Vornado HU1-0022-06 Use and Care Manual
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1. Turn Water Tank upside down Remove Cap B Empty any remaining water inside Water Tank Rinse wipe clean and dry with clean cloth or paper towel Place Water Tank in sink with opening at the top Fill Water Tank with cool tap water C Ensure Gasket is properly positioned and secure Cap Lower Water Tank into Base positioning Fill Port over raised bump in Base Once in nested position the water outlet valve inside Cap will open releasing water into Base Note The rate of water dispensing from Water Tank into Base is controlled by the Mineral Cartridge The unit may take several minutes to fill the Base English 9 How to Use Humidifier Controls Read and understand this owners guide before operating this product Position unit to not blow directly on objects or plants Plug unit into a 110 120 volt AC outlet Power Button A turns the unit On or Off LCD Screen will illuminate when powered On Unit will default to Continuous Misting Cool Mist and High Output Adjust settings for desired operation Mist Condition B select Cool or Warm Mist Output The temperature of the mist on the Warm Mist setting is approximately 94 98 degrees at the Outlet However the mist will feel much cooler to the touch because it is immediately entrained in the Vortex beam of air generated by the fan Humidity C sets desired humidity level Press Humidity Button until desired humidification level is illuminate2. AV A VORNADO READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Ultrasonic Vortex Humidifier Owner s Guide LEER Y GUARDAR ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES Gu a del propietario del humidificador ultras nico tipo v rtice LISEZ ET CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS Mode d emploi Humidificateur tourbillonnaire a ultrasons www vornado com model ULTRA1 Designed engineered and supported in Andover Kansas Pensado disefiado y respaldado en Andover Kansas Conception mise au point et soutien technique effectu s Andover au Kansas amp www vornado com Questions or comments Preguntas o comentarios Ouest Estad consumerservice vornado com uestions ou commentaires CaP 800 234 0604 2 English Important Instruction 4 The Vornado Difference ccsccccecececcecscescccececeecscsceececs 6 Product Information cccccscoccsceccccececsccecscsccscecsesceceeces 7 Getting Started Filling Water Tank nene 9 How to Use Humidifier Controls cccsccsceccecscsceecs 10 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Instructions ssssseeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 11 Mineral Cartridge Replacement n 12 Operating Tips and Recommendations 13 Automatic Filter Refill Program iii 13 CON AS ERRO EA 13 ato PAPER O Um 14 dr AAA o o A 15 Contents Unpacking Your Humidifier Remove your Humidifier from carton by lifting from bottom of unit Lift
3. power on Unit makes a bubbling or gurgling sound Unit is not producing de sired amount of humidity or mist output has ceased White dust has accumu lated on Mist Outlet or on flooring below 14 English Possible Cause and Solution Unit is not plugged in Plug power cord into electrical outlet Household circuit breaker ground fault interrupter has tripped or blown a fuse Reset circuit breaker ground fault interrupter or replace fuse For assistance contact a licensed electrician Unit is damaged or in need of repair Cease usage and unplug Contact Consumer Service for assistance This is normal Water is being dispensed into Base Water level in Tank is empty or too low Refill with clean cool tap water See FILLING WATER TANK for instructions Unit has reached its set point When set humidity level is reached the unit will not produce mist until humidity level in the room drops below humidity set point Airflow is blocked Remove obstruction Unit settings are too low Set to High Output and Continuous Humidity for maximum humidity output Mineral Cartridge is no longer removing minerals from water Cartridge needs to be replaced See MINERAL CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT for instructions Unit and Transducer is in need of cleaning See CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE for instructions Water is too hard Use distilled water kk ko Ultrasonic Vortex Humidifier 5 Year Limited Warranty Vornado Air LLC V
4. you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state For warranty or repair service call 1 800 234 0604 or email consumerservice vornado com to obtain a Return Authorization RA form Please have or include your Product s model number and serial number as well as your name address city state zip code and phone number when contacting Vornado for warranty service After receiving the RA form ship your Product to Vornado Air LLC Attn Warranty amp Repair 415 East 13th Street Andover KS 67002 For your convenience please have your model number and serial number when contact ing Vornado with service inquiries To assure proper handling packages must be clearly marked with the RA number Packages not clearly marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock Please allow 1 2 weeks for repair and return of your Product after the Product is received For your records Staple or attach your original sales receipt to this Owner s Guide Please also write your products s serial number below located on product specs decal Serial No Product registration available online at www vornado com 2014 Vornado Air LLC Andover KS 67002 Patents Pending Specifications subject to change without notice Vornado is a trademark owned by Vornado Air LLC Designed and Engineered in the U S A Manufactured in China www vornado com consumerservice vornado com 800 2
