Holmes HM3600 User's Manual
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1. ea FILLING THE WATER TANK 1 Remove the two tanks from the base of the humidifier and bring each tank to the faucet Turn the tanks upside down and twist off the tank caps by turning counter clockwise Fill each tank with cool fresh tap water 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 25 gallons of water 3 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet Figure 2 A CIRCULAR EXTENDED LIFE FILTER B CIRCULAR FILTER SUPPORT C FLOAT SWITCH D HUMIDIFIER BASE OPERATING INSTRUCTIO With housing placed properly onto the base NS the filter installed correctly the tanks filled and the plug correctly inserted in the outlet you are now ready to operate the humidifier NOTE The HM3600 produces clean cool to see the moisture 1 Turn the Control Knob to the H o HI Ill 2 Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to 0 produce 3 Adjust 4 The Automatic Humidistat Control is desig 25 and 60 Relative Humidity range between 40 and 50 When he level you have set the hun When the set humidity level in idifier wil he roon automatically start and produce moisture NOTE We recommend the use of the hygron humidifier which reads the actual humidity level below 20 can be unhealthy and2. 23 To prevent damage to surfaces do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing a Holmes Cool Mist console humidifier To ensure the best performance from your humidifier please read and save the following 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 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 humidificatio
3. disconnected fron 2 Remove the tank a 3 Discard the old fi ndicator will ilter needs in the red is not ge and sediment that have becon ilter Iti performance follow the steps below Knob he ele nd mai er and 4 Insert a new filter 5 Replace the main h 6 Repeat Operating Instructi using Through normal use waterborne minerals and sediment become trapped he wick filter The harder your water the greater the amount of minerals he water and the more often you will need to change your filter onitor the li checking the FilterCheck Indicator When the uni or will read i Indicator of indicator move from the OFF o positi er conditi ill register in e blue section reading GOOD fi your humidifi e t e of the filter in your humidifier is off the n the OFF position After 60 minutes refer Figure 4 Filter Check Aa n oft Change Fil oO Good CHANGE section this means the proper ing into your air due to the excessive minerals e trapped on your filter At this point you sin portant to change your filter as indicated evel is in the OFF position and the unit is trical outlet n housing to access the base tray ollow weekly cleaning instructions into the filter support in the base and then the tank on steps It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output You can obtain a new filter by call
4. from the he humidifier and place them he sink remove the wick filter place in sink d rinse thoroughly to remove any sediment ith a clean cloth or paper towel 4 Drain the water from the tanks into the sink and rinse each tank horoughly Wipe clean and d 5 Put filter back i pe In Do not overfill 6 Follow Operating Instructions WEEKLY MAINTENANCE To Remove Scale 1 Repeat steps 1 4 above 2 Partially ry with a clean cloth or paper towel he filter supports replace the housing then refill the anks with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions fill the base with Holmes Cleanse Clean Model 1710 as instructed on bottle or with two 8 oz cups of undiluted white vinegar Leave this solution in the base surfaces for 20 minutes while cleaning all interior with a soft brush Remove base scale by wiping the base with a doth dampened with undiluted white vinegar 3 Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning solution before disinfecting the tank To Disinfect Humidifier Base Tanks 1 Fill Humidifier Base with 2 gallons of water and 1 2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach 2 Fill each tank 1 2 full with water and 1 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 Tanks after 20 minutes and rinse with water until you cannot detect
5. 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 6 years as follows 1 Within the first 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 10 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 instructi
6. Equipped with Motor T INFO HOTLINE If after reading this owner s guide you have any questions or comments please call 1 800 5 HOLMES and a Consumer Service Representative will be happy to assist you Console HM3600 H umidifier Owner s Guide PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ESPECIALLY WHERE CHILDREN ARE PRESENT YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE TH 1 2 3 To avo 120V outlet results EVER EVER humidi WARNI he uni EVER D a manne 0 U n anua cause fi or pad EVER off and EVER hinner and son 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 DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as stoves radiators and heaters Do locate your humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical be sleeping resting or playing a closed room may result in excessive r mechanical adjustment or repair se appliance only for intended household use as described in this E RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJ URY TO PERSONS Read all instructions before using the appliance id fire or shock hazard plug the appliance directly into a AC electrical outlet The humidifier should be at least 4 away from the wall for best place humid
