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.
NOTE:
After 60 minutes of use,
FilterCheck
®
Indicator will move
and indicate your filter condition.
A brand new filter will register in
the 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 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.
To replace the filter, follow the steps below:
1. Turn the unit off and disconnect from the electrical
outlet.
2. Remove the tank from the housing.
3. Unlock the housing from the base by turning the lock
knob to the unlocked position.
4. Lift the housing straight up and place to the side.
5. Unlock the wick holder from the base by turning the
lock knob to the unlocked position.
6. Remove the wicks from the wick holder.
7. Follow the weekly cleaning instructions.
8. Insert new filters into the wick holder and lock the
wick holder back onto the base.
9. Replace the housing onto the base and lock it into place.
10. Fill the tank and place back into housing.
11. Repeat Operating Instructions.
It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach
maximum output.
You can purchase replacement filters (model
HWF100-UC2/HWF100 – 2 filters) at your local retailer, by
calling 1-800-546-5637, 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 filters back into wick holder making sure the
rivet attaches to the holder. Lock the wick holder
back into place. Replace the housing and lock it into
place. Refill the tank with cool tap water as
instruction earlier in the filling instructiosn. Do Not
overfill.
6. Follow Operating Instructions.
NOTE:
The Tray is dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY)
for easy cleaning.
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.
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.
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 (refer to the rating
artwork placed on 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 inches (10 cm) 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.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. Remove the tank from the housing of the humidifier by
grabbing the handle of the tank and pulling forward. Lift
the tank out of the housing 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 tank FIRMLY.
2. When full, carry the tank to the humidifier and place
it into the housing. There is a locating tab located on
the tank base for easy guidance. The tank holds 1.3
gallons of water. The tank will immediately begin to
empty into the base.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced
AccuSet Plus
TM
Digital Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to
run continuously in manual mode or set the AccuSet Plus
TM
Digital Humidistat to your desired humidity setting. The
AccuSet Plus
TM
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.
Manual Mode Instructions:
1. Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. The display will show the current room 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
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 inches (10 cm) 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.
NOTE:
The display range is 21% - 90%. If your room
humidity level falls below 21%, the unit will display 21. If
your room humidity level rises above 90%, the unit will
display 90.
3. To start the unit, push the button twice within 3
seconds 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
TM
HUMIDISTAT INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the AccuSet Plus
TM
Digital Humidistat,
press the
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 or decrease 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
TM
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.
16 HOUR AUTO ON/OFF TIMER
INSTRUCTIONS
The Auto On/Off timer will allow the user two options, to
set a time to turn the unit off or to set a time to turn the
unit on.
Auto Off Timer
While the unit is running, the off timer can be activated
by holding down the up and down buttons simultaneously
for 2 seconds, the screen will flash 00 and the up and
down arrows can be pushed to adjust the timer up to 16
hours in increments of one, once 16 hours is reached, the
next push of the timer button will cycle back to 00 hours.
When the timer is activated a LED will indicate that the
timer is on. The unit will then shut off after the timer
expires (in its current setting). While the unit is running,
the timer should stay on even if other modes are being
changed. The timer should only be deactivated if the unit
is turned off.
Auto On Timer
While the unit is off, the up and down buttons are
pressed simultaneously for 2 seconds and the display will
flash 00 the up button may then be pushed again to
increase the hours to turn on (in its last setting) from
1-16 in increments of 1 hour. The unit will then come on
after the timer expires, if the unit is then turned on, the
timer will be deactivated. There will be a LED to indicate
the timer is activated. Once 16 hours is reached, the next
push of the timer button will cycle back to 00 hours .
AccuSet Plus
TM
Remote Instructions
(For HM630RC only)
1. Insert 2 AAA batteries into back of remote control.
2. Press the MODE/OFF button on remote to begin
operation.
3. Use the remote to control the same features as the
base unit.
NOTE:
The timer function can only be activated on the base
unit. It cannot be activated via the remote control.
NOTE:
Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zine), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
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
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.
Figure 2
Figure 1
A. Tank
B. Tank Handle
C. Base
D. Humidifier Housing
E. Control Panel
F. FilterCheck
®
Indicator
D
B
A
E
F
C
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