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KC-860U
AIR PURIFIER
with Humidifying Function
OPERATION MANUAL
Purifi cateur d’air à fonction
d’humidifi cation
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
PURIFICADOR DE AIRE
Con función de humidifi cación
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
Device of this mark is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
“Plasmacluster” and “Device of a cluster of grapes” are
registered trademarks of Sharp Corpration in Japan,
USA and elsewhere.
This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting
strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA.
US EPA
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Please read before operating your new Air Purifi er The air purifi er draws in room air from the air intake, passes the air through a Pre- Filter, a Washable Deodorizing fi lter and a True HEPA fi lter inside of the unit, then dis- charges the air through the air outlet. The True HEPA fi lter can remove 99.97% of dust particles as small as 0.3 microns that pass through the fi lter and also helps absorb odors. The Washable Deodorizing fi lter gradually absorbs odors as they pass through the fi lter. S
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ENGLISH FEATURES CONTENTS ...... FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE(U.S) E-2 Unique Combination of Air Treatment Technologies CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY(U.S) .....E-3 Triple Filtration System + Plasmacluster FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE(CANADA) ....E-4 + Humidifi cation ........... LIMITED WARRANTY(CANADA) E-5 TRAPS DUST* Washable pre-filter traps dust and other IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...E-6 large airborne particles. • WARNING .................................................. E-6 DECREASES ODORS • CA
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(the United States) FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE To aid in answering questions if you call for service or for reporting loss or theft, please use the space below to record the model and serial number located on the back of the unit. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Dealer Name Address City State Zip Telephone TO PHONE: Dial 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) for: SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) PARTS (for your Authorized Parts Distributor) ACCESSORIES ADDITIONAL
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY FOR U.S. USERS SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the fi rst consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufac- tured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the peri
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(Canada) FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE To aid in answering questions if you call for service or for reporting loss or theft, please use the space below to record the model and serial number located on the back side of the unit. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Dealer Name Address City Province Postal Code Telephone TO PHONE: Dial 1-905-568-7140 for: SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) PARTS (for your Authorized Parts Distributor) ACCESSORIES ADDITIONAL CUSTOME
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T H R O U G H T C S U E S B T E O H LIMITEDWARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulationsonyourpurchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer: Sharp warrants that this product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any defects in material and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fi re or injury to persons: WARNING • Read all instructions before using the unit. • Use only a 120 volt outlet. • The air purifi er has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fi t in a polar- ized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t into the outlet, reverse it. If it still does not fi
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CAUTIONS CONCERNING OPERATION • Do not block the intake and/or air outlet. • Do not use the unit near or on hot objects, such as stoves or heaters or where it may come into contact with steam. • Always operate the unit in an upright position. • Always hold the handles on both sides of the unit when moving it. Holding the back panel when carrying may cause it to detach, thus dropping the unit and resulting in bodily injury. • Do not operate the unit without the fi lters, Water Tank, and Humidif
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PART NAMES ILLUSTRATIVE DIAGRAM - FRONT Air Outlet Main Unit Display Front Monitor Main Unit BACK Handle(2 locations left and right) Air Outlet True HEPA fi lter (white) Sensors • Dust Sensor Washable Deodorizing • Temperature / Humidity Sensor fi lter (black) Tabs Tank Handle Back Panel (Pre-fi lter) Water Tank (For humidifying) Humidifying Filter Filter Frame Tank Cap Float Humidifying Tray Power Cord Plug Air Inlet Date Label (Rating Label) E-8
