Elecom HCE-HU02 series, ECLEAR MIST Instruction Manual
ECLEAR MIST
Personal Humidifier
Instruction Manual
HCE-HU02 Series
If you made your purchase in another country, please refer to that country's manual.
Thank you for purchasing ECLEAR MIST.
This manual includes the user guide and precautions for safe handling of the product.
Please read this Instruction Manual before use. After reading, keep this manual safe
for future reference.
For use in Hong Kong only.
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Safety Precautions
(Be sure to always follow these precautions.)
To prevent personal injury or damage to proper ty of the user and any other
persons, please be sure to observe the precautions outlined below.
In the following table, degrees of possible damage or risk caused by misusing
this product against the precautions are described.
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
This symbol indicates a prohibited action that must not be performed.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action that must be performed.
This symbol indicates a high risk of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates a possibility of injuries or property damage
only.
WARNINGS
Keep out of reach of children. Never allow children to play with this product.
Laying the main unit or misusing the product may cause unexpected accidents.
Never disassemble or modify the main unit.
Do not
It will cause a fire or an electric shock.
disassemble
Always avoid forceful actions or shocks to the main unit, such as dropping or
hitting it.
The unit may be corrupted, which will cause a fire or an electric shock.
Never use the product when it is corrupted. When the product gets corrupted
during operation, turn off the power, remove the USB cable from the main
unit, and stop using the product.
It will cause a fire or an electric shock.
Do not soak the main unit or the USB cable in water, or spray water on it. Do
not use or keep the product in places with high humidity such as a bathroom
or a dressing room.
It could cause a fire, an electric shock, or a malfunction.
This product is not a medical inhalator.
Do not try to inhale directly the mist sprayed from the jet.
It could lead to deconditioning.
WARNINGS
Never use this product for purposes other than as a humidifier or an aroma
di ffu ser.
It could cause accidents or malfunctions.
Do not insert foreign particles like a bobby pin or a piece of wire in the gap
of the jet, the main unit, etc.
It could cause an electric shock or injuries.
Do not use other detergents than kitchen detergent for the maintenance of
the main unit.
Such detergent remains in the water tank, and will generate a poisonous gas
or cause a malfunction. This will also lead to losing the antibacterial proper ty of
the antibacterial-treated tank.
CAUTIONS
Do not use or keep this product in locations with:
•
direct sunlight
•
high temperature (e.g. near heaters)
•
high humidity (e.g. a bathroom)
•
a lot of dust
•
a lot of vibration
•
an unstable ground, such as an inclined stand;
•
or where the water in the tank freezes
•
where the inlet port may be blocked, such as on a shaggy rug, and
•
where the jet may be blocked (e.g. near curtains)
It could cause malfunctions or a fire.
Try to avoid touching mist or the main unit and ultrasonic vibrator during
operation or immediately after stopping the operation.
It could cause accidents or injuries.
Do not remove the outer cover during operation.
Other wise, the water and/or the esse ntial oil will spout out or leak into the main
unit to cause damage on the things near the product or the main unit.
Do not move the main unit during operation.
Turn off power and empty the water tank before moving the main unit. Or, the
water leaks into the main unit to cause malfunctions.
CAUTIONS
Be sure to empty the water tank when you finish using the product. Be sure
to drain the water off from the outlet of the main unit to avoid pouring water
into the vent.
Although this product is made to be antibacterial, bacteria and/or mold may
propagate in the tank if remaining water exists. Pouring water into the vent will
cause malfunctions.
Never turn on power when the water tank is empty.
Or, the ultrasonic vibrator could burst, which causes malfunctions or a water leak.
Never pour liquids other than fresh tap-water at ordinary temperatures, or
essential oils, into the water tank.
Using other materials than tap-water and essential oils may cause malfunctions. Note that it may give out a stench by using mineral water, alkaline ionized
water, well water, purified water, or similar.
When using any aroma oil, be sure to select essential oils obtained
from100% natural products.
Using those oils with synthetic per fume, impurities, or solid bodies may cause
malfunctions.
Please be careful not to spill the essential oil on the outside of the water
tank. The water tank and the inner cover are made with highly oil-resistive
materials, however, other parts of the product may be deformed due to the
component of some of the essential oils.
When the essential oil is spilled, wipe it of f immediately.
Essential oils easily remain in the water tank. Please clean the tank regularly.
Please be careful not to overturn the product when using it near any
electronic device such as a PC or a TV set, or an article of specially coated
furniture. Make sure to place and use it on a stable location.
Remove the USB cable after using the product. Other wise, unexpected
accidents may occur, for example, by tripping over the cable.
When disposing of this product, please do so in accordance with the
regulations of your municipality.
Part names Preparation
Make sure there are no missing par ts before use. We make every effort to
ensure packaging is correct, but should there be any missing or damaged
items, please contact the shop you purchased the product from immediately.
