Holmes HM1295 Do not use outdoors, Consumer Safety Information, Do not block air inlet or outlet

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120 V AC electrical outlet.

3.Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiator, stoves, or heaters.

4.DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves, radia- tors, and heaters. Do locate your humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be at least 4" away from the wall for best results.

5.NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room, particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).

6.WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without first unplug- ging the unit from it’s electrical outlet. Failure to heed this warn- ing may cause personal injury. Be sure to pull the

plug and not the cord.

7.Never place anything over moisture outlet when the unit is running.

8.NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.

9.DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

10.Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group, Inc. may cause hazards.

11.DO NOT use outdoors.

12.Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. A water- proof mat or pad is recommended for under the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure to water or moisture.

13.DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall. Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wallpaper.

14.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.

THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC (Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS

POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.

15.NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the water tank and moving the unit.

16.This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to operate properly. Refer to the Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions section in this manual.

17.Never use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier. Use only Holmes® care products recommended in this manual.

18.DO NOT use humidifier in an area where the humidity level exceeds 50%; excessive moisture could cause damage. If the unit does not feature a hygrometer (a device used to measure the humidity level), one may be purchased by calling

1-800-5-HOLMES or visit www.holmesproducts.com.

19.Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of 50%. Use the included hygrometer, or purchase

one at your local hardware store or through Holmes, to measure the humidity.

20.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.

21.Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids.

22.Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock could result.

23.Do not pour water in any openings other than the water tank.

24.To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces.

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Consumer Safety Information

Note: This is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use.

Note: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty of humidity and addition- al moisture may cause damage.

Do not block air inlet or outlet.

Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions

The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used.

The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the humidifier. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.