T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Trouble | Probable Cause |
Unit does not turn on. | Water spilled in humidistat. |
| Circuit breaker has been tripped. |
Mist output minimal to none. | Filter has not absorbed water. |
| Mineral buildup in tray. |
Solution
Drain water from base and allow unit to dry for 15 minutes.
Check circuit breaker.
Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier.
See Weekly Maintenance under Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions. Regular cleaning is recommended to keep the unit functioning properly.
Humidistat is set too low.
Raise the level of humidity by adjusting the humidistat (see Operating Instructions).
| Filter needs to be replaced. | Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling |
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Water leaks from tank. | Rubber tank ring is missing | Remove tank cap then replace or |
| or improperly placed. | reposition ring. |
| Cap not tight enough. | Tighten the cap. |
Filter turns brown. | The filter needs to be replaced. | Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling |
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| Short filter life. | In areas with hard water the filter will need |
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| to be changed more frequently. |
Film on water tank. | Mineral deposits cause film on tank | See Daily Maintenance under Cleaning and |
| to build up. | Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is |
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| recommended to keep the unit functioning properly. |
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| To order Cleanse Clean™ (S1710), call |
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Water in tanks appears cloudy. | Filter needs to be replaced. | Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling |
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Water tank filled with warm water.
Use cool water to fill the water tank – and only use Holmes® care products recommended in this manual.
Unit cycles on/off. | Humidifier is reacting to room. | Set the 1 Touch™ Electronic Humidistat to a higher or |
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| lower desired setting. |
Very tight tank cap. | Tank cap over tightened. | Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening. |
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STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:
1.Dispose of the filter. 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
3.Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
4.Order your Holmes replacement filter (HWF75) for next year’s use.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
(see included Humidifier Accessory Form)
•Comfort Check hygrometer/thermometer Reads humidity and temperature levels
– Digital HHG175: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99
– Analog HHG150: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99
• HWF75 Replacement Filter | $14.99 |
• SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack | $14.99 |
(Complete care for your humidifier: |
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One bottle each of S1705, 1708, 1710) |
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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)
