P L E A S E R E A D A N D S Av E T H E S E, Daily Maintenance

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P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E

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

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

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
	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

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
	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. If you have a warm
	mist humidifier, DO NOT attempt to remove the water
	tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned
	off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.

19.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.

20.Never place housing under water flow, or immerse in liquids.

21.DO NOT plug in the cord with wet hands, electric shock could result.

22.DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the water tank.

23.If you have a warm mist humidifier, allow unit to cool before refilling water tank or maintenance as the heater bulb is hot.

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.

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.

HOW WARM MIST WORKS

Your Holmes® Warm Mist humidifier is designed to allow the proper amount of water to flow out of the tank. Air is drawn in through the grill openings located in the back of the unit and mixed with steam in the misting chamber. The warm mist is then dispersed out of the top of the misting chamber through the outlet grill and into the room.

NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between 40%-50%.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Be sure the humidifier is switched off.
2.	Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat level

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

1.Turn the Power Knob to the HIGH position. The power light will be ON and the Reset Light will be off. It is normal for the humidifier to take about 10 minutes to warm up and begin to mist.

2.After the unit begins misting, set the humidifier to the desired power setting (HIGH or LOW).

RESET PROCEDURE

NOTE: When the water tank is empty and the water in the Heating Chamber is almost empty, the Automatic Shut Off will activate. The RESET Light will illuminate and the unit will not operate again until you refill the water tank and reset the humidifier.

1.	Turn the power knob to Reset.
2.	Unplug the unit.
3.	Remove and refill the water tank, being sure to follow
	the Daily Maintenance Instructions. Replace the tank
	onto the base.

USING THE HUMIDISTAT

The Humidistat feature allows you to set and maintain the humidity level you wish for your room to maintain. The Humidistat setting is designed to operate between 25% and 65% relative humidity range. The recommended setting is 40-50%. Turn the knob clockwise as far as it will turn to achieve the highest humidistat setting. In this setting, the humidifier will run constantly. To lower your desired humidity level, simply turn the knob counterclockwise to choose your setting. When the humidity in the room is less than the level you have set, the humidifier will continue to produce moisture. Once the set humidity level has been achieved, the unit will turn off. When the room humidity drops below your set level, the unit will automatically begin producing moisture again. Depending on the size of your room and your personal comfort, you will set your humidistat at different levels. If condensation forms on your windows or walls, or your measured room humidity reads above 50% by use of a hygrometer, turn off your humidifier, or lower your Humidistat level.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The following maintenance procedures must be routinely followed in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. The unit WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY if it is not cleaned properly.

When the unit is in use, daily and weekly maintenance is recommended. Regular weekly cleaning prevents scale buildup on the heating element and tray. It also prevents micro-organisms from growing on the tray and tank. This ensures that maximum efficiency will be achieved.

We cannot over-emphasize how essential proper cleaning is to the maintenance and continued use of your unit and to the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Allow to cool before maintenance.

1.	Before cleaning, set the control to OFF position and
	unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
2.	Remove the water tank then unlock the misting chamber

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

Remove scale: Allow to cool before maintenance.

1.Repeat steps 1-5 in the Daily Maintenance section.

2.Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with one 8- oz cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stand 20 minutes, cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire tray to remove scale.

3.Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.

4.Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had chance to cool.

Disinfect 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

	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. DO
	NOT place hands, face or body directly over or near
	Moisture Outlet while unit is in operation. DO NOT
	cover Moisture Outlet while the unit is operating.
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.

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. Never use gasoline, glass cleaner,

furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents

to clean any part of the humidifier.

17. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation

on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn

the humidifier OFF.

18. 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.

PLEASE READ AND SAVETHESE IMPORTANTSAFETY 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.

	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.
3.	Remove the tank from the main housing.
4.	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 1.8 gallons of water. The
	humidifier will produce up to 3 gallons of water over a
	24 hour time period.
5.	Make sure the safety lock is rotated completely to the
	locked position. Place tank back on to the base. The

4.	Wait 15 minutes for the Automatic Shut-Off to reset.
5.	After the 15 minutes, plug in the unit and turn the
	Power Knob, to HIGH. The RESET light should now be
	off (if not repeat steps 1 through 5). In about 10
	minutes, the humidifier will begin to produce moisture.

If the reset light is still on at this point, and the unit does not begin to produce moisture within a few minutes, then repeat Steps 1-5.

IMPORTANT: If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more days, make sure any residual water is drained from the water tank and base to prevent algae or bacteria growth.

Figure 1		A
I
H	Power
	Reset	Off
		Low
	Reset	High
	Reset

A.	Humidifier Tank
B.	Carry Handle

F.	Removable Tray
G.	2-Speed Humidity

by rotating the safety lock towards the front of the

unit. Lift mist chamber from the unit’s base. Now lift

the tray from the base.

3. Empty water and minerals from the tray and place in

the top rack of the dishwasher. This will remove any

sediment and dirt that has accumulated in the tray.

NOTE: It is imperative that the tray is cleaned properly. The tray is dishwasher safe (top rack ONLY) for easy cleaning.

4.	Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after
	it has had a chance to cool.
5.	Replace misting chamber and engage safety lock. The
	Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is lined
	with a coating that is designed to provide the easiest

cloth or paper towel.

4. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace the

housing and water tank. Repeat ALL Operating Instructions.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:

1.	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.
2.	Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in

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.

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

tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.

6. Plug the humidifier into a 120V electrical outlet.

C.	Tank Cap
D.	Humidifier Base
E.	Safety Lock

	Control
H.	Humidistat
I.	Humidifier Housing

cleaning and prolong the operating efficiency of the

humidifier. DO NOT use any metal or hard objects to

clean the Heating Element. Never use detergents, gasoline,

kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner

or other household solvents to clean any part of the

humidifier.

a cool, dry place.

Holmes HM5602 P L E A S E R E A D A N D S Av E T H E S E, F E At U R E S - O P E R At I O N S

Models: HM5602