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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
Thank you for purchasing this Holmes
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product. We
appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical
understand the value of quality and are committed to
or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
making superior products that stand the test of time. We
10. Use appliance only for intended household use as described
trust this product will exceed your expectations of quality
in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
and reliability. We hope that you enjoy this product and
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
will consider purchasing another Holmes
product in the
persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold
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future. To see our full product line or if you have any
by the manufacturer may cause hazards.
questions or comments about this product, please visit our
11. DO NOT use outdoors.
website at: www.holmesproducts.com.
12. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface.
A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for use
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
under the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
carpet, or on a finished floor that may be damaged by
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
exposure to water or moisture.
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
13. DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
Moisture could cause damage, particularly to wall paper.
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
14. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire
15. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat
operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
registers.
water tank and moving the unit.
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as
16. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to
stoves, radiators, and heaters. DO locate your humidifier
operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly
on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier
cleaning procedures. Use only cleaners and additives
should be at least 4" away from the wall for best results.
recommended by the manufacturer.
5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible
17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room,
furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household
particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or
solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).
18. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without
condensation on windows and some furniture. If this
first unplugging the unit from its electrical outlet. Failure
happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
to heed this warning may cause personal injury. Be sure
19. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level
to unplug the unit by pulling on the plug and not the cord.
is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at
7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when the
your local retailer or through the manufacturer, to
unit is running.
measure the humidity.
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
20. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
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
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
is directed back into the room from the top air grill.
by qualified personnel only.
NOTE: This humidification system provides a cool,
21. Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids.
invisible moisture output. It is normal not to see the mist.
22. Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and
could result.
uncomfortable. The recommended humidity level is
23. Do not pour water in any openings other than the
between 40%-50%.
water tank.
24. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier
under overhanging surfaces.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
25. NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit
26. Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools
is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
completely.
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface,
27. Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
about 4" away from the wall. DO NOT place the
humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which
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can be damaged by moisture or water. Place on a
moisture-resistant surface.
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
3. Humidifier can be used with or without wheels. Locate
the four wheels in the box. Turn base of humidifier
INSTRUCTIONS
over to reveal underside. Locate the two stationary
wheels and push the wheel posts into one end of the
Consumer Safety Information
base (Fig. 1). Locate the two swivel wheels and push the
NOTE: This is an electrical appliance and requires
wheel posts into the opposite end of the base (Fig. 1).
attention when in use.
NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the
Fig. 1
WHEEL INSTALLATION
room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty
A. STATIONARY WHEELS
of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage.
A
B. SWIVEL WHEELS
NOTE: DO NOT block air inlet or outlet.
Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions
C. UNDER –SIDE OF
B
HUMIDIFIER BASE
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to
C
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
FILLING THE WATER TANK
of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the
1. Remove the tank from the base of the humidifier and
rating of the humidifier. Care must be taken to arrange the
bring to the faucet. Turn the tank upside down and
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop
twist off the tank cap by turning counter clockwise. Fill
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tank with cool, fresh tap water.
accidentally tripped over.
DO NOT fill with warm water as this may cause
leaking. Replace the cap on each tank FIRMLY.
HOW COOL MIST WORKS
2. When full, carry each tank to the humidifier and place
onto the base (use both hands when carrying each
Your Holmes
Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through
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tank). Each tank holds 1.6 gallons of water, and the
the rear air intake grill area. This air is then passed
base holds 1/2 gallons of water.
through a moisture–laden wick filter, which retains the
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
minerals and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced
AccuSet Plus™ allows the user to program the humidifier to
Accuset Plus™ Digital Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to
come on at a preset time, or turn off after a set amount of time.
run continuously in manual mode or set the Accuset Plus™
Setting the Off Timer:
Digital Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The Accuset
1. Select the Mode and or humidity you wish the
Plus™ Digital Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier
humidifier to run in.
ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort
2. While the humidifier is running, press and hold the up
level ranges between 35% and 65% relative humidity.
and down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The
display will flash "00".
MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS
3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
humidifier to turn off up to 16 hours later in
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
increments of 1 hour.
2. The display will show the current room humidity.
4. After setting the timer, the display will return to show
3. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF (
) button
the current room humidity. A light will illuminate to
once for the HIGH (3) manual setting.
show that the timer is activated.
4. Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manual setting
5. After the predetermined length of time has passed,
and again for LOW (1). After the selection is made, the
the humidifier will automatically shut off.
display will return to show the current room humidity.
5. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds,
Setting the On Timer:
or keep pressing the button until the display reads OFF (OF).
1. While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up and
down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
AccuSet Plus™ HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
2. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
humidifier to turn on up to 16 hours in advance in
To take advantage of the AccuSet Plus™ Digital
increments of 1 hour.
Humidistat, press the MODE/OFF (
) button until the
3. After the preset length of time has passed, the
speed is set in either the AUTO HIGH (A3), AUTO MEDIUM
humidifier will automatically turn on Auto Mode HI
(A2) or AUTO LOW (A1) setting. Then adjust the set
speed at 45% for a preset time of 2 hours.
humidity by using the up and down buttons. Humidity will
increase in increments of 5%. When the humidity level is
EXTENDED RUN TIME SETTING
set, the display will return to show the current room
humidity. When the room humidity level rises above the
By setting your humidifier to a specific humidity level, you
set humidity, the humidifier will stop. When the humidity
are actually also extending the run time. Since the unit will
level drops below the set humidity, the humidifier will turn
turn on and off to maintain the set humidity level, less
on automatically.
water will be used on manual setting.
NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
water and for the unit to produce moisture.
REPLACING THE FILTERS
NOTE: The AccuSet Plus™ Humidifier has memory. This
Through normal use, waterborne minerals and sediment
means that when you turn the unit back on, it will be at
become trapped in the wick filter. The harder your water,
the last setting the humidifier was set at.
the greater the amount of minerals in the water, and the
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more days,
more often you will need to change your filter.
make sure any residual water is drained from the water tank,
You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your
base and wick filter to prevent algae or bacteria growth.
humidifier by checking the FilterCheck
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the unit is off, the FilterCheck
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Indicator will read in the
OFF position. After 60 minutes of use, FilterCheck
R E P L A C I N G / C L E A N I N G
C L E A N I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
will move from the OFF position and
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Fig. 2
indicate your filter condition. A brand
1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the
new filter will register in the blue
electrical outlet.
section reading GOOD filter. After
2. Remove the housing and the tank from the humidifier
frequent use of your humidifier, the
and place in sink or tub.
FilterCheck
Indicator will let you know
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3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the
when the filters need to be changed,
wick, place in sink, drain any remaining water and
(see Fig. 2).
rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe
When the needle is in the light red (CHANGE) section, this
clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Drain the water from the tank into the sink and rinse
means the proper amount of moisture is not getting into
your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that
tank thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean
have become trapped on your filters. At this point, you
cloth or paper towel.
should replace your filter. It is important to change your
5. Put filter back in, replace the housing, then refill tank
with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling
filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level.
Instructions. Do not overfill.
To replace the filter, follow the steps below:
6. Follow Operating Instructions.
1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank and main housing to access the base tray.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
3. Remove wick and discard.
To Remove Scale:
4. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
5. Insert new filter.
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one
6. Repeat Operating Instructions steps.
8-oz cups of undiluted white vinegar, or by using
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach
Cleanse Clean™ (Model S1710) by the manufacturer.
maximum output.
Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while
NOTE: You can purchase replacement filters (model
cleaning the all interior surfaces with a soft brush.
HWF75/HF221) at a local retailer, by calling 1-800-546-
Remove base scale by wiping the base with a cloth
5637, filling out the accessory card, or by visiting
dampened with undiluted white vinegar.
www.holmesproducts.com. It is recommended that a
3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning
replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use.
solution before disinfecting the tank.
To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tank:
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill humidifier base with 1/2 gallon of water and 1/2
teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry,
2. Fill each tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2 teaspoon of
heated indoor air. To benefit most from the humidifier and
chlorine bleach.
avoid product misuse, follow all instructions carefully.
3. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every
Please note that this is an electrical appliance and requires
few minutes. Wet all surfaces.
attention when in use.
4. Carefully empty the base and tank after 20 minutes,
In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care
and rinse with water until you cannot detect any
and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be
bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
able to grow in the water within the water tank. You must
5. Check the FilterCheck
routinely follow the cleaning procedures that follow in
replace the filters. Depending on water hardness in
order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your
your area, it may be necessary to change the filter
humidifier. Proper maintenance and cleaning is essential
Indicator. When
every 1-2 months. Re-insert the wick filter.
to the continued performance of your unit and the
6. Refill the water tank as directed with cool tap water,
avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.
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Indicator
replace the humidifier housing, and turn the unit on.
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Indicator to see if it is time to
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