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FRONT

PACKAGE CONTENTS

BACK

Control Panel

* For a Certified Refurbished Air Purifier, there will be 4 New Carbon Filters and 1 True HEPA Filter included;

equivalent to a 1-year supply.

Front Panel

Air Outlet

Vent

Handle

Power Plug

Unit

(1) Pre-Filter

(8) Activated Carbon Filters

(2) True HEPA Filters

Alexa Setup Guide /

Wi-Fi Setup Guide

User

Manual

WHERE TO USE

MODEL PART DIAGRAM

12~18 in

12~18 in

Allow 12 ~ 18 in. of space between TVs, radios, and other 

electronics. 

Electromagnetic interference from certain 

electronics may cause product malfunction.

Place indoors away from direct sunlight. 

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.

Allow at least 12 ~ 18 in. from walls for maximum air flow

01. Auto Mode Indicator - 

The LED "Auto" light 

will indicate when Auto Mode is activated.

02. Air Quality Indicator - 

Color coded LED 

light indicates one of three levels of Air Quality: 

Red (poor), Amber (fair), and Blue (good).

03. Fan Speed Indicator - 

Indicates the current 

fan speed.

04. Sleep Mode Indicator - 

The LED "Sleep" 

light will indicate when Sleep Mode is on.

05. Filter Replacement Indicator - 

LED light 

indicates when it is time to change the filter.

06. Filter Reset Button - 

After replacing the 

True HEPA Filter, use a small object such as a 

paper clip, to press and hold the Filter Reset 

Button for at least 5 seconds until the Filter 

Replacement Indicator turns off.

07. Smart Sensor - 

Detects the amount of 

odorous gas in the environment. When in Auto 

mode, the fan speed adjusts according to the 

detected amount of gas.

08. Power Button

 - Turns the unit on or off. 

During the first 30 seconds of powering up, the 

Air Quality Indicator will cycle through Blue, 

Amber and Red colors.

• Smart sensor takes approximately 4 minutes 

to detect the air quality in the environment 

before normal operation begins.

09-1. Fan Speed/Auto/Sleep Buttons - 

Use the 

Fan Speed arrow buttons to set the desired 

fan speed. Fan Speeds cycle over in this 

sequence: Auto, Low, Medium, High, Turbo, 

Sleep, Auto.

Auto Mode: 

Automatically adjusts fan speeds 

according to your indoor air quality. The fan 

speed will adjust to low when air quality is good, 

medium when fair, and to high when poor.

Sleep Mode: 

When Sleep Mode is activated, 

the Air Quality Indicator LED light is disabled.

• Fan speed will automatically set to minimum 

speed (lower than 'Low') which will be 

nearly silent. When Sleep Mode is active, 

PlasmaWave

®

 will be disabled, but it can be 

turned back on.

09-2. PlasmaWave

®

 Button - Press and hold 

the buttons 

+

for 3 seconds

Press the Plasmawave

®

 button when the unit 

is on to enable or disable this feature. By 

default, PlasmaWave

®

 is enabled whenever the 

unit is powered on. 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.

10. PlasmaWave

®

 Indicator - 

Indicates 

whether PlasmaWave

®

 is enabled or disabled.

11. Wi-Fi Button - 

Press for 3 seconds to 

activate pairing mode. When Wi-Fi is paired, 

press the button to turn Wi-Fi off or back on.

12. Wi-Fi Indicator - 

Enables or disables the Wi-

Fi feature. When in the pairing state, the Wi-Fi 

LED flashes. When paired successfully, the Wi-Fi 

LED will be a solid white light.

13. Light Sensor - 

Detects the amount of 

ambient light in the environment. When in Auto 

Mode, the light sensor detects when to put the 

unit into Sleep Mode.

Winix Smart Wi-Fi Setup - 

Refer to the Wi-Fi 

Guide Guide provided inside the box.

CONTROL PANEL

07

08

09

11

13

02

03 04 05 06

01

12

10

When to Replace Filters 

Filter

Indicator Light

When to Service

When to Replace

Pre-Filter

none

Every 14 days

Permanent

Activated Carbon Filter

none

CAN'T BE WASHED

Every 3 months

True HEPA Filter

Lasts Approx.

12 months

• When the Check Filter Indicator LED is on, it is time to replace the Filter.
• Intervals between filter replacement may vary depending on environment.

MAINTENANCE

3

True HEPA Filter

2

Activated Carbon Filter

4

PlasmaWave

®

Pre-Filter

1

4-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION

INITIAL OPERATION

REPLACING FILTERS

CLEANING CARE

Cleaning the Filters:

Use a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to clean 

the Pre-Filter.

• If it is excessively soiled, rinse in room 

temperature water. Do not use detergent or 

soap. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours or 

more before using. Intervals between filter 

cleaning may vary depending on the air 

quality. Do not use hot water over 104

o

F or 

volatile fluids such as paint thinner.

Cleaning the Exterior & Interior:

Wipe with a soft damp cloth using room 

temperature water.

• Afterwards, wipe it down with a dry cloth.

Open the front panel and clean the interior 

with a vacuum cleaner.

• For optimal performance, clean every 1 - 2 

months.

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Resetting Filter Life: 

After replacing your True HEPA Filter, place the Pre-Filter back in and close the Front Panel. 
While the unit is on, hold the Filter Reset Button for at least 5 seconds until you hear the beep. 
After the beep, the Filter Replacement Indicator will disappear. The True HEPA Filter is now reset.

1. 

Remove the front panel by grasping its upper edge 

and gently pulling forward.

2. 

Remove the Pre-Filter, then the bag of filters behind it.

3. 

Remove filters from protective plastic bag.

4. 

Install the filters until they fit securely in place.

03. True HEPA Filter (back)

02. Activated Carbon Filter (middle)

01. Pre-Filter (front)

5. 

After filters are installed, close the front panel.

6. 

Insert the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Latch

01

02

03

Latch

N O T I C E

•  When cleaning the unit, always unplug the power cord 

first and then wait until the unit has cooled down.

•  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 unplugged.
•  Do not use benzene, alcohol, or other volatile fluids, 

which may cause damage or discoloration.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model

C545

Voltage

AC 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Rate

65 W

Dimensions

13.7"W × 8.4"D × 20.5"H

Weight

11 lbs

Filter SKU

Filter S: 1712-0096-00

Exterior design, and product specifications may be changed 

without prior notice to improve product performance.

Contact Winix for product related inquiries and customer service

Dedicated Call Center:   (877) 699-4649

Website: www.winixamerica.com

To expedite service, please specify the model name and number, the nature of the problem, your 
contact information, and your address.
For Troubleshooting or Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: https://winixamerica.com/faq/

Air Purification means it 

removes inanimate particles

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