User manual HOLMES HM1855

[. . . ] 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. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet, or on a finished floor that may be damaged by exposure to water or moisture. [. . . ] 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. After filling the tank, replace the tank cap by firmly turning clockwise and then replace the water tank on the base. The programmable humidistat is designed to operate between 30% and 65% relative humidity range. 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. You will be able to monitor the life of the filter in your humidifier by checking the Filter CheckTM Indicator. When the unit is off, the Filter CheckTM Indicator will read in the OFF position. After 60 minutes of use, Filter CheckTM Indicator (refer to figure 3 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 Figure 3 filter. After frequent use of your humidifier, the Filter CheckTM 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. It is important to change your filter as indicated to obtain stated performance level. Be sure the humidifier is switched OFF and disconnected from the electrical outlet. It will take about 30 minutes for the humidifier to reach maximum output. [. . . ] Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping. Before packing your unit for return; be sure to enclose: a) Your name, full address with zip code and telephone number, b) A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE, c) Your $8. 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). [. . . ]