KAZ HCM-350, HCM-350B-CST User Manual

HONEYWELL COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER

Up to 99.9% Germ Free* 2 US gallons (7.6 liters) output per day

MODEL HCM-350 SERIES AND HCM-350B-CST

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS

HUMIDIFIER

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, and injury to

persons, including the following

1. Always place this humidiﬁer on a ﬁrm, ﬂat and

level surface. This humidiﬁer may not work properly on an uneven surface.

2. Place this humidiﬁer in an area where it is not

accessible to children.

3. Do not place the humidiﬁer near any heat

sources such as stoves, radiators, and heaters.

4. Do not use the humidiﬁer outdoors.

5. Before using the humidiﬁer, check the power

cord for any signs of damage. If the cord is found to be damaged, DO NOT USE and return the humidiﬁer to the manufacturer under the warranty agreement for repair.

6. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade

is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of shock, this plug is intended to ﬁt only one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not ﬁt securely in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. DO

NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature.

7. To disconnect the humidiﬁer, ﬁrst turn controls

to the OFF position, then grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by the cord.

The Honeywell trademark is used by Kaz, Inc. under license from Honeywell International Inc.

8. A loose ﬁt between the AC outlet (receptacle)

and plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug. Contact a qualiﬁed electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.

9. The humidiﬁer should always be unplugged

and emptied when not in operation or while being serviced or cleaned.

10. Never tilt or attempt to move the humidiﬁer

while it is operating or ﬁlled with water.

UNPLUG the humidiﬁer before moving.

11. This humidiﬁer requires regular cleaning. Refer

to the CLEANING instructions provided. Never clean the humidiﬁer in any manner other than as instructed in this manual.

12. Do not direct moisture ﬂow directly at

individuals, walls or furniture.

13. When a humidiﬁer is used in a closed room

or small rooms, check periodically for proper ventilation, as excessive humidity can cause condensation stains on walls.

14. Turn the humidiﬁer OFF if you notice

moisture on the inside of your windows. For proper humidity reading use a hygrometer, which is available in many hardware and department stores, or by ordering one from the manufacturer.

The sealed UV bulbs contain a small amount of mercury. Dispose of these items at household hazardous waste collection sites only. If the UV bulb breaks, do not vacuum or handle with your bare hands.

INTRODUCTION

HOW DOES IT WORK? GERM FREE COOL MIST SYSTEM

Once the ﬁlled water tank is in place, water is delivered to the UV and wicking systems. When the unit is on, the water moves very slowly past the UV system. This is ample time to destroy germs, fungus and mold that may be present in the water. The water is then delivered to the ﬁlter/wick. This saturated wick not only ﬁlters the air, but also provides moisture to the humidiﬁer fan, which in turn, delivers germ free* moisture to the room.

Your humidiﬁer is made up of these parts:

Motor Housing/ Upper Enclosure

Water Tank

Fill Cap

Outside

O-Ring Gasket

Filter

Base

* Based on independent testing, report 3175067COL-001. Results are based on microbial reduction rate testing performed using tap water in the water tray. The following listed microorganism growth reduction was maintained after 2 hours of continuous exposure to the ultraviolet light in the humidiﬁer.

Bacteria: Escherichia Coli 99.9% Mold: Aspergillus niger 99.9%

Fungus: Penicillium Citrinum 99.9% Virus: MS2 99.9%

Inside

SETTING UP YOUR HUMIDIFIER AND PLACEMENT

Remove from box. Remove packaging material. Remove and set aside OM instructions. Recycle box and packaging materials or save box for end of season storage

Select a ﬁrm, level location at least 6” (15cm) from any walls and furniture for proper airﬂow. Place the humidiﬁer on a water resistant surface, as water can damage furniture and some ﬂooring.

Kaz will not accept responsibility for property damage caused by water spillage.

OPERATION

Remove tank and ﬁll. Lift off upper

Fill tank with water and replace ﬁlled tank.

enclosure.

Make sure unit is off. Plug into polarized

FAN SPEEDS

HIGH: For fast humidifying MED: For everyday moisture control LOW: For quiet operation (ideal for nighttime use)

Remove ﬁlter and soak in cool water.

120V outlet.

Replace wet ﬁlter into unit and reassemble.

Set fan speed.

CHANGING FILTER

Filter HAC-504AW. Turn off and unplug

Remove and discard used ﬁlter.

Replace upper enclosure.

unit.

Soak new ﬁlter in cool water.

Replace water tank.

Remove water tank. Lift off upper enclosure.

Do not wring or squeeze.

Place wet ﬁlter into unit.

CHANGING UV BULB

The UV bulb will operate for an average output of 3,000 hours. To replace UV bulb contact 1-800-477-0457 or consumerrelations@kaz.com.

Note: Power light will turn from Green to Red when UV light needs to be replaced.

Turn off and unplug unit.

