midier at least six (6) inches away from
walls and heat sources such as stoves,
radiators, or heaters.
2. ALWAYS place the humidier in an area
that is out of the reach of children.
3. Before using the humidier, 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 t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat or
override this safety feature.
5. ALWAYS UNPLUG AND EMPTY the
humidier when it is not in operation or
while it is being cleaned.
6. DO NOT tilt or move the humidier while
it is in operation. Never move the humidi-
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 humidier requires
seasonal cleaning. Refer to and follow
CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIER AND THE
WATER TANK instructions.
Thank you for purchasing The Care
Free® Humidier Evaporative Humidier
by Hunter Fan Company. Please read
and save these instructions to receive
the maximum benet and performance
from your humidier.
How The Hunter®
Evaporative Humidier Works
The Hunter® Evaporative Humidier has a unique patented design with several innovative
features:
• Low Maintenance – Other humidiers have paper lters that need to be replaced every
few months. Our exclusive PermaWick™ lter 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™ lter, stagnant water around the PermaWick™ lter is elimnated, and the buildup of mineral
residue that can clog the lter and impede performance is eliminated. NOTE: The lter has
a coating on the wick which may make it appear old or used, but is actually new.
• Built-in Antimicrobial Properties – The plastic parts and the 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 lter in the humidier. These properties do not
extend to the water, humidied air or users. Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance
Power: Turns the humidier on and off. the power should always be off before unplugging the
humidier, moving the humdier, or relling the water tank.
Rell Light: The red LED turns on to signal that the humidier has automatically turned off and
the Water Tank needs to be relled.
Humidity: Enables you to set the desired maximum humidity level. Once this level is reached,
the unit will autimatically shut off until the humidity level drops. NOTE: The humidier may
not ne running because the Span Setting may need to be adjusted.
Speed: Sets the humdier’s fan speed to Low (1), Medium (2), or High (3).
Timer: Sets the humidier to run for 2, 4, 8, or 10 hours. when the timer is not used, the humidi-
2. Place the humidier on a hard, at, water resistant surface. Always place the humidier at
least six (6) inches away from walls and sources of heat.
3. Grasp the Water Tank by its Tank Tote and remove it from the Base. See Figure 3.
Tank Tote
®
Evaporative Humidier from its packaging.
Figure 3
4. Turn the Water Tank upside-down and remove the Water Tank Cap. See Figure 4.
5. Fill the Water Tank with water, return the Water Tank Cap to its position and tighten it, and
return the Water Tank to the Base.
6. Plug the humidier’s Power Cord into a standard household power outlet.
7. Press the Power Button on the Control Panel.
8. To see the current humidity, press the Humidity button. To change the humidity, press and
hold the Humidity button for 3 seconds. The LED Display will ash the current humidity set-
ting. Press the Humidity button until the LED Display shows your desired humidity setting.
You can change the setting in 5% increments from 30% relative humidity to 80%. When
the LED Dispaly shows your desired humidity setting, release the Humidity button. After 2
seconds, the humidity setting is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
9. To see the current Fan speed setting, press the Speed button. To change the Fan speed
setting, press and hold the Speed button for 3 seconds. The LED Display will ash the cur-
rent Fan speed setting. Press the Speed button until the LED Display shows your desired
Fan speed setting, Off (“OF”), Low (1), Medium (2), or High (3). Release the Speed button.
After 2 seconds, the Fan speed is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
10. During normal operation, the LED Display will show the relative humidity of the space in
which you place your humidier.
Features and Options
Automatic Shut-Off
When the Water Tank is empty, the humidier will automatically turn off and the red Rell
Tank LED will turn on. The Rell Tank LED will turn off when the Tank is relled and placed
back on the humidier.
Timer
You can set your humidier to run for pre-set periods of time.
1. To see the current Timer setting, press the Timer button once.
2. To change the Timer setting, press the Timer button and hold it for 3 seconds. The current
Timer setting will begin to ash.
3. Press the Timer button again to change the setting. The settings in hours are OF (Off), 2,
4, 8 and 10.
3. When the LED Display shows your desired run time, release the Timer Button. After 2 seconds, the run time is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
4. The humidier will shut down automatically when the set time expires.
Your humidier is set at the factory to cycle at setting 2. If you nd your humidier is cycling
either too often of not often enough, change the Span setting to change the cycle time.
1. To see the current Span setting, press both the Humidity and Speed buttons.
2. To change the Span setting, Press and hold both the Humidity and Speed buttons for 3
seconds. The LED Display will ash the current Span Setting.
3. Press the Speed button to change the Span setting. Set the Span to 3 to increase the
humidier’s run time. Set the Span to 1 to decrease the humidier’s run time.
4. When the LED Display shows your desired Span setting, release the Speed button. After
two seconds, the Span is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
The NiteGlo™ Night Light
Press the NiteGlo™ button on the Control Panel to turn the night light on and off. The Nite-
Glo™ night light can be turned on even when the humidier is turned off.
Relling The Water Tank
1. When the water tank level is low, turn the humidier ‘OFF’, and unplug.
2. Remove the tank and take it to the sink or tub to rell.
3. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew the tank cap by turning it counterclockwise. Empty the
tank, rell with fresh cool water (never use hot water), and replace the tank cap. Be sure not to
overll the tank as water damage may occur to furniture or ooring due to spillage. HUNTER
WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY
WATER SPILLAGE.
4. Carry the tank back to the humidier. Turn the tank upright and place it on the humidier.
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 owing up into the tank.
Many regions have hard water with high concentrations of minerals. When water evaporates
from The Hunter® Evaporative Humidier, 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 humidier ‘OFF’ and unplug the unit.
2. Lift the Main Housing as shown in Figure 5. The motor is attached to the main housing. Do
not place the motor near water.
Grasp here
Figure 5
3. Remove the Drainage Plate and the three Wicks. See Figures 6A and 6B.
4. Turn the Main Housing upside down to gain access to the humidier’s cleanable parts.
5. Press the Shower Head Latches in the direction shown in Figure 7, releasing the Shower
Head. Then, gently lift the Shower Head from its position and let it rest in the Main Hous-
ing.
Shower Head
Shower Head Latches
Figure 7
6. Press the three Pump Cover Latches in the direction shown in Figure 8, releasing the Pump