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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions.............................................................. 4 Automatic Refill Program................................................................... 12 Getting Started.................................................................................... 7 Cleaning............................................................................................. 13 Features...............................................................................................
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This owner's guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner.
- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply. - Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch the power cord. - While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any input or output opening as this may cause risk of electric shock or fire, or damage the product.
environmentally responsible manner. FCC Consumer Advisement This equipment may generate, use and/or radiate radio frequency energy that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604.
GETTING STARTED Before operating, ALWAYS reach under the humidifier and lift from the bottom. Lifting the recessed handle on the Water Tank will cause the tank to detach from the humidifier. Before use, check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE if there is evidence of damage. If any damage is found, contact Vornado Air, LLC at 1-800-234-0604. Check for Leaks Damage due to shipping may cause leaks in Base or Water Tank. A visual inspection may not reveal hairline fractures. 1.
FEATURES POWER HEAD Powerful motor circulates humidified air throughout whole room. AIR OUTLET GRILL Initiates Vornado’s signature Vortex circulation. LED INDICATOR LIGHTS Displays current settings. 2 WICKS Wicks up water and filters out impurities. CAP Easy-to-remove Cap for convenient Water Tank refilling. GASKET Creates a waterproof seal between Cap and Water Tank. 8 English WATER TANK Large 1.5-gallon capacity allows for less refills. INLET GRILLS Designed for efficient air intake.
CONTROLS HUMIDISTAT Reads humidity in the room for automatic humidity control. HUMIDITY Control humidity level at 35%–60%, or allow unit to run continuously. POWER ON/OFF Turn the humidifier On/Off. FAN SPEED Select desired HIGH or LOW fan speed, or AUTO mode.
FILLING WATER TANK 1. Unplug humidifier and place on level surface, such as floor. A B C D Note: Spills can occur during cleaning, moving or refilling Water Tank, so be careful to avoid spills when doing these activities. 2. Remove Water Tank by grasping recessed handle and pulling toward you (A). 3. Turn Water Tank upside down and remove Cap (B). 4. Fill Water Tank with cool tap water (C). 5. Ensure Gasket (rubber ring around Cap) is properly positioned and replace Cap.
HOW TO USE 1. Position humidifier to not blow directly on objects or plants. Plug power cord into 110–120 volt AC outlet. 2. To turn humidifier on, press Power Button. The indicator lights for Fan Speed and Humidity Level will set to first use default setting – HIGH fan speed, Continuous humidity. HIGH Operation for fast humidification for larger rooms. High speed operation will evaporate 2.6 gallons of water (+/- 10%) in 24 hours of continuous operation.
REPLACING WICK While your humidifier came equipped with a Wick, you will eventually have to replace it, as they last approximately 4–8 weeks, depending on use. Many factors affect the life of the Wicks, including amount of use, water hardness and outside environmental factors. You will know the Wick needs to be replaced when it becomes hard and is no longer absorbing the water effectively. Replace the Wick with a genuine Vornado® Wick.
CLEANING Proper cleaning of your Evaporative Whole Room Humidifier is essential to the air quality and performance of your humidifier. The frequency in which your humidifier will need to be cleaned will vary depending on use, water hardness and outside environmental factors. It is recommended, assuming average use, to thoroughly clean the unit several times throughout the season, or when algae, mineral deposits or other particles begin to form. E F 1 tsp. Chlorine Bleach TO CLEAN AND DISINFECT BASE 1.
CLEANING Note: If the humidifier is turned Off with water in Base and not turned back on for 8 hours or longer, or if humidifier is not cleaned as recommended, you may experience some growth of algae or bacteria. These microorganisms may become airborne. TO CLEAN GRILL 1. Turn humidifer Off and unplug. Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents or other chemicals for cleaning. 14 English 2. Use canned compressed air around the top outlet grill and side inlet grill.
STORAGE TIPS During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store your humidifier. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your humidifier by following these instructions: Be aware of several things as your Vornado® Evaporative Whole Room Humidifier operates: Cleaning is recommended before storage. 1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely. 2. Let humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside Water Tank or Base.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Unit fails to power on. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet. Household circuit breaker/ground fault circuit interrupter has tripped or blown fuse. Reset circuit breaker/ ground fault circuit interrupter, or replace fuse. For assistance, contact licensed electrician. Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance. Unit makes bubbling or gurgling sound. This is normal.
We’re Here to Help WARRANTY 800.234.0604 vornado.com We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re not satisfied with this product, let us know. Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado® Evaporative Whole Room Humidifier (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.
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