User manual KAZ HCM-6011I

[. . . ] Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet. The humidifier should always be unplugged and emptied when not in operation or while being serviced or cleaned. 9. 10. Never tilt or attempt to move the humidifier while it is operating or filled with water. This humidifier requires regular cleaning. [. . . ] Also note the pre-filter may slightly decrease humidity output. *** Based on independent testing, report 3095045-01. Results are based on microbial reduction rate testing performed using tap water in the water tray. The following listed microorganism growth reduction was maintained after 2 hours of continuous exposure to the ultraviolet light in the humidifier. Bacteria: Escheria Coli - 99% Pseudomonas fluorescens - 99% Mold: Aspergillus niger - 99% Fungus: Penecillium pinophilum - 99% Virus: MS2 - 99% 2 HCM-300T_HCM-6011I_OM. qxd 5/22/06 5:56 PM Page 3 SETTING UP YOUR HUMIDIFIER Your humidifier is made up of these parts: WATER TANK SEAL PAD TANK CAP FILTER TRAY MAIN HOUSING HCM-6011I / HCM-315T HCM-300T It is recommended that you disinfect your humidifier prior to first use. See CLEANING Instructions. 3 HCM-300T_HCM-6011I_OM. qxd 5/22/06 5:56 PM Page 4 SETTING UP YOUR HUMIDIFIER (CONT'D) Placement Step 1 Select a firm, level location at least 6" (15cm) from any walls for proper airflow. Place the humidifier on a waterresistant surface, as water can damage furniture and some flooring. Kaz will not accept responsibility for property damage caused by water spillage. Soak Filter Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Remove the water tank and carefully set aside. Remove the filter from the holding basket. DO NOT squeeze filter. Step 2 Place wet filter back in the filter holding basket and place back in unit. Fill Tank Step 1 Step 3 Turn tank upside-down. Remove tank cap by turning counterclockwise . Fill tank with cool tap water. Place tank back on humidifier. Once the filled water tank has been placed on the unit do not move humidifier. CLEANING Cleaning involves two steps, SCALE REMOVAL and DISINFECTING. Be sure to perform these in the proper order to avoid harmful chemical interactions. NOTE: REMOVE FILTER BEFORE CLEANING. Failure to remove filter during cleaning will destroy the filter. SCALE REMOVAL Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Turn off and unplug your humidifier. Step 5 Remove the water tank and carefully set aside. Step 6 Remove filter basket. Remove filter from basket. Failure to do so will destroy the filter. Step 8 Step 7 Place basket in sink or tub and fill the bottom of the basket with undiluted vinegar. Let stand for 20 minutes. With vinegar in the basket, wipe surface with a soft cloth or brush. Rinse the filter basket thoroughly with water to remove scale and cleaning solution. 7 7 HCM-300T_HCM-6011I_OM. qxd 5/22/06 5:56 PM Page 8 CLEANING (CONT'D. ) DISINFECTING Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 1 gal Remove the water tank and carefully set aside. Remove filter holding basket. Remove filter and set aside. Failure to do so will destroy the filter. Fill water tank with 1 tsp. of household bleach and 1 gallon of cool water NOTES: The use of other water treatment products and chemicals may cause deterioration of the filter or damage the humidifier, thereby hindering the humidifier's effectiveness. Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Pour some solution into the filter basket. Let stand for 20 minutes. Rinse with water until the smell of bleach is gone. END-OF-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE · Follow the CLEANING instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week or more, or at the end of the season. · At the end of the season, remove and throw away the filter; do not store with a used filter. · Dry the humidifier completely before storing. DO NOT store with water inside the Base or Water Tank. · Pack the unit in its original carton and store in a cool, dry location. [. . . ] Moving the knob clockwise to the end should restart the unit. The Advanced MistTM Humidistat knob was set according to the manual, but the humidifier never seems to turn back on. (Model HCM-300T) The Humidistat knob may be set too low. Moving the Humidistat knob to the end clockwise should restart the unit. [. . . ]