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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
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
10. Use appliance only for intended household use as described
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
the manufacturer may cause hazards.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
11. DO NOT use outdoors.
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
12. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface. A
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire
waterproof mat or pad is recommended for use under
hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat
the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet, or on
registers.
a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure to
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves,
water or moisture.
radiators, and heaters. DO locate your humidifier on an
13. DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall.
inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier should be
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper.
at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall for best results.
14. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible to
children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room, particularly
15. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
where a child may be sleeping, resting, or playing (a
operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
closed room may result in excessive humidity).
water tank and moving the unit. If you have a warm
mist humidifier, DO NOT attempt to remove the water
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without
tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned
first unplugging the unit from its electrical outlet.
off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.
Failure to heed this warning may cause personal
injury. Be sure to unplug the unit by pulling on the
16. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to
plug and not the cord.
operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning
procedures. Use only cleaners and additives recommended
7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when the
by the manufacturer. Never use gasoline, glass cleaner,
unit is running.
furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings. DO
to clean any part of the humidifier.
NOT place hands, face or body directly over or near
17. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation
Moisture Outlet while unit is in operation. DO NOT
on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn
cover Moisture Outlet while the unit is operating.
the humidifier OFF.
9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
18. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level
plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been
is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance
your local retailer or through the manufacturer to
to manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical
measure the humidity.
adjustment, or repair.
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.
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
19. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
of the humidifier (refer to the rating artwork placed on the
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
humidifier). Care must be taken to arrange the extension
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped
qualified personnel only.
over.
20. Never place housing under water flow, or immerse in
liquids.
HOW WARM MIST WORKS
21. DO NOT plug in the cord with wet hands, electric shock
Your Holmes
®
Warm Mist humidifier is designed to allow
could result.
the proper amount of water to flow out of the tank. Air is
22. DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the
drawn in through the grill openings located in the back of
water tank.
the unit and mixed with steam in the misting chamber. The
warm mist is then dispersed out of the top of the misting
23. If you have a warm mist humidifier, allow unit to cool
chamber through the outlet grill and into the room.
before refilling water tank or maintenance as the heater
bulb is hot.
NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and
uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between
24. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier
40%-50%.
under overhanging surfaces.
25. NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
26. Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools
completely.
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched off.
27. Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat level
surface about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. DO
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NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near
furniture, which can be damaged by too much moisture
THESE IMPORTANT
or water. Place on a moisture resistant surface.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3. Remove the tank from the main housing.
4. Bring the tank to the sink, turn upside down and twist
Consumer Safety Information
off the tank cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill tank
with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water
NOTE: This is an electrical appliance and requires attention
as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on tank
when in use.
FIRMLY. The tank will hold 1.8 gallons of water. The
NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the
humidifier will produce up to 3 gallons of water over a
room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty
24 hour time period.
of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage.
5. Make sure the safety lock is rotated completely to the
NOTE: DO NOT block air inlet or outlet.
locked position. Place tank back on to the base. The
Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions
tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to
6. Plug the humidifier into a 120V electrical outlet.
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
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE HUMIDISTAT
The Humidistat feature allows you to set and maintain the
IMPORTANT:
humidity level you wish for your room to maintain. The
1. Turn the Power Knob to the HIGH position. The power
Humidistat setting is designed to operate between 25% and
light will be ON and the Reset Light will be off. It is
65% relative humidity range. The recommended setting is
normal for the humidifier to take about 10 minutes to
40-50%. Turn the knob clockwise as far as it will turn to
warm up and begin to mist.
achieve the highest humidistat setting. In this setting, the
2. After the unit begins misting, set the humidifier to the
humidifier will run constantly. To lower your desired humidity
desired power setting (HIGH or LOW).
level, simply turn the knob counterclockwise to choose your
RESET PROCEDURE
setting. When the humidity in the room is less than the
level you have set, the humidifier will continue to produce
NOTE: When the water tank is empty and the water in the
moisture. Once the set humidity level has been achieved,
Heating Chamber is almost empty, the Automatic Shut Off
the unit will turn off. When the room humidity drops below
will activate. The RESET Light will illuminate and the unit
your set level, the unit will automatically begin producing
will not operate again until you refill the water tank and
moisture again. Depending on the size of your room and
reset the humidifier.
your personal comfort, you will set your humidistat at
1. Turn the power knob to Reset.
different levels. If condensation forms on your windows or
2. Unplug the unit.
walls, or your measured room humidity reads above 50%
3. Remove and refill the water tank, being sure to follow
by use of a hygrometer, turn off your humidifier, or lower
the Daily Maintenance Instructions. Replace the tank
your Humidistat level.
onto the base.
4. Wait 15 minutes for the Automatic Shut-Off to reset.
Figure 1
B
A
5. After the 15 minutes, plug in the unit and turn the
Power Knob, to HIGH. The RESET light should now be
off (if not repeat steps 1 through 5). In about 10
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minutes, the humidifier will begin to produce moisture.
If the reset light is still on at this point, and the unit does
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not begin to produce moisture within a few minutes, then
repeat Steps 1-5.
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IMPORTANT: If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two
or more days, make sure any residual water is drained from
F
the water tank and base to prevent algae or bacteria growth.
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A. Humidifier Tank
F. Removable Tray
B. Carry Handle
G. 2-Speed Humidity
C. Tank Cap
Control
D. Humidifier Base
H. Humidistat
E. Safety Lock
I. Humidifier Housing
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S T O R A G E I N S T R U C T I O N S
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance procedures must be
Remove scale: Allow to cool before maintenance.
routinely followed in order to ensure proper, efficient
1. Repeat steps 1-5 in the Daily Maintenance section.
operation of your humidifier. The unit WILL NOT
2. Clean the tray by partially filling the tray with one 8-
WORK CORRECTLY if it is not cleaned properly.
oz cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stand
When the unit is in use, daily and weekly maintenance is
20 minutes, cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft
recommended. Regular weekly cleaning prevents scale
brush. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar
buildup on the heating element and tray. It also prevents
and wipe out entire tray to remove scale.
micro-organisms from growing on the tray and tank. This
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white
ensures that maximum efficiency will be achieved.
vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.
We cannot over-emphasize how essential proper
4. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after
cleaning is to the maintenance and continued use
it has had chance to cool.
of your unit and to the avoidance of algae or
bacteria build-up.
Disinfect tank:
1. Fill tank with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1/2
DAILY MAINTENANCE
gallon of water.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every
Allow to cool before maintenance.
few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
1. Before cleaning, set the control to OFF position and
3. Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse well with
unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean
2. Remove the water tank then unlock the misting chamber
cloth or paper towel.
by rotating the safety lock towards the front of the
4. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace the
unit. Lift mist chamber from the unit's base. Now lift
housing and water tank. Repeat ALL Operating Instructions.
the tray from the base.
3. Empty water and minerals from the tray and place in
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
the top rack of the dishwasher. This will remove any
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sediment and dirt that has accumulated in the tray.
When not using your humidifier for an extended period of
time:
NOTE: It is imperative that the tray is cleaned properly. The
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tray is dishwasher safe (top rack ONLY) for easy cleaning.
1. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as
directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any
4. Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after
water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the
it has had a chance to cool.
unit may render the unit inoperable for the following
5. Replace misting chamber and engage safety lock. The
season.
Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is lined
2. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in
with a coating that is designed to provide the easiest
a cool, dry place.
cleaning and prolong the operating efficiency of the
humidifier. DO NOT use any metal or hard objects to
clean the Heating Element. Never use detergents, gasoline,
kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner
or other household solvents to clean any part of the
humidifier.
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