Hunter Fan NiteGlo Evaporative Humidifier User Manual [en, es, fr]

The Care Free®

Humidifi er Plus

Evaporative Humidifi er

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

®

How the Care Free® Humidifi er Plus

Evaporative Humidifi er Works

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

• Low Maintenance – Other humidifi ers have

paper fi lters that need to be replaced every
few months. Our exclusive PermaWick™
fi lter saves time and money. It’s designed to
last season after season, saving up to $45 a
year. No wet paper odors either.

• Pump System – By dispersing water from

the top of the PermaWick™ fi lter, stagnant
water around the PermaWick™ filter is
eliminated, and the buildup of mineral

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residue that can clog the fi lter and impede
performance is eliminated.

NOTE: The fi 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 PermaWick™ 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 PermaWick™ 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

®

fi er Plus Evaporative Humidifi er produces
no white dust that can settle on furniture
or be inhaled.

Humidi-

NOTE: You may notice mineral deposits

accumulating in the tank base or on the
PermaWick™ 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.

Filter Frame
Hooks

Lift Up

Push

Humidifi er Parts

Water Tank

Humidistat Display
and Controls

Easy Tote Handle

Power/
Speed
Control

Main Housing

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Tan k Cap

Water
Diffuser
Cap

PermaWick™
Filter

PermaWick™
Filter Frame

Insert Guides
Into Base

Base

Figure 1

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Humidifi er Features

For Model 33255

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.

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 humidifi er 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 Model 33257

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.

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 humidifi er 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 humidifi er fan is turned off.

Humidistat
Light

Humidistat
Display
and
Controls

Humidistat
Light

Humidistat
Display
and
Controls

Power
Light

Power/
Speed
Control

Figure 2

Power
Light

Power/
Speed
Control

NiteGlo™
Night Light
Control

Figure 3

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For Models 34355 & 34356

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.

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 humidifi er 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 Model 34357

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.

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 humidifi er 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.

Humidistat
Light

Humidistat
Display
and
Controls

Refi ll
Light

Power/
Speed
Control

Figure 4

Humidistat
Light

Humidistat
Display
and
Controls

Refi ll
Light

Power/
Speed
Control

NiteGlo™
Night Light
Control

Figure 5

NiteGlo™ Night Light Control: Tu rns the
night light ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. The night light
can be turned on even if the humidifi er fan
is turned off.

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Using Your Humidifi er

1. Remove The Care Free® Humidifier Plus
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 PermaWick™ 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 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
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.

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. Run the unit on

“HI” speed for 1

1

⁄2 minutes for optimum

pump operation. 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.

Only for models with Automatic Shut-off

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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’.

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.

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Using Your Digital Humidistat

Setting the Desired Humidity

NOTE: After unplugging the humidifi er to

move the humidifi er, to refi ll the water tank
or to clean the humidifi er, you must reset the
digital humidistat.

Refer to Figure 6.

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

NOTE: A speed setting must be chosen

before the humidistat will operate the
humidifi er.

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 humidifi er 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 humidifi er 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 fi nd 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.

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Humidistat
Light

Humidistat Control
Buttons

Figure 7

Humidistat Control
Buttons

Figure 6

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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.

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. Run the unit on

“HI” speed for 1
pump operation. Set the unit to the desired

speed.

1

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
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
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
fi lter to soak for 20 minutes.

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Humidifi er Plus Evaporative

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 humidifi er.

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 humidifi er,
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 humidifi er, dry it
inside and out, leaving the cap off to allow

⁄2 minutes for optimum

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the tank to completely dry. Continue to
clean the other parts of your humidifi er.

9. Remove the water diffuser cap by
squeezing the two tabs as shown in Figure

8. Rinse the cap in clean water to remove
any debris. If the cap contains hard water
residue, soak it in a mixture of one (1) quart
of water and two (2) ounces of vinegar for
20 minutes. Rinse well and reinstall the
water diffuser cap. Do not expose mo-

tor or other electrical components to
water.

Water
Diffuser Cap

Figure 8

10. Wipe the surfaces of the main housing with
a soft cloth.

11. Once all the parts are clean, reassemble the
humidifi er, and follow the USING YOUR

HUMIDIFIER instructions to continue use.
If you are storing the humidifi er, make
sure the parts are completely dry, reas­semble, and store in a dry location.

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Tab

Tab

Service Parts

To obtain a service part for your humidifi er, 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 humidifi er and the name of the part you need to replace and the part number. Refer
to Figure 1 for part names.

Model

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Filter Frame Base Water Tank

No.

33255

95449-01-000 95402-01-325 95160-01-326

33257
34355

95451-01-000

34357 95401-01-325 95182-01-326 65115-01-325 86113-01-325

95401-01-325 95182-01-326

Power/Speed

Control

65115-01-325 86113-01-325

Tank Cap

Water

Diffuser Cap

74884-01-000

PermaWick

™

Filter

74080

7408234356 95401-01-361 95182-01-363 65115-01-362 86113-01-362

Hunter Fan Company

The Care Free

®

Hu mid i fi er Plus

Evaporative Humidifi er

5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Hunter Fan Company, Inc. makes the follow­ing warranty to the original residential user or
consumer purchaser of The Care Free
fi er Plus Evaporative Humidifi er:

If any part of The Care Free
Evaporative Humidifi er (“Humidifi er”) motor
fails during the fi rst 5 (fi ve) 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
humidifi er.

If your Humidifi er 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 Humidifi er water tank, fi lter frame, 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, fi lter 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.

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.

NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN­CLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-

®

Humidi-

®

Humidifi er Plus

ITY 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 Humidifi er is not
purchased and used in the USA or Canada.

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

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 insurance and freight or
other transportation to our factory service center.
We will return the Humidifi er freight prepaid to
you. The Humidifi er 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.

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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.

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