Holmes HCM3955 Owners Guide - Page 7

HOW EVAPORATIVE COOL MIST WORKS Your Holmes® Smart Humidifier draws air through the Air Intake Grill area. The fan draws the water through the moisture laden wick filter. This process reduces the water droplet to a size so small that it is not visible to the naked eye. This process in an effective means of adding moisture to your dry air home. How do I know my Smart Humidifier is working? With use you will see the water levels go down in the tanks. The ambient humidity settings will show you that this water is being dispersed into your home. NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between 40%-50%. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HOLMES® SMART HUMIDIFIER Your Smart Humidifier should be cleaned regularly to prevent the growth of mold, mildew, fungi, and bacteria. These organisms can thrive in standing water that is left inside your Smart Humidifier for more than a couple of days. It is best to empty and refill your Smart Humidifier on a daily basis, or keep your Smart Humidifier running throughout the day to avoid having standing water from sitting in your Smart Humidifier. Regular cleaning is also recommended at least once every 1-2 weeks. Prior to performing any unit maintenance, remove tanks and empty water from the tanks. Run your Smart Humidifier for approximately 1 hour on Medium Setting or higher to dry out wick filter and bottom tray. Then, unplug unit and perform maintenance per the next sections. 12 HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HOLMES® SMART HUMIDIFIER Cleaning the Tanks When tanks are empty, you can clean the tanks through the side tank cap. Simply use a long, bottle-type cleaning brush. For any mineral build-up that collects in the tanks, use a one-to-one vinegar-to-water solution to clean. Do not remove the bottom tank cap, this is a permanent fixture on the tank. Carefully clean the plunger assembly at the bottom of the unit by wiping with damp cloth. Cleaning the Front Door Front door should be wiped down with a damp cloth when filter is removed to remove any dust or residue that has accumulated. Cleaning the Tray When the filter is being replaced, also clean out the bottom tray. Wipe the tray clean and dry with a cloth or paper towel. Be sure to thoroughly clean around all corners of the tray. Also clean off the float and the float housing. You can use a one-to-one vinegar-to-water ratio to clean off any mineral build-up on the tray, float or float housing. Proper cleaning prolongs the life and improves the performance of your Smart Humidifier by preventing mold, mildew, fungi or bacteria build-up in the tray. Prevention of Mineral Build-up One way to prevent minerals from building up in the tray and tanks is to clean the tanks and tray regularly, avoid standing water and change wick filter regularly. You can also prevent mineral build-up by using our Bacteriostat and Water Treatment liquid. To order these products visit www.holmesproducts.com 13