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HM5602-U_08EM1.qxd:127110 5/8/08 3:46 PM Page 2 PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 10. Use appliance only for intended household use as described should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the shock, and injury to persons, including the following: manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold 2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance the manufacturer may cause hazards. directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet. 11. DO NOT use outdoors. 3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire 12. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. A hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat waterproof mat or pad is recommended for use under registers. the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet, or on 4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves, radiators, and heaters. DO locate your humidifier on an a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure to water or moisture. inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be 13. DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall. at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall for best results. Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper. 5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible to 14. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use. children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room, particularly 15. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is where a child may be sleeping, resting, or playing (a operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the closed room may result in excessive humidity). water tank and moving the unit. If you have a warm 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 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. injury. Be sure to unplug the unit by pulling on the 16. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to plug and not the cord. operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning 7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when the procedures. Use only cleaners and additives recommended unit is running. by the manufacturer. Never use gasoline, glass cleaner, 8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings. DO NOT place hands, face or body directly over or near furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier. Moisture Outlet while unit is in operation. DO NOT 17. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation cover Moisture Outlet while the unit is operating. on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn 9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or the humidifier OFF. plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been 18. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at to manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical your local retailer or through the manufacturer to adjustment, or repair. measure the humidity. 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. FEATURES - OPERATIONS 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. 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. NOTE: DO NOT block air inlet or outlet. 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. 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 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 tank will immediately begin to empty into the base. 6. Plug the humidifier into a 120V electrical outlet. FEATURES - OPERATIONS 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. 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. 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. Figure 1 A B I C Power H Reset Off Low Reset High G D F A. Humidifier Tank B. Carry Handle C. Tank Cap D. Humidifier Base E. Safety Lock E F. Removable Tray G. 2-Speed Humidity Control H. Humidistat I. Humidifier Housing CLEANING/MAINTENANCE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WEEKLY MAINTENANCE The following maintenance procedures must be Remove scale: Allow to cool before maintenance. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. Repeat steps 1-5 in the Daily Maintenance section. Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with one 8oz 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. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had chance to cool. bacteria build-up. Disinfect tank: DAILY MAINTENANCE 1. Fill tank with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1/2 gallon of water. 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 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. 2. 3. 4. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces. Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse well with water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace the housing and water tank. Repeat ALL Operating Instructions. 3. Empty water and minerals from the tray and place in the top rack of the dishwasher. This will remove any STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS sediment and dirt that has accumulated in the tray. When not using your humidifier for an extended period of NOTE: It is imperative that the tray is cleaned properly. The time: tray is dishwasher safe (top rack ONLY) for easy cleaning. 1. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as 4. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any it has had a chance to cool. water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the 5. Replace misting chamber and engage safety lock. The Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is lined unit may render the unit inoperable for the following season. with a coating that is designed to provide the easiest 2. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in cleaning and prolong the operating efficiency of the a cool, dry place. 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.