Humidifier Manual

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To prolong the life of your Wicking Filter, turn it over each time you fill the Water
Tank. This will keep the top of the Filter from drying out and will help the Filter
to age more evenly.
If you notice the Filter getting hard, you may soak it in cool water to loosen mineral
buildup. This will temporarily improve performance of the Wicking Filter until a
replacement Filter is purchased.
DO NOT attempt to clean the Wicking Filter with vinegar, soap or any chemical
solutions. Doing so may damage the Filter.
Protec
®
antimicrobial layers in the Wicking Filter help to prevent growth of mold on the Filter. However, the
Filter still needs to be replaced regularly. Humidifier Filters and accessories require replacement and are not
covered under warranty.
CARING FOR YOUR FILTER
It is recommended you change your Wicking Filter every 30-60 days depending
on water quality and usage. If you have hard water you may need
to replace your Filter more frequently.
Change your Filter if you notice:
• The Filter is hard and crusty • The Filter starts to give off an odor
• Moisture output is decreased
Be sure to use only genuine Honeywell Replacement Filters which are
Protec
®
antimicrobially treated. It helps prevent the migration of mold,
algae and bacteria on the filter.
Replacement Wicking Filter
Honeywell HC-14 Series, Filter E
Follow steps 1-3 under Before Cleaning, then follow the additional steps below.
NOTE: Filter must be removed from humidifier during cleaning;
DO NOT clean Filter with vinegar.
1. Pour up to 2 cups of undiluted distilled white vinegar into each Water Tank. Swish vinegar around in Tank
to wet entire inside of Tank.
2. Place Tanks on Base. Vinegar will drain into Water Reservoir and loosen mineral buildup (Scale) in
Base, Reservoir and bottom of the two Water Tanks. Allow vinegar to remain in the Tanks and Base for
20 minutes.
3. Empty vinegar from Tanks and Base and use a cloth or soft brush to help remove scale.
Remove Float Paddles and wipe clean with vinegar. Replace Float Paddles and ensure each one is secured
in both brackets. See Float Paddle Installation instructions in the Setting Up Your Humidifier section.
4. Rinse Base and Reservoir with clean water until the smell of vinegar is gone.
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CARING FOR YOUR HUMIDIFIER
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1. Turn off and unplug humidifier. Never clean the humidifier when it is running.
2. Empty water from Water Tanks.
3. Remove Motor Housing, Wicking Filter and any other accessories from humidifier and set aside.
Before Cleaning
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Power Control
1. With Power Knob in the OFF position, plug humidifier into a polarized 120V outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid electric shock, do not plug humidifier into outlet with wet hands.
2. Turn the Power/Output knob to desired fan setting.
High (
): Fast humidifying Medium ( ): Everyday moisture control Low ( ): Quiet setting
Humidity Control
3. Turn the Humidity Level Knob to the highest setting and run for at least an hour or until a comfortable
humidity level is reached.
4. Once comfortable, turn the Humidity Level Knob to the left until the green Humidity Reached Indicator light
turns on (
) and the humidifier turns off. This is your desired humidity level. Now that your desired
humidity level is set, the humidifier will automatically turn back on when your room drops below this
comfort setting and will automatically turn off again when the comfort setting is reached.
NOTE: For continuous operation, set to high (
).
Water Tanks
5. When both Water Tanks are empty, the humidifier will automatically shut off and the orange Refill Indicator
(
) will light up. Turn off the humidifier and refill the Tanks. See Filling/Refilling Water Tanks on
previous page.
NOTE: If the humidifier will not be used for more than a few days, empty the water from the Water Tanks
and Water Reservoir and dry out the Filter to prevent growth of bacteria or mold
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USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER CARING FOR YOUR FILTER (Continued)
NOTE: While the humidifier is operating, you will hear the fan running but
will not see the moisture output. This is normal for an evaporative humidifier.
To check the humidity level in the room, use a humidity monitor like
the Honeywell HHM10 or H10C, available at retailers or online at
www.HoneywellPluggedIn.com.
To keep your humidifier running efficiently, clean it regularly. Weekly cleaning is recommended. All
maintenance should be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water resistant surface near a faucet.
DO NOT wash any components of this humidifier in a dishwasher.
To properly clean your humidifier we recommend the separate processes of Scale Removal and Disinfecting.
These two processes must be done separately.