Hunter 32512 Owner's Manual

The Care Free®

Humidiﬁ er

Evaporative Humidiﬁ er

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Features (Vary By Model):

EnduraWick™ Long Life Filter

NiteGlo™ Night Light Adjustable Humidistat

Automatic Shut-Off

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions:

Read all instructions before

using this humidiﬁ er.

1. This humidifier may not work prop-

erly on an uneven surface. ALWAYS place this humidiﬁ er on a ﬁ rm, level, and water resistant surface. ALWAYS place the humidiﬁ er at least six (6) inches away from walls and heat sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters.

2. ALWAYS place the humidifier in an

area that is out of the reach of children.

3. Before using the humidifier, extend the cord and inspect for any signs of damage. DO NOT use the product if the cord has been damaged.

4. This product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature. This plug will ﬁ t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁ t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁ t, contact a qualiﬁ ed electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat or override this safety feature.

5. ALWAYS UNPLUG AND EMPTY

the humidiﬁ er when it is not in operation or while it is being cleaned.

6. DO NOT tilt or move the humidiﬁ er

while it is in operation. Never move the humidiﬁ er while there is water in the tank. Empty the water tank, turn off, and unplug the unit before moving.

7. In addition to routine maintenance which may be required, this humidiﬁ er requires seasonal cleaning. Refer to and follow CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIER AND THE WATER TANK instructions.

8. This unit is designed to be used with distilled and/or tap water. DO NOT add scented oils, perfumes, or fragrance additives to the water.

Thank you for purchasing The Care Free

Humidiﬁ er Evaporative Humidiﬁ er by Hunter Fan Company. Please read and save these instructions to receive the maximum benefit and performance from your humidiﬁ er.

How the Care Free® Humidiﬁ er

Evaporative Humidiﬁ er Works

The Care Free® Humidiﬁ er Evaporative Humidiﬁ er has a unique patented design with several innovative features:

• Exclusive EnduraWick ter – The patented self-pumping paper wick has an outer layer which disperses water to the upper and outer areas of the wick to ensure consistent moisture distribution. This helps to reduce buildup of mineral residue on the lower part of the wick and retain performance for signiﬁ cantly longer than traditional paper wicks.

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Long Life Fil-

• Built-in Antimicrobial Properties – The

plastic parts and the ﬁ lter have built-in antimicrobial properties to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungi that may affect these parts.

NOTE: This product contains antimicrobial

properties which are built-in to inhibit the growth of bacteria which may affect the plastic and ﬁ lter in the humidiﬁ er. These properties do not extend to the water, humidiﬁ ed air or users. Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance based upon use and individual conditions.

• No White Dust – The Care Free® Humidiﬁ er Evaporative Humidiﬁ er produces no white dust that can settle on furniture or be inhaled.

NOTE: You may notice mineral deposits

accumulating in the tank base or on the

Humidiﬁ er Parts

ﬁ lter. This is normal and does not affect performance. If you would like to clean these deposits away, please see CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIER AND WATER TANK.

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Easy Tote Handle

Water Tank

Filter Frame Hooks

Push

Lift Up

Filter

Filter Frame

Insert Guides Into Base

Adjustable Humidistat

Power/Speed Control

NiteGlo™ Night Light Control

Main Housing

Base

Tank Cap

Figure 1

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Humidiﬁ er Features

For Models 32502 & 32512

Power/Speed Control: Tu rns the humidiﬁ er ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The power should always be off before unplugging the humidiﬁ er, moving the humidiﬁ er, or reﬁ lling the water tank.

Reﬁ ll Light: The red light will be illuminated to signal you that the humidiﬁ er has automatically turned off and the water tank needs to be reﬁ lled.

Adjustable Humidistat: Enables you to set a desired maximum humidity level. Once this level is reached, the unit will shut off until the humidity level drops.

NOTE: The humidifier may not be running because the humidistat setting may need to be adjusted.

Desired Humidity Light: The green light will be illuminated when the humidity in the room has reached the level that you selected with the adjustable humidistat knob.

NiteGlo™ Night Light Control: Tu r n s t h e night light ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The night light can be turned on even if the humidiﬁ er fan is turned off.

Desired Humidity Light

Adjustable Humidistat

Figure 2

Reﬁ ll Light

Power/ Speed Control

NiteGlo™ Night Light Control

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Using Your Humidiﬁ er

1. Remove The Care Free® Humidifier Evaporative Humidiﬁ er from its packaging. Read and Save the Instructions.

2. Place the humidifier on a hard, flat, water resistant surface. Always place the humidiﬁ er at least six (6) inches away from walls and sources of heat.

3. Lift the main housing to confirm that the ﬁ lters are placed upright in the slots. Replace the main housing. (See Figure 1.)

