Holmes HM3640 User's Manual
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1. iquids in the cord with wet hands electric shock could res PR through openings other than intakes DO NOT block intakes or exhaust grills damage to surfaces do no nder overhanging surfaces place humidifier PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAF Thank you f ETY INSTRUCTIONS or 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 length the humidifier The room already has plenty of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions 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 mus ill not drape over the co children or accidentally tripped over be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it ntertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by HOW COOL MIST WORKS Your Holmes Cool grill area This air retains the mineral directed back into NOTE This humidi It is normal not t2. TO REPLACE THE FILTER Push the MODE OFF button for 2 seconds to turn the unit off and unplug the humidifier Lift off the housing of the unit remove the used wick filter and throw it away Remove the protective bag from the new wick 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 press the MODE OFF button to turn the unit 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 see figure 3 NOTE You can purchase replacement filters model HWF75 at a local retailer 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 It is recommended that a replacement filter is purchased for uninterrupted use Figure 5 Filter Check Figure 4 CLEANING AND MAI NTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry heated indoor air To benefit most from the humidi ier 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 guidelines micro organisms may Water Tank You must routinely he recommended car
3. difier near heat sources such as stoves radiators cate your humidifier on an inside wall near an e humidifier should be at least 4 away from the Do outlet sos gt Dn fieri in an area where it is accessible to children er in a dosed room particularly where a child esting or playing a dosed room may result in n midifi hout first rom it s electrical outlet Failure to heed se personal injury Be sure to pull the plug f he uni is running any object into any openings any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after or mechanical adjustment or repair iance only for intended household use as described in al Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer ay cause fire electric shock or injury to persons The use of achments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group Inc ay cause hazards O NOT use outdoors ways place humidifier on a mat or pad is recommended for under the humidifier NEVER place it on a rug or carpet or on a by exposure to water or moisture DO NOT allow the Moisture 0 oisture could cause damage Humidifier should be unpl EVER tilt move or attempt e irm flat level surface A waterproof Pn inished floor that may be damaged tlet to directly face the wall particularly to wallpaper gged when not in use o empty unit while it is operating Shut off and unplug before removing the water tank and moving the un
4. humidifier Mineral buildup in tray See Weekly Maintenance under Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions Regular cleaning is recommended to keep the unit functioning properly Humidistat is set too low Raise the level of humidity by adjusting the humidistat see Operating Instructions Filter needs to be replaced Replace your filter HWF75 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Water leaks from tank Rubber tank ring is missing Remove tank cap then replace or or improperly placed reposition ring Cap not tight enough Tighten the cap Filter turns brown The filter needs to be replaced Replace your filter HWF75 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Short filter life In areas with hard water the filter will need to be changed more frequently Film on water tank Mineral deposits cause film on tank See Daily Maintenance under Cleaning and to build up Maintenance instructions Regular cleaning is recommended to keep the unit functioning properly To order Cleanse Clean 1710 call 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Water in tanks appears cloudy Filter needs to be replaced Replace your filter HWF75 by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com Water tank filled with warm water Use cool water to fill the water tank and only use Holmes care products recommended in this manual Unit cycles on off Humidifier is reacting to room Set the 1 Touch El
5. humidity level drops below 1 Push the 1 Touch MODE OFF button for 2 seconds to turn the unit he set humidity the humidifier will turn on automatically OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet OTE When the 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat is set either the HIGH 2 Remove the two tanks from the base of the humidifier and bring each or LOW power light and the percent humidity light will remain lit during tank to the faucet Turn the tanks upside down and twist off the tank operation See figures 1 and 3 caps by turning counter clockwise Fill each tank with cool fresh tap OTE Allow up to 30 minutes for the filter to fully absorb water water Replace the cap on each tank FIRMLY and for the unit to produce moisture 3 When full carry each tank to the humidifier and place onto the base OTE The 1 Touch Humidifier has memory This means that when you us both ia nnen carrying gach ank Each tank holds 1 6 gallons urn the unit back on it will be at the last setting the humidifier was set at of water and the ase ga ons of water you do not plan to use the humidifier for two or more days make sure any 4 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet residual water is drained from the water tank base and wick filter to prevent algae or bacteria growth Figure 1 l Figure2 WHEEL INSTALLATION A STATIONARY WHEELS g B SWIVEL WHEELS C UNDER SIDE OF B A HUMIDIFIER BASE N Cnt iby L Figure 3 A A SET HUMIDITY Ce a A A WAT
