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C L E A N I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S - S T O R A G E
REPLACING THE FILTER
REPLACEMENT OF HOLMES EXTENDED LIFE 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 Filter Check™ Indicator. When the unit is off, the
Filter Check™ Indicator will read in the OFF position. After 60 minutes
of use, Filter Check™ Indicator (refer to fig. 4 for close-up of indicator)
will move from the OFF position and
indicate your filter condition. A brand
new filter will register in the blue
section reading GOOD filter. After
frequent use of your humidifier, the
Filter Check™ Indicator will let you
know when the filter needs to be
changed.
When the needle is in the red (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 filter. 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:
1. Push the Power OFF and unplug. Lift off the housing of the unit, remove
the used wick filter, and throw it away.
2. Remove the protective bag from the new filter and slide the filter down
into the circular filter support in the base. Replace the housing, refill the
tanks, plug the cord into the electrical outlet and switch ON. Because the
filter needs to absorb water to function properly, it will take about 30
minutes for the humidifier to reach the maximum moisture output
(figure 3).
NOTE: You can obtain replacement filters (model HWF75) through your local
retailer or through Holmes. Please refer to the Humidifier Accessory Form.
It is recommended that you order your replacement filter at once so you
will have a fresh filter available when necessary.
Figure 3
A.
E.
B.
I.
F.
A. WATER TANKS
B. HUMIDISTAT
C. REFILL LIGHT
D. MOISTURE EXHAUST GRILLS
E. POWER LIGHT
F. 3-SPEED HUMIDITY
CONTROL KNOB
R E P L A C I N G T H E F I L T E R
Figure 4
D.
K.
C.
H.
G.
G. AIR INTAKE GRILLS
H. HUMIDIFIER BASE
I. HUMIDIFIER HOUSING
J. COLOR-CODED FILTER CHANGE
INDICATOR STICKER
(not shown)
K. FILTER CHECK™ INDICATOR
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 humidifier is OFF and the unit is disconnected from
the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the housing and the tanks from the humidifier and place
them in sink or tub.
3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick filter, 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 tanks into the sink and rinse each tank
thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
5. Put filter back in the filter supports, replace the housing, then refill the
tanks with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions.
Do not overfill.
6. Follow Operating Instructions.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
To Remove Scale:
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Partially fill the base with Holmes Cleanse Clean™ (Model S1710)
as instructed on bottle, or with two 8 oz. cups of undiluted white vinegar.
Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning all 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 Tanks:
1. Fill Humidifier Base with .2 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
of chlorine bleach.
2. Fill each tank with .5 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
3. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes.
Wet all surfaces.
4. Carefully empty the Base and Tanks after 20 minutes, and rinse with
water until you cannot detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth
or paper towel.
5. Check the Filter Change™ Indicator to see if it is time to replace
the filter. Depending on the water hardness in your area, it may
be necessary to change the filter every 1-2 months. Re-insert
the wick filter into the filter support.
6. Refill the water tanks as directed with cool tap water, replace
the humidifier housing, and turn the Control Knob to ON.
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