Holmes HM3600 Owner's Manual

Owner ’s Guide

HM3600

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FILTER# HWF75

FILTER TYPE: WICK

Console
Humidifier

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WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, ESPECIALLY WHERE CHILDREN ARE
PRESENT, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS:

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: DONOT 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.

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. DONOT 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. DONOT plug in the cord with wet hands: electric shock could result.

23. DONOT fill through openings other than intakes.

24. DONOT block intakes or exhaust grills.

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

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THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for choosing a Holmes Cool Mist console humidifier. To
ensure the best performance from your humidifier, please read and
save the following 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.

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.

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.

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A

A.CIRCULAR EXTENDED

LIFE FILTER

B.CIRCULAR FILTER

SUPPORT
C. FLOAT SWITCH
D.HUMIDIFIER BASE

Figure 2

HOW COOL MIST WORKS

Your Holmes Cool Mist humidifier draws dry air through the rear air intake
grill area. This air is then passed through a moisture–laden wick filter, which
retains the minerals and deposits in the water. The resulting moist air is
directed back into the room from the top air grill.

NOTE: This humidification system provides a cool, invisible moisture output.
It is normal not to see the mist.

NOTE: A humidity level below 20% can be unhealthy and uncomfortable.
The recommended humidity level is between 40%-50%.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure the Control Knob is in the OFF position and the unit is disconnected
from the electrical outlet.

2. Remove housing, filter and tanks (see fig. 1).

3. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MOBILITY AND CONVENIENCE TO YOUR CONSOLE
HUMIDIFIER, install the wheels. Remove the four wheels located in a small
pouch in the box. Turn the base upside down, and locate the holes at each
of the four corners on the underside.

Note: You will notice that there are two different shaped wheels. Two
of the 4 wheels are stationary wheels and two are swivel type wheels.
The stationary wheels are identified by a flat top surface, while the swivel
type are curved and include a small plastic piece on the shaft. See figure
1 for installation location for each type of wheel. DO NOT use any tools
to install the wheel because tools may damage the base of the unit.
Return the base to the upright position.

4. Replace filter, housing and tanks.

5. Choose a location out of reach of children. DO NOT place the humidifier on
a finished floor or near furniture which can be damaged by moisture or water.

1. Remove the two tanks from the base of the humidifier and bring each
tank to the faucet. Turn the tanks upside down and twist off the tank caps
by turning counter-clockwise. Fill each tank with cool, fresh tap water.
Replace the cap on each tank FIRMLY.

2. When full, carry each tank to the humidifier and place onto the base (use
both hands when carrying each tank). Each tank holds 1.6 gallons of
water, and the base holds .25 gallons of water.

3.Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

FILLING THE WATER TANK