User manual HOLMES HM1850

[. . . ] 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. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure to water or moisture. [. . . ] (See figure 2. ) NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture. 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 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. FILLING THE WATER TANK NOTE: This humidifier holds about 2. 25 gallons of water in the tank and humidifier base. The humidifier will produce up to 4 gallons of moisture over a 24-Hour period, depending on the room humidity and temperature. Push the 1 TouchTM button for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet. Remove the tank from the base by holding the handle and lifting straight up (see figure 2). 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. After filling the tank, replace the tank cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water tank on the base. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Figure 2 H A B C D E F Figure 1 A. HUMIDISTAT View 5/01 HM1850 Exploded G FILTER SUPPORT HUMIDIFIER BASE 1 TOUCHTM CONTROL PANEL C REPLACING THE FILTER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS - STORAGE 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 CheckTM Indicator. When the unit is off, the Filter CheckTM Indicator will read in the OFF position. After 60 minutes of use, Filter CheckTM Indicator (refer to figure 3 for close-up of indicator) will move from the OFF position and indicate your filter Figure 3 condition. A brand new filter will register in the blue section reading GOOD filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the Filter CheckTM 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 getting into your air due to the excessive minerals and sediment that have become trapped on your filter. It is important to change your filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level. Push the 1 TouchTM button (MODE/OFF) for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet. It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output. You can purchase replacement filters (Model HWF65) 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 solutions for this humidifier. [. . . ] Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping. 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 $8. 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). [. . . ]