T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

TROUBLE

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Mist output minimal to none.

Filter has not absorbed water. Mineral buildup in tray.

Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier.

Regular cleaning of tray after each use will help keep the unit functioning properly.

 

Humidistat is set too low.

Turn the humidistat knob up.

 

Filter needs to be replaced.

Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling

 

 

1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.

 

Normal

Depending on the humidity setting this

 

 

may be normal.

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.

Your filter needs to be changed.

Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling

 

 

1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.

 

Short filter life

In areas with particular hard water your filter

 

 

will need to be changed more frequently.

Film on tank.

Mineral deposits cause film on tank

Use Cleanse Clean (S1710), to order call

 

to buildup.

1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.

Water cloudy.

Filter needs to be replaced.

Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling

 

 

1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com

Using warm water to refill tank.

Only use care products suggested by Holmes and cool water to refill tank.

Unit cycles on/off.

Humidifier is reacting to room humidity level.

Set the humidistat to a higher, or lower setting.

Very tight tank cap.

Over tightened.

Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 in-operable for the following season.

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

$12.99

• SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack

$14.99

(Complete care for your humidifier:

 

One bottle each of S1705, 1708, 1710)

 

Individual Bottles also available:

 

• S1705

Water Treatment

.$5.99

• S1708

Bacteriostat Solution

.$5.99

• S1710

Cleanse Clean

.$5.99

(plus shipping and handling)

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