Holmes HM5600 User's Manual
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1. The Electronic Thermal Control Heating element is lined with Teflon coating that is designed to provide the easiest cleaning and prolong the operating efficiency of the humidifier DO NOT use any metal or hard oe to clean the Heating Element Never use detergents gasoline kerosene glass cleaner furniture polish P int Nl or other household solvents to dean any part of the umidifier av D A Removable Tray B Water Purification Filter C Humidifier Base Weekly Maintenance Remove scale Allow to cool before maintenance 1 Repeat steps 1 5 in the Daily Maintenance section 2 Qean the tray by partially filling the tray with one 8 07 cup of undiluted white vinegar Let solution stand 20 minutes Cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire tray to remove scale 3 Rinse with dean warm water to remove scale and the white vinegar solution before beginning to disinfect the tank 4 Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had a chance to cool 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 doth or paper towel 4 Refill the water tank with cool water replace the housi2. HM5600 gt Owner s Guide AOER WMF50 ALIER TYPE VATER PURIAGATION PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 by the plug and not the cord 7 NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings DO NOT place hands face or body directly over or near M
3. switching on the humidifier 1 Turn the Power Knob to the HIGH position The power light will be ON and the Reset Light will be OFF It is normal for the humidifier to take about 2 3 minutes to warm up and begin to mist 2 After the unit begins misting set the humidifier to the desired power setting HIGH or LOW 3 The Medicine Cup is located on the top of the mist chamber To use pour designated humidifier medication into the cup DO NOT add medication to the water tank DO NOT add medication to the medicine cup when the unit is already operating RESET PROCEDURE NOTE When the water tank is empty and the water in the Heating Chamber is almost empty the Automatic Shut Off will activate The RESET Light will illuminate and the unit will not operate again until you refill the water tank and reset the humidifier 1 Turn the power knob to OFF 2 Unplug the unit 3 Remove and refill the water tank being sure to follow the Daily Maintenance Instructions Replace the tank onto the base 4 Wait 5 minutes for the Automatic Shut Off to reset 5 After the 5 minutes plug in the unit and turn the Power Knob to HIGH The RESET light should now be off if not repeat steps 1 through 5 In about 2 3 minutes the humidifier will begin to produce moisture If the RESET light is still on at this point and the unit does not begin to produce moisture within a few minutes then repeat Steps 1 5 IMPORTANT If vol do not pla
4. 4096 5090 PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Be sure the humidifier is disconnected from the electrical outlet and the power knob 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 flat smooth surface that will not be damaged by moisture is best FILLING THE TANK NOTE This humidifier holds about 1 8 gallons of water in the tank and humidifier base The humidifier will produce up to 3 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 and the power knob is in the OFF position 2 Remove the water tank see Figure 1 by holding the tank handle and lifting straight upward NOTE Ensure safety lock is rotated completely clockwise 3 Twist off the tank cap located on the bottom of the tank by turning counter clockwise 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 a by firmly turning dockwise 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 IMPORTANT When using the Water Purification Filter in the humidifier for the first time wait 15 minutes for the water to pass through the filter before
5. DEPARTMENT PO Box 769 Milford MA 01757 0769 For your own records staple or attach your sales receipt to this manual Also please take a moment to write the store name location and date purchased below STORE NAME LOCATION DATE PURCHASED STAPLE RECEIPT HERE THREE 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SAVE THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION A The quality controls used in the manufacture of this Holmes product are to ensure your satisfaction B This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product C This Warranty applies ONLY to repair or replacement of any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that upon inspection by Holmes authorized personnel proves to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship Holmes will determine whether to repair or replace the unit This Warranty does not apply to installation expenses D Operating this unit under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit or attempting to service or modify the unit will render this WARRANTY VOID E Unless otherwise proscribed by law Holmes shall not be liable for any personal injury property or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind including water damage resulting from malfunctions defects misuse improper installation or alteration of this product F All parts of this Holmes product are guaranteed for a period of 3 years as follows 1 Within the f
