Holmes HM410 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION

• Power light not illuminated.

• Water Leaks from tank.

• Crack in Tank.

• Film on tank.

• Fan on, but no Mist.

• Appearance of minerals or

"white dust"

Question Answer

• What are the variables that affect
run time?

• How do I remove film on water tank?

• How can I extend the run time?

☛ Unit not plugged in.
☛ Tank rubber ring is missing.

☛ Cap not tight enough.
☛ Tank water is Hot.

☛ Hot water will cause tank to pressurize.
☛ Tanks will crack if hit or dropped.

☛ Mineral deposits. ✔ Clean/disinfect tank as instructed in

☛ Setting too low.
☛ Might be running out of water.

☛ Tap water contains minerals that

TROUBLESHOOTING

✔ Plug in Unit.
✔ Remove tank cap and replace or

reposition ring.

✔ Tighten the cap.
✔ Fill with cool water only.
✔ Do not move when full.

✔ Fill with cool water only.
✔ Handle tank with Care.

weekly cleaning instructions.

✔ Switch to High setting.
✔ Fill tank with cool water.

✔ Use distilled water in your humidifier.

collect inside your humidifier.
When the minerals are released
into the air they often appear as
white dust on your furniture.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The estimated run time for this humidifier is based on average room conditions. The
actual run time of your humidifier is dependent on numerous variables such as:

✔ Air exchange in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Room construction of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Temperature of the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Humidity levels in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ Movement of occupants and the opening and closing of doors in the

room where the humidifier is placed.

✔ Home furnishings in the room where the humidifier is placed.
✔ See Daily Maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning is recommended.
✔ Run your unit on the lowest setting.

✔ If your unit has electronics, set it to your desired humidity level. The

unit will turn on and off, which will extend the run time.

✔ Fill the tank all the way full, place it on the base, let the water empty

into the base until it stops bubbling, then refill the tank full again.
This ensures maximum water capacity and will extend run time.

This will help reduce the precipitation
of minerals or `white dust'.

✔ In addition, use a demineralization

cartridge. ADC14-UM, Arm & Hammer
Demineralization Cartridge available
for purchase on www.holmesproducts.com

WARRANTY INFORMATION

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from
the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair
or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover: Acts of God, fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.

JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use

the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.

Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

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

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call

1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call

1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 5975 Falbourne Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3V8. If you have
any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

© 2015 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES - OPERATIONS

FEATURES - OPERATIONS

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

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 120V AC electrical outlet.

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

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 inch 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 its electrical
outlet. Failure to heed this warning may cause
personal injury. Be sure to unplug the unit by pulling
on 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

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 in a
polarized 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 to
install the proper outlet.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS

attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer 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 use
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
wall paper.

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. Use only cleaners
and additives recommended by the manufacturer.

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 a hygrometer,
available at your local retailer or through the
manufacturer, 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.

SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.

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.

25. NEVER operate unit without water in the tank.

26. Do not move unit after it has been used until unit
cools completely.

27. Use both hands when carrying full tank of water.

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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.

NOTE: 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 (refer to the rating
information placed on 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.

FCC STATEMENT

Potential for Radio/Television interference

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This product has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18
of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If the product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product on or off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

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• Increasetheseparationbetweentheproductandthe

receiver.

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different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TV

technician for help.

• Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedby

the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FILLING WATER TANK

1. Be sure the humidifier is switched off.

2. Select a location for your humidifier, on a flat level
surface about 4 inch away from the wall. DO NOT place
the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture,
which can be damaged by too much moisture or water.
Place on a moisture resistant surface.

3. To remove the tank from the humidifier housing, open
the top cover and take out the tank (see Figure 1).

4. Bring the tank to the sink, turn
upside down and twist off the
tank cap by turning counter
clockwise. Fill tank with cool,
fresh tap water (see Figure 2).
DO NOT fill with warm water as
this may cause leaking. Replace
the cap on tank FIRMLY. The tank
will hold 1/3 gallon of water.
The humidifier will produce up
to 1 gallon of water over a 24 hour time period.

