Holmes HM725 Instruction Manual - Page 2

HM725/73004EM1.qxd 7/10/04 11:17 Page 2 PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Locate your humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be at least 4" 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 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 unless instructed in this manual. 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. 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 by 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. THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC (Alternating Current) PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAF.ETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY 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. 17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier. 18. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids. 22. Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock could result. 23. Do not pour water in any openings other than the water tank. 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. 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. FEATURES - OPERATIONS HOW COOL MIST WORKS Your Holmes® Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through a moistureladen wick filter, which retains the minerals and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air is directed back into the room from the top air grill. NOTE: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist. 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 and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about 4" away from the wall. Do not place your humidifier on furniture; a floor location that will not be damaged by moisture is best. 3. Remove the main housing by lifting straight upward. Check to see that the wick filter is properly in place. Replace the humidifier housing. FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER BASE NOTE: This humidifier holds about 1 gallon of water in the humidifier base. The humidifier will produce up to 1.6 gallons of moisture over a 24-Hour period, depending on the room humidity and temperature. 1. Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove the top housing from the base by lifting straight up (see Figure 1). 3. Fill the base with cool, fresh water, until the water level reach- es the full line. Do not fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. 4. After filling the base, replace the housing on the base. 5. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS With top placed correctly onto the filled base, the plug inserted in the outlet and the filter installed, you are ready to operate the humidifier. 1. Move the power switch to the ON position. 2. Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and produce the maximum moisture output. NOTE: the HM725/730 produces a clean, cool INVISIBLE moisture. It is normal not to see the moisture. 3. The water window is designed for easy water level visibility. When the water level reaches "Refill", shut off the unit and unplug from the power outlet. 4. Follow Daily Maintenance Instructions. 5. Refill with water and replace the top onto the base. 6. Plug into the power outlet. Turn the power ON. This humidi- fier holds about 1 gallon of water and will produce up to 1.6 gallons of moisture over a 24-hour period, depending upon on the humidity level and temperature. We recommend the use of a hygrometer, which reads the actual humidity level in your room. A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between 40% to 50%. REPLACEMENT OF HOLMES® EXTENDED LIFE FILTERS Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment become Figure 1 C D B A F E A. ON/OFF Switch B. Humidifier Top C. Moisture Exhaust Figure 2 A. Water Level Window B. Humidifier Housing C. Extended Life Filter D. Filter Support B D. Air Intake Grill E. Humidifier Base F. Water Level Window C D A CLEANING/MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE FILTER trapped in the wick filter. The harder your water, the greater the amount of minerals in the water, and the more often you will need to change your filter. You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your humidifier by checking the FilterCheck® Indicator. When the unit is off, the FilterCheck® Indicator will read in the change position. After 60 minutes of use, the FilterCheck® Indicator will move and indicate your filter condition. A brand new filter will register in the blue section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the FilterCheck® Indicator will let you know when the filter needs to be changed. See image to the left for proper placement of the FilterCheck®. When the needle is in the raspberry (CHANGE) section after the unit has been running for 60 minutes, this means the proper amount of moisture is not getting into your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that have become trapped in your filter. At this point, you should replace your filter. It is important to change your filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level. FilterCheck® FilterCheck® automatically monitors filter condition and indicates when filter change is recommended. To replace the filter, follow the steps below. 1. Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove the main housing to access the base (see Figures 1 and 2). 3. Discard the old filter and follow weekly cleaning instructions. 4. Insert a new filter into the filter support in the base (Figure 2). 5. Replace the main housing. 6. Repeat Operating Instruction steps. It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output. To order replacement filters, visit your local retailer, go to www.holmesproducts.com, or call 1-800-546-5637. This model takes HWF25 replacement filter CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry indoor air. To get the most of the benefit from the humidifier and avoid product failure, follow all maintenance instructions carefully. If the recommended care and maintenance guidelines are not followed, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the humidifier. Daily Maintenance 1. Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Lift off the housing of the humidifier. Remove filter and place in sink or tub as the filter will release water when not in the humidifier. 3. Carry the base to the sink, remove the wick filter, then drain and rinse the base thoroughly to remove any sediment and dirt. Wipe clean and dry with a clean soft cloth or paper towel. (DO NOT use metal cleaning utensils or abrasive cleaners) 4. Put the filter back in the filter supports, replace the housing, then refill the base with cool tap water as instructed in filling the water tank instructions. Weekly Maintenance Remove scale: 1. Repeat steps 1-3 above. 2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz cup of undiluted white vinegar, or by using CleanseClean® by Holmes®. Let solution stand 20 minutes, clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush. 3. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to remove scale. 4. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution. Disinfect base: 1. Fill base 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 base after 20 minutes, and rinse well with water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. 4. Refill the base with cool water; replace the housing. Repeat ALL Operating Instructions.