Holmes HUL2425D-WTU Instruction Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. 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. 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. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids. 20. Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock could result. 21. Do not pour water in any openings other than the water tank. 22. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces. 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 23. NEVER operate unit without water in the tank. 24. Use both hands when carrying full tank of water. NOTICES: DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall. Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier. PLEASE SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for household use only Cord and Plug 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 information 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 ULTRASONIC WORKS: An ultrasonic transducer atomizes water, producing refreshing visible cool mist. NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between 40%-60%. NOTE: To avoid white dust use only distilled water especially if A) you suffer from respiratory problems or B) you live in an area where the water has a high mineral content. 2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat 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. FILLING THE WATER TANK 1. Remove the tank from the main housing. 2. Bring the tank to the sink, turn upside down and twist off the tank cap by turning counterclockwise. Fill tank with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on tank FIRMLY. 3. Place tank back on to the base. The tank will immediately begin to empty into the base. 4. Plug the humidifier into a 120V electrical outlet. Figure 1 A B E C D A. Carry Handle B. Water Tank C. Humidifier Base D. Control Panel (see Figure 2 for close-up) E. Tank Cap PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and the unit is disconnected from the electrical outlet. FEATURES - OPERATIONS CLEANING / MAINTENANCE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power Button Press the Power Button to turn the humidifier on. The humidifier will run at Low setting. Press the Power button to manually turn off the humidifier at any setting. Mist Control Press the Mist Control Button to select your desired relative humidity setting range. Each setting will humidify to a pre-desired level either Low, Med or High then cycle off when the humidifier reaches that level. The humidifier will cycle on again once the humidity level has lowered. Once selected, the Setting Indicators will illuminate to indicate which setting is activated: - Low - Med - High For continuous run do not set mist control buttons. Select only the High, Med or Low settings indicators on control panel. NOTE: To shut the humidifier off at any setting, press the Power Button ( ). WARNING: DO NOT move the humidifier with water in the tank or the humidifier base. The moving action of the water may activate the water tank's release nozzle and overfill the humidifier base. This may cause the humidifier to function intermittently, or stop emitting mist. Should this occurs, simply remove the excess water from the humidifier base. • High setting will produce the maximum moisture level and Low setting will produce the longest run time and quieter performance. Tank Empty Once the tank is empty, the humidifier will be shut off automatically. Unplug the humidifier from the electrical outlet. Before refilling, empty any residual water from the base and the tank (follow the daily maintenance instructions). Then follow the Filling Instructions to refill the tank and put back into the humidifier to begin operation. Figure 2 Control Panel (close-up) G H i g h H Med F F. Power Button H. Setting Indicators G. Mist Control Button CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully. Please note that this is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use. In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the water tank. You must routinely follow the cleaning procedures that follow in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. Proper maintenance and cleaning is essential to the continued performance of your unit and the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up. Daily Maintenance: 1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Carry the base of the unit to the sink. Do not submerge base in water. Drain any remaining water and rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. CLEANING / MAINTENANCE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 4. Replace the housing, then refill tank with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions. Do not overfill. 5. Follow Operating Instructions to turn on the humidifier. Weekly Maintenance: To Remove Scale: 1. Repeat previous steps in Daily Maintenance. 2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz cup of undiluted white vinegar. Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning all the interior surfaces with a soft brush (brush not included). Gently scrub the area around the transducer (located at the humidifier base) with a soft brush. Remove base scale by wiping the base with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar. (see Figure 3) 3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning solution before disinfecting the tank. To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tank: 1. Fill humidifier tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2 tablespoon of chlorine bleach. 2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces. 3. Carefully empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water until you cannot detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. 4. Refill the water tank with cool water and replace on housing (see Filling Instructions above). Follow Operating Instructions to turn the humidifier ON. 5. To clean the humidifier base, pour out all excess water. Rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe clean and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not use metal cleaning utensils or abrasive cleansers. 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 a cool, dry place. If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes® products, please visit our website at www.holmesproducts.com. For inquiries regarding recycling and proper disposal of this product, please contact your local waste management facility. Figure 3 Transducer Humidifier Base HUL2425D_15EM1.indd 2 5/19/15 10:35 AM