 20: ...s a strange smell Is it being used in a place with a lot of smoke dust or odors Clean the air intakes on either side and clean the pre filter Clean or change the AOCTM Carbon filter The fan strength i...

Page 21: ...ble 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 inst...

Page 22: ...ning the unit When removing the power plug grasp by holding the plug itself never hold by the cord x x Remove the power plug from the outlet when not in use x x Do not handle the power plug with wet h...

Page 23: ...incurred even during the warranty period 3 The warranty must be presented upon bringing the product for service 4 Store the warranty in a safe place as it cannot be reissued 5 This warranty is valid o...

Page 24: ...nature of the problem your contact information and your address Dedicated Call Center 877 699 4649 Website www winixamerica com 162502 Rev A Developedinpartnershipwith DrexelUniversity Philadelphia P...

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