Holmes HM1295 User's Manual
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1. T INFO HOT LINE If after reading this owner s guide you have any Q mMm e S questions or comments please call 1 800 5 HOLMES and a Consumer Service Representative will be happy to assist you Cool Mist HM1295 Humidifier c 4 Wi e M 1 a ES Q 7 c Ns 2 4 O CC Ht FILTER HWF62 FILTER TYPE WICK 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 radia tors 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 unp2. 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 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 addition al moisture may cause damage 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 i
3. WF62 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Use cool water to fill the water tank and only use Holmes care products recommended in this manual Set the 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat to a higher or lower desired setting Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES see included Humidifier Accessory Form Individual Bottles also available Comfor Ue TEN ermal et S1705 Water Treatment 005 5 99 Reads humidity and temperature levels BES T ee secon 19 99 1708 Bacteriostat Solution TE 5 99 Analog HH6150 eee 12 99 e 51710 Cleanse Clean naaa 5 99 e HWF62 Replacement Filter 12 99 plus shipping and handling e SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack 14 99 Complete care for y humidifier One bottle each of 1705 1708 1710 SE 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 Ifyou 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
4. any other questions or comments feel free to write us The Holmes Group Inc P O 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 tailed 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 E All parts of this Holmes p
5. bove the set humidity the humidifier will stop When the humidity level drops below the set humidity the humidifier will turn on automatically NOTE When the 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat is set either the HIGH or LOW power ight and the percent humidity light will remain lit during operation See figure 3 NOTE Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture NOTE The 1 Touch 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 lah 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 Figure 2 A B A Tank Handle B Humidifier Tank C Main Housing D 1 Touch Humidistat E Set Humidity Lights F Speed Setting G MODE OFF Button H Humidifier Base Filter Check Indicator 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 You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your humidifier by checking the Filter Check Indicator When the unit is off the Filter Check Indicator will read in the OFF position After 60 minutes of use Filter Check Indicator re
6. by firmly turning clock wise 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 A Circular Filter Supports B Circular Extended Life Wick Filter C Humidifier Base Figure 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat You can set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set the 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat to your desired femper setting The 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat will automatical turn the humidifier ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level The comfort level ranges between 35 and 55 rela tive humidity Manual Mode Instructions 1 Plug the humidifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet 2 To start the unit push the MODE OFF button once for the HIGH manual setting See figure 3 3 Press the button again for the LOW manual setting See figure 3 4 To stop the unit press and hold the MODE OFF button for two seconds or keep pressing the button until all the humidity indicators are OFF NOTE In Manual Mode only the LOW or HIGH power light will be lit 1 Touch Humidistat Instructions To take advantage of the 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat press the MODE OFF button until the speed is set in either the HIGH or LOW setting and the Desired Humidity is set When the humidity level rises a
7. fer to figure 4 for close up of indica tor will move from the OFF position and indicate your filter condi tion A brand new filter will register in the blue section Filter Check reading GOOD filter After frequent use of your humidifier the Filter Check Indicator will let you know when the filter a im needs to he 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 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 indicated to obtain stated performance level To replace the filter follow the steps helow 1 Push the 1 Touch MODE OFF button for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet 2 Remove the tank and 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 You can purchase replacement filters model HWF62 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or by visiting www holmesproducts com Please refer to the Replacement Accessories section at the end of this manual for the appropriate filter and solu
8. hipping 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 7 00 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state The pw 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 5 8 01 last update HM129501UM1 Printed in CHINA
9. ildup in tray Humidistat is set too low Filter needs to be replaced Water leaks from tank Rubber tank ring is missing or improperly placed Cap not tight enough Filter turns brown The filter needs to be replaced Short filter life Film on water tank Mineral deposits cause film on tank to build up Water in tank appears cloudy Filter needs to be replaced Water tank filled with warm water Unit cycles on off Humidifier is reacting to room Very tight tank cap Tank cap over tightened Solution Drain water from base and allow unit to dry for 15 minutes Check circuit breaker Wait 15 minutes hefore starting humidifier See Weekly Maintenance under Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions Regular cleaning is recommended to keep the unit functioning properly Raise the level of humidity by adjusting the humidistat see Operating Instructions Replace your filter HWF62 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Remove tank cap then replace or reposition ring Tighten the cap Replace your filter HWF62 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com In areas with hard water the filter will need 1o be changed more frequently See Daily Maintenance under Cleaning and Maintenance instructions Regular cleaning is recommended to keep the unit functioning properly To order Cleanse Clean 1710 call 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Replace your filter H
10. ill does not fit contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY 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 properly Refer to the Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions section in this manual 17 Never use detergents gasoline ps deaner furniture polish inl thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the mE Use only Holmes care products recommended in this manual 18 DO NOT use humidifier in an area where the humidity level exceeds 50 excessive moisture could cause damage If the unit does not feature a hygrometer a device used to measure the humidity level one may be purchased by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com 19 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 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 al 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
11. lug ging the unit from it s electrical outlet Failure to heed this warn ing may cause personal injury Be sure to pull 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 bl 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 clerical or edid chet or repair 10 Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this ba 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 Holmes Group Inc may cause hazards 11 DO NOT use outdoors 12 Always place humidifier on a firm flat level surface A water ioo 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 13 DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face the wall Moisture could cause damage particularly to wallpaper 14 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 st
12. ning 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 To 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 Cleanse Clean by Holmes 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 To Disinfect Humidifier Base and 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 Empl 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 Figure 3 o high A Set Humidity 3 oi Lights ia x B Speed Setting re C lights 40 C MODE OFF j Button 9 Trouble Probable Cause Unit does not turn on Water spilled in humidistat Circuit breaker has been tripped Mist output minimal to none Filter has not absorbed water Mineral bu
13. nvisible moisture output It is normal not to see the mist NOTE A humidity level below 20 can be unhealthy and uncomfort able The recommended humidity level is between 40 50 PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Push the 1 Touch MODE OFF button for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet 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 hy moisture is best 3 Remove the water tank by holding the tank handle and lifting straight upward see figure 1 4 Remove the main housing by lifting straight upward Check to see um the wick filter is properly in place Replace the humidifier ousing 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 Push the 1 Touch MODE OFF button for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet 2 Remove the tank from the base by holding the handle and lifting straight up see figure 1 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 tling the tank replace the tank cap
14. roduct are guaranteed for a period of 3 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 workman ship 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 s
15. tions for this humidifier It is recom mended that a replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use 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 above 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 Figure 4 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 recom mended 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 be sure the humidifier is OFF and disconnected from the electrical outlet 2 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 3 Carry the base and the tank to the sink then drain and rinse the base and tank thoroughly to remove any sediment and dirt Wipe clean and dry with a d soft cloth or paper towel DO NOT use metal clea
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