Main unit
Inner cover
Cover
(Inner cover + Outer cover)
Jet
USB connector
slot
Outer cover
Line for
the maximum
water level
Ultrasonic
vibrator
Vent
Inlet por t
Drain
Water tank
Main unit
Power button
(Mode switching button)
Dedicated USB cable
USB micro B
connector
USB A connector
Connect to a power source
1
Plug the USB micro B connector of the dedicated USB cable
into the USB connector slot of the main unit.
Plug the USB A connector of the dedicated USB cable into the
USB port of a PC or an AC adapter to supply the power.
CAUTIONS
•
Use an AC adapter with the output of USB 5V/1A or more
•
Use of travel converters or other transformers for feeding may
cause excessive heating or lead to a fire.
•
Be sure to connect with the dedicated USB cable before
pouring water.
Receiving power from the USB por t of a mobile batter y is also
possible.
(Note that the product may not function properly with some
PCs, mobile batteries, or USB hubs)
PC
2 3 4
USB A connector
Dedicated USB cable
6 7 85
USB micro B
connector
USB connector slot
Prepare for using the product.
2
Remove the cover.
Line for t he maximum wate r level
Use a glass, or similar, to pour tap-water
into the water tank. (Approx. 80 ml)
The tank capacity is approximately 80 ml.
Pour water up to not higher than the
maximum water level line.
Do not pour water through the jet with the
cover attached, or directly from the faucet.
CAUTIONS
•
Be sure to turn off the power for the main unit before pouring
wate r.
•
To supply water, remove the cover, use a glass, or similar, and
gently pour water.
•
Never supply water during operation.
When using an essential oil, make sure to
supply water into the water tank first, then
add a few drops of the oil.
Essential oils are not included.
When using oils, be sure to select
commercially available essential oils
obtained from 100% natural products.
CAUTIONS
Make sure to supply water up to the limit (80ml) in the water tank
first, then add some drops of the oil.
Do not drop the oil directly on the ultrasonic vibrator.
Attach the cover on the main unit.
Make sure that there are no gaps between the main unit and the
cover. Any gap may cause a water leak.
Essen tial oil
Glass
How to use
This product is designed for humidifying the air or perfuming the aromatic in
a small space only. This is not effective for the entire room.
LED light
By pressing the power button, you can change the flashing of the LED light.
The motion of changing the colors of the LED light gradually is called “gradation.”
Power off
Light off
Turn on the power
1
Gradation
Light it with your
favorite color
Press the power button to turn on
power, effuse the mist, and start the
gradation of the LED light.
Change the motion of the LED light.
2
Press the power button during the gradation to stop the motion
of changing colors. Press the power button to select and fix
your favorite color.
Giving another press on the power button will turn off the LED light.
* Note that only the LED light can be changed by pressing the power
button. The amount of mist will not be changed.
Turn off power
3
Give a long press on the power button for about one second to
turn off the power. When using the product with the LED light
off, you can turn off the power by pressing the power button.
* When the water tank becomes empty, the power will be turned off
automatically.
Gradation colors
· White · Red · Purple
· Blue · Light blue · Green
· Yellow
The colors change in turn.
Power button
After use
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Disconnect from the power source.
1
Make sure that the power is turned off.
Then, remove the dedicated USB cable from the USB A
connector side.
CAUTIONS
Remove it with care so that the water from the tank will not spill
or leak into the vent.
Drain the water.
2
Remove the cover.
Steady the main unit, and hold the entire cover to remove.
Drain the water from the outlet.
Outlet
CAUTIONS
•
To drain the water, be sure to do so through the outlet.
•
Make sure to avoid pouring water into the vent.
Maintenance and keeping
3
Clean the product
At the following timings, clean the water tank referring to the
“Maintenance” section on page 10.
•
After using the product
• To replace the essential oils
• To use after a long interval
Store the product when the inside gets completely dried,
with the cover attached.
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Remove the cover from the main unit prior to cleaning.
Clean the water tank (each time used)
Wet a soft cloth and wring it well, drop a bit of kitchen detergent on it, and
wipe the inside gently with the cloth.
Make sure to use kitchen detergent for maintenance. If any chlorine-based, acid, or
enzymatic detergent remains in the tank, there is a risk of generating a poisonous
gas, etc.
Use a cotton bud to clean the ultrasonic vibrator.
Ultrasonic
vibrator
Take a bit of kitchen detergent on the bud and
wipe the vibrator.
Clean the product gently.
Otherwise it may cause a corruption or a water leak.
Rinse thoroughly the water tank with water,
wipe the water off with a soft cloth, and dry it.
Make sure to completely remove the detergent. Otherwise the product may
not work properly, or the component of the detergent may be sprayed out.
CAUTIONS
Make sure to avoid splashing water on the vent and USB connector slot.
Maintenance of the main unit and outer cover
When the main unit or the outer cover gets dirty, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
Maintenance of the inner cover (once a year)
To use the product after a long-term storage, clean
the inner cover by taking it apart.
To clean the inner cover, wet a soft cloth and wring it
well, drop a bit of kitchen detergent on it, and wipe the
inside gently with the cloth.
