Cuisinart CAP-250 Compact Air Purifier User Manual

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

Purxium™ Compact Air Purifier

CAP-250

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always

be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including

the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

2. To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug the air purifier from the electrical

outlet immediately after using as well as before replacing or removing any

filters.

3.

The air purifier should always be placed on a flat, secure surface.

4. The cord should be kept away from any heated surfaces.

5. Never place or store the air purifier where it could fall or be pulled into a

sink or bathtub.

6. Do not reach for the air purifier if it has fallen into water. Unplug the

appliance immediately.

7. Do not place in or drop into water or liquid.

8. Do not place anything on top of unit.

9. Always keep the air purifier dry and do not operate in wet or moist

conditions like bathrooms, laundry areas or similar moist indoor places.

10. Always unplug the air purifier when not in use.

11. Check your air purifier cord and plug connections. A faulty wall outlet or

loose plug can cause the outlet or plug to overheat. Make sure the plug

fits tightly in outlet.

12. Do not run power cord under carpeting, runners or similar type floor

coverings.

13. Do not use this product outdoors.

14. Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on any soft

surface, like a couch or bed, where the openings may become blocked.

15. Do not tilt or move the air purifier while the unit is powered on. Make sure

the power is off and remove the plug from the outlet before moving.

16. Use this air purifier only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,

electric shock, or serious injury to a person.

17. Press the power button to turn off the air purifier prior to removing plug

from outlet.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). To reduce

the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a

qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

CAUTION

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and user

maintenance should be performed by an authorized service representative.

• Do not immerse base in water.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base.

NOTE: The base does not contain any user-serviceable parts.

• Make sure the air purifier is always 6 inches away from any walls as well as at

least 3 feet away from any heat source.

• Repairs should be made only by authorized personnel.

• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate agrees

with your voltage.

• Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this air purifier with any

solid-state speed control device.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart

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Purxium™ Air Purifier on a sturdy, flat

surface. Open the top flap and remove the instruction booklet and other printed

materials from the box. Remove all packing material from unit as well as plastic

coverings from any parts.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Top Panel Airflow Output

2. Combination HEPA H13 and Active

Carbon Filter

3. Removable, Reusable Metal Pre-filter

4. Filter Cover Panel

5. Control Panel

(see Touchscreen Controls, at right)

6. Base/Housing

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Cuisinart

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CAP-250 Purxium™ Compact

Air Purifier. The CAP-250 Air Purifier comes complete with dual filtration using

two combination high-grade HEPA and active carbon filters and 2 removable,

reusable metal pre-filters. The three-stage filtration system will capture up to

99.9% of airborne particles 0.1 micron or larger, including bacteria and various

contaminants, to provide fresher, cleaner air*.

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS

1. Filter Replacement Indicator/Reset Icon

2. Sleep Mode

3. Speed Indicators

4. Night-light

5. Fan Speed

6. ON/OFF

7. Child Safety Lock

8. 1, 4, 8 & 12-hour Optional Timer

9. Timer Indicators

*When used in accordance with this instruction manual.

pollen

pet dander

dust

dust mites

tobacco smoke

smoke

bacteria

CAPTURES AIRBORNE PARTICLES INCLUDING

BACTERIA AND VARIOUS CONTAMINANTS

AIR IS DRAWN IN THROUGH 2 SIDES, CAPTURING UP TO 99.9%

OF VARIOUS AIRBORNE PARTICLES 0.1 MICRON OR LARGER

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

TO OPERATE YOUR AIR PURIFIER

1. Place the air purifier on a sturdy, flat surface.

2. Make sure the unit is plugged in. All indicators will blink for 2 seconds and the

unit will beep once. The unit is now in standby mode. The ON/OFF indicator

will illuminate at 50%; other indicators are not illuminated.

3. Turn On/Off: Press the ON/OFF icon to turn the machine on and off.

4. Fan Speeds: Select or change among 3 fan speeds L, M, H (Low, Medium,

High). Start by pressing the fan speed icon, continue pressing until you have

reached your desired speed setting (L, M, H), and then release the icon.

5. Timer Function:

The timer can be set for 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, or 12 hours

and timer off. Each time the timer icon is pressed, the time will cycle among the

choices.

The icon will illuminate and beep at each option. Once time is chosen,

the timer begins running. The unit will enter standby mode after time runs out.

6. Child Safety Lock: The child safety lock can be activated by pressing and

holding the lock icon for 3 seconds until you hear 2 beeps. The air purifier will

now be in locked mode. If any icon is pressed, the unit will sound 2 beeps. To

take the unit off locked mode, simply hold the lock icon again for 3 seconds, at

which time the unit will beep 2 times to let you know the unit is now unlocked.

7. Night-Light: To activate the night-light, press the icon once. To turn off the

night-light, press the icon again.

8. Sleep Mode: Press the sleep mode icon. This icon and the ON/OFF icon will

illuminate at 50% while the other icons will not illuminate, and the motor will

run at the Low setting. You may touch any icon (except the ON/OFF icon) to

turn off sleep mode and return back to the setting when sleep mode is activat-

ed. If the timer was set prior to sleep mode, the unit will enter standby mode

after running out of set time.

