Honeywell HWM-705B User Manual

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS HUMIDIFIER

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

1. The appliance should always be placed on a

firm, flat, waterproof surface at least four feet
(1.22m) away from bedside, twelve inches
(30cm) from the wall and out of reach of
patients, children and pets. Be sure the
appliance is in a stable position and the power
cord is away from heated surfaces and out of
the way to prevent the humidifier from being
tripped over.

2. The appliance should not be left unattended

in a closed room since air could become
saturated and leave condensation on walls and
furniture. Leave room door partly open.

3. Before using the appliance, extend the cord
and inspect for any signs of damage. Do not
use the unit if the cord has been damaged.

4. The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) as a safety feature.
This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature.

WARM MIST
HUMIDIFIER

MODEL HWM705 Series

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

6. The appliance should always be unplugged and
emptied when not in operation or while being
cleaned. Shut off and unplug humidifier before
moving. Do not move or tilt humidifier while it
is in operation. Plug and unplug unit with dry
hands. Never pull by cord.

7. Do not operate the appliance without water.
Turn off and unplug unit when tank is empty
and the reset light is on.

8. Caution: To avoid the risk of fire, shock or
personal injury, do not use an extension cord.

9. Appliance requires regular cleaning. Refer to
and follow cleaning instructions.

10. Do not operate outdoors; this appliance is
intended for indoor use.

11. Do not cover or insert objects into any
openings on the unit.

12. Do not attempt to repair or adjust any
electrical or mechanical functions on this
appliance. Doing so will void your warranty.

13. Do not add any medications (e.g. Kaz Inhalant
or Vicks VapoSteam®) into Mist Outlet, Base,
Water Reservoir or Water Tank.

14. Do not touch the steam vapor. Steam can
cause burns. Do not operate without the
Medicine Cup in place on top of the Mist Outlet.

15. When moving or lifting the Water Tank, use
one hand on the Top Tank Handle and the
other on the Bottom Tank Handle. The bottom
housing and Water Tank are not attached.

16. For Residential Use Only.

The Honeywell Trademark is used by Kaz USA, Inc. under license from Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell International Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to this product.

HWM705 SERIES HUMIDIFIER COMPONENTS

SETTING UP YOUR HUMIDIFIER

How it Works:

The tank feeds water into the Heating Chamber where it is heated to a pure steam vapor.
The steam vapor mixes with dry air in the Cooling Chamber and is released in to the room
as soothing warm mist.

Medicine Cup

Mist Outlet

Cooling

Chamber

Heating Chamber

Heating Element

Power Light

Cooling
Chamber Tab

Steam Outlet

Removable Tray
Lift Tab

Removable
Tray

Top Tank Handle

Water Tank

Bottom
Tank Handle

Locking Tab

Water Reservoir

1. Remove humidifier and all contents from box. Save Use and Care Manual for future use.
Recycle packaging materials or save for storage.

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Step 4

2. Remove twist tie from power cord and extend power cord full length. Do not operate with
power cord coiled or twist tie in place.

3-4. Ensure proper assembly. Make sure Cooling Chamber and and

Step 5

Removable Tray are securely in place and the Locking Tab is engaged.

5. Select a firm, level location at least 12" (30cm) from any walls.
Place the humidifier on a water-resistant surface.
Steam should be directed away from any walls, bedding or furniture.

Kaz will not accept responsibility for property damage caused by water spillage.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS.

This product produces HOT STEAM and should be placed in an area not accessible to children
or pets. Ensure the power cord is also securely out of reach.

FILLING/REFILLING

RESET:

When your humidifier is out of water the refill light will illuminate.
Turn off and unplug the humidifier, and wait 20-30 mins until unit
cools down.

Refill Light

Power Knob

Base

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Step 3

HWM705 SERIES ACCESSORIES

The following accessories work great with your humidifier.
These accessories can be purchased at most major retailers or through Kaz.com.

Protec Cleaning Cartridge,
PC-1BXN in U.S, or PC-1C in
Canada

Keeps your humidifier cleaner,
longer. Continuously cleans
and protects humidifiers
against bacteria and mold

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for 30 days.

Kaz Inhalant, KFC-4 in U.S,
or Vicks VapoSteam,
VS177CANEA in Canada

Can be added to medicine
cup area to provide soothing
menthol vapors to help
provide comfort.

1. Remove Water Tank by grasping the Top Tank Handle and pulling up. Remove Tank Cap
located on bottom of Water Tank by turning counter clockwise.

