Holmes HM1701 User's Manual
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1. HM1701 O8EM1 qxd HM1701 O8EM1 qxd 5 8 08 10 55 AM Page 1 TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not turn on Not plugged in Plug in unit Mist output minimal to none Filter has not absorbed water Wait 30 minutes for filter to absorb water Replace your filter HWF62 by calling 1 800 546 5637 or visiting www holmesproducts com FilterCheck is not working Takes 60 minutes to register Allow the humidifier to run continuously for 60 minutes FilterCheck indicator will move from the OFF position and indicate your filter condition Filter turns brown The filter has absorbed minerals FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS QUESTIONS ANSWER The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on average room conditions The actual run time of your humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as What are the variables that affect run time Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed Room construction where the humidifier is placed Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of doors in the room where the humidifier is placed 6 Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed Wn A OG N How do remove film on See Daily Maintenance instructions Regular cleaning is recommended water tank How can extend the run 1 Run your unit on the lowest setting time 22. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY 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 fank 24 To prevent damage to surfaces do not place umidifier 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 amage 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 fo the ratin artwork sliced on the humidifier Care must be ee 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 CO
3. NOT use metal cleaning utensils or abrasive cleaners 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 l 2 Repeat steps 1 3 above Clean the base by partially filling the base with one 8 oz cup of undiluted white vinegar Let solution stand 20 minutes clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush Dampen a cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out entire base to remove scale 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 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time 1 Dispose of the filters 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 inoperable for the following season 3
4. 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 nia 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 voi your warranty The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 21 Never place fous under water flow or immerse in iquids O OO 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 oniy 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
5. the wick filter The harder your water Figure A Circular Filter Supports B Circular Extended Life Wick Filter C Humidifier Base A Carry Handle B Humidifier Tank C Humidifier Housing D 2 Speed Humidity Control Power Knob E Humidifier Base F FilterCheck Indicator L5 ar 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 NOTE After 60 minutes of use FilterCheck Indicator refer to Figure 3 for dose up of indicator will move from the OFF O en and indicate your filter condition A brand new filter will register in the section par GOOD filter After Taen use of your humidifier the FilterCheck Indicator will let you know when the filter needs to be changed 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 filter At this point you should replace your filter It is important to change your filter as adad to obtain stated performance level To replace the filter follow the steps below 1 Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF O and disconnected from the electrical outlet 2 Remove the tank and
6. 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 iy pulling on the plug and not the cord 7 Never place anything over moisture outlet when the unit is running NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug cht the appliance malfunctions or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return appliance fo 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 o 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 daN to wall paper 14 Humidifier should be unplugged when
7. If your unit has electronics set it to your desired humidity level The unit will turn on and off which will extend the run time 3 Fill the tank all the way full place it on the base let the water empty into the base until it stops bubbling then refill the tank full again This ensures maximum water capacity and will extend run time REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES To order the replacement accessories you can do any of the following e Visit your local retailer Go to www holmesproducts com e Call consumer service at 1 800 546 5637 2008 Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions All Rights Reserved Distributed by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions Boca Raton Florida 33431 a a Holmes 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions collectively JCS warrants that for a period of three years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship JCS at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective durin he warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the eo ae is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of egual or greater value This is your e
8. OL 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 ey and uncomfortable The recommended humidity level is between 40 50 PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS l Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF O and 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 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 io in place Replace the humidifier housing 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 0 gallons of moisture over a 24 Hour period depending on the room humidity and temperature 1 Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF O and disconnected from the electrical outlet 2 Remove the tank from the base by h
9. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool dry place 4 Order your replacement filter for next year s use If you have any questions regarding your product or would like to learn more about other Holmes products please contact our Consumer Service Department at 1 800 546 5637 or visit our website at www holmesproducts com
10. im in connection with this product please write our Consumer Service Department PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE 127080 9100030004968 HM170108EM Cool Mist Humi PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Printed In China els Ay Owner s Guide HM 1701 T INFO HOT LINE If after reading this owner s guide you have any questions or comments please call 1 800 546 5637 and a Customer Service Representative will be happy to assist you FILTER HWF62 FILTER TYPE WICK REPLACEMENT FILTER HM1701 08EM1 qxd HM1701 O8EM1 qxd 5 8 08 10 55 AM Page 2 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 fn 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
11. kind resulting from the purchase use or misuse of or inability to use the product including incidental special consequential or similar damages or loss of profits or for any breach of contract fundamental or otherwise or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party Some provinces states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction How to Obtain Warranty Service In the U S A If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service please call 1 800 546 5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you In Canada If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service please call 1 800 546 5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you In the U S A this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton Florida 33431 In Canada this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located at 20 B Hereford Street Brampton Ontario L6Y OMI If you have any other problem or cla
12. main housing to access the base tray see Figures 1 and 2 3 Discard the old filter and follow weekly cleaning instructions 4 Insert a new filter into the filter support in the base Figure 1 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 NOTE You can purchase replacement filters model HWF62 HF212 at a 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 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 Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF O and disconnected from the electrical outlet Lift off the tank and the housing of the humidifier Remove filter and place in sink or tub as the filter will release water when not in the humidifier Corry 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
13. olding 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 Move the Humidity Control Knob to the HI II position Move the Humidity Control knob to the LO I setting to lower the humidification rate Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and ae a the unit to produce the maximum moisture output 2 When the water tank is empty and the base is almost empty you need to refill the tank The fan wi continue to run fo help dry the humidifier Shut off and unplug the unit Please follow the Daily Cleaning Instructions Refill the tank as directed in Pre Operating Instructions 3 Make sure the unit is switched OFF O then plug into the electrical outlet Turn the power ON 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
14. xclusive warranty Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or sian functions on this product Doing so will void this warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance JCS dealers service centers or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions Bon repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes What are the limits on JCS s Liability JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express implied or statutory warranty or condition Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration oF the above warranty JCS disclaims all other warranties conditions or representations express implied statutory or otherwise JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any
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