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Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air.

To benefit most from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, follow all

instructions carefully. Please note that this is an electrical appliance and

requires attention when in use.

In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance

guidelines, micro-organisms may be able to grow in the water within the

Water Tank. You must routinely follow the cleaning procedures that follow

in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of your humidifier. Proper

maintenance and cleaning is essential to the continued performance of

your unit and the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

1. Be sure the humidifier is OFF and the unit is disconnected from

the electrical outlet.

2. Remove the housing and the tanks from the humidifier and place

them in sink or tub.

3. Carry the base of the unit to the sink, remove the wick filter, place in

sink, drain any remaining water and rinse thoroughly to remove any

sediment or dirt. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

4. Drain the water from the tanks into the sink and rinse each tank

thoroughly. Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

5. Put filter back in the filter supports, replace the housing, then refill the

tanks with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions.

Do not overfill.

6. Follow Operating Instructions.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

To Remove Scale:

1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.

2. Partially fill the base with Holmes Cleanse Clean™ (Model S1710)

as instructed on bottle, or with two 8 oz. cups of undiluted white vinegar.

Leave this solution in the base for 20 minutes, while cleaning all interior

surfaces with a soft brush. Remove base scale by wiping the base with

a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.

3. Rinse with clean warm water to remove the cleaning solution

before disinfecting the tank.

To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Tanks:

1. Fill Humidifier Base with .2 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon

of chlorine bleach.

2. Fill each tank with .5 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach.

3. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes.

Wet all surfaces.

4. Carefully empty the Base and Tanks after 20 minutes, and rinse with

water until you cannot detect any bleach smell. Dry with a clean cloth

or paper towel.

5. Check the Filter Change™ Indicator to see if it is time to replace

the filter. Depending on the water hardness in your area, it may

be necessary to change the filter every 1-2 months. Re-insert

the wick filter into the filter support.

6. Refill the water tanks as directed with cool tap water, replace

the humidifier housing, and turn the Control Knob to ON.

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, ESPECIALLY WHERE

CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE

BASIC PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS:

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: DONOT 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.

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 appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly cleaning

procedures.

17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish,

paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part

of the humidifier.

18. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water condensation

on windows and some furniture. If this happens, turn the

humidifier OFF.

19. 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.

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

servicing 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 fill through openings other than intakes.

24. DO NOT block intakes or exhaust grills.

25. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier

under overhanging surfaces.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE

THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for choosing a Holmes Cool Mist console humidifier.

To ensure the best performance from your humidifier, please

read and save the following instructions.

Consumer Safety Information

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.

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.

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.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES - OPERATION

REPLACING THE FILTER

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS - STORAGE

REPLACING THE FILTER

REPLACEMENT OF HOLMES EXTENDED LIFE FILTERS:

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 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. 4 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 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:

1. Push the Power OFF and unplug. Lift off the housing of the unit, remove

the used wick filter, and throw it away.

2. Remove the protective bag from the new filter and slide the filter down

into the circular filter support in the base. Replace the housing, refill the

tanks, plug the cord into the electrical outlet and switch ON. Because the

filter needs to absorb water to function properly, it will take about 30

minutes for the humidifier to reach the maximum moisture output

(figure 3).

NOTE: You can obtain replacement filters (model HWF75) through your local

retailer or through Holmes. Please refer to the Humidifier Accessory Form.

It is recommended that you order your replacement filter at once so you

will have a fresh filter available when necessary.

Figure 1

A. STATIONARY WHEELS

B. SWIVEL WHEELS

C. UNDER–SIDE OF

HUMIDIFIER BASE

WHEEL INSTALLATION

A. CIRCULAR EXTENDED

LIFE FILTER

B.CIRCULAR FILTER

SUPPORT

C. FLOAT SWITCH

D.HUMIDIFIER

BASE

Figure 2

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 the unit is disconnected

from the electrical outlet.

2. Remove humidifier base, filter and tanks.

3. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MOBILITY AND CONVENIENCE TO YOUR CONSOLE

HUMIDIFIER, install the wheels. Remove the four wheels located in a small

pouch in the box. Turn the base upside down, and locate the holes at each

of the four corners on the underside.

Note: You will notice that there are two different shaped wheels. Two

of the 4 wheels are stationary wheels and two are swivel type wheels.

The stationary wheels are identified by a flat top surface, while the swivel

type are curved and include a small plastic piece on the shaft. See figure

1 for installation location for each type of wheel. DO NOT use any tools

to install the wheel because tools may damage the base of the unit.

Return the base to the upright position.

4. Replace filter, base and tanks.

5. Choose a location out of reach of children. DO NOT place the humidifier

on a finished floor or near furniture which can be damaged by moisture

or water. Place on a moisture-resistant surface.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the two tanks from the base of the humidifier and bring each

tank to the faucet. Turn the tanks upside down and twist off the tank

caps by turning counter-clockwise. Fill each tank with cool, fresh tap

water. Replace the cap on each tank FIRMLY.

2. When full, carry each tank to the humidifier and place onto the base

(use both hands when carrying each tank). Each tank holds 1.6

gallons of water, and the base holds .25 gallons of water.

3. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

Figure 4

1. The unit display will turn on when you plug the power cord into

the electrical outlet.

2. Once the unit is plugged in the digital display will show the current

room humidity (on the left of the display) and the last set humidity

level (on the right of the display).

3. To turn the humidifier on press the power button once. To adjust the

humidifier speed, press the MODE button. The humidifier will start at

HI then go to MEDIUM, LO and then the AUTO speeds (HI, MEDIUM, LO).

The humidifier will start in the last set speed unless the humidifier has

been unplugged.

Note: If condensation forms on your windows or walls, or your

humidity % on your display reads above 50% then turn the unit off.

When the tank runs out of water push the POWER button OFF and

unplug. Remove and refill the water tank being sure to follow the

Daily maintenance instructions. Replace the tank into the base.

NOTE: If moisture forms on the walls or windows, turn off the humidifier.

SETTING THE ACCUSET, PROGRAMMABLE

HUMIDISTAT:

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%.

1. To program a pre-set humidity level, press the MODE button until the AUTO

speeds are displayed, beginning with AUTO HIGH. Choose your desired

Auto speed setting.

2. Once you have chosen your Auto speed, choose your humidity setting

by pressing the SET HUMIDITY button. The SET HUMIDITY 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 moisture.

Once the room pre-set humidity level is met, the humidifier will stop

producing moisture.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. WATER TANKS

B. HUMIDISTAT

C. REFILL LIGHT

D. MOISTURE EXHAUST GRILLS

E. POWER LIGHT

F. 3-SPEED HUMIDITY

CONTROL KNOB

G. AIR INTAKE GRILLS

H. HUMIDIFIER BASE

I. HUMIDIFIER HOUSING

J. COLOR-CODED FILTER CHANGE

INDICATOR STICKER (not shown)

K. FILTER CHECK™ INDICATOR

Figure 3

1 2 3 4 5 6

Humidifier 1
(not shown) 2

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