Troubleshooting - Holmes HM1700 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE
Mist output minimal to none.
Water leaks from tank.
Filter turns brown.
Film on tank.
Water cloudy.
Very tight tank cap.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
(see included Humidifier Accessory Form)
• Comfort Check hygrometer/thermometer
Reads humidity and temperature levels
– Digital HHG175: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99
– Analog HHG150: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99
• HWF62 Replacement Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99
• SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.99
(Complete care for your humidifier:
One bottle each of S1705, 1708, 1710)
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
PROBABLE CAUSE
Filter has not absorbed water.
Mineral buildup in tray.
Filter needs to be replaced.
Normal
Rubber tank ring is missing
or improperly placed.
Cap not tight enough.
Your filter needs to be changed.
Short filter life
Mineral deposits cause film on tank
to buildup.
Filter needs to be replaced.
Using warm water to refill tank.
Over tightened.
SOLUTION
Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier.
Regular cleaning of tray after each use will help
keep the unit functioning properly.
Replace your filter (HWF62) by calling
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.
Depending on the humidity setting this
may be normal.
Remove tank cap then replace or
reposition ring.
Tighten the cap.
Replace your filter (HWF62) by calling
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.
In areas with particular hard water your filter
will need to be changed more frequently.
Use Cleanse Clean™ (S1710), to order call
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com
Replace your filter (HWF62) by calling
1-800-5-HOLMES, or visit www.holmesproducts.com.
Only use care products suggested by Holmes
and cool water to refill tank.
Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening.
Individual Bottles also available:
• S1705 Water Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99
• S1708 Bacteriostat Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99
• S1710 Cleanse Clean™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99
(plus shipping and handling)