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MAIN UNIT DISPLAY Filter Reset Button/ Plasmacluster ON/OFF Button/ Indicator Light (red) Indicator Light (green) Power ON Button Power OFF Button Press any of the buttons to select mode and start the unit. Light Control Button Fan Speed Button/ Clean Air & Humidify MODE Button/ Quick Clean MODE Button/ Indicator Light (green) Indicator Light (green) Indicator Light (blue) Clean Air MODE Button/ Indicator Light (green) FRONT MONITOR Indicates condition and humidity of room air. DUST MONITOR The
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Unplug the unit before installing PREPARATION FOR USE or adjusting the fi lters. FILTER INSTALLATION To maintain the quality of the fi lters, they are packed in plastic bags and placed in the unit. Be sure to remove the fi lters from the plastic bags and replace the fi lters in the unit before initial use. Install the fi lters Remove the fi lters 2 1 Install the True HEPA fi lter. Remove the Back Panel. 1 1 Please make sure that the True HEPA Gently push down on the tabs, fi lter is placed in pr
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REFILLING THE WATER TANK The unit can be used in the Clean Air Mode without putting water in the Water Tank. When using the Clean Air & Humidify Mode, or the Quick Clean Mode, the Water Tank should be fi lled with water. Tank Handle Remove the Water Tank by unlatching the 1 top. Water Tank Humidifying Tray Remove the Water Tank Cap and carefully Water Tank 2 fi ll the Water Tank with tap water. • Change the water in the Water Tank every day with fresh tap water. Tank Cap After fi lling, s
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OPERATION Fan Speed Quick Clean MODE Button Power OFF Plasmacluster Button Button ON/OFF Button Clean Air MODE Button Clean Air & Humidify MODE Button CLEAN AIR & HUMIDIFY MODE Use the Clean Air & Humidify Mode to quickly clean the air, reduce odors and to humidify. Fill Water Tank. (See E-11) 1 Press the CLEAN AIR & HUMIDIFY MODE 2 Button. • If the power cord was not unplugged between uses, the unit will automatically re-start at the previously selected settings. Press the FAN SPEED But
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QUICK CLEAN MODE QUICK CLEAN Mode with humidifi cation releases high-density Plasmacluster ions. By con- tinuously discharging strong airfl ow cycles, the unit effectively removes airborne dust, pollen, mold and allergens from the air as they are drawn through the fi lter system. Water must be in the Water Tank when this mode is selected. The unit humidifi es when there’s water in the Water Tank, and it operates without humidifying when there is no water in it. Press the QUICK CLEAN MODE Button
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OPERATION LIGHTS CONTROL Button Refer to the diagram to select the desired Use when the light on the brightness on the front panel. front panel is too bright. The lights on the front panel are brighter. The lights on the front panel are darker. The lights on the front monitor turn off. CAUTION The lights on the front monitor are always brighter when starting. WATER SUPPLY INDICATOR LIGHT When the Water Tank is empty, the Water Supply Indicator Light will fl ash to indicate that the Water T
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE To maintain optimum performance of this air purifi er, please clean the unit including the sensor opening and fi lters periodically. When cleaning the unit, be sure to fi rst unplug the power cord, and never handle the plug with wet hands. Electrical shock and/or bodily injury may occur as a result. After 720 hours of use Care Cycle FILTER INDICATOR LIGHT (30days ×24hours = 720) The Filter Indicator Light will illuminate as a reminder to perform mainte- nance of the Back Pa
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE WATER TANK Tank Cap Care Cycle Every day when Humidifying Rinse the inside of the tank by leaving a small amount of luke- Water Tank warm water inside, closing the tank cap firmly, and shaking the tank. Mild household detergents may be used to clean the inside of the tank, but detergent should be diluted and the tank should be thoroughly rinsed to remove all detergent residue. (Note the Water Tank is not dishwasher safe.) TANK CAP CARE Toot
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HUMIDIFYING TRAY Frequency of maintenance cycle will depend on the hardness Care Cycle 1 month of the water. Avoid spilling water when removing or cleaning the tray. Remove the Water Tank and Humidifying Tray. When Water Deposits are Diffi cult to Remove 1 Unlatch the Water Tank fi rst, then re- Fill Humidifying Tray halfway Tank Handle move the tray. Use 1 with lukewarm water, add a both hands when small amount of mild kitchen pulling out the detergent, and leave to soak Humidifying T
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE HUMIDIFYING FILTER Care Cycle Once a month or when the Filter Indicator Light is on. Frequency of maintenance cycle will depend on the hardness or the impurities of the water that you use; the harder the water the more often descaling will be necessary. Pay attention not to spill water when cleaning the fi lter. Remove the Water Tank and Rinse the Humidifying fi lter 1 5 Humidifying Tray. repeatedly with lukewarm water to remove all the solution resi- due. Humidifying fi