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6. al Cartridge Displays after 800 hours of operation It is recommended to replace the Mineral Cartridge at this time see REPLACING MINERAL CARTRIDGE for instructions To reset notification press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds Cleaning Instructions pa Cleaning and Maintenance Proper cleaning of your Ultrasonic Vortex Humidifier is essential to the B air quality and performance of your unit The frequency in which your Humidifier will need to be cleaned will vary depending on use water 8 oz 1 gal hardness and outside environmental factors It is recommended White Water assuming average use to thoroughly clean the unit several times Vinegar throughout the season or when algae mineral deposits or other particles begin to form To clean your Humidifier follow these instructions 1 Turn the Humidifier Off and un plug Do not submerge into water Remove Mist Outlet by grasping base of Outlet and pulling up A 4 Empty after 20 minutes and clean Mist Outlet and all interior surfaces of Base and Water Tank with soft brush C Use Cleaning Brush stored in Base of unit to clean hard to reach areas Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe down to remove scale Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water before disinfecting 2 Empty water from Base and Water Tank See FILLING WATER TANK for instructions Place Mist Outlet inside Water Tank to clean both components at the same ti
7. by keeping the mist outlet and grill un obstructed Ensure curtains and other items are far enough away from the unit to not be pulled into the side inlets or interfere with airflow 2 Operate your Humidifier continuously This will helo maintain the desired humidity level in your home cost only pennies a day and will not damage the unit It is normal and expected for your Humidifier to run continuously for a few days in order to raise the moisture content of the air to the desired level upon initial use or if the air is extremely dry When your home and its furnishings have absorbed sufficient moisture and become stabilized at the desired humidity level the amount of water used will decrease If you operate your Humidifier continuously it may need to be refilled with water every day Simply look through the Water Tank to be certain that there is adequate water supply for operation When the water level drops below the operating level the misting function will stop Any additives such as aroma fragrances or water conditioners must not be used Any use of such additives will void the manufacturer s warranty These additives can cause cracks in the plastic of the Humidifier and may affect Transducer performance Protect the Water Tank from damage Any cracks or damage to the Tank may cause it to leak water onto the floor or other surfaces If the Humidifier is turned Off with water in the unit and not turned back on for 12 hour
8. d The unit will operate until the desired humidity level is reached at this point the mist output will turn Off The humidity level indicator light will remain on If the mist output does not turn on the set humidity level may be lower than the room humidity level Increase the humidity set point until the mist turns on This is an indication of the level of humidity already in the room If moisture forms on walls or windows lower humidity settings or turn Off Humidifier 10 English AUTO 1 AUTO 2 Continuous misting warm mist high fan speed 40 60 Humidity level Manually set Mist Condition and Fan Speed Continuous misting cool mist low fan speed Fan Speed D select desired Fan Speed High or Low High operation for fast humidification for larger rooms High speed operation will evaporate 3 5 gallons of water 10 in 24 hours of continuous operation This assumes room conditions of 70 F and 30 relative humidity Low operation for quiet nighttime use or smaller rooms On Low operation your Humidifier may run without refilling for extended periods Notifications Refill Tank Notifies you when the Water Tank needs to be refilled Will automatically turn off after it has been refilled Clean Unit Displays after 400 hours of operation It is recommended to clean your Humidifier at this time see CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS To reset notification press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds Replace the Miner
9. ing by recessed handle on Water Tank may cause Tank to detach and unit to fall and cause damage We recommend checking the Base and Water Tank for leaks that may have occurred due to damage caused in shipping Please note a visual inspection may not reveal hairline fractures To Check for Leaks Place Humidifier on a water resistant surface Fill Water Tank and Base with water to inspect for leaks For instructions see FILLING WATER TANK Not Leaking Empty water from Base and install full Water TANK For instructions see FILLING WATER TANK Leaking In the remote chance your Humidifier has leaks contact Vornado Consumer Services and we will immediately replace damaged parts Espanol p 16 Francais p 29 English 3 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HUMIDIFIER When using electrical appliances basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and injury to persons including the following Read all instructions before using this Humidifier This Humidifier may not work properly on an uneven surface Always place this Humidifier on a firm flat surface This Humidifier requires periodic cleaning Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided Never clean the Humidifier in any manner other than as instructed in this manual Turn the Humidifier off if the relative humidity exceeds 60 Humidity levels above 60 may allow moisture to build up i