6. ER TANKS F AIR INTAKE GRILLS LIGHTS ms O a B 1 TOUCH HUMIDISTAT G HUMIDIFIER HOUSING B SPEED SETTING mode off C REFILL LIGHT H COLOR CODED FILTER LIGHTS CHANGE INDICATOR i hich i F a STICKER not shown C MODE OFF Q Q FILTER CHECK INDICATOR BUTTON f C 4 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 ndicator will read in the OFF position After 60 minutes of use Filter Check Indicator refer to figure 5 or close up of indicator will move rom the OFF position and indicate your filter condition A brand new ilter 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
7. doth dampened with undilu 3 Rinse with dean warm water disinfecting the tank To Disinfect Humidifier Base and Fill Humidifier Base with 2 ga chlorine bleach Fill each tank with 5 gallon o he nN ed white vinegar o remove the cleaning solution before Tanks ons of water and 1 teaspoon of water and 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach w Let the solution stand for 20 n Wet all surfaces Carefully empty the Base and gt inutes swishing every few minutes Tanks after 20 minutes and rinse with A CIRCULAR EXTENDED LIFE FILTER B CIRCULAR FILTER SUPPORT C FLOAT SWITCH D HUMIDIFIER BASE water until you cannot detect any bleach sn or paper towel _ Check the Filter Check Indicator to see if Depending on the water hardness in your a change the filter every 1 2 months Re inse filter support ea ell Dry with a clean cloth it is time to replace the filter rea it may be necessary to rt the wick filter into the D Refill the water tanks as directed with cool humidifier housing and turn the Control Kn ap water replace the ob to ON Trouble Probable Cause Solution Unit does not turn on Water spilled in humidistat Drain water from base and allow unit to dry for 15 minutes Circuit breaker has been tripped Check circuit breaker Mist output minimal to none Filter has not absorbed water Wait 15 minutes before starting
8. e and maintenance be able to grow in the water within the ollow 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 a DAILY MAINTENANCE Re electrical outlet gae or bacteria build up Before cleaning be sure the humidifier is OFF and disconnected from the 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 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 horoughly Wipe clean and d ry with a dean cloth or paper towel 5 Put filter back in the filter supports replace the housing then refill the Do not overfill 6 Follow Operating Instructions WEEKLY MAINTENANCE To Remove Scale 1 Repeat steps 1 4 above anks with cool tap water as instructed earlier in the Filling Instructions 2 Partially fill the base with Holmes Cleanse Clean Model S1710 as instructed on bottle or with he base Leave this solution in wo 8 oz cups of undiluted white vinegar or 20 minutes while cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush Remove base scale by wiping the base with a
9. e o o o o o o Equipped with INFO HOTLINE If after reading this owner s guide you have any 5 questions or comments please call 1 800 5 HOLMES and a Consumer 0 mMm A S Motor Service Representative will be happy to assist you T B T Console Humidifier Y pe O N p O c gt O PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 INJ URY TO PERSONS Read all instructions before using the appliance To avoid fire or shock hazard plug the appliance directly into 1 2 3 10 a 120 V AC electrical outlet Keep the cord o EVER put the cord under rugs or heaters DO NOT place h and heaters electrical WARNI npluggi DO NOT he appli any man ectrica se app Oo c wall for best res EVER place humi EVER use h may be sleeping excessive humidity G DO NOT attempt to refill humidifier wi ng his warning may ca and not the cord ever place anything over moisture outlet when the unit EVER drop or inser opera ance malfunctions or if it has been dropped or damaged in ner Return appliance to manufacturer for examination isman 3 3 5S 2 gt g of heawy traffic areas To avoid fire hazard near heat registers radiator stoves
10. ecessary please call 1 800 5 HOLMES to speak with a Consumer Service Representative 3 If you need to exchange this product within the first 30 days please return the unit in its original carton with a sales receipt to the store from where you purchased it After 30 days please review your warranty information If you have any questions or comments or would like to order replacement accessories please write or call us at The Holmes Group Inc P O 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 B This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this produc C This Warranty applies ONLY to repair or replacement of any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that upon inspection by Holmes authorized personnel proves to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship Holmes will determine whether to repair or replace the unit This Warranty does not apply to installation expenses D Operating this unit under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit or attempting t
11. ectronic Humidistat to a higher or lower desired setting Very tight tank cap Tank cap over tightened Add liquid soap to cap gasket to ease opening STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS When not using your humidifier for an extended period of time 1 Dispose of the filter DO NOT leave in unit 2 Clean rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as directed in weekly maintenance DO NOT leave any water in the unit when storing Leaving water in the unit may render the unit in operable for the following season Place the humidifier in the original carton and store in a cool dry place Order your Holmes replacement filter HWF75 for next year s use REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES e see included Humidifier Accessory Form Individual Bottles also available Su Check hygrometer thermometer e S1705 Water Treatment cece eae 5 99 Reads humidity and temperature levels i j i l HHGITS anaa TEE 19 99 S1708 Bacteriostat Solution TERE enna aww een 5 99 Analog HHGI50 0o caveens 12 99 S1710 Cleanse Clean Traore iiinn 5 99 HWF75 Replacement Filter anaa 14 99 plus shipping and handling SC1720 Cool Mist Care Pack anana 14 99 Complete care for your humidifier One bottle each of 1705 1708 1710 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void your warranty 2 If you have any questions on operation or believe any form of repair is n
