Essick Air 696400, 697400, 696100 User Manual

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ASSOCIATION OF HOME

APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS

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Evaporative
Humidifier

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CARE

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MANUAL

Printed in U.S.A

Models:

697 400 Credenza Variable

Speed with Air Care®filter
696 400 Credenza Variable Speed
696 100 Driftwood Credenza,

Variable Speed

• Easiest to Fill

• Easiest to Clean

• Quiet Setting for
Nighttime use

• Automatic Humidistat

• Automatic Shutoff

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Patents: 5,037,583; 5,110,511; 5,133,904

Other Patents Pending

To order parts and accessories call 1-800 547-3888

French and Spanish

instructions included.

Se incluyen instrucciones

en Español y Francés.

Directives en français et

en espagnol compris.

586 4130 Rev.4/04

Important Safeguards

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

1) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit
into a polarized 120-volt, 15-amp outlet, only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature. If an extension cor
wide blade plug and meet this electrical rating.

2) Do not place the cord under rugs, in traffic areas, or near heat sources.

3) Do not use the humidifier if the cord is damaged.

4) Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, servicing, or when the
unit is not in use.

5) Do not place the humidifier near loose drapes, combustible materials,
or heat-producing objects.

6) This humidifier is UL listed with Bemis by Essick Air brand evaporative
wicks in place. To maintain your UL rating, see your service center for
all repairs. Use only Bemis by Essick Air brand replacement wicks and
chemicals. To order parts, wicks, and chemicals call 1- 800-547-3888.

7) Regular cleaning is recommended. Refer to the CARE & MAINTENANCE
section in this manual.

8) It is very important that cleaning solutions and other liquids, such as
bleach, which may be used to clean the cabinet, are not sprayed or
applied to the power pak/chassis assembly. These cleaning solutions
can cause a serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier.

d must be used, it should also accept the

Introduction

Your Bemis by Essick Air humidifier adds invisible moistur
moving dry inlet air through a saturated wick. As air moves through the
wick, the water evaporates into the air, leaving behind any white dust, min­erals or dissolved and suspended solids. Because the water is evaporated,
there is no messy mist or spray
moist air. As the wick traps accumulated minerals from the water, its ability
to absorb and evaporate water decreases. W
wick at least once a year, preferably disposing of the used wick at the end
of the humidifying season and starting with a new wick at the beginning of
the next humidifying season. In hard water areas, more frequent replace­ment may be necessary to maintain your humidifier's efficiency.

CAUTION- We recommend Bemis by Essick Air Bacteria Treatment
whenever
directions
water bottles.

The wick does not r
that are intended for use in Rotobelt or W

Your humidifier is equipped with two water bottles. When a bottle has
emptied, the "refill bottle" message will light. When both bottles have
emptied, the humidifier fan will automatically shut off, but will start again
automatically when the water bottles are refilled.

you refill the water bottles to eliminate bacteria growth. Follow the

to determine the proper amount to be added to the 2.6 gallon

equire the use of chelating agent type water treatments

, and no white dust just clean and invisible

e recommend changing the

ater Wheel type humidifiers.

Dry air is drawn into the
humidifier through the back
and moisturized as it passes
through the evaporative wick. It
is then fanned out into the
room.

1. Water bottles

2. Chassis/Power Pak
(motor and fan assembly)

3. Evaporative wick

4. Water channel/tray

5. Dry room air intake

6. Moist air output.

e to your home by

Locate your humidifier on an inside wall, near an electrical outlet. The
humidifier should be at least 4" away from the wall for best results. Do not
position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator.

Assembly and Operation

1) Unpack humidifier from carton.

2) Remove all packaging materials.
Check to see that you have all of
the following items before
discarding packaging:

Fill hose
Bacteria treatment
Caster kit
Evaporative wick
Two water bottles with caps
Air Care filter if unit is an Air

Care model
Note: The wick and Air Care
filters are packaged to prevent
breakage in shipping. They must
be removed from the unit and
correctly installed according to
these instructions prior to
operation to prevent damage to
the unit.

CASTERS

3) Remove the water bottles,
chassis and evaporative wick
from the base of the humidifier.
Turn the base of the empty

humidifier upside down. Insert the
caster stem into the large caster
holes in the four corners of the
humidifier bottom. The casters
should fit snuggly and be
inserted as far as possible. Do
not force.

4) Turn cabinet right side up.

EVAPORATIVE WICK

5) The wick has a mounting rib on
the top edge which hooks over
a rib at the inside back of the
cabinet. This allows the wick to
hang in the water channel (see
illustration). Hang wick into
cabinet as shown.

AIR CLEANING FILTER

(Model 697 400)

6) The Air Care Filter has four
tangs that engage into four
keyhole slots that mount the Air
Care filter onto the outside of
the back of the cabinet.

CHASSIS/POWER PAK

7) Place the chassis/power pak
unit into the cabinet ensuring
that chassis/power pak seats
correctly onto the front and back
edges of the cabinet.