10. ith no exceptions this is Vornado s promise to you If you are not Ti SERA HUMIDIFIER satisfied for any reason please contact us Knowledgeable repre sentatives are available at 1 800 234 0604 from 7 00 AM to 6 00 PM CST A wealth of additional support is also available online at www vornado com On behalf of myself and the entire staff at our Andover Kansas headquarters thank you for selecting Vornado in action Sincerely Randy Brillhart CEO Vornado Air Without Adequate Circulation With Vornado Vortex Action Unlike any other ultrasonic humidifier Vornado delivers whole room humidification using our exclusive Vortex Action The Vornado Ultrasonic channels mist into a powerful beam of air and evenly dis tributes the humidity throughout the living area Other systems are only designed to push mist out of the unit once outside there is no mechanism to deliver the humidity throughout the living space Find our complete product line at www vornado com The mist simply falls leaving the floor damp 6 English Product Information 1 LCD Display Screen 9 Fill Port Easily adjust fan speed humidity level power and Releases water from Water Tank into Base mist condition Ultrasonic Transducer Mist Outlet Rapid vibrations break water into a fine mist Moist air is dispersed through the Mist Outlet and projected into Vornado s signature Vortex beam of air circulating the moist air 11 Cleaning Brush throughou
11. me Note Do not use gasoline thinners solvents or other chemicals for Note Do not operate the unit during cleaning cleaning 3 Fill Base and Water Tank with a mixture of water and white vinegar 5 Use canned compressed air around the top outlet grill and side mixed at a ratio of one 1 8 oz cup of undiluted white vinegar inlet grill follow up using your brush attachment on your household per 1 gallon of water B Do not overfill discard unused portion vacuum cleaner to vacuum top outlet grill and side inlet grill Wipe Solution should remain in Base and Water Tank for 20 minutes to down the entire surface with a soft cloth dissolve any residue English 11 Cleanina and Maintenance To Disinfect 1 2 Place Mist Outlet back into Water Tank Fill Base and Water Tank with a mixture of water and chlorine bleach mixed at a ratio of one 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach per 1 gallon of water D Do not overfill discard unused portion Solution should remain in Base and Water Tank for 20 minutes to fully disinfect D 1 tsp Chlorine Bleach 17 Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone Dry with clean cloth or paper towel Reinstall all components Components must be securely in place for unit to function properly Mineral Cartridge Replacement The Mineral Cartridge removes minerals from the water thereby softening the water and reducing harmful mineral buildup on the Transducer When t
12. ndoors and condense on surfaces where bacteria and fungi can settle and grow For accurate humidity readings use a hygrometer which is available at most hardware stores and home centers Unplug the Humidifier prior to moving cleaning or refilling This Humidifier should always be unplugged and emptied when not In operation This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a SAFETY FEATURE If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to 4 English fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug DO NOT operate the Humidifier with a damaged cord or plug after the Humidifier malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return to Vornado for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair DO NOT run power cord under carpeting DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs runners or similar objects Arrange the power cord away from traffic areas so it will not become a tripping hazard DO NOT place the Humidifier near heat sources such as stoves radiators or heaters DO NOT run unit without the Mist Outlet in place The Mist Outlet can be removed for cleaning Never pour water through the top Outlet Air Grill on the Power Head If the Humidifier is to be tu
13. o Replace Many factors affect the frequency in which the Cartridge will need to be replaced including amount of use water hardness and outside environmental factors For 12 English heavy use using the unit continuously we recommend replacing the Cartridge approximately once a month For lighter use using the unit intermittently we recommend replacing the Cartridge every two months The Cartridge will need to be replaced earlier if white powder residue accumulates around the device If the water used in the humidifier has been treated by a decalcification system the salt from the treatment can show up as white dust also How to Replace 1 Remove Water Tank See FILLING WATER TANK for instructions 2 Unscrew Cap 3 Unscrew Mineral Cartridge from Cap A Discard Cartridge L MINERAL CARTRIDGE View cartridge replacement tutorial on your mobile device Note Before initial use you must soak the Mineral Cartridge in water for 24 hours 4 Install new Cartridge onto Cap 5 If continuing use of Humidifier fill Water Tank and reinstall Cap Replace Tank back into unit Your Humidifier is now ready for use Note the unit may take several minutes to create mist with the initial use of a new Mineral Cartridge 6 If storing unit empty Water Tank and reinstall Cap Replace Tank back into unit See STORAGE for instructions Operating Tips and Recommendations For best results 1 Allow for optimum airflow
