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. |
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. |
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 , wait until unit cools completely.
27.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
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%.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. | Remove the tank and the main housing. |
2. | Make sure the wick is in place. |
3. | Bring the tank to the sink, turn upside down and twist |
| off the tank cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill tank |
| with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm |
| water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on |
| tank FIRMLY. The tank will hold 1 gallon of water. |
4. | Replace the top housing and tank. The tank will |
| immediately begin to empty into the base. |
5. | Plug the humidifier into a 120V electrical outlet. |
6. | To turn the unit on, switch the knob to either the High (II) |
| A brand new filter will | Figure 2 |
| register in the section |
| |
| reading GOOD filter. After | |
| frequent use of your | |
| humidifier, the FilterCheck® | |
| Indicator will let you know | |
| when the filters need to be | |
| changed, see Figure 2. | |
When the needle is in the
CHANGE section, this means the proper amount of moisture is not getting into your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that have become trapped on your
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully. Please note that this is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use.
In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the water tank. You must routinely follow the cleaning procedures that follow in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. Proper maintenance and cleaning is essential
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
To Remove Scale:
1. | Repeat steps 1-4 above. |
2. | Clean the base by partially filling the base with one |
| 8-oz cups of undiluted white vinegar, or by using |
| Cleanse Clean® solution (Model S1710) by the |
| manufacturer. Leave this solution in the base for 20 |
| minutes, while cleaning all the interior surfaces with |
| a soft brush. Remove base scale by wiping the base |
| with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar. |
3. | Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning |
| 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, |
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. |
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT 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
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 (refer to the rating artwork placed on 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
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Be sure the humidifier is switched off.
2.Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat level surface about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which can be damaged by too much moisture or water. Place on a moisture resistant surface.
Figure 1 | E | C | |
| | F | Humidifier |
| | A |
| | | tank |
| | B | Humidifier |
A | | | Housing |
| | C | Control Knob |
| | D | Humidifier |
| | | Base |
| | E | Tank Handle |
| | F | FilterCheck® |
| | G. | Extended Run |
D | | | Switch |
| G | B | |
or Low (I) setting. High will produce the maximum |
moisture and Low will produce the longest run time |
and quieter performance. |
7. To turn the unit off, switch the knob to Off (O). |
Extended Run Time Setting:
Your humidifier is equipped with an extended run time setting which increases the amount of time between tank fillings. To take advantage of this setting, slide the switch on the water tray all the way to right. For max output, slide the switch back to the left.
REPLACING THE FILTERS
Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment become trapped in the wick filter. The harder your water, the greater the amount of minerals in the water, and the more often you will need to change your filter.
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 use, FilterCheck® Indicator will move from the OFF position and indicate your filter condition.
filters. 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.Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the tank and main housing to access the base tray.
3.Remove the wick and discard.
4.Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
5.Insert new filter.
6.Repeat Operating Instructions
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.
You can purchase replacement filters (model HWF62) at your local retailer or by calling Consumer Service at
1-800-546-5637. It is recommended that a replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use.
to the continued performance of your unit and the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1.Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2.Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier and place in sink or tub.
3.Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick, place in sink, drain any remaining water and rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. The base is dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY) for easy cleaning.
4.Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5.Put filter back in, replace the housing, then refill tank with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. DO NOT overfill.
6.Follow Operating Instructions.
solution before disinfecting the tank. |
To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tank:
1.Fill humidifier tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2 tablespoon of chlorine bleach.
2.Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3.Carefully empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water until you can not detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4.Place filter back into tank and refill the water tank as directed in Operating Instructions, and turn the unit on.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:
1.Dispose of the filters. DO NOT leave in unit.
2.Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the unit may render the unit inoperable for the following season.
3.Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
4.Order your replacement filter for next year’s use.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric 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 to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
children or accidentally tripped over.
If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes® products, please contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-546-5637 or visit our website at www.holmesproducts.com.
