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The Care Free
®
Humidifier Plus
Evaporative Humidifier
Features (Vary By Model):
NiteGlo™ Night Light
Digital Humidistat
Automatic Shut-Off
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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 dis-
persing 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.
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• No White Dust – The Care Free® Humidi-
fier 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
Filter Frame
Hooks
Push
Lift Up
Humidistat Display
and Controls
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.
Easy Tote Handle
Water Tank
Power/
Speed
Control
Tank Cap
Main Housing
PermaWick™ Filter
PermaWick™
Filter Frame
Insert Guides
Into Base
Base
Figure 1
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Humidifier Features
For Models 33205, 33255, 33285, 34335, 37205 & 37255
Power/Speed Control: Turns the humidifier
‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The power should always be
off before unplugging the humidifier, moving
the humidifier, or refilling the water tank.
Power Light: The red light will be illuminated
when the power is on and the humidistat light
is on.
Humidistat Display and Controls: Enables you
to set desired maximum humidity level. Once
this level is exceeded, 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.
Humidistat Light: The green light will go off
when the humidity in the room exceeds the
level that you selected with the digital
humidistat.
For Models 33207, 33257, 33287, 34337, 37207 & 37257
Power/Speed Control: Turns the humidifier
‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The power should always be
off before unplugging the humidifier, moving
the humidifier, or refilling the water tank.
Power Light: The red light will be illuminated
when the power is on and the humidistat light
is on.
Humidistat Display and Controls: Enables you
to set desired maximum humidity level. Once
this level is exceeded, 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.
Humidistat Light: The green light will go off
when the humidity in the room exceeds the
level that you selected with the digital
humidistat.
NiteGlo™ Night Light Control: Turns the
night light ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The night light can
be turned on even if the humidifier fan is turned
off.
Humidistat
Light
Humidistat
Display
and
Controls
Figure 2
Humidistat
Light
Humidistat
Display
and
Controls
Figure 3
Power
Light
Power/
Speed
Control
Power
Light
Power/
Speed
Control
NiteGlo™
Night
Light
Control
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For Models 34305, 34355, 37305 & 37355
Power/Speed Control: Turns the humidifier
‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The power should always be
off before unplugging the humidifier, moving
the humidifier, or refilling the water tank.
Refill Light: The red light will be illuminated
to signal you that the humidifier has
automatically turned off and the water tank
needs to be refilled.
Humidistat Display and Controls: Enables you
to set desired maximum humidity level. Once
Humidistat
Light
Humidistat
Display
and
Controls
Refill
Light
Power/
Speed
Control
this level is exceeded, the unit will shut off until
the humidity level drops.
Note: The humidifier may not be running
Figure 4
because the humidistat setting may need to
be adjusted.
Humidistat Light: The green light will go off
when the humidity in the room exceeds the
level that you selected with the digital
humidistat.
For Models 34307, 34357, 37307 & 37357
Power/Speed Control: Turns the humidifier
‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The power should always be
off before unplugging the humidifier, moving
the humidifier, or refilling the water tank.
Refill Light: The red light will be illuminated
to signal you that the humidifier has
automatically turned off and the water tank
needs to be refilled.
Humidistat Display and Controls: Enables you
to set desired maximum humidity level. Once
this level is exceeded, 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.
Humidistat Light: The green light will go off
when the humidity in the room exceeds the
level that you selected with the digital
humidistat.
NiteGlo™ Night Light Control: Turns the
night light ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The night light can
be turned on even if the humidifier fan is turned
off.
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Humidistat
Light
Humidistat
Display
and
Controls
Refill
Light
Power/
Speed
Control
NiteGlo™
Night
Light
Control
Figure 5
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Using Your Humidifier
1. Remove The Care Free® Humidifier Plus
Evaporative Humidifier from its packaging.
Read and Save the Instructions.
2. Place the humidifier on a hard, flat, water
resistant surface. Always place the humidifier at least six (6) inches away from walls and
sources of heat.
