Operating Your Humidifier - Honeywell HCM-750 Series Safety Instructions

SETTING UP YOUR HUMIDIFIER (continued)
Soaking your filters
For best performance, run filters under cool water until saturated.
Remove top grille and set
Remove filters and run under
aside.
cool water until saturated.
Do not squeeze or wring
filters.
Filling
Fill pitcher or jug with up to 1.5 Pour water into the fill funnel area
located on the top of the unit. Do
gallons of cool water.
not fill with more than 1.5 gallons
of water.
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OPERATING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

On/Off
With the power knob in the
OFF position, plug the filled
humidifier into a polarized 120V
outlet. DO NOT FORCE THE
Place filters back into unit
POLARIZED PLUG INTO THE
and replace top grille.
OUTLET; It will only fit one way.
DO NOT plug in humidifier with
wet hands to avoid electric shock.
NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE WITH TOP COVER REMOVED.
Doing so could result in water spilling from humidifier.
REPLACING YOUR WICKING FILTERS
Indications that your humidifier
needs to be refilled are:
It is recommended you change your wicking filter every 30-60 days
- Water will stop circulating depending on water quality and usage. If you have hard water you
through the water channel.
may need to replace your filter more frequently.
- Your humidifier will start to
Change your filter if you notice:
sound louder.
• The filter is hard and crusty
- Water level is not visible in
water window or below the • The filter starts to give off an odor
refill line
• Moisture output is decreased
Be sure to use only genuine Honeywell Replacement Wicking
Humidifier Filters which are Protec
prevent the migration of mold, algae and bacteria on the filter.
To prolong the life of your wicking filter, turn it over each time you fill the water tank. This will
keep the top of the filter from drying out and will help the filter to age more evenly.
If you notice the filter getting hard, you may soak it in cool water to loosen mineral buildup.
This will temporarily improve the performance of the wicking filter until a replacement filter
is purchased.
Do not attempt to clean the wicking filter with vinegar or any chemical solutions. Doing so may
damage the filter.
NOTE: Protec
mold on the filter. However, the filter still needs to be replaced regularly. Humidifier filters and
accessories require replacement and are not covered under warranty.
Power
Turn the power knob to the
On position.
antimicrobially treated. This helps
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® antimicrobial layers in the replacement wicking filter help to prevent growth of
Output Controls
Set your output control to:
High: Maximum Moisture
for Larger Rooms
Medium: Moisture
Maintenance
Low: Sound Sleep or
Small Rooms
Honeywell Replacement
Wicking Filter HAC-700
Filter Type B
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