2. Fill Water Tank with cool water. Do not fill with warm or hot water.

3. Replace Tank Cap by turning clockwise to lock back in place. Do not over tighten.

Place Water Tank back on humidifier Base and turn humidifier on.
NOTE: The Water Tank should be carried using two hands: one handing holding the Top Tank

Handle and the other holding the Bottom Tank Handle.

WEEKLY CARE AND CLEANINGOPERATING

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Step 4

1. Power: With the power knob in the OFF position ( ), plug the filled humidifier into a polarized
120V outlet. Do not force the polarized plug into the outlet; It will only fit one way. To avoid
electric shock do not plug in humidifier with wet hands.

2. Output: Turn Power Knob to high ( ) or low ( ) to select desired humidity level. The green
light around the Power Knob will illuminate and after 1-2 minutes your humidifier will produce a
visible steam.

3. Humidity Level: A comfortable humidity level is between 40-60%.
To monitor your humidity level it is recommended you use a hygrometer such as the Vicks V70

or V70-CAN model or the Honeywell H10C model. If condensation appears on walls or windows
the humidity level is too high. If this occurs, open a door and turn humidifier off or down.

4. CAUTION: Do not remove the Cooling Chamber, Removable Tray, Water Tank or
Medicine Cup when humidifier is in use, or for at least 20-30 min after unit has been turned off
and unplugged.

CAUTION: Before moving humidifier, turn humidifier off, unplug and wait 20-30 min.

Do not operate your humidifier without the Water Tank in place or if the unit is empty. Do not

operate your humidifier without the Cooling Chamber, Removable Tray, or Medicine Cup properly
assembled.

USING LIQUID INHALANT

Dishwasher safe: The following parts are top rack dishwasher safe for residential dishwashers

operating at temperatures below 70°C/158°F.

Removable Tray

Cooling Chamber

Mist Outlet/
Medicine Cup

Run the dishwasher on the light duty or normal cycle.
Do not wash with soiled articles/dishes. Do not use detergents. If you
use your dishwasher you will not need to follow the disinfecting and scale
removal procedure for these parts.

NOTE: Do not place parts on lower rack of dishwasher. Doing so
could cause damage to the humidifier parts and dishwasher.

The Base and Water Tank are NOT dishwasher safe.

Placing these parts in the dishwasher will damage your
humidifier and render it unable to operate properly.

To properly clean your humidifier we recommend the process of scale removal (descaling)
and disinfecting shown below. Perform the descaling and disinfecting steps separately.

NOTE: All Maintenance should be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water resistant surface

near a faucet.

Instructions for Scale Removal

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 1Liquid Inhalant

Step 2

Step 3

1. CAUTION: Always turn the Power Knob to O (Off) and disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet before cleaning.

Liquid Inhalants such as Vicks VapoSteam® or Kaz Inhalant can be used in the medicine cup to
provide soothing menthol vapors to help provide comfort..

ONLY USE LIQUIDS THAT ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THIS TYPE OF HUMIDIFIER.

1. Add 1 TB (tablespoon) inhalant to the Medicine Cup.

2. NOTE: Some residue from inhalant may be left in Medicine Cup after use. With the humidifier

turned off, unplugged and cooled for at least 20-30 min, gently wipe residue from Medicine Cup.

If the humidifier has recently been in use, wait 20-30 min for the unit to cool before beginning
cleaning process.

2. Remove Water Tank and empty.

3. Disassemble the Cooling Chamber by gently pushing on the Locking Tab and pulling Cooling
Chamber upwards.

4. Remove Removable Tray by pushing on the Locking Tab and gently pulling Removable
Tray upwards.

3. Do not add liquid inhalants or any additives other than those recommended by the manufacturer
and do not add liquid inhalants or any additives directly to the water. Doing so can have adverse
effects on the humidifier.

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WEEKLY CARE AND CLEANING (Continued from previous page)

Instructions for Scale Removal (continued)

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Step 6

Step 7

REASSEMBLE HUMIDIFIER

1.

Place Removable Tray over heating element. Push Locking Tab toward back of unit so Removable

Tray Lift Tab locks in place.

2.

Align Cooling Chamber Tab over Removable Tray. Push Locking Tab toward back of unit so

Cooling Chamber Tab locks into place beside Removable Tray Tab.

3.

Replace Water Tank on Base.

4.

Humidifier is ready to use. See Operating Instructions.

5. Fill Heating Chamber with 1 cup undiluted white vinegar. Vinegar should completely cover
Heating Element.

Place Removable Tray over Heating Element. Push Locking Tab towards back of the unit so
Removable Tray Tab locks in place.

Vinegar solution will loosen mineral buildup (scale) on Heating Element and bottom of Cooling
Chamber as they soak.

