MODEL ELEMENT A2
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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................3 Getting Started.................................................................................................................................6 Features............................................................................................................................................8 Controls.............................................................
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.
SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following: - WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire and electric shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such as a dimmer control switch. - Do not operate unit if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not use this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug. To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace parts. Only original replacement parts may be used.
moisture to build up indoors and condense on surfaces, where microorganisms can settle and grow. For accurate readings, use a hygrometer which is available at most hardware stores and home centers. SERVICING WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following: - Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this manual. Prior to cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug.
GETTING STARTED Before operating, ALWAYS lift from the bottom by using the handles located on the base. Lifting the water tank handle on the water tank will cause the tank to detach from the humidifier. 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. CAUTION: When removing water tanks lift vertically, do not twist tanks while still in base or cap may disengage and leak.
Lift Twist Fill Close After filling the water tank, ensure the Cap is fully tightened before you replace it in the humidifier. Ensure gasket, the rubber ring around the Water Tank, is properly positioned. Insert the Cap into the grooves of the tank and turn clockwise until tightened. When Cap is fully tightened the arrows on the tank will align with the indicator lines on the Cap.
FEATURES 1 SIMPLETANK™ SYSTEM This water tank is easy to carry, fill, install, clean and view water level. Two 1-gallon capacity tanks. 2 WATER TANK SUPPORT ROD Provides support to water tanks in base. 3 OUTLET GRILL Emits humidity throughout the whole room. 4 AROMATHERAPY SCENT CUP Aromatherapy ready; just add essential oils. 5 POWER HEAD 6 CARRY HANDLES Integrated handles on sides of base for lifting and carrying. 7 BASE Durable and easy to clean.
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CONTROLS 1 POWER ON/OFF/CONTROL LOCK Turn the humidifier On/Off. Lock in desired settings. 2 HUMIDITY Control humidity level at 30%–70%. 3 STEAM TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Customize your steam experience with cool, warm or hot steam settings. 4 AUTO MODE Delivers the right amount of humidity as the fan speed and heat element vary to maintain set humidity level. 5 TIMER Set timer for up to 12 hours.
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HOW TO USE CONTROLS 1. Touch to power on. All control panel LED’s will illuminate white to indicate the unit is powered on. When the humidifier is powered off, only will illuminate white. Note: After first use, current settings are saved when powering off or unplugging (excluding timer function). 2. Set humidity level by touching – /+. The humidity settings will increase in increments of 5%. Once set humidity is reached, Element will turn off until the humidity level drops below the selected setting.
3. Touch to select desired steam setting. A color indicator will illuminate for cool steam (purple), warm steam (pink) and hot steam (orange-red). Depending on selected steam setting, the temperature of the mist at the outlet grill may be hot. Color indicator will illuminate. to select auto mode. The fan speed 4. Touch and heat element varies to maintain set humidity level.
HOW TO USE 5. Set timer to automatically power humidifier off by touching . The number 0 will flash on the display. Press either or – /+ to select up to 12 hours. Once your selection is made, the display will stop flashing, timer icon will illuminate orange and display will return to selected humidity setting. To cancel timer operation, select 0 hours or press and hold down for 3 seconds. The timer icon will illuminate white when timer is off.
AROMATHERAPY SCENT CUP Element is aromatherapy ready; just add your favorite essential oils. The steam will heat the oil and the fragrances will be released via evaporation ensuring the therapeutic properties are not damaged or altered. Follow the essential oils usage instructions as directed. Clean the scent cup and lid periodically even if using the same oil repeatedly. If using different blends or fragrances, clean between each use.
CLEANING Proper cleaning 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 to thoroughly clean the unit once a week or when Attention Code "CL" appears on control panel. 1 HEAT ELEMENT Heats water in boil chamber to generate steam.
GENERAL CLEANING: To clean the exterior of the humidifier, wipe down with a soft, damp cloth. Do not submerge power head in water. Clean the grill with a soft, damp cloth or with a can of compressed air.
CLEANING CLEAN SCENT CUP: Remove the scent cup and lid and clean with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Clean the scent cup and lid periodically even if using the same oil repeatedly. If using different blends or fragrances, clean between each use. The silicone parts are dishwasher safe (place on the top rack of dishwasher only). Warm water and a mild detergent may also be used for cleaning these parts. The water tanks and base are not dishwasher safe.
CLEANING THE BASE 1. Turn humidifier off and unplug. Note: Be sure you are near a sink or an area that will not be damaged by water. Excess water will flush from heat element cover when disassembling. WARNING: To avoid overfilling the base, remove the water tanks before the power head to avoid water displacement. 2. Disassemble humidifier: – Remove water tanks first. – Next remove water tank support rods by pulling the rods outward.
Let humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside water tank, base or around the heat element. WATER TANK IMPURITIES: On occasion the water tank may need to be gently wiped down or cleaned to remove build-up of impurities. Clean with a mild detergent and cool water. If the humidifier is turned off with water in base 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.
MINERAL BUILD-UP The best way to minimize mineral build-up is to use distilled or de-mineralized water when using your Element Steam Humidifier. It is recommended the heat element and silicone parts be cleaned weekly or when Attention Code "CL" appears on control panel in order to remove any deposits that form. This will help to extend the life of the product and keep it functioning at its maximum potential. Note: Do not use hard brushes, steel wool or other abrasives on heat element to avoid damage.
reservoir in base. If using more than 6 oz. of water, some will flow into the base. This will not hurt base but it is not needed. 4. Position magnetic base cover back onto base. Set power head on base and attach (without silicone heat element cover attached). This will submerge heat element directly into the mixture. Soak for 30 minutes to an hour or longer depending on amount of build-up. You may scrub the heat element with a soft bristle brush as particles begin to loosen.
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.
PROBLEM Unit is not producing desired amount of humidity. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Water level in tank is empty or too low. Refill tank with clean, cool water. Unit has reached its set point. When set humidity level is reached, the fan and heat element will turn off until humidity level in room drops below humidity set point. Airflow is blocked. Remove obstruction. Unit settings are too low. Set to hot steam setting for maximum humidity output. Condensation is forming on scent cup and outlet grill.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION Unit is not emitting steam (cont). for approximately 30-45 seconds before turning back on. While heat element is off unit may not emit steam. “CL” code will flash on control panel. Clean heat element and resume operation. See CLEANING. Unit has a decrease in visible steam plume. Mineral scale has accumulated on heat element and “CL” code is flashing on control panel. Clean heat element and resume operation. See CLEANING.
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