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P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
Thank you for purchasing this Holmes
product. We
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or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
making superior products that stand the test of time. We
10. Use appliance only for intended household use as described
trust this product will exceed your expectations of quality
in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
and reliability. We hope that you enjoy this product and
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
will consider purchasing another Holmes
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persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold
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by the manufacturer may cause hazards.
questions or comments about this product, please visit our
11. DO NOT use outdoors.
website at: www.holmesproducts.com.
12. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface.
A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for use
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
under the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
carpet, or on a finished floor that may be damaged by
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
exposure to water or moisture.
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
13. DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper.
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
14. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire
15. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat
operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
registers.
water tank and moving the unit.
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as
16. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to
stoves, radiators, and heaters. DO locate your humidifier
operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly
on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier
cleaning procedures. Use only cleaners and additives
should be at least 4" away from the wall for best results.
recommended by the manufacturer.
5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible
17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room,
furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household
particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or
solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).
18. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without
condensation on windows and some furniture. If this
first unplugging the unit from its electrical outlet. Failure
happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
to heed this warning may cause personal injury. Be sure
19. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level
to unplug the unit by pulling on the plug and not the cord.
is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at
7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when the
your local retailer or through the manufacturer, to
unit is running.
measure the humidity.
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
20. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
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.
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serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
is directed back into the room from the top air grill.
by qualified personnel only.
NOTE: This humidification system provides a cool,
21. Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids.
invisible moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.
22. Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and
could result.
uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is
23. Do not pour water in any openings other than the
between 40%-50%.
water tank.
24. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier
under overhanging surfaces.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
25. NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit
26. Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools
is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
completely.
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface,
27. Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
about 4" away from the wall. DO NOT place the
humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which
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can be damaged by moisture or water. Place on a
moisture-resistant surface.
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. Remove the tank from the housing of the humidifier by
Consumer Safety Information
grabbing the handle of the tank and pulling forward. Lift
NOTE: This is an electrical appliance and requires
the tank out of the housing and bring to the faucet. Turn
attention when in use.
the tank upside down and twist off the tank cap by turning
counter clockwise. Fill tank with cool, fresh tap water. DO
NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the
NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking.
room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty
Replace the cap on tank FIRMLY.
of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage.
2. When full, carry the tank to the humidifier and place
NOTE: DO NOT block air inlet or outlet.
it into the housing. There is a locating tab located on
the tank base for easy guidance. The tank holds 1.3
Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions
gallons of water. The tank will immediately begin to
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to
empty into the base.
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an
approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the
rating of the humidifier. Care must be taken to arrange the
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop
AccuSet Plus™ Digital Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
run continuously in manual mode or set the AccuSet Plus™
accidentally tripped over.
Digital Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The AccuSet
Plus™ Digital Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier
ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort
HOW COOL MIST WORKS
level ranges between 35% and 65% relative humidity.
Your Holmes
Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through
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Manual Mode Instructions:
the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
through a moisture–laden wick filter, which retains the
2. The display will show the current room humidity.
minerals and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
3. To start the unit, push the
button once for the
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
HIGH (3) manual setting.
AccuSet Plus™ allows the user to program the humidifier to
4. Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manual setting
come on at a preset time, or turn off after a set amount of time.
and again for LOW (1). After the selection is made, the
Setting the Off Timer:
display will return to show the current room humidity.
1. Set the mode and/or humidity you wish the humidifier
5. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds,
to run in.
or keep pressing the button until the display reads OFF (OF).
2. While the humidifier is running, press and hold the up
AccuSet Plus™ HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
and down
buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
To take advantage of the AccuSet Plus™ Digital Humidistat,
The display will flash "00".
press the
button until the speed is set in either the AUTO
3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
HIGH (A3), AUTO MEDIUM (A2) or AUTO LOW (A1) setting.
humidifier to turn off up to 16 hours later in increments
Then adjust the set humidity by using the up and down
of 1 hour.
buttons. Humidity will increase or decrease in increments of
4. After setting the timer, the display will return to show the
5%. When the humidity level is set, the display will return to
current room humidity. The timer light will illuminate to
show the current room humidity. When the room humidity
show that the timer is activated.
level rises above the set humidity, the humidifier will stop.
