Sunbeam SCM630, SCM631 - Cool Mist Tower Humidifier Manual

FEATURES - OPERATIONS

HOW COOL MIST WORKS

Your Sunbeam^® Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed through a moisture–laden wick filter, which retains the minerals and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air is directed back into the room from the top air grill.

NOTE: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.

NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is between 40%-50%.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which can be damaged by too much moisture or water. Place on a moisture resistant surface.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

1. Remove the tank from the housing of the humidifier by grabbing the handle of the tank and pulling forward. Lift the tank out of the housing and bring to the faucet. Turn the tank upside down and twist off the tank cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill tank with cool, fresh tap water. DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause leaking. Replace the cap on tank FIRMLY.
2. When full, carry the tank to the humidifier and place it into the housing. There is a locating tab located on the tank base for easy guidance. The tank holds 1.2 gallons of water. The tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power Button

1. Press the Power Button to turn the humidifier on, the LCD Display shows the Room humidity level.
   NOTE: The display range is 25% - 80%. If your room humidity level falls below 25%, the unit will display 25. If your room humidity level rises above 80%, the unit will display 80.
2. The default is running the humidifier at the HIGH manual setting.
3. Press the button again for the LOW manual setting. Once selected, the Setting Indicators will illuminate to indicate which setting is activated.
4. Press the button again will stop the unit. To shut off the humidifier at any time of operation, press and hold the button for two seconds, or keep pressing the button until the display goes off.

Digital Humidistat Control

1. Tank
2. Tank Handle
3. Base
4. Humidifier Housing
5. Control Panel
6. FilterCheck ® Indicator

Your humidifier is equipped with a digital humidistat that allows you to set your humidifier to your desired comfort level. To preset a precise comfort level, turn the Toggle Switch to adjust the humidity level ranging from 30% to 60% or " " setting for constant humidity. Humidity will increase or decrease in increments of 5%. The LCD Display will show the selected humidity level for 3 seconds and then change back to show the room humidity. The Set humidity level will illuminate on top left of the LCD Display. When the room humidity level rises above the set humidity, the humidifier will stop. When the room humidity level drops below the set humidity, the humidifier will turn on automatically to maintain the preset humidity level.

NOTE: To shut the humidifier off at any setting, press the Power Button (). The humidistat has memory. This means that when you turn the unit back on, it will be at the last humidity setting before the humidifier is turned off. However, if the humidifier is unplugged, the digital humidistat will no longer remember the previous humidity setting. You will need to reset the digital humidistat if the humidifier is unplugged.

DO NOT move the humidifier with water in the tank or the humidifier base. The moving action of the water may activate the water tank's release nozzle and overfill the humidifier base. This may cause the humidifier to function intermittently, or stop emitting mist. Should this occurs, simply remove the excess water

NOTES:

• High setting will produce the maximum moisture level and Low setting will produce the longest run time and quieter performance.
• The 9 holes below control panel are part of the humidistat sensor.

Tank Empty

Once the tank is empty, turn off your humidifier and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Before refilling, empty any residual water from the base and the tank (follow the daily maintenance instructions). Then follow the Filling Instructions to refill the tank and put back into the humidifier to begin operation.

Timer

1. Power Button
2. Toggle Switch

3. LCD Display
4. Timer Button

Your humidifier is equipped with 24-Hour Auto Shut-off Timer feature. This allows you to program your humidifier to shut off automatically after running a defined time interval.

1. Press the Timer Button () once. The "0" Hr icon will begin to blink.
2. Turn the toggle switch to adjust from 0 to 24 to select your desired time interval for the humidifier to shut-off automatically.
3. The selected hour will appear on the LCD Display for 3 seconds and then the LCD Display will return to show the Room Humidity. The Timer icon () will appear on the LCD Display to indicate that the selected timer.
4. When timer is set, you may check the remaining time while humidifier is still in operation. Press the Timer Button and the remaining time (e.g., 7 Hr) will illuminate on the LCD Display for 3 seconds.
5. To cancel the Timer feature, press the Timer Button (). The remaining time will appear on the screen. Turn the toggle switch to 0 hours. The Timer will then be cancelled.