Figure 2

5. Place tank back into the humidifier housing, and
close the top cover. The tank will immediately begin
to empty into the base.

6. Plug the humidifier into a 120V electrical outlet the
Indicator Light will illuminate in RED.

Figure 1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. To turn the unit on, press the Power Button ( ), the
humidifier will run at High setting, and the Indicator
Light will illuminate in GREEN. Press the button again
will switch to Low setting, the Indicator Light will
illuminate in AMBER. Another press of the button will
turn the humidifier to Standby mode and the Indicator
Light will remain in RED until the humidifier is unplugged.

2. Rotate the Mist Nozzle to the desired mist direction.

3. When the humidifier runs out of water, the transducer
and fan will automatically shut off.

4. Once the tank is empty, the Indicator Light will blink
for a few seconds and then illuminate in RED to
indicate that the humidifier is returned to Standby
mode. Unplug the unit.

5. Before refilling the tank, empty any residual water from
the base and tank. Follow daily maintenance instructions.

6. Follow the FILLING WATER TANK instructions to fill
tank, and then operate the humidifier normally.

WARNING: DO NOT move the humidifier with water in
the tank or the humidifier base. The moving action of the
water may activate the water tank’s release nozzle and
overfill the transducer cavity. This may cause the
humidifier to function intermittently, or stop emitting
mist. Should this occur, simply remove the excess water
from the humidifier base.

IMPORTANT: If you do not plan to use your humidifier
for two or more days, make sure any residual water is
drained from the water tank and base to prevent any
algae or bacteria growth in stagnant water. Make sure
the tank is dry.

NOTE: To avoid white dust use only distilled water
especially if A) you suffer from respiratory problems or
B) you live in an area where the water has a high
mineral content.

Figure 3

A. Top Cover
B. Mist Nozzle
C. Power Button with Indicator Light
D. Humidifier Housing
E. Tank

A

B

E

C

D

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

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

In addition, if you do not follow the recommended care
and maintenance guidelines, micro-organisms may be
able to grow in the water within the humidifier's tank.
You must routinely follow the cleaning procedures that
follow in order to ensure proper, efficient operation of
your humidifier. Proper maintenance and cleaning is
essential to the continued performance of your unit and
the avoidance of algae or bacteria build-up.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

1. Be sure the unit is OFF and is disconnected from the
electrical outlet

2. Remove the tank from the humidifier and place in
sink or tub.

3. Drain any remaining water and rinse thoroughly to
remove any sediment or dirt. Wipe clean and dry
with a clean cloth or paper towel.

4. Refill with cool tap water. Do not overfill.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

To Remove Scale:

1. Repeat steps 1-3 above.

2. Clean the base by partially filling it with one 8-oz
cups of undiluted white vinegar or by using Cleanse
CleanTM (model S1710) by the manufacturer. Leave
this solution in the tank for 20 minutes, while
cleaning all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Gently
scrub the area around the transducer with a soft
brush. Remove the scale by wiping the entire base
with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.

3. Rinse clean with warm water to remove cleaning
solution before disinfecting the tank.

To Disinfect Tank

1. Fill humidifier tank 1/2 full with water and 1/2
tablespoon of chlorine bleach.

2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swishing every
few minutes. Wet all surfaces.

3. Carefully empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse
with warm water until you can not detect any bleach
smell. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

4. Refill the water tank as directed in Operating
Instructions, and turn the unit on.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

When not using your humidifier for an extended period
of time:

1. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the humidifier as
directed in weekly maintenance. DO NOT leave any
water in the unit when storing. Leaving water in the
unit may render the unit inoperable for the following
season.

2. Place the humidifier in the original carton and store
in a cool, dry place.

REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES

To order the replacement accessories you can do any of
the following:

• Visityourlocalretailer

• Gotowww.holmesproducts.com

• Callconsumerserviceat1-800-546-5637

If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Holmes®
products, please contact our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-546-5637 or visit our website at
www.holmesproducts.com.

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