Filling the Water Tanks, PRE-OPERATING Instructions

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I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

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C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E S T O R A G E I N S T R U C T I O N S

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

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.

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.

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%.

FILLING THE WATER TANKS

1. Remove the two tanks from the base of the humidifier

and bring each tank to the faucet. Turn the tanks

upside down and twist off the tank caps by turning

counter-clockwise. Fill each tank with cool, fresh tap

each tank). Each tank holds 2.2 gallons of water, and the base holds 2 gallons of water. WHEN THE TANKS ARE FULL AND PLACED INTO THE BASE, YOU CAN HEAR THE WATER SLOWLY EMPTY INTO THE BASE. When the water stops emptying, remove the tanks

8. Plug into the electrical outlet. Turn the Humidity	NOTE: You can purchase replacement filters (model
Control Knob to the HIGH, MED, or LOW setting.	HWF75/HF221) at a local retailer, by calling
NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows, turn	1-800-546-5637, or by visiting www.holmesproducts.com.
off the humidifier.	It is recommended that a replacement filter is purchased
	for uninterrupted use.
	for uninterrupted use.

	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
	unless instructed in this manual.
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

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.

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.

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.

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 children or accidentally tripped over.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and the unit is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

2.Remove housing, filter and tanks (See Figures 2 and 3).

3.TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MOBILITY AND CONVENIENCE TO YOUR CONSOLE HUMIDIFIER, install the wheels. Remove the four wheels located in a small pouch in the box. Turn the base upside down, and locate the holes at each of the four corners on the underside.


Figure 1	FRONT			WHEEL INSTALLATION
Figure 1				A. STATIONARY WHEELS
A				A. STATIONARY WHEELS
A				(INSTALL BELOW AIR
				INTAKE GRILLS)
				B. SWIVEL WHEELS
				(INSTALL BELOW
B			C	WATER TANKS)
B				C. UNDER–SIDE OF
				C. UNDER–SIDE OF
		BACK		HUMIDIFIER BASE

NOTE: You will notice that there are two different shaped wheels. Two of the 4 wheels are stationary wheels and two are swivel type wheels. The stationary wheels are identified by a flat top surface, while the swivel type are curved and include a small plastic piece on the shaft. See figure 1 for installation location for each type of wheel. DO NOT use any tools to install the wheel because tools may damage the base of the unit. Return the base to the upright position. After installation, please check if the 2

water. Replace the cap on each tank FIRMLY.

NOTE: Adding a water softening agent like Holmes® Water Treatment (Model S-1705) to the water will soften mineral deposits and prevent lime and scale build-up. It will also help prolong the life of the wick filter and make cleaning easier.

2.When full, carry each tank to the humidifier and place onto the base (use both hands when carrying

Figure 2	BACK			FRONT
	E	B	C	D
	E			D
HUMIDITY	F			J
SETTING	F
REFILL				I
POWER				I
POWER
OFF	A
OFF
LO
MEDIUM				G
HIGH	K
A. WATER TANKS	H			L
B. HUMIDISTAT		G. AIR INTAKE GRILLS
C. REFILL LIGHT		H. HUMIDIFIER BASE
D. MOISTURE EXHAUST GRILLS		I. HUMIDIFIER HOUSING
E. POWER LIGHT		J. FILTERCHECK® INDICATOR
F. 3-SPEED HUMIDITY		K. SWIVEL WHEELS (2)
CONTROL KNOB		L. STATIONARY WHEELS (2)
		L. STATIONARY WHEELS (2)

Figure 3

and refill each again. Replace the tanks into the base. The WATER LIMITING feature on the tank cap will prevent the tanks from overflowing into the base. YOU NOW HAVE 2.2 GALLONS OF WATER IN EACH TANK AND 2 GALLONS OF WATER IN THE BASE OF THE HUMIDIFIER FOR A TOTAL OF 6.4 GALLONS OF WATER.

3. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

With housing placed properly onto the base, the filter installed correctly, the tanks filled and the plug correctly inserted in the outlet, you are now ready to operate the humidifier.

NOTE: The humidifier produces clean, cool, INVISIBLE moisture. It is normal not to see the moisture.

1.	Switch the Humidity Control Switch to the HIGH
	position and slide the humidistat to HIGH.
2.	Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
	water and the unit to produce the maximum moisture
	output.
3.	Adjust the 3-speed Humidity Control Knob and the
	Humidistat as desired.
4.	The Automatic Humidistat Control is designed to
	operate between 25% and 60% Relative Humidity
	range. The recommended setting is between 40% and
	50%. When the humidity level in the room is below
	the level you have set, the humidifier will operate to
	produce moisture. When the set humidity level in the
	room is reached, the humidifier will stop. When the
	humidity again drops below the set level, the unit will

REPLACING THE FILTER

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 (refer to figure 4 for close-up of indicator) will move from the OFF position and indicate your filter condition.

A brand new filter will register in the section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the FilterCheck® Indicator will let you know when the filter needs to be changed.

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 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.	Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and the unit is
	disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2.	Remove the tank and main housing to access the

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 to the continued performance of your unit and the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

1.	Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and the unit is
	disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2.	Remove the housing and the tanks from the
	humidifier and place them in sink or tub.
3.	Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the
	wick filter, 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.
4.	Drain the water from the tanks into the sink and
	rinse each tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with
	a clean cloth or paper towel.
5.	Put filter back in the filter supports, replace the

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.

HOW COOL MIST WORKS

Your 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.

stationary wheels are placed properly below the air intake grills, while the 2 swivel wheels are placed on the back side, below the water tanks (see Figure 2).

4.Replace filter, housing and tanks.

5.Choose a location out of reach of children. DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture which can be damaged by moisture or water.

A. CIRCULAR EXTENDED

LIFE WICK FILTER
B. CIRCULAR FILTER		A
SUPPORT		A
		B
C. FLOAT SWITCH	C	B
D. HUMIDIFIER BASE

automatically start and produce moisture again.

5. When the water level is low, the refill light will

illuminate to indicate the unit needs refilling. Shut off

and unplug the unit.

NOTE: THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO RUN TO ALLOW THE HUMIDIFIER TO DRY OUT AND PREVENT ALGAE GROWTH.

6.Before refilling, follow Daily Maintenance Instructions.

7.Refill water tanks.

	base tray.
3.	Discard the old filter and follow weekly cleaning
	instructions.
4.	Insert a new filter into the filter support in the base.
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.

housing, then refill the tanks with cool tap water as

instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not

overfill.

6. Follow Operating Instructions.

F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S

FILLING THE WATER TANKS

counter-clockwise. Fill each tank with cool, fresh tap

for uninterrupted use.

directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

heat registers.

stoves, radiators, and heaters. DO locate your

away from the wall for best results.

NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is

result in excessive humidity).

unless instructed in this manual.

or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

described in this manual. Any other use not

by exposure to water or moisture.

wall paper.

water tank and moving the unit.

This humidifier requires daily and weekly

solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.

happens, turn the humidifier OFF.

manufacturer, to measure the humidity.

by qualified personnel only.

humidifier under overhanging surfaces.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Consumer Safety Information

Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

C. UNDER–SIDE OF

HUMIDIFIER BASE

OFF

MEDIUM

HIGH

F. 3-SPEED HUMIDITY

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

position and slide the humidistat to HIGH.

Humidistat as desired.