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 120V AC electrical outlet.
3.Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat registers.
4.DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves, radiators, and heaters. DO locate your humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be at least 4 inches (10 cm) 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 unplugging the unit from its electrical outlet. Failure to heed this warning may cause personal injury. Be sure to unplug the unit by pulling on 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 manufacturer may cause hazards.
11.DO NOT use outdoors.
12.Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for use 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 wall paper.
14.Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
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 appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning procedures. Use only cleaners and additives recommended by the manufacturer.
17.NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
18.Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
19.Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at your local retailer or through the manufacturer, 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.
25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
26.Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools completely.
27.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 additional moisture may cause damage.
NOTE: DO NOT block air inlet or outlet.
Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions
HOW COOL MIST WORKS
Your Holmes® Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through a moisture–laden wick filter, which retains the minerals and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air is directed back into the room from the top air grill.
NOTE: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.
NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between 40%-50%.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. Do not place your humidifier on furniture; a floor location that will not be damaged by moisture is best.
2.Remove the water tank by holding the tank handle and lifting straight upward (see Figure 2).
3.Remove the main housing by lifting straight upward. Check to see that the wick filter is properly in place. Replace the humidifier housing.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
NOTE: The humidifier will produce up to 3 gallons of moisture.
1. | Remove the tank from the base by holding the |
| handle and lifting straight up (see Figure 2). |
2. | Twist off the tank cap located on the bottom of the |
| tank by turning counter clockwise and fill the water |
| tank with cool, fresh water. Do not fill with warm |
| water as this may cause leaking. |
3. | After filling the tank, replace the tank cap by firmly |
| turning clockwise and then replace the water tank on |
| the base. The tank will immediately begin to empty |
| into the base. |
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced 1Touch® Electronic Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set the 1Touch® Electronic Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The 1Touch® Electronic Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 35% and 55% relative humidity.
Manual Mode Instructions
1.Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2.To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF button once for the HI manual setting. (See Figure 2.)
3.Press the button again for the LO manual setting. (See Figure 2.)
4.To stop the unit, press and hold the MODE/OFF button for two seconds, or keep pressing the button until all the humidity indicators are OFF.
NOTE: In Manual Mode, only the LO or HI power light will be lit.
1TOUCH® HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the 1Touch® Electronic Humidistat, press the MODE/OFF button until the speed is set in either the HIGH or LOW setting, and the Desired Humidity is set. When the humidity level rises above the set humidity, the humidifier will stop. When the humidity level drops below the set humidity, the humidifier will turn on automatically. NOTE: When the 1Touch® Electronic Humidistat is set, either the HI or LO power light and the percent humidity light will remain lit during operation. (See Figure 2.) NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture.
NOTE: The 1Touch® Humidifier has memory. This means that when you turn the unit back on, it will be at the last setting the humidifier was set at.
Figure 1 | | A. Circular Filter |
| | | Supports | |
B | | | B. Circular Wick |
| | | Filter | |
A | | | C. Humidifier | |
C | | | Base | |
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Figure 2 | B | F | C |
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A. Tank Handle | | | |
B. Humidifier Tank | | E. Humidifier Base | |
C. Main Housing | | F. FilterCheck® Indicator |
D.1Touch® with | | G.1Touch® Control Panel |
ClearView™ Humidistat | | | |
You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your humidifier by checking the FilterCheck® Indicator. When the unit is off, the FilterCheck® Indicator will read in the OFF position.
NOTE: After 60 minutes of | Figure 3 |
use, FilterCheck® Indicator | |
(refer to Figure 3 for close- | |
up of indicator) will move | |
from the OFF position and | |
trapped on your filter. At this point, you should replace your filter. It is important to change your filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level.
To replace the filter, follow the steps below.
1.Push the 1Touch® (MODE/OFF) button for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the tank and main housing to access the base tray (see Figures 1 and 2).
3.Discard the old filter and follow weekly cleaning instructions.
4.Insert a new filter into the filter support in the base (Figure 1).
5.Replace the main housing and then the tank.
6.Repeat Operating Instruction steps.
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.
You can purchase replacement filters (model HWF62) by calling 1-800-546-5637 or by visiting www.holmesproducts.com.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry indoor air. To get the most of the benefit from the humidifier and avoid product failure, follow all maintenance instructions carefully. If the recommended care and maintenance guidelines are not followed, micro- organisms may be able to grow in the water within the humidifier.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. | Before cleaning, be sure the humidifier is OFF and |
| disconnected from the electrical outlet. |
2. | Lift off the tank and the housing of the humidifier. |
| Remove filter and place in sink or tub as the filter |
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
To Remove Scale:
1.Repeat steps 1-3 above.
2.Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz cup of undiluted white vinegar, or by using Cleanse Clean® Solution (Model S1710) by the manufacturer. Let solution stand 20 minutes, clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush.
3.Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to remove scale.
4.Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.
To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tank:
1.Fill tank with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1/2 gallon of water.
2.Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3.Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse well with water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4.Refill the water tank with cool water; replace the housing and the water tank. Repeat ALL Operating Instructions.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days or more, or at the end of the season follow these instructions.
1. | Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as |
| directed in the weekly maintenance section. DO NOT |
| leave any water inside the base or tray. |
2. | Remove the tank cap. Do not store with the tank cap |
| in place. |
3. | Place the humidifier in the original carton and store |
| in a cool, dry place. |
