Holmes HM1700 User Manual

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Cool Mist
Humidifier

Owner ’s Guide

HM1700

FILTER# HWF62

FILTER TYPE: WICK

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120 V AC electrical outlet.

3. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid
fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near
heat registers, radiator, stoves, or heaters.

4. DO NOT place humidifier near heat sources such as
stoves, radiators, and heaters. Do 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.

5. NEVER place humidifier in an area where it is accessible
to children. NEVER use humidifier in a closed room,
particularly where a child may be sleeping, resting, or
playing (a closed room may result in excessive humidity).

6. WARNING: Do not attempt to refill humidifier without first
unplugging the unit from it’s electrical outlet. Failure to
heed this warning may cause personal injury. Be sure to
pull the plug and not the cord.

7. Never place anything over moisture outlet when
the unit is running.

8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.

9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

10. Use appliance only for intended household use
as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use
of attachments not recommended or sold by The
Holmes Group, Inc. may cause hazards.

11. DO NOT use outdoors.

12. Always place humidifier on a firm, flat, level surface.
A waterproof mat or pad is recommended for under
the humidifier. NEVER place it on a rug or carpet,
or on a finished floor that may be damaged by
exposure to water or moisture.

13. DO NOT allow the Moisture Outlet to directly face
the wall. Moisture could cause damage, particularly
to wallpaper.

14. Humidifier should be unplugged when not in use.

THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified
personnel to install the proper outlet.

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS

POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.

15. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is
operating. Shut off and unplug before removing the
water tank and moving the unit.

16. This humidifier requires daily and weekly maintenance
to operate appropriately. Refer to daily and weekly
cleaning procedures.

17. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture
polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean
any part of the humidifier.

18. Excessive humidity in a room can cause water
condensation on windows and some furniture.
If this happens, turn the humidifier OFF.

19. Do not use humidifier in an area where humidity
level is in excess of 50%. Use the included
hygrometer, or purchase one at your local
hardware store or through Holmes, to measure
the humidity.

20. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified personnel only.

21. Never place housing under water flow or immerse
in liquids.

22. Do not plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock
could result.

23. Do not pour water in any openings other than
the water tank.

24. To prevent damage to surfaces, do not place humidifier
under overhanging surfaces.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE

THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Consumer Safety Information

Note: This is an electrical appliance and requires attention
when in use.

Note: If moisture forms on the walls or windows of the
room, turn off the humidifier. The room already has plenty
of humidity and additional moisture may cause damage.

Do not block air inlet or outlet.

Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions

The length of cord used on this appliance was selected
to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping
over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an
approved extension cord may be used. The electrical
rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the humidifier. Care must be taken
to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or accidentally tripped over.