BOTTLES

8) Fill the bottles with cool, fresh,
preferably unsoftened water.
If you have only softened water
available in your home, you can
use it, but you will notice a
buildup of minerals on the wick
much sooner.

The bottles hold 2.6 gallons. each.
When filling the bottles,

be careful not to pressurize them
by over filling. Bottle damage
can result from this. A fill hose is
provided with your humidifier
which will fit most faucets. The
faucet connector can be rolled
back over itself to better fit
small diameter or short faucets.
Place water bottles into the
humidifier with the valve cap
end down and to the back of the
humidifier so that the valve cap
enters the water channel.

9) We recommend using Bemis by

Essick Air Bacteria treatment
whenever you refill the water
bottles to eliminate bacterial
growth. Add bacteriostat

according to the instructions on
the bottle and then tighten the
valve caps on your water bottles.

10) Place the top frame onto the
cabinet. NOTE: The top frame
has hinge pins along the back
edge which engage into the
hinge brackets along the top
back of the cabinet. This feature
allows you to lift the top frame
off vertically for easy cleaning,
and also allows the top frame to
pivot up for easy access to the
control panel and water bottles.

11) Plug cordset into interlock
receptacle on back of unit.

12) Plug cordset into wall
receptacle. Humidifier is
now ready for use.

13) Open the top frame by lifting
along the front edge. The
variable speed fan control
allows you to use a low setting
for the most quiet operation or a
high setting for maximum output.

14) All models have an automatic
humidistat. The humidistat will
turn the humidifier on when the
relative humidity in your home is
below the humidistat setting and
will turn the humidifier off when
the relative humidity reaches the
humidistat setting. For initial
operation set the humidistat in
the "comfort zone" and adjust
up or down from there to
achieve the desired humidity
level.

Air Care®Filter

MODEL 697 400

Air Care models feature a two-stage
air filter which attaches to the back of
the humidifier, which filters the air as
it humidifies.

The first stage of the air filter is
3M FILTRETETM, a high efficiency,
electrostatically-charged filter media
which traps dust, pollen and airborne
pollutants. The second stage of the Air
Care filter is an activated carbon
media which absorbs odors from
cooking, pets or tobacco smoke. We
recommend replacing the Air Care filter at least once a year, more often
if necessary. When the white filter media is coated with a layer of dust
and dirt, it is time to replace the Air Care filter.

The certified water output of your humidifier will be reduced when using
the Air Care filter.

Air Care filters are optional and are not required for normal operation of
the humidifier.

FILTRETETMis a Trademark of 3M Corp.

Care and Maintenance

IMPORTANT: We recommend cleaning your humidifier every two weeks.
Follow instructions.

Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air.
To get the most benefit from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, fol­low all instructions carefully, specifically the operation, care and mainte­nance guidelines. Please note this is an electrical appliance and requires
careful attention when in use.

In addition, if you do not follow the recommemded care and maintenance
guidelines, microorganisms may be able to grow in the water within the
humidifier's reservoir.

Caution: Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing unit.

WARNING: It is very important that cleaning solutions, such as bleach,
bacteria treatment, or descaler which could be used to clean the cabinet are
not sprayed or applied to the chassis/power pak assembly. Additionally, do
not immerse the power pak in water or any other solution. These solutions
can cause a serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier.

1) Turn unit off by turning
humidistat completely
counterclockwise.

2) Unplug electrical cord from
wall outlet.

3) Unplug interlock plug from
chassis/power pak receptacle.

4) Lift off top frame and remove
both water bottles.

NOTE: Water bottles must be
removed before chassis/power
pak to prevent possible switch
lever damage.

5) Lift chassis/power pak unit
from cabinet.

REMOVING SCALE

6) Carefully lift wick from cabinet,
allowing any water to drain
from it into water channel.

7) Remove any remaining water in
channel with a sponge. Fill
water channel with one 8 oz.
cup of undiluted white vinegar.
Let solution stay 20 minutes.
Clean all interior surfaces with
soft brush. Dampen soft cloth
with undiluted white vinegar
and wipe out water channel to
remove scale.

8) Rinse water channel thoroughly
with water to remove scale and
cleaning solution before
disinfecting.

DISINFECTING
RESERVOIR

9) Fill water channel with mixture
of one teaspoon chlorine
bleach in one gallon of water.
Let solution stay 20 minutes,
swishing every few minutes.
Make sure the cleaning solution
does not come in contact with
the chassis/power pak. Do not
attempt to pour liquid directly
through the grill into the
humidifier cabinet.

10) Empty water channel after 20
minutes. Rinse with water until
bleach smell is gone. Dry with
clean cloth or paper towel.

11) Clean all surfaces of the
chassis/ power pak with a soft
dry cloth. DO NOT USE LIQUID
CLEANING SOLUTIONS,
INCLUDING WATER, TO
CLEAN THE CHASSIS/
POWER PAK. AN ELECTRIC
SHOCK MAY RESULT OR THE
HUMIDIFIER MAY BE
DAMAGED.

