Air O Swiss Humidifier AOS2055A User Manual

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Important safety instructions  
• Do not run power cords under carpets, and do not co-  
ver with throw rugs. Arrange cord so that it will not be  
tripped over.  
• Never pull the plug from the outlet by the cable or with  
wet hands (7).  
• Do not use the appliance where combustible gases or  
vapors are present.  
• Do not expose the appliance to rain, or use near water,  
in a bathroom, laundry area or other damp location.  
• This unit must be used in its upright position.  
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or  
exhaust opening as this may cause electric shock or  
damage to the appliance. Do not block air outlets or  
intakes (8).  
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider  
than the other). To reduce risk of shock, this plug is  
intended to 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 alter this safety feature.  
• The use of water additives, such as ethereal/essential  
oils, fragrances, eucalyptus, water conditioners etc.,  
damages the tank material and as a consequence the  
whole unit. Any use of such additives in the tank will  
void the manufacturer’s warranty. Please read chapter  
«use of fragrances».  
• Prior to using the appliance, read through the in-  
structions for complete use and retain in a safe place  
for later reference.  
• WARNING – Only use the appliance indoors and within  
the specified technical data. Improper use can be  
hazardous for the health and lead to critical injury.  
• Connect the unit only to alternating current with  
voltage according to the rating label.  
• Children cannot recognize the hazards associated  
with the usage of electrical appliances. For this reason,  
always supervise children when they are near the  
humidifier (image 1).  
• Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the  
appliance or cable (2), after malfunction, after the  
appliance has been dropped (3) or damaged in any  
other way.  
• Repairs of electrical appliances are only to be made by  
qualified service engineers (4). Improper repair work  
can cause considerable danger to the user.  
• Place the humidifier on a dry, level surface (5).  
• Do not place the appliance next to heating vent.  
• Place appliance where it is not easily knocked over (6).  
• Always unplug when not in use.  
• A loose fit between the plug and the AC outlet  
(receptacle) may cause overheating and a distortion  
of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace  
loose or worn receptacles.  
• Only operate the humidifier when it is completely  
assembled.  
• ALWAYS unplug before removing/filling/emptying the  
water tank, before cleaning/maintaining, assembling/  
dismantling of individual parts and before moving the  
appliance.  
• Do not sit, stand or place any heavy objects on the  
appliance.  
• Do not submerge the main body in water or other  
liquids.  
• Disconnect power supply before servicing.  
• Persons who are not familiar with the instructions  
for use, as well as children and persons under the  
influence of medication, alcohol, or drugs are not  
permitted to operate the appliance, or are only per-  
mitted to operate it under supervision.  
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Foreword  
Special humidifying discs rotate in a water bath inside the  
unit; this cleanses the air passing over them of impurities  
in a natural way – in the same way that air is washed by  
the rain in nature.  
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Congratulations on purchasing the AIR-O-SWISS 2055A  
Air Washer!  
Did you know that excessively dry indoor air  
• dries out mucus membranes and causes chapped lips  
and stinging eyes?  
• promotes infections and diseases of the respiratory  
tract?  
• leads to weariness, tiredness and poor concentration?  
• is a burden on pets and house plants?  
• promotes the formation of dust and increases the elec-  
trostatic charge of textiles made from synthetic fibers,  
carpets and synthetic floors?  
The air humidification takes place according to the self-  
regulating principle of cold evaporation. The appliance  
therefore generates ideal air humidity, without the need for  
additional control units.  
A specially tuned anti-microbial protection system (Ionic  
Silver Stick®) prevents the formation of microbes in the  
water of the base unit. No chemical additives are required  
to keep the water clean.  
• damages furnishings made from wood, especially par-  
quet floors?  
• makes musical instruments go out of tune?  
Unpacking  
• Remove the appliance carefully from the packaging  
(10 – 12). Place your hands underneath the product  
to pull it out of the box. The top part of the unit is only  
placed on the base; it is NOT attached.  
General  
The indoor climate is generally pleasant when the relative  
humidity is between 40 and 60%. Air humidification is es-  
pecially sensible in winter, but does not replace the regular  
airing of living spaces.  