3. Lift the main housing to confirm that the
PermaWick™ filters 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 fill.
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 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.
6. 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.
7. With the power control knob in the ‘OFF’ position, plug the humidifier into the wall.
CAUTION: Never plug in the Humidifier
while your hands are wet as Electric Shock
could occur.
8. Use the power/speed control knob to
turn the humidifier ‘ON’ by selecting a
speed setting.
Only for models with Automatic Shut-off
9. When the water tank is empty, the humidifier will automatically shut itself off. The
red light will be illuminated, indicating that
the water tank needs to be refilled.
10. Follow REFILLING THE WATER TANK di-
rections. Once the water tank is refilled,
the Refill Light will not be illuminated.
Only for models with a NiteGlo™ Night Light
11. Use the control to turn the night light off
and on. The night light can be operated
even if the humidifier fan is turned ‘OFF’.
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Using Your Digital Humidistat
Setting the Desired Humidity
Note: After unplugging the humidifier to
move the humidifier, to refill the water tank or
to clean the humidifier, you must reset the
digital humidistat.
Refer to Figure 6.
1. Use the power/speed control knob to
turn the humidifier ‘ON’ by selecting a
speed setting.
Note: A speed setting must be chosen
before the humidistat will operate the humidifier.
2. In normal mode use the humidistat control buttons to set the desired humidity
level. The settings range from 30% to 80%
in 5% increments.
3. When the humidity exceeds the level you
have set, the humidistat light will go off.
The humidifier will not output humidity
while the humidity in the room is at the
selected humidity level. The humidistat
light will stay off until the humidity
changes. When the humidity in the room
drops below the selected level, the humidifier will cycle on again and the humidistat
light will come on.
Setting the Span
Refer to Figure 7.
Your humidistat is set at the factory to cycle at
setting 2. If you find your system cycling too
fast or too slow, then the Span can be adjusted
to modify the cycle time.
4. Press and hold both humidistat control
buttons for two seconds to enter span setting mode.
5. In span mode, use the humidistat control
buttons to adjust the span. Raise the span
to 3 to increase the cycle time and allow
your system to run longer. Lower the span
to 1 to decrease the cycle time and allow
your system to run shorter.
6. The humidistat display will return to normal mode after keys are idle for 5 seconds.
Humidistat
Light
Humidistat Control
Buttons
Figure 7
Humidistat Control
Buttons
Figure 6
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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
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
®
Humidifier Plus
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 Techsupport@hunterfanhq.com. Please be prepared to tell the operator the model number of
your humidifier and the name of the part you need to replace and the part number. Refer to
Figure 1 for part names.
Model No.
33205
33207
33255
33257
33285
33287
34305
34307
34335
34337
34355
34357
37205
37207
37255
37257
37305
37307
37355
37357
Filter
Frame
64171-01-000
64171-01-001
64171-03-000
64171-01-000
67171-01-001
64171-03-000
Base
92849-01-325
92850-01-325 92852-01-326
92849-01-325
92850-01-325
Water
Tank
92851-01-326
92851-01-326
92852-01-326
Power/Speed
Control
64101-01-325
Tank
Cap
74079-01-325
Perma wick
Filter
74080
74082
74080
74082
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The Care Free
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hunter Fan Company
®
Humidifier Plus Evaporative Humidifier
The Hunter Fan Company, Inc. makes the
following warranty to the original residential user or consumer purchaser of The Care
Free® 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 WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE IN RESPECT TO THE FILTER.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IN RESPECT TO THE MOTOR
IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET
FORTH ABOVE.
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 WARRANTY
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHICH
THEN REMAINS IN EFFECT, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE VOIDED.
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To obtain service, 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
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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 FAN COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE HUMIDIFIER. YOUR
SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
SOME AMERICAN STATES AND CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW
• LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS;
• THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES;
• THE EXCLUSION OR INVALIDITY
OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES 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 LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
HUNTER FAN COMPANY
2500 FRISCO AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38114, USA
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