CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................3 Getting Started ..........................6 Features ............................8 Controls ............................10 How to Use ............................12 Cleaning ............................16 Mineral Build-Up ..........................21 Troubleshooting ..........................23 Warranty ............................26 English...
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This owner's guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner.
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Only original replacement parts may be used. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604 (phone) or consumerservice@vornado.com (email) for further instructions about replacement and repair.
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- Do not open appliance housing while product is plugged in. To avoid risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Service Center. - Protect against the growth of mold, mildew and other microorganisms by emptying the water tank immediately after each use.
Check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE if there is evidence of damage. If any damage is found, contact Vornado Air, LLC at 1-800-234-0604. CAUTION: When removing water tank lift vertically, do not twist tank while still in base or cap may disengage and leak.
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Lift Twist Fill Close After filling the water tank, ensure the Cap is fully tightened before you replace it in the humidifier. Ensure gasket, the rubber ring around the Water Tank, is properly positioned. Insert the Cap into the grooves of the tank and turn clockwise until tightened. When Cap is fully tightened the arrows on the tank will align with the indicator lines on the Cap.
FEATURES SIMPLETANK™ SYSTEM This water tank is easy to carry, fill, install, clean and view water level. 0.75-gallon capacity. OUTLET GRILL Emits humidity throughout the whole room. POWER HEAD CARRY HANDLES Integrated handles on sides of base for lifting and carrying. BASE Durable and easy to clean.
CONTROLS POWER ON/OFF/CONTROL LOCK Turn the humidifier On/Off. Lock in desired settings. HUMIDITY Control humidity level at 30%–70%. STEAM TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Customize your steam experience with cool, warm or hot steam settings. DIGITAL DISPLAY Easy-to-use touch controls. STEAM SETTING INDICATOR Color indicator illuminates steam setting: Cool steam (purple), warm steam (pink) and hot steam (orange-red).
HOW TO USE CONTROLS 1. Touch to power on. All control panel LED’s will illuminate white to indicate the unit is powered on. When the humidifier is powered off, only will illuminate white. 2. Set humidity level by touching . The humidity settings will increase in increments of 5%.
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3. Touch Color indicator to select desired steam setting. A color indicator will illuminate for cool steam (purple), will illuminate. warm steam (pink) and hot steam (orange-red). Depending on selected steam setting, the temperature of the mist at the outlet grill may be hot.
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HOW TO USE CONTROL LOCK Element features an option to lock in your desired settings during operation. To lock press and hold for 3 seconds, then repeat to unlock. All control panel LED’s will flash 1 time to indicate it is locked, 2 times when unlocked and attention code LC will also flash.
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ATTENTION CODES A1: Power head is not attached to the base. If you detach the power head while the humidifier is running, or if power head is not properly attached to the base, the humidifier will power off. Control panel LED’s flash and display A1.
CLEANING Proper cleaning is essential to the air quality and performance of your humidifier. The frequency in which your humidifier will need to be cleaned will vary depending on use, water hardness and outside environmental factors. It is recommended to thoroughly clean the unit once a week or when Attention Code "CL"...
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GENERAL CLEANING: To clean the exterior of the humidifier, wipe down with a soft, damp cloth. Do not submerge power head in water. Clean the grill with a soft, damp cloth or with a can of compressed air. English...
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CLEANING The silicone parts are dishwasher safe (place on the top rack of dishwasher only). Warm water and a mild detergent may also be used for cleaning these parts. The water tank and base are not dishwasher safe. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents or other chemicals for cleaning.
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CLEANING THE BASE 1. Turn humidifier off and unplug. Note: Be sure you are near a sink or an area that will not be damaged by water. Excess water will flush from heat element cover when disassembling. 2. Disassemble humidifier: –...
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Let humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside water tank, base or around the heat element. WATER TANK IMPURITIES: On occasion the water tank may need to be gently wiped down or cleaned to remove build-up of impurities. Clean with a mild detergent and cool water.
The Element Steam Humidifier includes a packet of Vornado Cleaner & Descaler (placed inside of the owner's guide). Consisting of citric acid, this agent is used to loosen and remove mineral build-up on the heat element. It is easy-to-use and safe for all Vornado Steam Humidifiers.
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5. Once clean, thoroughly rinse base, silicone parts and heat element with cool tap water to ensure all residue is gone before using. NOTE: Undiluted white vinegar may also be used for cleaning the heat element, however, citric acid is recommended. For replacement packets (MD1-0037), call Vornado Consumer Service at 800-234-0604. 22 English...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit fails to power on. Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet. Household circuit breaker/ground fault circuit interrupter has tripped or blown fuse. Reset circuit breaker/ground fault circuit interrupter, or replace fuse. For assistance, contact licensed electrician.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit is not producing Water level in tank is empty or too low. Refill tank with clean, cool desired amount water. of humidity. Unit has reached its set point. When set humidity level is reached, the fan and heat element will turn off until humidity level in room drops below humidity set point.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION My unit has See MINERAL BUILD-UP for best practices on how to remove. accumulated mineral scale. How do I remove Attention Code LC Unit is locked and settings can’t be changed. See HOW TO USE – CONTROL LOCK.
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