Hunter Fan 33202 User Manual

The Care-Free

Humidifier Plus

™

Evaporative Humidifier

Models 33201 & 33202

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions:

Read all instructions before

using this humidifier.

1. This humidifier may not work properly
on an uneven surface. ALWAYS place
this humidifier on a firm, level, and wa­ter resistant surface. ALWAYS place the
humidifier 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 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
or override this safety feature.

5. ALWAYS UNPLUG AND EMPTY the hu-
midifier when it is not in operation or
while it is being cleaned.

6. DO NOT tilt or move the humidifier while
it is in operation. Never move the hu­midifier 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 humidifier requires
seasonal cleaning. Refer to and follow

CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIER AND THE
WATER TANK instructions.

Thank you for purchasing The Care-Free
Humidifier Plus™ Evaporative Humidifier
by Hunter Fan Company. Please read
and save these instructions to receive the
maximum benefit and performance from
your humidifier.

How The Care-Free Humidifier Plus™

Evaporative Humidifier Works

The Care-Free Humidifier Plus™ Evaporative
Humidifier has a unique patented design with
several innovative features:

• Low Maintenance – Other humidifiers have
paper filters that need to be replaced every
few months. Our exclusive PermaWick™ fil­ter saves time and money. It’s designed to
last season after season, saving up to $45 a
year. No wet paper odors either.

• Regulated Release™ System – By dis­persing water from the top of the
PermaWick™ filter, stagnant water around
the PermaWick™ filter is eliminated, and
the buildup of mineral residue that can
clog the filter and impede performance
is eliminated. NOTE: The filter has a coat-

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ing on the wick which may make it appear
old or used, but is actually new.

• Built-in Antimicrobial Properties – The
plastic parts and the PermaWick™ filter
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 PermaWick™ filter in the hu­midifier. These properties do not extend to
the water, humidified air or users. Conduct
routine cleaning and maintenance based
upon use and individual conditions.

• No White Dust – The Care-Free Humidi­fier Plus™ Evaporative Humidifier 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

Humidifier Parts

PermaWick™ filter. 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.

Figure 1

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Refilling The Water Tank

1. When the water tank level is low, turn the

humidifier ‘OFF’, and unplug.

2. Remove the tank and take it to the sink or

tub to refill.

3. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew the

tank cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Empty the tank, refill with fresh cool water
(never use hot water), and replace the tank
cap. Be sure not to overfill the tank as water
damage may occur to furniture or flooring
due to spillage.

HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBIL­ITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED
BY WATER SPILLAGE.

4. Carry the tank back to the humidifier. Turn
the tank upright and place it on the hu­midifier. 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
flowing up into the tank.

Cleaning The Humidifier And The Water Tank

Many regions have hard water with high
concentrations of minerals. When water
evaporates from The Care-Free Humidifier
Plus™ Evaporative Humidifier, 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 wa­ter dispersion tray and the PermaWick™
Filters. 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. The PermaWick™ Filter should be cleaned
in a vinegar and water solution to remove
any mineral buildup. Place in a solution of
one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces
of undiluted white vinegar. Allow the filter
to soak for 20 minutes.

4. After soaking, rinse it several times with
clean water. Place the PermaWick™ Filter

in a location where it can drip dry while
you clean the other parts of your humidifier.

5. 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.

6. 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
humidifier, be sure the base is com­pletely dry.

7. 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.

8. 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 humidifier, dry it
inside and out, leaving the cap off to allow
the tank to completely dry. Continue to
clean the other parts of your humidifier.

9. Remove the water diffuser cap and sponge.
Rinse the sponge in clean water to remove
any debris. If the sponge contains hard

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water residue, soak it in a mixture of
one (1) gallon of water and eight (8)
ounces of vinegar for 20 minutes. Rinse
well and reinstall sponge and diffuser cap
in unit. Do not expose motor or other

electrical components to water.

10. Wipe the surfaces of the main housing with

11. Once all the parts are clean, reas­semble the humidifier, and follow the
USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER to con­tinue use. If you are storing the hu-

midifier, make sure the parts are
completely dry, reassemble, and
store in a dry location.

a soft cloth.

Service Parts

To obtain a service part for your humidifier, call customer service at 1-888-830-1326 or e-mail us
at [e-mail]. Please be prepared to tell the operator the model number of
your humidifier and the name of the part you need to replace. Refer to Figure 1 for part names.