6. ED PLUG IN ANY WAY 14 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 DO NOT attempt to remove the water tank within 15 minutes after the humidifier is turned off and unplugged Serious injury may result 15 This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to operate appropriately Refer to daily and weekly cleaning procedures 16 NEVER use detergents gasoline glass cleaner furniture polish paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier 17 Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows and some furniture If this happens turn the humidifier OFF 18 Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of 50 Use the included hygrometer or purchase one at your local hardware store or through Holmes to measure the humidity 19 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 20 Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids 21 DO NOT plug in with wet hands electric shock could result 22 DO NOT pour water in any openings other than the water tank 23 Allow unit to cool before refilling water tank or maintenance as the heater bulb is hot 24 To p
7. Mark the outside of your package CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE HOLMES GROUP INC 2 PULLMAN STREET WORCESTER MA 01606 SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES 7 00 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state The provisions of this warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation To the extent that any provision of this warranty is inconsistent with any applicable law such provision shall be deemed voided or amended as necessary to comply with such law 6 19 00 last update HM560000UM 1 Printed in CHINA
8. aks from tank Crack from tank Film on tank Goudy Water PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit not plugged in Plug in unit Power failure Check circuit breaker or outlet Water tank empty Refill tank Unit not reset after refill Switch the knob to the OFF position follow manual for Reset Instructions Scale buildup in tray Remove a and flush out residue Scale buildup in heating element Remove scale from heating element Scale buildup in tray or heating element Remove scale from tray and heating element Tank rubber ring is missing or Remove tank cap and replace or reposition ring improperly placed Cap not tight enough Tighten the cap Tank water hot Tank may be imaget call 1 800 5 HOLMES Hot water will cause tank to pressurize Fill tank with cool water Tanks are delicate and will crack Handle tank with care if dropped Mineral deposits cause film on tank Cean disinfect en as instructed in weekly to buildup cleaning instruct To order call 1 300 a HOLMES toll free Mineral deposits cause film on tank Clean disinfect ak as instructed in weekly to build cleaning instruct To order call 1 300 HOLMES toll free STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS If your humidifier will not be in use for two days or more or at the 3 Remove the tank cap Do not store with the tank end of the season follow these instructions cap in place 1 Clean rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as directed in the 4 Remove a
9. irst 30 days from date of purchase the store from which you purchased your Holmes product should replace this product if it is defective in material or workmanship provided the store has in stock replacement 2 Within the first thirty six months from date of purchase subject to the conditions in paragraph H Holmes will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship providing it is returned to Holmes freight prepaid with PROOF OF PURCHASE date together with 7 00 for handling and return packing shipping charges G If you have any problem with this product please write our Consumer Service Dept or call 1 800 5 HOLMES H IMPORTANT Return INSTRUCTIONS Your warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase 1 Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping 2 Before packing your unit for return be sure to enclose a Your name full address with zip code and telephone number b A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE c Your 7 00 check for return packaging and d The model number of the unit and the problem you are having Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed 3 Holmes recommends you insure the package as damage in shipment is not covered by your warranty 4 All shipping charges must be prepaid by you as noted in paragraph F 5
10. n to use the humidifier for two or more days make sure any residual water is drained from the water tank and base to prevent algae or bacteria growth USING THE HUMIDISTAT The Humidistat feature allows you to set and maintain the humidity level you wish for your room to maintain The Humidistat setting is designed to operate between 25 and 65 relative humidity range The recommended setting is 40 50 Turn the knob clockwise as far as it will turn to achieve the highest humidistat setting In this setting the humidifier will run constantly To lower your desired humidity level simply turn the knob counterclockwise to choose your setting When the humidity in the room is less than the level you have set the humidifier will continue to produce moisture Once the set humidity level has been achieved the fan will turn off When the room humidity drops below your set level the unit will automatically begin producing moisture again Depending on the size of your room and your personal comfort you will set your humidistat at different levels If condensation forms on a windows or walls or your measured room humidity reads above 50 by use of a hygrometer turn off your humidifier or lower your Humidistat level A Humidifier Tank B Carry Handle C Humidifier Housing D 2 Speed Humidity Control E Humidifier Base Humidistat Water Purification Filter Removable Tray Safety Lock Medicine Cup K Tank Ca
