T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
TROUBLE | PROBABLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Mist output minimal to none.
Filter has not absorbed water. | Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier. |
Mineral buildup in tray. | Regular cleaning of tray after each use will help |
| keep the unit functioning properly. |
Humidistat is set too low. | Turn the humidistat knob up. |
Filter needs to be replaced. | Replace your filter (HWF62) by calling |
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Normal | Depending on the humidity setting this |
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| Water leaks from tank. | Rubber tank ring is missing | Remove tank cap then replace or |
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| or improperly placed. | reposition ring. |
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| Cap not tight enough. | Tighten the cap. |
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| Filter turns brown. | Your filter needs to be changed. | Replace your filter (HWF62) by calling |
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| Short filter life | In areas with particular hard water your filter |
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| will need to be changed more frequently. |
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| Film on tank. | Mineral deposits cause film on tank | Use Cleanse Clean (S1710), to order call |
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| Water cloudy. | Filter needs to be replaced. | Replace your filter (HWF62) by calling |
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| Using warm water to refill tank. | Only use care products suggested by Holmes |
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| and cool water to refill tank. |
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| Unit cycles on/off. | Humidifier is reacting to room humidity level. | Set the humidistat to a higher, or lower setting. |
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| Very tight tank cap. | Over tightened. | Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening. |
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
(see included Humidifier Accessory Form)
•Comfort Check hygrometer/thermometer Reads humidity and temperature levels
– Digital
– Analog
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• SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack | $14.99 |
(Complete care for your humidifier: One bottle each of S1705, 1708, 1710)
Individual Bottles also available: |
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• S1705 | Water Treatment | .$5.99 |
• S1708 | Bacteriostat Solution | .$5.99 |
• S1710 | Cleanse Clean™ | .$5.99 |
(plus shipping and handling)