• Remove the plastic bag from the unit (13).  
• Remove all cardboard pieces from the disc pack (14).  
• Check the details of the electrical supply on the rating  
plate (15).  
• Use the original packaging to store the appliance if you  
do not use it throughout the year.  
How it works  
Your appliance  
• washes and humidifies the air without using filter mats  
• works quietly in two operation modes  
• is manufactured from high-quality, long-life  
components.  
• has a large cleansing capacity through pre-ionization.  
The individual dust particles are ionized (charged) and  
stick to the humidifier discs.  
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Description of the appliance  
Putting into operation  
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The best location for your appliance is:  
• On the floor, or on a level, dry surface in the room.  
• Pay proper attention to easy accessibility and sufficient  
space for servicing and cleaning the unit.  
• Read the section «Filling the tank» on how to fill the  
water tank (16 – 20).  
• Place the water tank on the lower part (20).  
• Connect the power cable to the outlet and switch the  
appliance on using the On/Off switch.  
• The unit will reach full humidity output about 10 –  
15 minutes after you switch it on.  
• Ensure that the cable is not trapped (9). Do not switch  
on the unit if the cable is defective (2).  
Air inlet  
Cover  
Control panel  
Air outlet  
1 disc pack with  
16 humidifying discs  
Water tank  
Water tank cap  
Ionic Silver Stick® (ISS)  
Rotary lock  
Fragrance container  
and rotary lock opener  
for humidifying discs  
Water base  
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Filling the tank  
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Always unplug the unit before removing the water tank. Do  
not operate the appliance when the water tank is empty!  
Only fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap wa-  
ter. Use water additives at your own risk. We do  
no accept any liability for possible reductions in  
performance or damage.  
Do not put the water tank under pressure,e.g.by filling with  
carbonated mineral water. Do not add any essential oils or  
fragrances to the water; the plastic material might become  
discolored and damaged. Close cap tightly (19) to prevent  
water from leaking out of the tank.  
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Use of fragrances  
• Remove the water tank (16).  
• Ensure that there are no foreign objects in the water  
tank.  
• Remove the water tank cap from the tank (17). Fill the  
tank with fresh, cold tap water (18). Fully close the  
water tank cap to prevent the water tank from leaking  
(19). Place the water tank on the water base (20).  
• After filling the water tank, most of the water will  
empty into the base. The water tank may be filled a  
second time (base will not overflow).  
• Connect the cable to the outlet and switch the ap-  
pliance on.  
• The red empty indicator light may stay illuminated for  
some seconds until the base is filled with water.  
The base contains a special fragrance container (21). A  
cotton ball soaked with fragrance can be placed in this  
container. Place fragrances only in the container provided!  
Do not pour fragrances in fragrance container directly! Use  
with cotton ball only.Water additives (e.g. essential oils, fra-  
grances, water conditioners) must NOT be used in the tank  
or anywhere else in the appliance! Even a small amount  
can damage the plastic or cause cracks. The material is  
not suitable for the use of additives. One drop is enough  
to damage the water tank and therefore render the unit  
unusable. Appliances that are damaged by additives are  
excluded from the warranty.The fragrance container is also  
used as a tool for opening the rotary locks of the humi-  
difying discs.To learn more about removing the discs, refer  
to section «Cleaning the humidifying discs».  
The unit is fitted with an automatic cut-off switch. As soon  
as the water tank is empty, the unit switches off automa-  
tically; the empty indicator illuminates (also see section  
«Operating 2055A»).  
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Operating 2055A  
D) Night mode  
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If you turn the rotary switch to position D, the appliance  
works in night mode and is especially quiet.  
E) Operating light and Automatic Shut-Off  
«Tank empty»  
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C D E  
The green light (LED) (E) illuminates when the appliance  
is switched on. The water level is easy to see thanks to  
the transparent water tank. The red LED light on the ap-  
pliance also shows when the unit should be refilled with  
water. If the water level falls below the minimum level, the  
appliance automatically switches off. The red symbol (E)  
appears on the display. When water is added, the red LED  
changes to green and the appliance continues operating.  