4. Remove the water tank and take it to the sink or tub to ﬁ ll.

5. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew the tank cap by turning it counterclockwise. Fill the water tank with cool water and replace the tank cap (Never use hot water). Be sure not to overﬁ ll the tank as water damage may occur to furniture or ﬂ ooring due to spillage.

HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBIL-

ITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY WATER SPILLAGE.

6. Carry the tank back to the humidiﬁ er. Turn the tank upright and place it on the humidiﬁ er. Be sure that the tank is seated properly in the base. If the tank is properly located on the base, you will see air bubbles ﬂ owing up into the tank.

7. With the power control knob in the ‘OFF’ position, plug the humidiﬁ er into the wall.

CAUTION: Never plug in the Humidiﬁ er

while your hands are wet as Electric Shock could occur.

8. Place the full tank on the unit and allow the water to ﬁ ll the bottom tray. The water is at the proper level in the bottom tray when the tank stops bubbling. Set the unit to the desired speed.

9. Use the power/speed control knob to turn the humidiﬁ er ‘ON’ by selecting a speed setting.

10. You can choose the desired humidity out put by adjusting the Adjustable Hu mi dis tat knob. In a very dry room, the “HI” setting should be used to quickly achieve a comfortable level of humidity. Once the room is comfortable, you can turn the Adjustable Humidistat down. Selection of your desired humidity level is a per son al choice and you may have to adjust the dial to ﬁ nd the level where you feel most comfortable. To begin with, we sug gest you try a middle location between the lowest and the maximum setting. Then, adjust the level to suit your needs.

11. When the humidity reaches the level you have set, the “Desired Humidity” light will be illuminated. The humidiﬁ er will not output humidity while the humidity in the room is at the selected humidity level. The “Desired Humidity” light will stay on un til the humidity changes. When the hu mid i ty in the room drops below the se lect ed level, the humidiﬁ er will cy cle on again and the “Desired Humidity” light will go off.

Only for models with Automatic Shut-off

12. When the water tank is empty, the humidiﬁ er will automatically shut itself off. The red light will be illuminated, indicating that the water tank needs to be reﬁ lled.

13. Follow REFILLING THE WATER TANK directions. Once the water tank is reﬁ lled, the Reﬁ ll Light will not be illuminated.

Only for models with a NiteGlo™ Night Light

14. Use the control to turn the night light off and on. The night light can be operated even if the humidiﬁ er fan is turned ‘OFF’.

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Reﬁ lling the Water Tank

1. When the water tank level is low, turn the humidiﬁ er ‘OFF’, and unplug.

2. Remove the tank and take it to the sink or tub to reﬁ ll.

3. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew the tank cap by turning it counterclockwise. Empty the tank, reﬁ ll with fresh cool water (never use hot water), and replace the tank cap. Be sure not to overﬁ ll the tank as water damage may occur to furniture or ﬂ ooring due to spillage.

HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY

FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY WATER SPILLAGE.

Cleaning the Humidiﬁ er and the Water Tank

Many regions have hard water with high concentrations of minerals. When water evaporates from The Care Free Evaporative Humidiﬁ er, minerals may be left behind. These minerals can form a hard white scale which can be removed by following the cleaning instructions. The frequency of cleaning due to mineral build up can vary depending upon the quality of water you may have.

Refer to Figure 1 for part names.

1. Turn the humidifier ‘OFF’ and unplug the unit.

2. Lift the main housing and remove the ﬁ lters. The motor is attached to the

main housing. Do not place the motor near water. Do not use a wet towel on the motor or motor housing as electrical shock may occur.

3. At the end of the season, discard the paper wick and order Hunter replacement wicks. Call customer service at 1-800313-3326 or see our Web page at http: //www.hunterfan.com.

Humidifier

4. Carry the tank back to the humidifier. Turn the tank upright and place it on the humidiﬁ er. Be sure that the tank is seated properly in the base. If the tank is properly located on the base, you will see air bubbles ﬂ owing up into the tank.

5. Place the full tank on the unit and allow the water to ﬁ ll the bottom tray. The water is at the proper level in the bottom tray when the tank stops bubbling. Set the unit to the desired speed.

4. Remove the water tank from the base and empty any water that is left in the tank. Soak the base in a mixture of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces of vinegar for 20 minutes.

5. After soaking, wipe the base with a soft cloth or sponge to remove any mineral build up. Rinse with clean water several times. If you are planning on storing the humidiﬁ er, be sure the base is completely dry.

6. Fill the water tank with one (1) gallon of water and eight ounces of undiluted white vinegar. Replace the tank cap and shake the tank vigorously until all interior surfaces of the tank have been exposed to the water/vinegar mixture.

7. Empty the tank of the water/vinegar mixture. Rinse it several times with clean water and then replace the tank cap. If you are planning on storing the humidiﬁ er, dry it inside and out, leaving the cap off to allow the tank to completely dry. Continue to clean the other parts of your humidiﬁ er.

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