11. nd throw away the water purification filter weekly maintenance section DO NOT leave any water inside the 5 Place the humidifier in the original carton and store base or tray in a cool dry place 2 Wait for the heating element to cool completely and then dean 6 Always dean the humidifier before the next season begins the heating element with a damp soft cloth 7 Order a replacement filter to start the next season REPLACEMENT ACCESSORY To order call 1 800 5 HOLMES or send order to address listed on next page Filters Replacement Water Purification WMF50 Hygrometers 1 Digital HHG175 2 ee 2 Analog HHG150 0 a Cleaning Products 1 Cleanse Clean S1710 oo cece eee 5 99 SEE 9 99 Plus shipping and handling ETENI 19 99 aat 12 99 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void the warranty 2 f you have any questions regarding this units operation or believe any repair is necessary please call 1 800 5 HOLMES to speak with a Consumer Service Representative 3 If you need to exchange the unit please return it in its original carton with a sales receipt to the store you purchased it If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase please see the enclosed warranty 4 If you have any other questions or comments feel free to write us The Holmes Group CONSUMER SERVICE
12. ng and water tank Repeat ALL Operating Instructions REPLACING THE WARM MIST WATER PURIFICATION FILTER The water purification filter is used to trap minerals in your water and provide a clean moisture output The filter life is determined by the average daily use of your humidifier and the water hardness in your area Areas with hard water will require more frequent replacement of the filter It is strongly recommended that the filter be replaced at least every 2 3 months depending on use or when the heating element is starting to gather minerals on it Hands should be cleaned immediately after removal of filter Keep away from eye s and mouth To Replace the Filter Allow to cool before maintenance 1 Switch the humidifier OFF and unplug Remove the tank drain any water from the base lift out the used filter and throw it away 2 Remove the protective bag from the new filter and install the filter into the base see Figure 2 Replace the tank and plug the cord into the electric outlet When installing the filter for the first time wait 15 minutes for the water to flow through the filter before switching the unit ON 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 WMF50 replacement filter TROUBLE Power light not illuminated Refill Reset light illuminated Mist output minimal to none Water le
13. oisture Outlet while unit is in operation DO NOT cover Moisture Outlet or place anything over it while the unit is operating 8 DO NOT operate any ariel 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 9 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 us The use of attachments not recommended or sold y Holmes may cause hazards 10 DO NOT use outdoors 11 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 12 DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall Moisture could cause damage particularly to wallpaper 13 Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use 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 POLARIZ
14. p E o omun WARM MIST CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The follow ing maintenance procedures must be routinely followed in order to ensure proper efficient operation of your humidifier The unit WILL FAIL if it is not cleaned properly When the unit is in use daily and weekly maintenance is recommended Regular weekly deaning prevents scale buildup on the heating element and tray It also prevents micro organisms from growing on the tray and tank This ensures that maximum efficiency will be achieved We cannot over emphasize how essential proper cleanin ng is to the maintenance and continued use of your unit an to the avoidance of algae or bacteria build up Daily Maintenance Allow to cool before maintenance 1 Before cleaning set the control to OFF position and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet 2 Remove the water tank then unlock the misting chamber by rotating the safety lock towards the front of the unit Lift mist chamber from the unit s base Now lift the tray from the base 3 ay water and minerals from the tray and place in the top rack of the dishwasher This will remove any sediment and dirt that has accumulated in the tray NOTE It is imperative that the tray is deaned propery The tray is dishwasher safe top rack ONLY for easy cleaning 4 Wipe the heating element clean with a soft cloth after it has had a chance to cool 5 Replace misting chamber and engage safety lock
15. revent 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 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 anen or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over HOW WARM MIST WORKS Your Holmes Warm Mist humidifier is designed to allow the proper amount of water to flow out of the tank Air is drawn in through the grill openings located in the back of the unit and mixed with steam in the misting chamber The warm mist is then dispersed out of the top of the misting chamber through the outlet grill and into the room NOTE A humidity level below 20 can be unhealthy and uncomfortable The recommended humidity level is between
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