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READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Venta-Airwasher
User Manual
For models LW 44, LW 24, LW 14
®
Made in Germany
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing the Venta-Airwasher humidifier and purifier. The Venta-Airwasher does away with the inconvenience of filterpads. With its humidification and purification system, Venta represents a revolutionary and worldwide unique technology. There are no filterpads to become contami- nated. Water is the filter which is renewed daily. If maintained properly, the Venta-Airwasher will consistently provide high humidifying and purifying performance for many years. Why is the
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: Important Safeguards WARNING! It is important that you read, fully understand, and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read these instructions periodically. Careless or improper use of your Venta-Airwasher may cause serious or even fatal injury. Keep this User Manual with your Airwasher. Be sure anyone using your Airwasher understands the information contained in this manual. Children should not be allowed to operate the Airwasher. Always switch
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Unpacking your Airwasher 1 Please remove the Venta-Airwasher from its shipping carton. 2 Lift the upper housing and remove the protective shipping cardboard from the gear. 3 Note the serial # here: and on the Warranty card included with this User Manual. The serial # is located at the inside of the upper housing under the bar code. LW 14 LW 24 LW 44 4 Lift the disk stack(s) from the lower housing and remove the protective shipping cardboard. 5 Remov
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Before First Use 1 Place the unit upright on a firm, flat surface. For proper air circulation make sure the vented sides are at least 18-20” clear of any wall. Do not block airflow inlets and outlets. Unrestricted airflow will result in the best efficiency and performance of your Venta-Airwasher. 2 Inspect the power cord to insure it is free of damages. 3 Make sure the upper housing is removed from the lower housing. 4 Place disk stack(s) into lower housing. UPPER HOUSING 5 Add fresh tap water.
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Daily Use and Operation The unit is off when the white marker on the fan speed control is above the ZERO (0). Press the PLUS (+) button to switch unit on. The white marker is now above the ONE (1), the fan rotates on its lowest setting. LW 14, OFF (HAS 2 SPEED SETTINGS) LW 24/ LW 44 ON, AT SPEED SETTING 1 LW 24/ LW 44 ON, AT SPEED SETTING 2 LW 24/ LW 44 ON, AT SPEED SETTING 3 Press the PLUS (+) button each time you wish to increase the fan speed. (LW 14 = 2 speed settings; LW 24 and LW 44 =
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Main Components of the Venta-Airwasher— Easy Access for Cleaning 1 Switch the motor off and unplug 2 the power cord. 2 To open upper housing unit for easy access to components, press simultaneously both tabs next to the speed controls; “One-Click Technology” unlocks the upper housing. 3 Lower the 2 long (vented) sides. 4 Lower the 2 short (solid) sides. 5 Push up trap door and remove cord from its track. 6 Easily lift out the motor housing. 6 4 MOTOR HOUSING 3 3 TRAP DOOR 5 4 MOTOR HOUSING
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Maintenance and Cleaning Daily FILL with fresh tap water. Every 10-14 days RINSE lower housing and disk stack(s) with warm water. Wipe lower housing and fan blade with soft cloth. RECHARGE with the recommended dose of Venta Water Treatment Additive and fresh tap water. Twice a year CLEAN with ease. Use the Venta Cleaner periodically and the “one-click” technology to thoroughly clean the Venta-Airwasher. See page 10 for instructions. Or if you prefer, Venta-Airwasher offers a professional facto
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Venta Water Treatment Additive (WTA) Applications Venta Water Treatment Additive is designed to maintain hygienic conditions in the lower housing and to improve the evaporation process. The use of WTA is recommended for the best performance and efficiency of your Venta-Airwasher. Proper usage will help prevent the formation of hard calcium deposits. Simply rinse and wipe out any sediment when changing the water. WTA serves three (3) purposes: It improves Airwasher performance by creating a sh
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Venta-Cleaner Use every six (6) months or more frequently as needed. 1 For thorough cleaning, fill lower housing with water, add the entire contents of the bottle and run the appliance on the lowest setting for approximately two (2) hours. 2 Empty lower housing and rinse disk stack(s) and lower housing with warm water. 3 Fill lower housing with water and add one dose of WTA. CAUTION! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. EMERGENCY FIRST AID TREATMENT: In the event of contact with eyes flush thor- ou
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Venta-Fragrances Distinctive fragrance blends made from 100% natural essential oils specially developed for Venta-Airwasher. Directions: 1 Add / - 1 capful of fragrance directly 2 to the water in the lower housing. Effectiveness: Depending on room size, about 2-5 hours. CAUTION! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION! COMBUSTIBLE. Keep away from flame or heat. EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Prolonged contact with skin may cause allergic reaction. DO NOT i
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Helpful Hints Serial #: You will find the serial number on the inside of the upper housing just below the bar code. Dishwashers: The Venta-Airwasher lower housing, disk stack(s) and upper housing (first remove motor housing from upper housing) can go into a dishwasher on the cool or rinse cycle. It is recommended that it not be washed with dishes. The motor housing cannot be submerged in water or placed in a dishwasher. DO NOT USE: Detergent, mild soap, bleach, household cleaners. Cleaning
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Ten (10) Year Limited Warranty Do not return this product to the place of purchase. If you have any questions regarding this warranty please call 1-888-333-8218 or write to: Venta-Airwasher LLC, Customer Service, 1360 Hamilton Parkway, Itasca, Illinois 60143. For product registration please return the enclosed Warranty Card or register online at: www.venta-airwasher.com. Venta-Airwasher LLC (Venta) warrants that for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, this product will be free
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Servicing your Venta-Airwasher Cleaning the gear Do not submerse the gear in water. To clean any buildup of calcium or lime from the gear “teeth”, brush with a soft bristled brush. The gear teeth should be pointed toward the floor while brushing, otherwise deposits will fall into the gear and cause it to malfunction. Removal of gear and coupling 1 Switch the unit off (to ZERO position). 2 Unplug the power cord from the A/C outlet. 3 Remove the motor housing from the upper housing. 4 Remove the c
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Replacement of gear and coupling 1 Place the rubber coupling into the locking ring so the rubber feet from the coupling hang below the ring. When placing the coupling and ring on the center shaft of the fan the rubber feet should line up with the notch marks on the fan. 2 Snap the ring and coupling into place. 3 With the gear laying on its side place it between the motor housing arms that suspend it above the fan. 4 While placing the palms of your hands against the motor housing arms, apply slig
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® Made in Germany Venta-Airwasher LLC • 1360 Hamilton Parkway • Itasca, Illinois 60143 Phone 630 285 1188 • Fax 630 285 1187 • www.venta-airwasher.com
