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Troubleshooting; Storage Instructions - Holmes HM3500 Owner's Manual

Console humidifier

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TROUBLE
Mist output minimal to none.
Water leaks from tank.
Filter turns brown.
Film on tank.
Water cloudy.
Unit cycles on/off.
Very tight tank cap.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:
1. Dispose of the filter. DO NOT leave in unit.
2. 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 in-operable for the following season.
3. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
4. Order your Holmes replacement filter (HWF75) for next year's use.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
(see included Humidifier Accessory Form)
• Comfort Check hygrometer/thermometer
Reads humidity and temperature levels
– Digital HHG175: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99
– Analog HHG150: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99
• HWF75 Replacement Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.99
• SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.99
(Complete care for your humidifier:
One bottle each of S1705, 1708, 1710)
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
PROBABLE CAUSE
Filter has not absorbed water.
Mineral buildup in tray.
Humidistat is set too low.
Filter needs to be replaced.
Normal
Rubber tank ring is missing
or improperly placed.
Cap not tight enough.
Your filter needs to be changed.
Short filter life
Mineral deposits cause film on tank
to buildup.
Filter needs to be replaced.
Using warm water to refill tank.
Humidifier is reacting to room humidity level. Set the humidistat to a higher, or lower setting.
Over tightened.
SOLUTION
Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier.
Regular cleaning of tray after each use will help
keep the unit functioning properly.
Turn the humidistat knob up.
Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.
Depending on the humidity setting this
may be normal.
Remove tank cap then replace or
reposition ring.
Tighten the cap.
Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.
In areas with particular hard water your filter
will need to be changed more frequently.
Use Cleanse Clean (S1710), to order call
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.
Replace your filter (HWF75) by calling
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com
Only use care products suggested by Holmes
and cool water to refill tank.
Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening.
Individual Bottles also available:
• S1705 Water Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99
• S1708 Bacteriostat Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99
• S1710 Cleanse Clean
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99
(plus shipping and handling)

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