CAUTIONS
When attaching and detaching the inner cover, make sure not to touch
the part.
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Troubles Causes Solutions
Power cannot be turned on
Mist is not sprayed
Mist is not sprayed smoothly
Water leaks
Stench
Smelling something other than
the essential oil
AC adapter or USB cable is not set corre ctly.
No water is in the water tank.
An oil film s ticks to the ultras onic vib rator.
No or less water is in the water ta nk.
Too much water is in the water t ank.
The inlet port i s stained.
The product is used on a cushion or a shaggy rug,
etc.
The product is used in a windy location.
Mist is ha rdly seen due to the temperature or
humidity.
Bubbles adhered to the ultrasonic vibrator.
A water film is generated on the j et.
An oil film s ticks to the ultras onic vib rator.
The product is connected using the USB hub.
The cover is not att ached p roper ly.
Other wa ter than tap-wate r is used.
The detergent used in cle aning wa s not thoroughly
wipe d off.
The tank was not cle aned when the es sential oils
were replaced.
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Check the connection st ate of the main unit with the socket. Remove a nd reins ert th e
USB micro B connector from/to the m ain unit, and try to opera te the main unit again. P. 6
Use it af ter pour ing water into the tank. P. 7
Clean the ultrasonic vibrator. P.10
Pour water i nto the tank. Make su re to use a co ntainer such as a glass to p our water into
the tank . When the remaining water in the tank become s less, the power will be turned
off auto matically, and mist will not be g enerated. P. 7
Mist will n ot be generated p roperly if the water amount in the tank exceedi ng the
maximum water level line.D rain the water and adjust the amount proper ly. P. 9
Mist is not sprayed smoothly if dust, etc. adhered to the in let por t. Clean the inle t port.
The inlet port is blocked, and mist is not sprayed smoothly. Change the location, or
malfunctions may be caused.
Mist may not be seen c learly if the product is used in a loc ation wi th an air cu rrent
(e.g. near an air conditione r) Move the product to a location without an air current .
Mist may be hardly seen due to the temperature or humidity. Even though mist is
barely visible, it is not a si gn of malfunction if mist i s gener ated in the water tank
properly and th e blower fa n is functioning (motor sound is hea rd).
If bubbles adhered to the ultrasonic vibrator, mist cannot be generate d prope rly. Turn
off the power, and remove the bubbles with a c otton or similar.
Being wet, the jet is blocked w ith a water film, and mist may not be sprayed properly.
Wipe the water film of f from the jet.
Clean the ultrasonic vibrator. P.10
In some cases, enough power cannot be supplied if a US B hub is used. Use an AC
adapter for DC 5V output.
Attach the cover adequately. P. 7
Do not use a ny water other than t ap-water as it spoils eas ily and changes in quality, and may
also influence the scent . Empty the water tank, clean it thoroughly, and pour tap -water. P. 7
The remaining detergent in the tank might be a cause. Empty the water tank, clean it
thoroughly, and pour tap-water. P.10
The original sc ent of an e ssential oil may be spoiled because dif ferent kinds a re
mixed. Clean the ta nk thoroughly before using a different e ssential oil. P.10
Product specifications
Product name ECLEAR MIST
Series model number HCE-HU02
Spray type Ultrasonic vibrator type
Main unit dimensions Approx.
Weight Approx. 160 g (without the dedicated USB cable)
Power source
Power consumption Approx. 4W
Water tank capacity Approx. 80 ml
Operation mode
Gradation colors White, Red, Purple, Blue, Light blue, Green, Yellow *1
Continuous operating
time (standard)
Recommended
temperature for use
Recommended humidity
for use
Dedicated USB cable length Approx. 100 cm
Major materials
Applicable aroma oils Essential oils obtained from 100% natural products
*1 The change of emitted LED light colors. This looks different depending on the color of the
outer cover.
* 2 The continuous spraying time here indicates the case where the water tank contains
about 80 ml water at the beginning. This is subject to vary by the usage environment.
USB Connection
DC 5V/830mA
Continuous action (LED light colors change, until water
runs out) → Conti nuous action (An LED light color
fixed, until water runs out) → Continuous action (LED
light off, until water runs out) → OFF
Approx. 7 hours * 2
10 - 40°C
20 - 85%
- Inner cover, water tank: PP, Silver-ion antibacterial agent
- Outer cover, main unit: ABS
Inorganic antibacterial agent /
Kneaded
Water tank / Inner cover
JP0122130A00040
112 × H103mm
SIAA mark is displayed on a
product whose quality is controlled
and the information is published
under the guideline of The Society
of International sustaining growth
for Antimicrobial Articles, based on
the results evaluated by ISO22196.
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In no event will ELECOM Co., Ltd be liable for any lost profits or special,
consequential, indirect, punitive damages arising out of the use of this
product.
ELECOM Co., Ltd will have no liability for any loss of data, damages, or any
other problems that may occur to any devices connected to this product.
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Personal Humidifier
Manual, Safety precautions, and Compliance with regulations
1st edition, November 10, 2017
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