7. any bleach smell Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel 5 Check the Filter Change Indicator to see if it is time to replace the filter Depending on the water hardness in your area it may be necessary to change the filter filter into the filter support 6 Refil hum the water tanks as directed with cool idifier housing and turn the Control Knob to ON every 1 2 months Re insert the wick ap water replace the TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Mist output minimal to none Filter has not absorbed water Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier ineral buildup in tray Regular cleaning of tray after each use will help Keep the unit functioning properly Humidistat is set too low Turn the humidistat knob up Filter needs to be replaced Replace your filter HWF75 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com orma Depending on the humidity setting this may be normal Water leaks from tank Rubber tank ring is missing Remove tank cap then replace or or improperly placed reposition ring Cap not tight enough Tighten the cap Filter turns brown Your filter needs to be changed Replace your filter HWF75 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Short filter life In areas with particular hard water your filter will need to be changed more frequently Film on tank Mineral deposits cause film on tank Use Cleanse Clean S1710 to order call to buildup 1 800 5 HOLMES o
8. erclockwise to choose your setting When the humidity in the room is he humidifier will continue to pro evel has been achieved the fan wi drops below your set level the uni oisture again Depending on the size of your roon will set your humidistat at differen Qa Turn the Humidistat clockwise as far as it will turn 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 0 achieve the highest er will run constantly and produce the To lower your desired humidity level simply turn the Humidistat ess than the level you have set uce moisture Once the set humidity turn off When the room humidity will automatically begin producing and your personal comfort you levels If condensation forms on your windows or walls or your measured room humidity reads above 50 by use of a hygrometer turn off your hun idifier or lower your Humidistat level REPLACING THE FILTER aa You will be able to n by FilterCheck Indica of use FilterCheck fig 4 for close up ma wi and indicate your fil brand new filter w gr After frequent use 0 he FilterCheck you know when the be changed When the needle is amount of moisture should replace your to obtain stated To replace the filte 1 Be sure the Control
9. ifier in an area where it is accessible to children use humidifier in a closed room particularly where a child may ty NG DO NOT attempt to refill humidifier without first unplugging t from it s electrical outlet Failure to heed this warning may cause personal injury Be sure to pull the plug and not the cord ever place anything over moist i re outlet when the unit is running drop or insert any object into any openings O NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the ppliance malfunctions or if it has been dropped or damaged in any r Return appliance to manufacturer for examination electrical Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may re 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 Always use outdoors place humidifier on a firm flat level surface A waterproof mat is recommended for under the humidifier NEVER place it on a Ss rug or carpet or on a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure o water or moisture DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall Moisture could cause damage particularly to wallpaper 14 Humidi ier should be unplugged when not in use ilt move or attempt to empty unit while it is operating Shut unplug before removing the water tank and moving the unit This humidifier requ
10. ing 1 800 5 HOLMES in the USA or by visiting your nearest r takes model HWF75 replacen etailer or authorized service center This humidifier ent filter Figure 3 E POWER LIGHT o OFF 110 wis J II MEDIUM III HIGH RUN Sa A WATER TANKS F FILTERCHECK FILTER CHANGE B HUMIDISTAT INDICATOR C REFILL LIGHT G AIR INTAKE GRILLS D MOISTURE EXHAUST GRILLS H HUMIDIFIER BASE HUMIDIFIER HOUSING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry heated indoor air To benefit most from the humidi ier 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 guidelines micro organisms may Water Tank You must routinely he recommended care and maintenance be able to grow in the water within the ollow the cleaning procedures that follow in order to ensure proper efficient operation of your humidifier Proper mai ntenance and cleaning is essential to the continued performance of your unit and the avoidance of a DAILY MAINTENANCE 1 Before cleaning turn the Cont electrical outlet 2 Ren in sink or tub 3 Carry the base of the unit to t drain any remaining water an or dirt Wipe clean and dry wi ove the housing and the tanks from gae or bacteria build up rol Knob off and unplug the unit
11. ires daily and weekly maintenance to operate appropriately Refer to daily and weekly cleaning procedures se detergents gasoline glass cleaner furniture polish paint or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows e furniture If this happens turn the humidifier OFF 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 19 DO NOT use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of 50 Use the induded hygrometer or purchase one at your local hardware store or through Holmes to measure the humidity 20 DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical unctions 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 fill through openings other than intakes 24 DO NOT block intakes or exhaust grills