6. Soak Heating Element in vinegar solution for 15-20 minutes then gently scrub with a soft
brush to remove mineral deposits. Do not use hard brushes, steel wool or other hard abrasives
on the heating element. Doing so will damage the heating element.

Rinse Base and Removable Tray with water until smell of vinegar is gone.

CAUTION: Do not immerse base in water.

7. Wipe Cooling Chamber, Medicine Cup and Removable Tray with a little vinegar and clean cloth
if not already cleaned in dishwasher.

Instructions for Disinfecting

Follow Steps 1-4 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section.

Step 5

For Step 5: While humidifier is disassembled, add 1 tsp of bleach to 1 gallon (3.8L) of water
and fill Water Tank with this solution. Replace Tank Cap. Swish solution around in Water Tank.

If not cleaning Removable Tray, Mist Chimney and Medicine Cup in dishwasher, use some of
the bleach solution to wipe these components clean.

Empty tank and rinse all components with water until smell of bleach is gone.
NOTE: Using more than 1 tsp of bleach per gallon (3.8L) of water may result in damage to

your humidifier.
See steps 6-7 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section to complete Disinfecting process.
NOTE: Do not mix vinegar and bleach solutions together. Scale Removal and Disinfecting must

be done separately.

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END-OF-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE

When the humidifier will not be used for at least one week, or it is the end of the season, fol­low the WEEKLY CARE AND CLEANING instructions in this manual.

If it is the end of the season, remove and discard any accessories from the humidifier.
Dry the humidifier completely before storing. Do not store with water inside the Base, Heating

Chamber or Water Tank.
Pack unit in original carton and store in a cool, dry location.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your Humidifier is not working properly, refer to the following:

Problem

• Power Knob is set to “On”
and green light around
Power Knob is off

• Little or no mist is produced

• Reset Light illuminated

• Water overflows
from Reservoir

• Condensation forms around
humidifier or on windows

NOTE: Failure to keep this unit clean from mineral deposits normally contained in any water
supply will affect the efficiency of operation of this unit. Customer failure to follow these
instructions may void the warranty.

Possible Cause

• Unit not plugged in

• No power at outlet

• No water in Water Tank

• Unit is not level

•

Mineral deposits on Heating
Element or Removable Tray

• Water Tank was washed
with detergent

• Water Tank is empty

• Unit not reset after refill

• Water Tank may be leaking

• Tank Cap is not tight

• Mist intensity is set too
high for room size or
pre-existing humidity level

Solution

• Plug unit in

• Check circuits, fuses, test outlet

• Fill Water Tank

• Place on a level surface

• Follow Cleaning Instructions
on previous pages

• Rinse thoroughly with
clean water

• Refill Water Tank

• Follow Reset Procedure

•

Check Water Tank for leaks; contact
Consumer Relations if necessary

• Tighten Tank Cap

• Decrease mist output to low
setting and/or open door to
the room

ELECTRICAL RATINGS

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Honeywell HWM705 Series model is rated at 120V, 60 Hz.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS
FIRST OR SEE YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE ORIGINAL
PLACE OF PURCHASE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BASE OR TAMPER WITH THE
POWER KNOB YOURSELF. DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.

CONSUMER RELATIONS

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS

CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS

Please be sure to specify model number.

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.kaz.com

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Mail questions or comments to:

Kaz USA, Inc.
Consumer Relations Dept.
250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA
01772

You should first read all instructions before
attempting to use this product.

A. This 3 year limited warranty applies to

repair or replacement of product found to
be defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to damage
resulting from commercial, abusive,
unreasonable use or supplemental damage.
It also does not apply to the filter or Protec™
Cartridge. Defects that are the result of
normal wear and tear will not be considered
manufacturing defects under this warranty.

KAZ USA, INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some 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 exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you also may have other rights
which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
This warranty applies only to the original
purchaser of this product from the original
date of purchase.

B. At its option, Kaz USA, Inc. will repair or

replace this product if it is found to be
defective in material or workmanship.

C. This warranty does not cover damage

resulting from any unauthorized attempts
to repair or from any use not in accordance
with the instruction manual.

D. Return defective product to Kaz USA, Inc.

with a brief description of the problem.
Include proof of purchase and a $10
US/$15.50 CAN check or money order
for handling, return packing and shipping
charges. Please include your name, address
and a daytime phone number.

You must prepay shipping charges.

We suggest having tracking or delivery
confirmation. Send to:

In U.S.A.:

Helen of Troy
Attn: Returns Department
1 Helen of Troy Plaza
El Paso, TX 79912
USA

In Canada:

Kaz Canada, Inc.
Attn: Returns Department
510 Bronte Street South
Milton, ON, L9T 2X6
Canada

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