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Hunter Fan Company

The Care-Free Humidifier Plus™ Evaporative Humidifier

5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Hunter Fan Company, Inc. makes the
following warranty to the original residen­tial user or consumer purchaser of The Care­Free Humidifier Plus™ Evaporative Hu­midifier:

If any part of The Care-Free Humidifier Plus™
Evaporative Humidifier (“Humidifier”) mo­tor fails during the first 5 (five) years from the
date of installation due to a defect in mate­rial or workmanship, we will provide a re­placement part free of charge. If no replace­ment part can be provided for such motor, we
will replace your humidifier.

If your Humidifier motor fails any time
within 1 (one) year after the date of instal­lation due to a defect in material or work­manship, labor to repair the defect will be
provided free of charge at our nearest ser­vice centre or at our Service Department in
Memphis, Tennessee. You will be respon­sible for all parts and labor costs after this
one-year period.

If your Humidifier water tank, filter fame, base,
knobs, or tank cap fail any time within 1 (one)
year after the date of sale to you due to a
defect in material or workmanship, we will
repair or, at our option, replace the water tank,
filter frame, base, knobs, or tank cap free of
charge for parts or labor performed at our near­est service centre or our Service Department
in Memphis, Tennessee.

NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IM­PLIED, INCLUDING ANY W ARRANTY OF
MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
P AR TICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE IN RE­SPECT TO THE FIL TER.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER EXPRESS W ARRANTIES. THE DU­RATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT­ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR
PURPOSE, IN RESPECT TO THE MOTOR
IS EXPRESSL Y LIMITED T O THE PERIOD
OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET
FORTH ABO VE.

This warranty is voided if your Humidi­fier is not purchased and used in the USA
or Canada.

This warranty excludes and does not cover
defects, malfunctions, or failures of the Hu­midifier which were caused by repairs by per­sons not authorized by us, use of parts, or
accessories not authorized by us, mishan­dling, modifications, or damage to the Hu­midifier while in your possession, or unrea­sonable use, including failure to provide rea­sonable and necessary maintenance. This
warranty does not cover humidifiers used in
commercial applications. There are no express
or implied warranties as to commercial pur­chasers or users.

IF THE ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL USER OR
CONSUMER PURCHASER CEASES TO
OWN THE HUMIDIFIER, THIS W ARRANTY
AND ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTY WHICH
THEN REMAINS IN EFFECT , INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE VOIDED.

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T o obtain ser vice, contact the nearest Hunter
authorized service centre or the Hunter Fan
Company Service Department, 2500 Frisco
Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38114, 901­248-2222. You will be responsible for insur­ance and freight or other transportation to
our factory service center. We will return the
Humidifier freight prepaid to you. The Hu­midifier should be properly packaged to

avoid damage in transit since we will not be
responsible for any such damage. Proof of
purchase is required when requesting war­ranty service. The purchaser must present the
sales receipt or other document that estab­lishes proof of purchase.

IN NO EVENT SHALL HUNTER F AN COM­P ANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT , INDIRECT ,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDEN­T AL D AMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PUR­CHASE PRICE OF THE HUMIDIFIER. YOUR
SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REP AIR OR RE­PLACEMENT AS PRO VIDED ABOVE.

SOME AMERICAN STATES AND CAN A­DIAN PRO VINCES DO NOT ALLOW

• LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED W ARRANTY LASTS;

• THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, IN­CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMA GES;

• THE EXCLUSION OR INVALIDITY
OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRAN­TIES IF THE USER CEASES TO OWN
THE HUMIDIFIER;

• THE LIMITATION OF THE REM­EDIES AND RECOURSES AVAIL­ABLE TO THE PURCHASER; OR

• THE INVALIDITY OF AN EXPRESS
WARRANTY WHEN A PRODUCT
IDENTIFIED BY BRAND NAME IS
NOT USED (UNLESS SPECIFIC CON­DITIONS ARE FULFILLED);

SO THE ABOVE LIMIT ATIONS OR EXCLU­SIONS MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU .

THIS W ARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO
HA VE O THER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FR OM
ST A TE TO ST A TE OR PR O VINCE TO PR OV ­INCE.

HUNTER FAN COMPANY
2500 FRISCO AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38114, USA

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