12) Remove water bottle cap and
empty remaining water into a
drain. Pour a mixture of one
pint of water and two
tablespoons of household
bleach into each bottle. Replace
caps and shake bottles thoroughly.
Remove caps, drain bottle into
sink, rinse well with fresh water.

13) Replace wick into water
channel, allowing it to hang
from the rib on the inside back
wall of the cabinet.

14) Replace chassis/power pak unit
into cabinet, ensuring that the
chassis seats correctly on the
back edge of the cabinet.

15) Replace water bottles into
cabinet.

16) Replace end covers on to
cabinet.

17) Plug cord set into interlock
receptacle at back of unit. Plug
cord set into wall outlet.

18) Reset humidistat to desired
setting.

EVAPORATIVE WICKS

19) We recommend replacing the
wick at least once a season,
more often in hard water areas.
When the wick appears
excessively clogged with
mineral deposits, discard it and
restore your humidifier's
efficiency with a new wick.
Bemis by Essick Air wick num­ber 1041 fits all Bemis by
Essick Air Console humidifiers.
Call 1-800-547-3888 to order.
Only Bemis by Essick Air Filters
guarantee the certified output of
your humidifier. Use of evapo­rative wicks other than Bemis
by Essick Air evaporative wicks
will void your warranty as well
as the certification of output
and may reduce the efficiency
and output of your humidifier.

Summer Storage

1) Clean unit as outlined in Care
&

Maintenance section.

2) Discard the used wick. Install a
new Bemis by Essick Air wick at
the beginning of the next sea
son. Only Bemis by Essick Air
wicks guarantee the rated out
put of your humidifier.

3) Allow humidifier to dry
thoroughly before storage. Do
not store with water inside unit.

4) Do not store unit in attic or
other high-temperature area.

5) Clean humidifier and install
new wick before the next
season begins.

6) A convenient order form for
wicks and accessories is found
in the back of this manual.

Accessories

Evaporative Wick

Model 1041. Replaceable evaporative
wick continuously draws up moisture as
it filters out mineral deposits. Reduces
scale build-up in the unit. Only Bemis by
Essick Air wicks are UL and AHAM certi­fied to provide the rated performance
from your
Humidifier

Air Care® Filter

Model 1051. Replaceable two-stage Air
Care filter- 3M FILTRETETMremoves
airborne particles and activated carbon
removes odor. This is not standard on all
units. It may however
accessor
Console Humidifier.

Bacteria Treatment

No.1970-32 oz. Bacteria Treatment
Controls bacteria growth in humidifiers.
Helps eliminate unpleasant odors.This
solution should not be used to clean the
humidifier chassis/power pak. Improper
use of this solution can cause a serious
electrical malfunction of the humidifier.

Bemis by Essick Air Evaporative

.

, be added as an

y to any Bemis by Essick Air

Humidifier
Descaler/Cleaner

No.1961-32 oz. Descaler/Cleaner
Bemis by Essick Air Humidifier Descaler
will clean and prepare your humidifier
for efficient operation by removing any
lime scale build-up or sediment in the
water channel. This solution should
not be used to clean the humidifier
chassis/power pak. Improper use of this
solution can cause a serious electrical
malfunction of the humidifier.

HOME COMFORT DIVISION

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Bemis by Essick Air humidifier warranty covers defects in materials and workman­ship for a period of one year from date of retail purchase.This warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of the product.

Within the first 12 months from date of purchase, Essick Air will repair or replace, at its
discretion, any defective part of the humidifier covered by this warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state or province to province.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse or abuse of the humidifier,
accidents or alterations to the product, commercial use or damage during shipment. Misuse
includes malfunctions caused by negligence in cleaning or parts fouled with mineral deposits
due to hard-water conditions. Alterations to the product include the substitution of non­Bemis by Essick Air brand components including, but not limited to, wicks.

If service becomes necessary, take or send the product to any Bemis by Essick Air
service center.

Essick Air Products, Inc.

5800 Murray Street

Little Rock, AR 72209

501.562.1094

Superwick for 400 & 600 Series

Console & Credenza Humidifiers.

Summer Protective

Dust Cover for 400 Series

Console Humidifiers

Superwick for 800 Series

Space Saver Console Humidifiers

• Filter only, frame not included

• Helps Eliminate Bacteria & Algae Build-up

• Strongly Recommended for Bemis Humidifiers
& All Other Evaporative Humidifiers

No. 1041

$15.99

No. H4000

$6.99

No. 1043

$12.99

Bacteria Treatment, 32 oz.

No. 1970

$5.99

No. 1045
Superwick for H12 Series
Console Humidifiers
$18.99

No. 1051
Air Cleaner Filter for 400 & 600 Series
Console & Credenza Tabletop Humidifiers
$17.99

No. 1990
Digital Hygrometer/Comfort Sensor
$25.99

• Digitally monitors temperature &
humidity

No. 1961
Humidifier Cleaner, 32 oz.
$3.99

• Helps Remove Lime Scale

• Aides in Cleaning Your Humidifier