Hunter Fan Humidifier Plus Evaporative User Manual

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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-

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® 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

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

For Models 33250A, 33280A, 34331 & 37250

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

Desired Humidity Light

Adjustable Humidistat

be illuminated when the humidity in the room has reached the level that you selected with the adjustable humidistat knob.

Power/Speed Control: Turns the humidifier ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The power should always be

Figure 4

off before unplugging the humidifier, moving the humidifier, or refilling the water tank.

Power Light: The light will be illuminated when the power is on.

For Models 33203, 33252, 33282, 34332 37203 & 37252

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.

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 light will be illuminated when the power is on.

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.

Desired Humidity Light

Adjustable Humidistat

Figure 5

Power Light

Power/ Speed Control

Power Light

Power/ Speed Control

NiteGlo™ Night Light Control

For Models 34301, 34351, 37300 & 37350

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

Desired Humidity Light

Adjustable Humidistat

Refill Light

Power/ Speed Control

the adjustable humidistat knob. Power/Speed Control: Turns the humidifier

‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The power should always be

Figure 6

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.

For Models 34302, 34352, 37302 & 37352

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.

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.

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.

Desired Humidity Light

Adjustable Humidistat

Refill Light

Power/ Speed Control

NiteGlo™ Night Light Control

Figure 7

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 control knob to turn the humidifier ‘ON’ by selecting a speed setting.

Only for models with an Adjustable Humidistat

9. You can choose the desired humidity output by adjusting the Adjustable Humidistat 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 personal choice and you may have to adjust the dial to find the level where you feel most comfortable. To begin with, we suggest you try a middle location between the lowest and the maximum setting. Then, adjust the level to suit your needs.

10. When the humidity reaches the level you have set, the “Desired Humidity” light will be illuminated. The humidifier will not output humidity while the humidity in the room is at the selected humidity level. The “Desired Humidity” light will stay on until the humidity changes. When the humidity in the room drops below the selected level, the humidifier will cycle on again and the “Desired Humidity” light will go off.

Only for models with Automatic Shut-off

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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’.

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

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 con-

tinue 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.

33200A

33203 64101-01-325 33232

33250A

33251

33252

33280A

33282 34301 34302 34331 34332 34351 34352 37200 37203 64102-01-325 37232 37250 37251 37252 37300 37302 37350 37352

Filter

Frame

64171-01-000

64171-01-001 64171-01-000

64171-01-001

64171-03-000

64171-01-000

67171-01-001 64171-01-000 67171-01-001

64171-03-000

Base

92849-01-325

92850-01-325

92849-01-325

92850-01-325

Water

Tank

92851-01-326

92852-01-326

92851-01-326

92852-01-326

Knob

64102-01-325

Knob

64101-01-325

Tank

74079-01-325

Perma wick

Filter

74080

74082

74080

74082

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 residen-

tial user or consumer purchaser of The Care

Free® Humidifier Plus Evaporative Humidi-

fier:

If any part of The Care Free® Humidifier Plus

Evaporative Humidifier (“Humidifier”) mo-

tor fails during the first 5 (five) years from the

date of installation due to a defect in mate-

rial or workmanship, we will provide a re-

placement part free of charge. If no replace-

ment 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 instal-

lation due to a defect in material or work-

manship, labor to repair the defect will be

provided free of charge at our nearest ser-

vice centre or at our Service Department in

Memphis, Tennessee. You will be respon-

sible 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 near-

est service centre or our Service Department

in Memphis, Tennessee.

NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IM-

PLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE IN RE-

SPECT TO THE FILTER.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL

OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. THE DU-

RATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-

ABILITY 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 Humidi-

fier is not purchased and used in the USA

or Canada.

This warranty excludes and does not cover

defects, malfunctions, or failures of the Hu-

midifier which were caused by repairs by per-

sons not authorized by us, use of parts, or

accessories not authorized by us, mishan-

dling, modifications, or damage to the Hu-

midifier while in your possession, or unrea-

sonable use, including failure to provide rea-

sonable and necessary maintenance. This

warranty does not cover humidifiers used in

commercial applications. There are no express

or implied warranties as to commercial pur-

chasers 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.

To obtain service, contact the nearest Hunter

authorized service centre or the Hunter Fan

Company Service Department, 2500 Frisco

Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38114, 901-

248-2222. You will be responsible for insur-

ance and freight or other transportation to

our factory service center. We will return the

Humidifier freight prepaid to you. The Hu-

midifier 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 war-

ranty service. The purchaser must present the

sales receipt or other document that estab-

lishes proof of purchase.

IN NO EVENT SHALL HUNTER FAN COM-

PANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDEN-

TAL DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PUR-

CHASE PRICE OF THE HUMIDIFIER. YOUR

SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR RE-

PLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE.

SOME AMERICAN STATES AND CANA-

DIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW

•LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN

IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS;

•THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION

OF DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, IN-

CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES;

•THE EXCLUSION OR INVALIDITY

OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRAN-

TIES IF THE USER CEASES TO OWN

THE HUMIDIFIER;

•THE LIMITATION OF THE REM-

EDIES AND RECOURSES AVAIL-

ABLE TO THE PURCHASER; OR

•THE INVALIDITY OF AN EXPRESS

WARRANTY WHEN A PRODUCT

IDENTIFIED BY BRAND NAME IS

NOT USED (UNLESS SPECIFIC CON-

DITIONS ARE FULFILLED);

SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLU-

SIONS 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 PROV-

INCE.

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

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