2. Let the humidifier dry completely before storing.
Do not store with water inside the base.
3. Do not store with the reservoir cap in place.
4. Throw away the wicking filter. Do not store with wick filter in place.
5. Store in a cool dry location.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120 V AC electrical outlet.
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid
fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near
heat registers, radiator, stoves, or heaters.
4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as
stoves, radiators, and heaters. Do locate your humidifier
on an inside wall near an electrical outlet. The humidifier
should be at least 4" away from the wall for best results.
5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible
to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room,
particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or
playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).
6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without
first unplugging the unit from it’s electrical outlet.
Failure to heed this warning may cause personal
injury. Be sure to pull the plug and not the cord.
7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when
the unit is running.
8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
10. Use appliance only for intended household use
as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use
of attachments not recommended or sold by The
Holmes Group, Inc. may cause hazards.
11. DO NOT use outdoors.
12. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface.
A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for under
the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet,
or on a finished floor that may be damaged by
exposure to water or moisture.
13. DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face
the wall. Moisture could cause damage, particularly
to wallpaper.
14. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.
15. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
water tank and moving the unit.
16. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance
to operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly
cleaning procedures.
17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture
polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean
any part of the humidifier.
18. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
condensation on windows and some furniture.
If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF.
19. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level
is in excess of 50%. Use a hygrometer, available at
your local hardware store or through Holmes, to
measure the humidity.
20. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified personnel only.
21. Never place housing under water flow or immerse
in liquids.
22. Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
could result.
23. Do not pour water in any openings other than the
water tank.
24. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place
humidifier under overhanging surfaces.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Consumer Safety Information
Note: This is an electrical appliance and requires
attention when in use.
Note: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the
room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty
of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage.
Do not block air inlet or outlet.
Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected
to 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 of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the humidifier. Care must be taken
to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or accidentally tripped over.
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified
personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
P L E A S E R E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I M P O R T A N T
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
F E A T U R E S - O P E R A T I O N
R E P L A C I N G T H E F I L T E R
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
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry indoor
air. To get the most of the benefit from the humidifier and
avoid product failure, follow all maintenance instructions
carefully. If the recommended care and maintenance
guidelines are not followed, micro-organisms may be
able to grow in the water within the humidifier.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, turn the power to OFF and unplug the unit
from the electrical outlet.
2. Lift off the tank and the housing of the humidifier.
3. Carry the base and the tank to the sink, remove the wick filter,
place in sink, then drain and rinse the base and tank thoroughly
to remove any sediment and dirt. Wipe clean and dry with a
clean soft cloth or paper towel. (DO NOT use metal cleaning
utensils or abrasive cleaners.)
4. Put the filter back in the filter supports, replace the housing, then
refill the tank with cool tap water as instructed in filling the water
tank instructions.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Remove scale:
1. Repeat steps 1-3 above.
2. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8-oz
cup of undiluted white vinegar, or by using
Cleanse Clean™
by Holmes
. Let solution stand 20 minutes, clean all interior
surfaces with a soft brush.
3. Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out
entire base to remove scale.
4. Rinse with clean warm water to remove scale and the white
vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank.
Disinfect tank:
1. Fill tank with 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1/2 gallon
of water.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes.
Wet all surfaces.
3. Empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse well with water until
the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Refill the water tank with cool water; replace the housing
and the water tank. Repeat ALL Operating Instructions.
HOW COOL MIST WORKS
Your Holmes 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
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure the humidifier is OFF and disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat surface, about
4" away from the wall. Do not place your humidifier on furniture;
a floor location that will not be damaged by moisture is best.
3. Remove the water tank by holding the tank handle and lifting
straight upward (see figure 1).
4. Remove the main housing by lifting straight upward. Check
to see that the wick filter is properly in place. Replace the
humidifier housing.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
NOTE: This humidifier holds about 2.25 gallons of water in the tank
and humidifier base. The humidifier will produce up to 4 gallons of
moisture over a 24-Hour period, depending on the room humidity
and temperature.
1. Be sure the humidifier is OFF and disconnected from
the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank from the base by holding the handle
and lifting straight up (see figure 1).
3. Twist off the tank cap located on the bottom of the tank by turning
counter clockwise and fill the water tank with cool, fresh water.
Do not fill with warm water as this may cause leaking.
4. After filling the tank, replace the tank cap by firmly turning
clockwise and then replace the water tank on the base.
The tank will immediately begin to empty into the base.
5. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
1. The unit display will turn on when you plug the power cord
into the electrical outlet.
2. Once the unit is plugged in the digital display will show the
current room humidity (on the left of the display) and the
last set humidity level (on the right of the display).
3. To turn the humidifier on press the power button once. To adjust
the humidifier speed, press the MODE button. The humidifier will
start at HI then go to MEDIUM, LO and then the AUTO speeds (HI,
MEDIUM, LO). The humidifier will start in the last set speed unless
the humidifier has been unplugged.
Note: If condensation forms on your windows or walls, or your
humidity % on your display reads above 50% then turn the unit off.
When the tank runs out of water push the POWER button OFF and
unplug. Remove and refill the water tank as instructed, being sure
to follow the Daily maintenance instructions. Replace the tank into
the base.
NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows, turn off
the humidifier.
SETTING THE ACCUSET, PROGRAMMABLE HUMIDISTAT:
Follow the Pre-operating instructions.
The programmable humidistat is designed to operate between
30% and 65% relative humidity range. The recommended setting
is between 40% and 50%.
1. To program a pre-set humidity level, press the MODE button
until the AUTO speeds are displayed, beginning with AUTO HIGH.
Choose your desired Auto speed setting.
2. Once you have chosen your Auto speed, choose your humidity
setting by pressing the HUMIDITY SET button. The HUMIDITY
SET button works in multiples of 5, beginning with lowest
setting, 30% and ending with highest setting, 65%. Choose
the appropriate setting and your Accuset humidistat is now
programmed.
NOTE: When the humidity level in the room is less than the humidity
level you have programmed, the humidifier will continue to produce
Figure 2
Figure 1
A. Circular Filter Supports
B. Circular Extended Life Filter
C. Humidifier Base
B
C
A
A. Humidifier Tank
B. Carry Handle
C. Humidifier Housing
D. AccuSet
™
Controls
E. Humidifier Base
F. Filter Support
G. AccuSet
™
Digital Display
H. Filter Check™ Indicator
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G
moisture. Once the room pre-set humidity level is met, the humidifier
will stop producing moisture.
REPLACING THE FILTER
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 figure 3
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, follow the steps below.
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank and main housing to access the base tray.
3. Discard the old filter and follow weekly cleaning instructions.
4. Insert a new filter into the filter support in the base.
5. Replace the main housing and then the tank.
6. Repeat Operating Instruction steps.
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach
maximum output.
You can obtain a new filter by calling 1-800-5-HOLMES in the
USA or by visiting your nearest retailer or authorized service
center. This humidifier takes model HWF65 replacement filter.
Figure 3
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your humidifier will not be in use for two days or more, or at the
end of the season follow these instructions.
1. Clean and dry the humidifier thoroughly as per the Weekly
Maintenance instructions above.
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