Warning: When lifting the upper part off the housing, the  
appliance also switches off. In this case, the red light E  
will also appear on the display. Only when the upper part  
is replaced on the base does the red LED (E) disappear and  
the appliance resumes operation.  
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A) Rotary switch  
Connect the appliance to an outlet and turn rotary switch  
A from position B (off) to position C or D as required. Posi-  
tion D is especially quiet (night mode). Position C (normal  
mode) achieves maximum humidity output. The disc rota-  
tion speed remains constant with both mode selections.  
The fan rotation speed increases with level II (C).  
B) Switching on/off  
If the rotary switch is in position B, the appliance is swit-  
ched off.  
C) Normal mode  
If you select position C, then normal mode is set, and the  
appliance reaches maximum humidity output.  
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Water quality maintenance  
Cleaning/maintenance  
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The Ionic Silver Stick (ISS) uses the anti-microbial effect  
of silver to prevent the growth of microbes in the water  
base. It begins to function as soon as it comes into contact  
with water, even if the unit is switched off. The Ionic Silver  
Stick should be changed every year. Look at picture 22 for  
the position of the ISS in the base part of the unit. Do not  
touch the water in the base during operation! Switch off the  
unit first. Contact your local retailer or check our website  
Switch the appliance off and remove the power  
plug from the outlet before you clean the appli-  
ance (24).  
• Regular cleaning is a pre-condition for hygienic,  
trouble-free operation.  
• The appliance can be unassembled for cleaning in a  
few moves.  
• Never submerge the entire unit in water (26).  
• Empty and rinse the base once a week (27).  
• The unit must be completely emptied and cleaned if  
it has been filled with water for longer than a week  
without being used.  
Lifecycle indicator  
Your appliance comes with a lifecycle indicator on the back  
of the upper part for changing the Ionic Silver Stick®. To  
remind yourself of when you put the ISS into operation,  
please cross the current month on the indicator and write  
the current year on the line provided (23).  
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Recommended cleaning intervals  
The recommended cleaning intervals depend on the air and  
water quality, as well as operating times.A thin film of lime  
scale on the discs actually increases the humidity output!  
• once to twice a year: upper part of housing and fan  
• every 2 weeks: water tank and base  
• every 4 weeks: humidifying discs  
Cleaning the upper part of the housing  
Remove the upper part of the unit (29) and wipe out tho-  
roughly once to twice a year with a damp cleaning cloth  
(30).  
Cleaning the fan  
The cover can be removed from the upper part of the unit  
(31). Under this cover is the fan (32), which can be cleaned  
with a damp cleaning cloth as required.  
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Cleaning the water tank and base  
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Cleaning the humidifying discs  
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• Lift the water tank out of the unit, open the water tank  
cap and clean the tank (33 – 35).  
A thin film of lime scale on the discs actually increases  
the humidity output! To clean, unscrew the individual humi-  
difying discs from each other.Rotary locks (toothed wheels)  
can be easily removed using the multifunctional fragrance  
container (42).  
• Lift the upper part of the unit off the base and remove  
the Ionic Silver Stick® (36).  
• Use AIR-O-SWISS EZCal custom cleaning and descaling  
agent only to remove deposits from the water base re-  
gularly (37). There is a sample of EZCal included in the  
packaging of your humidifier. Instructions for using are  
on the packet. Rotate the disc assembly a few times by  
hand (37) to clean the mineral deposits on the humi-  
difying discs. Only use 1 packet for 32 oz of water. Do  
not change the ratio. Do NOT run the unit when using  
EZCal. This can cause damage to the product and voids  
the warranty. Thoroughly rinse the base with potable  
water after using EZCal and make sure no EZCal resi-  
dues remain in the base.  
Next, the discs can be washed individually (43 – 44). For  
best results use EZCal custom cleaning agent for AIR-O-  
SWISS products. Refer to section «Cleaning the water tank  
and base» for more information of how to use EZCal.  
• The toothed wheel can only be assembled in one  
position.  
After cleaning, reassemble the appliance in the reverse se-  
quence. Note:rotary locks have two rest positions.Warning:  
Do not overtighten!  
• Empty the water base (38), remove the disc assembly  
(39) and rinse (40).  