9. Filter Replacement Indicator: The filter replacement indicator will illuminate in

red at 2,500 hours, indicating it is time to replace the combination H13 HEPA

and active carbon filters. When the unit is on standby mode, the red indicator

is not illuminated.

NOTE:

Standby mode is when the ON/OFF mode is illuminated at 50%. When the device

is running, the ON/OFF icon is fully lit.

NOTE:

The unit will sound a beep each time an icon is pressed. It will also sound when

setting certain functions.

NOTE:

Utilizing an H13 high-grade HEPA filter does not make this a medical device.

REMOVING FILTERS

Always unplug your Cuisinart

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Purxium

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Air Purifier from the electrical outlet

before replacing or removing filters.

To remove both side panels, place your finger into the opening on the side of the

unit and pull lightly on the panel. The removable, reusable metal pre-filters may

be removed easily by pulling the small tab outwards and up away from the unit.

To remove the combination H13 HEPA and active carbon filters, simply pull on

the filter and remove from the unit. Repeat step on the other side.

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INSTALLING YOUR REPLACEMENT

FILTER SYSTEM

1. Your air purifier will automatically tell you when it’s time to change the filters.

The Filter Replacement Indicator on the control panel will illuminate after 2,500

hours of runtime has been reached.

2. Place the new combination H13 HEPA and active carbon filter into the housing

and push until you feel resistance. Make sure white tab is facing out.

3. Line up the washed and dried removable, reusable metal pre-filters into the

lower slots and push in the tab. Place the panels back onto the unit. Repeat

step for other side.

4. Plug in and power up the air purifier. Reset the filter indicator by pressing and

holding down the reset icon for 3 seconds. There will be a long beep, and the

red indicator will turn off.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The combination H13 HEPA and active carbon filters capture up to 99.9% of air-

borne particles 0.1 Micron or larger including bacteria and various contaminants

as well as dust, pollen, and odors from cooking, smoke, pets, and VOCs. The

CAP-250’s quiet DC motor has a three-stage dual filtration system that purifies air

in an up to 250 sq. ft. area two times every hour or in an up to 125 sq. ft. area four

times every hour*.

3-STAGE DUAL AIR INTAKE H13 HIGH-GRADE

HEPA FILTRATION SYSTEM

• HEPA H13 – High-grade filters capture up to 99.9% of airborne particles

0.1 micron or larger, including bacteria and various contaminants.

• ACTIVE CARBON FILTERS – Capture up to 99.9% of various unwanted

cooking odors, smoke, and VOCs to 0.1 micron or larger*.

• REMOVABLE, REUSABLE METAL PRE-FILTERS – Capture larger

airborne particles such as dust, pet dander, and cooking oils.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The H13 high-grade HEPA filters should be vacuumed once a month for the air

purifier to perform at its best. If the air purifier contains dust or pet dander, it’s

best to clean the removable metal pre-filters more often than once a month to

maintain 2,500 hours of filter life. Always unplug your air purifier from the electrical

outlet before replacing or removing any filters.

1. Unplug the power cord from the unit and from the outlet. The metal pre-filters

should be hand-washed only. If the filters are fairly clean, wash each filter with

soapy, warm water. If the pre-filters are very dirty, you may need use a soft

brush to gently clean them. Make sure the pre-filters are completely dry before

placing back into the unit.

2. Remove the combination HEPA H13 and active carbon filters as described on

page 4.

3. The best way to clean the HEPA H13 filters is to use a vacuum cleaner with the

brush attachment. Gently run the brush attachment along the white side of the

filter only. You do not need to vacuum the active carbon filter on the other side

of the HEPA H13 filter.

*When used in accordance with this instruction manual.

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is available only to U.S. consumers who purchase products

directly from Cuisinart or an authorized Cuisinart

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reseller only. You are

a consumer if you own a Cuisinart

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Purxium

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Air Purifier that was

purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as

otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to

retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners or consumers who

purchase from unauthorized Cuisinart resellers. We warrant that your

Cuisinart

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Purxium

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Air Purifier will be free of defects in materials and

workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of

original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website,

https://cuisinart.registria.com

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for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However,

product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to

maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty

benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date,

the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of

manufacture.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents

have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store

where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart

products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its

preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an

independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase

price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage

of the product. If neither of the above two options results in the

appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the

product to an independent repair facility, if service or repair can be

economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be

responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement,

or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California

residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming

products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by

calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.

Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and

shipping and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY

Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if

your Cuisinart

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Purxium™ Air Purifier should fail within the generous

warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no

cost to you. To obtain a return shipping label, visit us at

https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-assistance/

product-inquiry/. Or call our toll-free customer service department at

1-800-726-0190 to speak with a representative.

Your Cuisinart

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Purxium™ Air Purifier has been manufactured to the

strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in

120-volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement

parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages

caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use

with accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those

authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any damage

caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household

use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages,

so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other

rights, which vary from state to state.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone

other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the

servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to

ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced

with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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