5. After the predetermined length of time has passed, the
When the humidity level drops below the set humidity, the
humidifier will automatically shut off.
humidifier will turn on automatically.
Setting the On Timer:
NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
1. While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up and
water and for the unit to produce moisture.
down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
NOTE: The AccuSet Plus™ Humidifier has memory. This
2. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
means that when you turn the unit back on, it will be at
humidifier to turn on up to 16 hours in advance in
the last setting the humidifier was set at.
increments of 1 hour.
3. After the preset length of time has passed, the
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more days,
humidifier will automatically turn on Auto Mode HI
make sure any residual water is drained from the water tank,
speed at 45% for a preset time of 2 hours.
base and wick filter to prevent algae or bacteria growth.
AccuSet Plus
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Remote Instructions (For HM630RC
Extended Run Time Setting:
only)
By setting your humidifier to a specific humidity level, you
1. Insert 2 AAA batteries into back of remote control.
are actually also extending the run time. Since the unit will
2. Press the MODE/OFF button on remote to begin
turn on and off to maintain the set humidity level, less
operation.
water will be used, so you will need to fill the unit less than
3. Use the remote to control the same features as the
you would on manual setting.
base unit.
NOTE: The timer function can only be activated on the
Figure 1
F
base unit. It cannot be activated via the remote control.
A. Tank
NOTE: Do not mix new
E
B. Tank Handle
Figure 2
and old batteries. Do not
C. Base
B
mix alkaline, standard
D. Humidifier Housing
D
(carbon-zine), or
E. Control Panel
rechargeable (nickel-
F. FilterCheck
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cadmium) batteries.
A
C
R E P L A C I N G / C L E A N I N G
C L E A N I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
REPLACING THE FILTERS
heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and
avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully.
Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment
Please note that this is an electrical appliance and requires
become trapped in the wick filter. The harder your water,
attention when in use.
the greater the amount of minerals in the water, and the
In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and
more often you will need to change your filter.
maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to grow
You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your
in the water within the water tank. You must routinely follow
humidifier by checking the FilterCheck
Indicator. After 60
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the cleaning procedures that follow in order to ensure proper,
minutes of use, FilterCheck
®
Indicator will move and indicate
efficient operation of your humidifier. Proper maintenance and
your filter condition. A brand new filter will register in the
cleaning is essential to the continued performance of your unit
section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of your
and the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.
humidifier, the FilterCheck
Indicator will let you know when
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the filters need to be changed, see Figure 2.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
When the needle is in the CHANGE section, this means the
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the
proper amount of moisture is not getting into your air due
electrical outlet.
to the excessive minerals and sediment that have become
2. Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier
trapped on your filters. At this point, you should replace
and place in sink or tub.
your filter. It is important to change your filter as indicated
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the
to obtain stated performance level.
wick, place in sink, drain any remaining water and
To replace the filter, follow the steps below:
rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe
1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
2. Remove the tank from the housing.
4. Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse
3. Unlock the housing from the base by turning the lock
tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean
knob to the unlocked position.
cloth or paper towel.
4. Lift the housing straight up and place to the side.
5. Put filters back into wick holder making sure the rivet
5. Unlock the wick holder from the base by turning the
attaches to the holder. Lock the wick holder back into
lock knob to the unlocked position.
place. Replace the housing and lock it into place.
6. Remove the wicks from the wick holder.
Refill the tank with cool tap water as instruction earlier
7. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
in the filling instructiosn. Do Not overfill.
8. Insert new filters into the wick holder and lock the
6. Follow Operating Instructions.
wick holder back onto the base.
NOTE: The Tray is dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY)
9. Replace the housing onto the base and lock it into place.
for easy cleaning.
10. Fill the tank and place back into housing.
11. Repeat Operating Instructions.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach
To Remove Scale:
maximum output.
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
You can purchase replacement filters (model HWF100-
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one
UC2/HWF100 – 2 filters) at your local retailer, by calling 1-
8-oz cups of undiluted white vinegar, or by using
800-546-5637, filling out the accessory card, or by visiting
Cleanse Clean™ (Model S1710) by the manufacturer.
www.holmesproducts.com. It is recommended that a
Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while
replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use.
cleaning the all interior surfaces with a soft brush.
Remove base scale by wiping the base with a cloth
dampened with undiluted white vinegar.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry,
solution before disinfecting the tank.
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