• Remove deposits from the base using a plastic or  
wooden brush (41).  
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140°F / 60°C  
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Storing the appliance for extended periods  
Clean the appliance as described earlier and allow to dry  
thoroughly.Preferably store the appliance in its original box,  
in a dry place away from high temperatures.  
Technical specifications  
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Electrical voltage  
120 V / 60 Hz  
29 W  
Power consumption  
Humidity output up to  
Suitable for rooms up to  
Dimensions  
3 gallons / 24h  
600 sq ft / 55 m2  
Legal notice  
The humidifier is cUL-listed.  
Subject to technical change. The instructions for use are  
protected by copyright © PLASTON AG.  
14.2 x 14.2 x 14.2 in  
36 x 36 x 36 cm  
Weight (empty)  
Operating noise level  
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13 lbs / 5.9 kg  
< 25 dB(A)  
Ionic Silver Stick®  
Accessories  
Contact your local retailer or check our website www.  
airoswiss.net for re-order information.  
Customer Service  
Customer Service (USA) 1-800-336-0326  
Trouble shooting  
Problem  
Possible cause  
What to do  
Appliance does not work  
Power plug not inserted  
Connect power plug to the outlet  
Turn rotary switch to position ON  
No water in the water tank  
Fill with water  
Brushing noise  
Disc assembly is not correctly inserted  
in the water base.  
Insert the disc assembly correctly  
Discs warped  
Replace discs  
No humidification  
No water in the water base  
Fill the water tank  
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General Humidifier Questions  
Q. Why do I need a humidifier when I can just open  
my window?  
2055A FAQ’s  
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Q. Why isn’t there enough moisture in my room?  
A. How often do you run the unit? If the unit is only run at  
night, then during the day the moisture level will drop if  
moisture is not constantly added to the air.  
A. The moisture level within the outside air is not high  
enough to humidify a room. The colder the air the less  
moisture it is capable to hold, and the more the air is  
heated up the percentage of relative humidity is lower.  
Relative humidity means the amount of water vapor in  
the air, compared to the amount the air could hold if it  
was totally saturated. The difference is higher between  
outside and inside temperatures; more humidification  
is needed because of the dry air in the room.  
Q. If there is no water left in my water tank, for how  
many hours will the water in base last?  
A. An exact answer cannot be given for this as there are  
many factors that depend on how long the water will  
last for. It all depends on the size of the room, if it is  
very dry, among other things to know how quickly wa-  
ter will evaporate into the air. If you notice that there is  
no water left in the water tank, it is always a good idea  
to refill the tank to have extra water available.  
A. Do you leave your door open or closed when the  
unit is running?  
a. By leaving the door open, this allows moisture to leave  
the room and go into other areas of the house. If you  
would like the moisture to stay within one specific  
room you should consider closing the door while the  
unit is running.  
b. Wood, leather, carpet, curtains, and other types of fa-  
bric soak up a lot of moisture, thus not leaving enough  
moisture for the air. If the window is left open, then  
this allows moisture to escape the room. Another fac-  
tor is a lot of times the unit is placed next to a heating  
device. The idea is that the air blowing into the room  
will quickly place moisture around the room. Unfortu-  
nately, this concept does not work because the hot air  
coming out of a vent will soak up most of the moisture,  
and none of the air within the room will receive any.  
Q. Where should I place my humidifier?  
A. The unit should be free-standing and not close to a  
wall, window, door, or thermal bridge so that air may  
circulate around the unit.  
Q. Red LED light is illuminated – what does it mean?  
A. The red LED light on the appliance shows you when  
the unit should be refilled with water. If the water level  
falls below the minimum level, the appliance automa-  
tically switches off. The red light appears on the dis-  
play. When water is added, the red LED changes to  
green and the appliance continues operating.  
Please note: When lifting the upper part off the housing,  
the appliance also switches off. In this case, the red  
LED will also appear on the display. Only when the  
upper part is replaced on the base does the red LED  
(E) disappear and the appliance resumes operation.  
Q. How much moisture do I need in my room?  
A. Suggested humidity levels are between 40 – 60%.  
Q. I fill the water tank, and when I place it back on  
the unit all of the water goes into the base. Why is  
that?  