12. ip code and telephone number b a dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE c your 10 00 check for return packaging and d The model number of the unit and the problem you are having Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed 3 Holmes recommends you insure the package as damage in shipment is not covered by your warranty 4 All shipping charges must be prepaid by you as noted in paragraph F 5 Mark the outside of your package CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE HOLMES GROUP INC 2 PULLMAN STREET WORCESTER MA 01606 SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES 10 00 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state The provisions of this warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation To the extent that any provision of this warranty is inconsistent with any applicable law such provision shall be deemed voided or amended as necessary to comply with such law 5 18 01 last updated HM36401M1 Printed in CHINA
13. it properly This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance to operate Refer to the Geaning and Maintenance instructions section in this manual 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 17 pain hum manual 18 DO evel 19 DONOTa of the uni 20 21 22 23 To preven DO NOT plug DO NOT fi EVER use detergents gasoline glass deaner furniture polish thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the idifier Use only Holmes care products recommended in this OT use humidifier in an area where humidity level is in excess of 50 excessive moisture could cause damage If the unit does not feature a hygrometer a device use to measure the h one may be purchased by calling 1 800 5 HOL www holmesproducts com empt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void your warranty contains no be performed by qualified personnel only ever place housing under water flow or immerse in midity ES or visi The insi ser serviceable parts All servicing shou as D
14. o NOTE A humidity ist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake is then passed through a moisture laden wick filter which s and deposits in the water The resulting moist air is he room from the top air grill ication system provides a cool see the mist evel below 20 can be unhealthy and uncomfortable The invisible moisture output recommended hun idity level is between 40 50 PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Push the 1 Touch MODE OFF button for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF Your humidifier is equipped with a technologically advanced 1 Touch and disconnect from the electrical outlet Electronic Humidistat You can set the humidifier to run continuously in 2 Remove housing filter and tanks see figures 1 and 4 manual mode or set the 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat to your desired temperature setting The 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat will automatically TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MOBILITY AND CONVENIENCE TO YOUR CONSOLE turn the humidifier ON or OFF depending on the preset comfort level HUMIDIFIER install the wheels Remove the four wheels located in a small The comfort level ranges between 35 and 55 relative humidity pouch in the box Turn the base upside down and locate the holes at each Manual Mode Instructions of the four corners on the underside j tee Note You will notice that there are two different shaped wheels Two of 1 Plug the humidifier int
15. o a 120V AC electrical outlet the 4 wheels are stationary wheels and two are swivel type wheels The 2 To start the unit push the MODE OFF button once for the HIGH stationary wheels are identified by a flat top surface while the swivel type manual setting See figures 1 and 3 are curved and include a small plastic piece on the shaft See figure 2 for 3 Press the button again for the LOW manual setting See figures 1 and 3 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 4 TO stop the unit press and hold the button for two seconds or keep to the upright position pressing the button until all the humidity indicators are OFF 4 Choose a location out of reach of children DO NOT place the humidifier on OTE In Manual Mode only the LOW or HIGH power light will be lit a finished floor or near furniture which can be damaged by moisture or water 1 Touch Humidistat Instructions To Place on a moisture resistant surface take advantage of the 1 Touch Electronic Humidistat press the ODE OFF button until the speed is set in either the HIGH or LOW setting w S and the Desired Humidity is set When the humidity level rises above the FILLING THE WATER TANK set humidity the humidifier will stop When the
16. o service or modify the unit will render this WARRANTY VOID E Unless otherwise proscribed by law Holmes shall not be liable for any personal injury property or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind including water damage resulting from malfunctions defects misuse improper installation or alteration of this product F All parts of this Holmes product are guaranteed for a period of 6 years as follows 1 Within the first 30 days from date of purchase the store from which you purchased your Holmes product should replace this product if it is defective in material or workmanship provided the store has in stock replacement 2 Within the first seventy two months from date of purchase subject to the conditions in paragraph H Holmes will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship providing it is returned to Holmes freight prepaid with PROOF OF PURCHASE date together with 10 00 for handling and return packing shipping charges G If you have any problem with this product please write our Consumer Service Dept or call 1 800 5 HOLMES H IMPORTANT Return INSTRUCTIONS Your warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase 1 Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping 2 Before packing your unit for return be sure to enclose a your name full address with z
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