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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.
NOTE:
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.
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
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” away from the wall. DO NOT place the
humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which
can be damaged by moisture or water. Place on a
moisture-resistant surface.
3. Humidifier can be used with or without wheels. Locate
the four wheels in the box. Turn base of humidifier over
to reveal underside. Locate the two stationary wheels
and push the wheel posts into one end of the base (Fig.
1). Locate the two swivel wheels and push the wheel
posts into the opposite end of the base (Fig. 1).
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. Remove the tank from the base of the humidifier 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 each tank FIRMLY.
2. When full, carry each tank to the humidifier and place
onto the base (use both hands when carrying each
tank). Each tank holds 1.6 gallons of water, and the
base holds 1/2 gallons of water.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically
advanced AccuSet Plus™ Digital Humidistat. You can set
the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set
the AccuSet Plus™ Digital Humidistat to your desired
humidity setting. The AccuSet Plus™ Digital Humidistat will
automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF, depending on
the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between
35% and 65% relative humidity.
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
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
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 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard,
NEVER put the cord under rugs or near heat registers.
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 its electrical outlet. Failure to
heed this warning may cause personal injury. Be sure to
unplug the unit by pulling on 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
manufacturer 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 use 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 wall paper.
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. Use only cleaners and additives
recommended by the manufacturer.
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 retailer or through the manufacturer, 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.
25.NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.
26.Do not move unit after it has been used until unit cools
completely.
27.Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED 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
MANUAL MODE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. The display will show the current room humidity.
3. To start the unit, push the MODE/OFF ( ) button once
for the HIGH (3) manual setting.
4. Press the button again for the MEDIUM (2) manual setting
and again for LOW (1). After the selection is made, the
display will return to show the current room humidity.
5. To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two
seconds, or keep pressing the button until the display
reads OFF (OF).
AccuSet Plus™ HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
T
o take advantage of the AccuSet Plus™ Digital Humidistat,
press the MODE/OFF ( ) button until the speed is set in
either the AUTO HIGH (A3), AUTO MEDIUM (A2) or AUTO
LOW (A1) setting. Then adjust the set humidity by using the
up and down buttons. Humidity will increase in increments
of 5%. When the humidity level is set, the display will
return to show the current room humidity. When the room
humidity level rises above the set humidity, the humidifier
will stop. When the humidity level drops below the set
humidity, the humidifier will turn on automatically.
NOTE:
Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
water and for the unit to produce moisture.
NOTE:
The AccuSet Plus™ Humidifier has memory. This
means that when you turn the unit back on, it will be at the
last setting the humidifier was set at.
If you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more
days, make sure any residual water is drained from the
water tank, base and wick filter to prevent algae or
bacteria growth.
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
AccuSet Plus™ allows the user to program the humidifier to
come on at a preset time, or turn off after a set amount of time.
Setting the Off Timer:
1. Select the Mode and or humidity you wish the humidifier
to run in.
2. While the humidifier is running, press and hold the up
and down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The
display will flash “00”.
3. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
humidifier to turn off up to 16 hours later in increments
of 1 hour.
4. After setting the timer, the display will return to show
the current room humidity. A light will illuminate to
show that the timer is activated.
5. After the predetermined length of time has passed, the
humidifier will automatically shut off.
Setting the On Timer:
1. While the humidifier is off, press and hold the up and
down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
2. By pressing the up and down buttons, program the
humidifier to turn on up to 16 hours in advance in
increments of 1 hour.
3
. After the preset length of time has passed, the
humidifier will automatically turn on Auto Mode HI
speed at 45% for a preset time of 2 hours.
EXTENDED RUN TIME SETTING
By setting your humidifier to a specific humidity level, you
are actually also extending the run time. Since the unit will
turn on and off to maintain the set humidity level, less
water will be used, so you will need to fill the unit less than
you would on manual setting.
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. When the
unit is off, the FilterCheck
®
Indicator will read in the OFF
position. After 60 minutes of use,
FilterCheck
®
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 FilterCheck
®
Indicator
will let you know when the filters need
to be changed, (see Figure 2).
When the needle is in the light 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 filters. At this point, you
should replace your filter. It is important to change your
filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level.
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
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
Figure 1
A. STATIONARY WHEELS
B. SWIVEL WHEELS
C. UNDER–SIDE OF
HUMIDIFIER BASE
WHEEL INSTALLATION
B
C
A
To replace the filter, follow the steps below:
1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical
outlet.
2. Remove the tank and main housing to access the base
tray.
3. Remove wick and discard.
4. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
5. Insert new filter.
6. Repeat Operating Instructions steps.
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach
maximum output.
NOTE:
You can purchase replacement filters (model
HWF75/HF221) at a local retailer, by calling 1-800-5-
HOLMES, filling out the accessory card, or by visiting
www.holmesproducts.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 filter back in, replace the housing, then refill tank
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. Clean the base by partially filling the base with one
8-oz cups of undiluted white vinegar, or by using
Cleanse Clean
™
(Model S1710) by the manufacturer.
Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while
cleaning the 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 Tank:
1. Fill humidifier base with 1
/
2 gallon of water and 1
/
2
teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
2. Fill each tank 1
/
2 full with water and 1
/
2 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 tank 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 FilterCheck
®
Indicator to see if it is time to
replace the filters. Depending on water hardness in your
area, it may be necessary to change the filter every 1-
2 months. Re-insert the wick filter.
6. Refill the water tank as directed with cool tap water,
replace the humidifier housing, and turn the unit on.
Figure 2
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