Holmes HM1700 User's Manual
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1. INFO HOT LINE If after reading Moine uge A have any questions or comments please call 1 a Consumer Service Representative will he ee is a T Cool M ist HM1700 H umidifier N Owner s Guide Holmes 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 onan 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 dosed 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 warnin na cause personal injury Be sure to pull the plug and no2. e HWF62 Replacement Filter ooo ccc cece eee 12 99 plus shipping and handling SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack oo cece eee 14 99 Complete care for your humidifier One bottle each of 1705 1708 1710 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 If 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 Inc 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
3. rate Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and the unit to produce the maximum moisture output NOTE We recommend the use of the hygrometer which you can purchase by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES A humidity level below 20 can be unhealthy and uncomfortable The recommended humidity level is between 40 and 50 2 When the water tank is empty and the base is almost empty you need to refill the tank The fan will continue to run to help dry the humidifier Shut off and i the unit Please follow the Daily Qeaning Instructions Refill the tank as directed in Pre operating Instructions 3 Make sure the unit is switched OFF 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 A Circular Filter Figure 1 T CoD S Supports B ay ae ait E B Circular i TD Extended Life pI n Filter C Humidifier Base C A F Figure 2 A Carry Handle B Humidifier Tank C Humidifier Housing D 2 Speed Humidity Control Power Knob E Humidifier Base F 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 filt
4. will help keep the unit functioning properly Replace your filter HWF62 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Depending on the humidity setting this may be normal Remove tank cap then replace or Filter turns brown Rubber tank ring is missing or improperly placed Cap not tight enough Your filter needs to be changed reposition ring Tighten the cap Replace your filter HWF62 by calling Short filter life 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com In areas with particular hard water your filter will need to be changed more frequently Use Cleanse Clean S1710 to order call Film on tank Mineral deposits cause film on tank to buildup 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Water cloudy Filter needs to be replaced Replace your filter HWF62 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 Very tight tank cap Over tightened Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES see included Humidifier Accessory Form Individual Bottles also available G Contre a pry feo e 1705 Water Treatment oo cece cece ees 5 99 Reads humidity and temperature levels j j pte S wwe a T a 19 99 S1708 Bacteriostat solion Pie an aman 5 99 Analog HHG150 ooo ssc cccceceeeeeeeees 12 99 e S1710 Ceanse Clean sss sees eee 5 99
5. PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY 15 NEVER tilt move or attempt to empty unit while it is operating Shut off and up ut 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 deaning procedures NEVER use detergents gasoline glass cleaner furniture polish paint thinner or other household solvents to dean any part of the humidifier Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation on windows and some furniture If this happens turn the humidifier OFF 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 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 Never place housing under water flow or immerse in liquids Do not plug in the cord with wet hands electric shock could result 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 an
6. USA or by visiting your nearest retailer or authorized service center This humidifier takes model HWF65 replacement filter Figure 3 Filter Check 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 Cean 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 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 Be sure the humidifier is switched 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 remove the wick filter then drain and rinse the base and tank tioroudhiy to remove any sediment and dirt Wipe dean and d
7. d 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 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 aun 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 oran over the countertop or Pia where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over 1 1 co 1 wo 2 oO 2 2 2 Ww N Ff 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 switched OFF and disconnected from t
8. er 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 refer to fig 3 for close up of indicator will move from the OFF position and indicate your filter condition A brand new filter will register in the blue section reading GOOD filter After frequent use of your humidifier the Filter Check Indicator will let you know when the filter needs to be changed When the needle is in the red CHANGE section this means the proper amount of moisture is not geting 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 below 1 Push the 1 Touch 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 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
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10. he 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 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 iting sa upward Check to see that the wick filter is properly 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 and 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 a 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 position Move the Humidity Control knob to the LO setting to lower the humidification
11. 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 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 7 00 for handling and return packing shipping charges G If you have any problem with this product please write our Cons
12. ry 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 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 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 au the tank after 20 minutes and rinse well with water until the bleach smell is gone Dry with a dean doth or paper towel 4 Refill the water tank with cool water replace the housing and the water tank Repeat ALL Operating Instructions TROU Mist out Water leaks from tank BLE PROBABLE CAUSE Filter has not absorbed water Mineral buildup in tray put minimal to none Filter needs to be replaced Normal SOLUTION Wait 15 minutes before starting humidifier Regular cleaning of tray after each use
13. t 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 Le or damaged in any manner Return appliance to manufacturer for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 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 Holmes Group Inc may cause hazards 11 DO NOT use outdoors 12 por 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 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 1 1 Uo 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
14. umer 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 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 nec
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