12. n 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 WHEEL INSTALLATION A STATIONARY WHEELS B SWIVEL WHEELS C UNDER SIDE OF HUMIDIFIER BASE Figure 1 PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Be sure the Control Knob is in the OFF position and the unit is disconnected from the electrical outlet Remove housing filter and tanks see fig 1 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MOBILITY AND CONVENIENCE TO YOUR CONSOLE HUMIDIFIER install the wheels Remove the four wheels located in a small pouch in the box Turn the base upside down and locate the holes at each of the four corners on the underside Note You will notice that there are two different shaped wheels Two of the 4 wheels are stationary wheels and two are swivel type wheels The stationary wheels are identified by a flat top surface while the swivel type are curved and include a small plastic piece on the shaft See figure 1 for installation location for each type of wheel DO NOT use any tools to install the wheel because tools may damage the base of the unit Return the base to the upright position Replace filter housing and tanks Choose a location out of reach of children DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture which can be damaged by moisture or water wn gt
13. ons 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 10 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 Mark the outside of your package CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE HOLMES GROUP INC 2 PULLMAN STREET WORCESTER MA 01606 SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES 10 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 3 27 01 last update HM360001UM1 Printed in CHINA
14. r visit www holmesproducts com Water doudy Filter needs to be replaced Replace your filter HWF75 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Using warm water to refill tank Only use care products suggested by Holmes and cool water to refill tank Unit cycles on off Humidifier is reacting to room humidity level Set the humidistat to a higher or lower setting Very tight tank cap Over tightened Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening nn STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time 1 Dispose of the filter DO NOT leave in unit 2 Clean rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as directed in weekly maintenance DO NOT leave any water in the unit when storing Leaving water in the unit may render the unit in operable for the following season 3 Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool dry place 4 Order your Holmes replacement filter HWF75 for next year s use REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES see included Humidifier Accessory Form Individual Bottles also available Comfort Check hygrometer thermometer e S1705 Water Treatment cece erences 5 99 Reads humidity and temperature levels j j E S ni 19 99 1708 Bacteriostat Solution eee S 5 99 Analog HHG150 o i 12 99 e S1710 Ceanse dean sess 5 99 HWF75 Replacement Filter naaa 12 99 plus shipping and handling SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack auaa 14 99 Complete care for yo
15. unco humidity level is between 40 and 50 5 When the water level VISIBLE moisture mfortable The recon is normal not III position and turn the Humidistat ully absorb water and the unit he maximum moisture output the 3 speed Humidity Control Knob and the Humidistat as desired ned to operate between The recommended setting is he humidi ty level in the room is below operate to produce moisture is reached the humidifier will stop When the humidity again drops below the set level the unit will again eter that came with your evel in your room A humidity mended is low the refill light will illuminate to indicate the unit needs refilling Shut off and unplug NOTE THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO RU OUT AND PREVENT ALGAE GROWTH he unit TO ALLOW THE HUMIDIFIER TO DRY 6 Before refilling follow Daily Maintenance Instructions and check to see if the filter needs replacing by comparing it ocated on the side o Refill water tanks 8 Plug into the electrical outlet Turn HI III MED II or LOW I setting OTE he Hun moisture forms on the walls or windows to the Color Coded Filter Change the humidifier housing with the filter wear idity Control Knob to the urn off the humidifier USING THE HUMIDISTAT setting is 40 50 Setting In this setting the humidifi greatest amount of moisture count
16. ur humidifier One bottle each of 1705 1708 1710 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void your warranty 2 If you have any questions on operation or believe any form of repair is necessary please call 1 800 5 HOLMES to speak with a Consumer Service Representative 3 If you need to exchange this product within the first 30 days please return the unit in it s original carton with a sales receipt to the store from where you purchased it After 30 days please review your warranty information f you have any questions or comments or would like to order replacement accessories please write or call us at The Holmes Group Inc PO Box 769 Milford MA 01757 0769 or 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 CATION DATE PURCHASED STAPLE RECEIPT HERE SIX 6 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
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