User manual HOLMES HM1855

[. . . ] ¤ 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 HM1855 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. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120 V AC electrical outlet. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. [. . . ] Check to see that the wick filter is properly in place. Replace the humidifier housing. SETTING THE ACCUSET, PROGRAMMABLE HUMIDISTAT: 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. Be sure the humidifier is OFF and disconnected from the electrical outlet. Remove the tank from the base by holding the handle and lifting straight up (see figure 1). 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. 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. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Humidifier Base Follow the Pre-operating instructions. The programmable humidistat is designed to operate between 30% and 65% relative humidity range. The recommended setting is between 40% and 50%. To program a pre-set humidity level, press the MODE button until the AUTO speeds are displayed, beginning with AUTO HIGH. Once you have chosen your Auto speed, choose your humidity setting by pressing the HUMIDITY SET button. The HUMIDITY SET button works in multiples of 5, beginning with lowest setting, 30% and ending with highest setting, 65%. Choose the appropriate setting and your Accuset humidistat is now programmed. NOTE: When the humidity level in the room is less than the humidity level you have programmed, the humidifier will continue to produce Figure 1 G A B H G C D E Figure 2 A B C A. E. Humidifier Tank Carry Handle Humidifier Housing AccuSetTM Controls Humidifier Base F F. Filter CheckTM Indicator REPLACING THE FILTER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS - STORAGE moisture. Once the room pre-set humidity level is met, the humidifier will stop producing moisture. 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. [. . . ] 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) SIX (6) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SAVE THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION A. The quality controls used in the manufacture of this Holmes product are to ensure your satisfaction. [. . . ]