Lasko 1128 User Manual - Page 2

FILLING and OPERATION CAUTION: Do not pour water through the Exhaust Grill on the Upper Housing. Doing so may cause damage and personal injury. CAUTION: • Unplug Unit when filling. • Always place Humidifier on a firm level surface. Locate the Power Cord so the Humidifier is not resting on it, and is away from traffic. • Be careful not to overfill. • Do not pour water through Exhaust Grill, doing so may cause damage and personal injury. • Take extra care to prevent water spillage that may damage furniture or flooring. The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage to property caused by water spillage. • Always be sure the Power Knob is in the OFF position when plugging Humidifier into a grounded 120 volt AC wall outlet. • To prevent risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, do not plug Humidifier into electrical outlet with wet hands. 1. It is recommended that all Humidifiers be cleaned prior to use. Please read Cleaning Instructions for Base and Jug cleaning. 2. Use the convenient Carrying Handle found on the bottom of the Water Jug to bring it to a faucet. The Water Jug features a 'Quick Fill/Quick Empty' Spout. To fill, hold Jug upside down by the Handle. Use thumb to press down Stopper Lever, and fill Jug. Fill the Water Jug with cool tap water. Never use hot water. (Figure 3) (Jug Holds 1-1/2 Gallons) Carry Handle Figure 3 Stopper Lever 6. Turn Power ON to desired speed. (Figure 4) 3 - For fast humidification of a large room or house, approximately 9 gallon per day.* 2 - For normal operation. 1 - For quiet, night time operation or after desired moisture level is reached. * Calculations based on ambient room conditions of 70° F and 30% relative humidity in a room of average insulation. NOTE: Power Light and Fan are on only when the Humidistat is turned to a high enough moisture setting. Figure 4 RED Power Light Power Knob The presence of water flow in the Water Show Window indicates the circulation of water to the Filter. (Figure 5) Figure 5 (Base Holds 3 Gallons) Quick Fill / Quick Empty Spout Water Capacity of Unit is 4.5 Gallons 7. To set Humidistat to desired level turn Knob towards HIGH until the power is ON. After the room has reached a comfortable humidity level, turn the Humidistat Knob slowly towards LOW until the fan shuts off and the Green Light turns on, the Humidifier will automatically restart when humidity falls below this setting. (Figure 6) When the Jug is replaced back into the Base it will quickly empty to fill Base. Figure 6 NOTE: While carrying filled Water Jug back to the Humidifier, hold the Handle with one hand, while supporting bottom of Water Jug with other hand. 3. Place the Water Jug securely in the Base. If positioned properly, water will quickly pour into Base and automatically stop when reaching desired amount. GREEN Humidistat Light Humidistat Knob 4. When gurgling noise stops lift up the Water Jug to see if it is empty. Refill if empty. When the Unit is full some water will remain in the Jug. 5. Even though your Humidifier will produce approximately 9.0 gallons in a 24 hour period*, the water capacity (amount of water the Humidifier will hold at one time) is 4.5 gallons. NOTE: The Humidifier will only turn on when the Humidistat is set to a high enough setting or when the room humidity is low enough. (3 FULL Jugs). Rev. F 6/08 2 2084256 FILTER CARE The Filter inside your Humidifier plays a very important part in its operation. In order to maintain peak performance, it is highly recommended to use only LASKO REPLACEMENT FILTERS. Some imitation filters do not comply with Lasko's quality standards, resulting in decreased performance of your Humidifier. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn Power Control Knob to OFF position and unplug before servicing. 1. To replace the Evaporative Filter Pad, remove the Jug and Upper Housing from the Base. Be careful not to let excess water from pump spill onto furniture or flooring. 2. Remove Evaporative Filter Pad Holder from Base and inspect Small Water Drip Holes for any blockage. (Figure 7) Filter Pad Holder Figure 7 Drip Holes Base 3. To open the Filter Holder apply outward pressure to the two snaps and it will hinge open. Remove used Filter from Holder and discard. (Figure 8) Figure 8 Snaps Evaporative Filter Pad 4. Insert new Filter into Holder, snap closed, and reinstall Holder into Base. (Figure 7) The Filter will only fit into the Holder one way. Make sure the Rounded side of the Filter Holder is facing outward. Replace Upper Housing, then Water Jug into Base. 5. To increase the life of your Filter Pad turn Filter around (so the bottom of Filter is now at the top). 6. Filter life may be extended by cleaning the Filter in a 20% vinegar solution. To clean Filter, mix one part undiluted vinegar with four parts warm tap water. Soak the Filter in this solution for 20 minutes, rinse Filter thoroughly with warm water to remove vinegar odor. do not flatten, squeeze or twist filter when cleaning 7. Discoloration of the Evaporative Pad is normal after extended use. The discoloration is caused by mineral deposits in the water, and the degree of discoloration will vary depending upon the amount of mineral content in the water. When the Filter surface area is thoroughly discolored, or you notice reduced water usage, it is a good indicator that the Filter Pad needs to be replaced. The Evaporative Pad should be replaced at least once every season. The Replacement Filter to be used in this unit is: The Lasko Replacement Evaporative Pad Model THF 8 (Available separately) CLEANING 1. Regular cleaning is necessary to ensure proper and efficient operation. The frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of impurities which may be found in the water or how often the Humidifier is in operation. In either instance, it is recommended that the Humidifier be cleaned at least once a week. NOTE: The bottom of the Jug may be unscrewed for easy cleaning. (Figure 9) Figure 9 CAUTION: Make sure bottom of jug is securely fastened to Jug before reinstalling into Base. 2. To DESCALE BASE and JUG: Mix one part undiluted white vinegar with four parts warm tap water. Let vinegar solution stand for 20 minutes then wipe away any scale buildup using a soft brush or cloth. Do not use soap or detergents and never use an abrasive cleaner. 3. To disinfect BASE and JUG: Fill Jug with 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water. Let solution stand for 20 minutes. Carefully empty Jug and rinse well with water until bleach smell is gone. 4. Commercial "Descalers" and "Bacteriostats" are available at your local home improvement center. 5. Do not operate Humidifier when there is still cleaner in the water. OFF-SEASON STORAGE 1. Clean and dry Humidifier thoroughly per the Cleaning Instructions. Do not leave any water in the Unit when storing. 2. Dispose of the Evaporative Filter Pad. Do not store used Evaporative Filter Pad in the Humidifier. 3. Place Humidifier back into its carton and store in a cool dry place. Rev. F 6/08 3 2084256