A. Water is needed in the base of the unit for the removal  
of particles from the air, and for the humidification of  
the air. The first time the tank is filled up and placed  
on the unit, all of the water will go into the base of the  
unit. The water tank acts as a reserve, and may be  
filled up a second time to have extra water available.  
Q. What are the effects of too little or too much  
humidity?  
A. Dry air can cause dry skin, static electricity, out of tune  
musical instruments, increased levels of dust (dry air  
causes dust to rise), damage to wooden objects (dry  
out and eventually cracks appear), discomfort, sick-  
ness, and dries out nasal membranes.  
Over-humidifying the air can cause mold and wallpaper  
to peel.  
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Q. Is it ok to put my humidifying discs in the dishwas-  
her?  
• position of the unit – if it is placed close to a door, win-  
dow or air vent. This increases the air circulation.  
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A. The manufacturer of this appliance does NOT recom-  
mend it. The plates can only be placed in a dishwasher  
where the temperature is no greater than 131°F / 55ºC.  
If the temperature is any hotter than this, the plates will  
melt. Place the plates in a sink filled with warm water  
and white vinegar or EZCal and either let them soak or  
spin the plates in this solution. Or, add white vinegar  
or EZCal to the water in the base of the unit and let the  
unit run for an hour to clean the plates.  
Q. What is the Ionic Silver Stick (ISS) and how long is  
it good for?  
A. The Ionic Silver Stick (ISS) uses the anti-microbial  
effect of silver to prevent the growth of microbes in the  
water base. It begins to function as soon as it comes  
into contact with water, even if the unit is switched off.  
The Ionic Silver Stick should be changed every year.  
Q. Can this unit be used all year round?  
A. Yes, the unit can be used all year round. The unit pro-  
duces relative humidity which means that the air will  
only take as much moisture as it can hold. The unit  
will not over-humidify the air.  
For troubleshooting, see chapter «Troubleshooting».  
Q. Placement of the Ionic Silver Stick  
A. Please see picture 22 for instructions.  
It is good to have calcium deposits built up on the  
plates as it will capture more particles from the air and  
add more moisture to the air.  
Q. Replacement reminder  
A. In each ISS box and on all the new products there is  
an ISS lifecycle indicator. Check the box of the month  
when starting to use the ISS and write the year on the  
line indicated. Exchange it after one year.  
Q. Humidity level is not changing or does not reach  
the desired humidity level  
A. If the water tank needs refilling more than once per  
day, the unit is working properly and the climatic con-  
dition in the room has an influence on the humidity.  
Q. What is EZ Cal?  
A. There is a sample packet of EZCal included in the  
packaging of your humidifier. EZCal is used for cleaning  
and descaling any of the AIR-O-SWISS humidifiers and  
cleans mineral build-up. EZCal is the only recommen-  
ded cleaning and descaling solution. Do NOT use any  
other cleaning solutions since it can damage the pro-  
duct. Any use of cleaning solutions apart from EZCal  
will void the warranty. Instructions for using are on the  
packet. Only use 1 packet for 32oz of water. Do not  
change the ratio. It can also be used for other humi-  
difier brands. Thorougly rinse the base with potable  
water and make sure no EZCal residues remain in the  
base! EZCal is available at selected retail stores and  
Reasons for low humidity level:  
• air circulation is very high (air is fully exchanged se-  
veral times per day – the humidifier needs to starts its  
work from scratch)  
• insulation of home (see air circulation)  
• open space with high ceilings (not only the footage of  
the room counts but also the height) – high-rise buil-  
dings require more humidification.  
• open windows – works similar to air circulation (if it  
is very cold outside don’t open the window more than  
2 times per day for 3 minutes)  
• big difference between outside temperature and inside  
temperature – the colder the air the less moisture it  
is capable to hold and the more the air is heated up  
the lower is the percentage of relative humidity (=  
the amount of water vapor in the air, compared to the  
amount the air could hold if it was totally saturated)  
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AIR-O-SWISS is a registered trademark of PLASTON Group, Switzerland  
 

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