REPLACING THE FILTERS/CLEANING/MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE FILTERS

Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment become trapped in the wick filter. The harder your water, the greater the amount of minerals in the water, and the more often you will need to change your filter. You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your humidifier by checking the FilterCheck^® Indicator.

NOTE: After 60 minutes of use, FilterCheck^® Indicator will move and indicate your filter condition. A brand new filter will register in the section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the FilterCheck^® Indicator will let you know when the filters need to be changed, see Figure 3.

When the needle is in the CHANGE section, this means the proper amount of moisture is not getting into your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that have become trapped on your filters. At this point, you should replace your filter. It is important to change your filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level.

To replace the filter, follow the steps below:

1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank from the housing.
3. Unlock the housing from the base by turning the lock knob to the unlocked position.
4. Lift the housing straight up and place to the side.
5. Unlock the wick holder from the base by turning the lock knob to the unlocked position.
6. Remove the wicks from the wick holder.
7. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
8. Insert new filters into the wick holder and lock the wick holder back onto the base.
9. Replace the housing onto the base and lock it into place.
10. Fill the tank and place back into housing.
11. Repeat Operating Instructions.

It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output.

NOTE: You can purchase replacement filters (model HWF100 / SF235) at a local retailer, by calling 1-888-264-9669, or by visiting www.sunbeam.com. It is recommended that a replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully. Please note that this is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use.

In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the water tank. You must routinely follow the cleaning procedures that follow in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. Proper maintenance and cleaning is essential to the continued performance of your unit and the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.

Daily Maintenance

1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier and place in sink or tub.
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick, place in sink, drain any remaining water and rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5. Put filters back into wick holder making sure the rivet attaches to the holder. Lock the wick holder back into place. Replace the housing and lock it into place. Refill the tank with cool tap water as instruction earlier in the filling instructiosn. Do not overfill.
6. Follow Operating Instructions.

NOTE: The Tray is dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY) for easy cleaning.

Weekly Maintenance

To Remove Scale:

1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz cups of undiluted white vinegar, or by using Cleanse Clean^® solution (Model S1710) by the manufacturer. Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning all the interior surfaces with a soft brush. Remove base scale by wiping the base with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning solution before disinfecting the tank.

To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tank:

1. Fill humidifier tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2 tablespoon of chlorine bleach.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
3. Carefully empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water until you cannot detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Place filter back into tank and refill the water tank as directed in Operating Instructions, and turn the unit on.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS/REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time:

1. Dispose of the filters. 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 inoperable for the following season.
3. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
4. Order your replacement filter for next year's use.

REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES

To order the replacement accessories you can do any of the following:

• Visit your local retailer
• Go to www.sunbeam.com
• Call Consumer Service at 1-888-264-9669

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE	PROBABLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Unit does not turn on.	Not plugged in. Outlet not functioning.	Plug in unit. Have outlet replaced by a licensed electrician.
Mist output minimal to none.	Cool mist is invisible. The filter has not absorbed water.	Operate in High setting. Wait 30 minutes for filter to absorb water.
Filter turns brown.	The filter has absorbed minerals.	Replace your filter (HWF100 / SF235) by calling 1-888 -264-9669, or visiting www.sunbeam.com
FilterCheck ® is not working.	Takes 60 minutes to register.	Allow the humidifier to run continuously for 60 minutes for the FilterCheck ® Indicator to reflect the filter condition.
Humidifier continuously displays 25%.	Humidity at the humidifier is at or below 25%.	Continue to operate humidifier to raise the room humidity.
Humidifier continuously displays 80%.	Humidity at the humidifier is at or above 80%.	Stop operating the humidifier if the humidity level is too high.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

	FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question	Answer
What are the variables that affect run time?	The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on average room conditions. The actual run time of your humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as: Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed. Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed. Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed. Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed. Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of doors in the room where the humidifier is placed. Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed.
How do I remove film on water tank?	See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is recommended.
How can I extend the run time?	Run your unit on the lowest setting. If your unit has electronics, set it to your desired humidity level. The unit will turn on and off, which will extend the run time. Fill the tank all the way full, place it on the base, let the water empty into the base until it stops bubbling, then refill the tank full again. This ensures maximum water capacity and will extend run time.

If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Sunbeam^® products, please contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-888-264-9669 or visit our website at www.sunbeam.com

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