14. ornado warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado Ultrasonic Vortex Humidifier Product is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase depending on model If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period Vornado at its discre tion will repair or replace the Product at no cost Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will require a fee to cover the cost of materials labor han dling and shipping This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product modification alteration repair or service of the Product by anyone other than Vornado mishandling improper maintenance commercial use of the Product damages which occur in shipment or are attributed to acts of God REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLU SIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER VORNADO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA TION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
15. rned off and left for more than 12 hours the water should be emptied from the unit as leaving the water will encourage the growth of algae or bacteria If this happens thoroughly clean and disinfect the unit Refer to the CLEANING instructions If you need to move the Humidifier to another location remove the Water Reservoir first Use only water and mild detergents to perform daily maintenance on your Humidifier Do not use undiluted bleach or ammonia strong detergents abrasive cleansers IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HUMIDIFIER gasoline paint thinner or other solvents to clean this Humidifier The Power Head contains no user serviceable parts If you experience a problem please see the warranty for information DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE POWER HEAD DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE AND OR PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT repeatedly remove and replace the Water Reservoir This will only fill the Base and water will spill out This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English 5 Trust The Vornado Difference It is said that trust isn t given but earned For decades Vornado has been earning the trust of our customers by offering them only the best Vornado provides the highest level of performance coupled with the highest level of support available Complete satisfaction w
16. s or longer or if the unit is not cleaned as recommended you may experience some growth of algae or bacteria These microorganisms may become airborne Thoroughly clean the unit to eliminate any microorganisms See CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE for instructions Your Ultrasonic Vortex Humidifier is effective at supplying necessary moisture to dry air It should be used with proper care to prevent over humidification To know if the humidity level is too high gauge the condensation or frost on windows Adjust your Humidifier to a point where this condition is at a minimum Storage 1 Thoroughly clean unit See CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 2 Remove and discard Mineral Cartridge See MINERAL CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Be sure to buy a new Mineral Cartridge now so you are ready for next season 3 Empty Water Tank and Base Let unit dry completely 4 Place in original retail carton if available 5 Your Humidifier is now ready for Storage Store in a cool dry location Note It is recommended to clean the unit again before use Automatic Refill Program Select the shipment interval and Vornado will send replacement Mineral Cartridges automati cally Eliminate the hassle of remembering to reorder Maintain the high efficiency of your Vornado Humidifier To sign up visit www vornado com email consumerservice vornado com or call 1 800 234 0604 Cancel at anytime Part MD1 0018 English 13 Troubleshooting Problem Unit fails to
17. t the entire room Used for cleaning the Base in hard to reach areas Stored in Base Base Durable leak resistant construction 4 Water Tank Large 2 gallon capacity allows for fewer refills 5 Mineral Cartridge Removes minerals from the water thereby softening the water and reducing harmful mineral buildup on the Transducer Gasket Creates a waterproof seal between Cap and Water Tank Cap Easy to remove Cap for convenient Water Tank refilling Power Cord Convenient 6 ft cord English 7 Product Information 8 English Getting Started Filling Water Tank Before initial use you must soak the Mineral Cartridge in water for 24 hours You may use a separate container or Water Tank to do so If Tank is used empty water and refill with fresh water prior to use Note the unit may take several minutes to create mist with the initial use of a new Mineral Cartridge This Humidifier has a 2 gallon capacity and 3 5 gallon output in 24 hours if set to High output Continuous Humidity setting To fill Water Tank 1 A W CON O UI Unplug Humidifier Place on firm and level surface such as the floor Note Spills can occur during cleaning moving or refilling Water Tank so be careful to avoid spills when doing these activities Do not touch the water inside the Base as the water temperature can reach 92 degrees F Remove Water Tank by grasping recessed handle on back A Lift and pull outward
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