¤ INFO HOT-LINE: 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. Cool Mist Humidifier HM1850 FILTER# HWF65 FILTER TYPE WICK Owner's Guide 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 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 unplugging the unit from it's electrical outlet. Failure to heed this warning 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 appliance 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, 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 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 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. 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 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. 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, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier. 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 ubit 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 a hygrometer, available 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. All 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 pour water in any openings other than the water tank. 24. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier under overhanging surfaces. Consumer Safety Information PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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. FEATURES - OPERATION 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 moisture­laden 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%. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced 1 TouchTM Electronic Humidistat. You can set the humidifier to run continuously in manual mode or set the 1 TouchTM Electronic Humidistat to your desired temperature setting. The 1 TouchTM Electronic Humidistat will automatically turn the humidifier ON or OFF, depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 35% and 55% relative 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 2.) 3. Press the button again for the LOW manual setting. (See figure 2.) 4. To stop the unit, press and hold the 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. PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push the 1 TouchTM 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 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 properly in place. Replace the humidifier housing. 1 TouchTM Humidistat Instructions To take advantage of the 1 TouchTM 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 above 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 TouchTM Electronic Humidistat is set, either the HIGH or LOW power light and the percent humidity light will remain lit during operation. (See figure 2.) NOTE: Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water and for the unit to produce moisture. NOTE: The 1 TouchTM 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 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. 1. Push the 1 TouchTM 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 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. Figure 2 H A B C D E F Figure 1 A. CIRCULAR FILTER SUPPORTS B. CIRCULAR EXTENDED LIFE FILTER C. HUMIDIFIER A BASE B A. WATER TANK B. CARRY HANDLE C. FILTER CHECKTM INDICATOR F. D. HUMIDIFIER HOUSING G. E. 1 TOUCHTM H. 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. 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 TouchTM button (MODE/OFF) 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. 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 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. 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 1. Before cleaning, push the 1 TouchTM button for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet. 2. Lift off the tank and the housing of the humidifier. 3. Carry the base and the tank to the sink, remove the wick filter, place in sink, 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 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 CleanTM 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 ...