Holmes HM1280 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
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. 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 disconnected from the
electrical outlet and the switch is in the OFF position.
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 2).
4. Remove the main housing by lifting straight upward.
Check to see that the wick filter is properly in place.
Replace the humidifier housing.
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
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E
S T O R A G E I N S T R U C T 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.
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 filter should 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 large amount of minerals and sediment that have become
trapped in your filter. At this point you should replace your
filter. It is important to change your filter to get the best
performance from your humidifier.
To replace the filter, follow the below steps.
1. Turn the power switch off and unplug the humidifier
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 HWF62 replacement filter.
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.
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.
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, set the control switch to OFF position
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, 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
CleanseClean ® . 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.
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
FILLING THE WATER TANK
NOTE: This humidifier holds about 1 gallon of water in the
tank and humidifier base. The humidifier will produce up to
2.5 gallons of moisture over a 24-Hour period, depending on
the room humidity and temperature.
1. Be sure the humidifier is disconnected from the
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the tank from the base by holding the handle
and lifting straight up (see figure 2).
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the Power knob to the desired setting (LO or HI).
2. When the desired humidity level is reached the speed
control can be set to the LO setting to reduce the
humidification rate.
NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb
water and the unit to produce the maximum moisture output.
3. When the water tank is empty and the water in the
base is almost empty, you need to refill the tank. The
fan will continue to run to help dry the humidifier.
Switch off and unplug the unit. Please follow the Daily
Cleaning instructions before refilling the water tank.
4. Refill the tank as directed in the Pre-Operating
Instructions.
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.
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. In general, a
brown filter indicates a need to replace the filter.
You will be able monitor the condition of the filter in your
humidifier by checking the FilterCheck ® Indicator. When the
unit is off or empty of water
the FilterCheck ® will read in
the OFF/FILL position. Within
60 minutes of use the
FilterCheck ® will move from
the OFF position and indicate
your filter condition. A brand
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
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
A. Circular Filter
Supports
B. Circular
Extended Life
Filter
C. Humidifier Base
B
A
C
Figure. 1
A. Humidifier Tank
B. Carry Handle
C. Humidifier
Housing
D. 2-Speed
Humidity
Control/Power
Knob
E. Humidifier Base
F. FilterCheck ®
Indicator
A B
C
D
E
F
Figure. 2
Figure 3
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