Locate UV Bulb cover. Remove 4 screws with

Insert new bulb and bulb socket ﬁrmly into holder. Do not handle

new bulb with bare hands as oils can reduce bulb life.

Remove and empty water tank.

Phillips screw driver.

Replace cover and tighten 4 screws ﬁrmly.

Re-assemble unit.

Lift off upper enclosure. Turn enclosure over.

Remove bulb and bulb socket from holder.

Unscrew and discard old bulb.

WARNING: REPLACE UV GERMICIDAL BULB WITH

ONE OF THE SAME TYPE (HCM-350UV). BULB AVAILABLE FROM KAZ INC. SEE INSTRUCTIONS OR CONTACT KAZ CUSTOMER SERVICE.

NOTE: Discard the old UV bulb cartridge at a household hazardous waste collection site. Bulb and bulb housing are not intended for use with any other product or purpose. Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with disposal laws.

See www.lamprecycle.org or call 1-800-895-8842.

CLEANING

Water tank is dishwasher safe and can be used for disinfecting. DO NOT PUT TANK CAP IN DISHWASHER.

Cleaning base and tank cap involves two steps, SCALE REMOVAL and DISINFECTING. Be sure to perform these in the proper order to avoid harmful chemical interactions.

NOTE: REMOVE FILTER BEFORE SCALE REMOVAL OR DISINFECTING.

Failure to remove ﬁlter during cleaning will destroy the ﬁlter.

SCALE REMOVAL

Turn off and unplug unit.

Wipe base, tank cap and tank with undiluted

vinegar.

Remove and empty water tank.

Rinse thoroughly.

DISINFECTING if dishwasher is not available

Turn off and unplug unit.

Remove and empty water tank.

Lift off upper enclosure.

Remove Filter.

Remove ﬁlter.

CLEANING continued

Fill water tank with 1 tsp bleach and 1 gallon cool water.

Wipe base with same solution.

Rinse until smell of bleach is gone.

END-OF-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE

Clean and disinfect unit. Do not store with used ﬁlter. Make sure unit is dry. Pack unit in original carton. Clean and install new ﬁlter before next use.

CONSUMER RELATIONS

Mail questions or comments to:

Kaz, Incorporated Consumer Relations Dept. 250 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772

Please be sure to specify model number.

Call us toll-free at: 1-800-477-0457 E-mail: consumerrelations@kaz.com Or visit our website at: www.kaz.com

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement Filter Part # HAC-504AW

HCM-350:

Replacement part # HCM-350-TANK Replacement part # HCM-350-UV Replacement part # HCM-350-CAP

HCM-350B/HCM-350B-CST:

Replacement part # HCM-350B-TANK Replacement part # HCM-350-UV Replacement part # HCM-350B-CAP

ELECTRICAL RATINGS

The Honeywell HCM-350 Series models are rated at 120V, 60 Hz.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR SEE YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE MOTOR HOUSING OR TAMPER WITH INTERLOCK SWITCH YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Q: I hear the fan turning, but I don’t see any mist. Is my humidiﬁer operating properly?

A: Dry air is pulled through the system and a fan disperses invisible, moisture balanced air. There is no

“mist” emitted. When operating normally you will feel only cool air coming from the unit. Monitor the water level in your Tank/ Base. If you notice a decrease in the Water Tank over 24 hours then the unit is operating normally.

Q: My unit has been running for several hours. I hear the fan spinning, but I do not notice the

water level in the tank decreasing.

A: First, check the ﬁlter to ensure it is wet. If the pad appears dry, remove it from the Base and gently

rinse under cool water. Reposition wet ﬁlter in the Base. You may also want to note the current moisture level in your home. If the humidity level is over 60% the unit will not put out much moisture as your air is already saturated. Also verify the upper enclosure and water tank are properly seated.

Q: My ﬁlter has turned light brown and rust colored. Do I need a new ﬁlter?

A: Probably not. Since your ﬁlter has been made with Protec™ antimicrobial the change in color

indicates only a mineral deposit. Soak ﬁlter in a sink full of cool water to help break up deposits. The discoloration may remain but will not affect the humidiﬁer’s performance.

Q: My humidiﬁer doesn’t appear to be as clean as when I ﬁrst purchased and/or I’m smelling

an unpleasant odor. What should I do?

A: You probably need to replace your Protec™ Antimicrobial Cartridge. This cartridge helps your

humidiﬁer stay cleaner, longer and helps freshen the mist. If you have been using your humidiﬁer regularly for over 30 days replace the Protec™ cartridge and follow the cleaning instructions.

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

You should ﬁrst read all instructions before attempting to use this product.

A. This 3 year limited warranty applies to

repair or replacement of product found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from commercial, abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage. It also does not apply to the ﬁlter or Protec™ Antimicrobial Cartridge. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty.

KAZ IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion

or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase.

B. At its option, Kaz will repair or replace

this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship.

C. This warranty does not cover damage

resulting from any unauthorized attempts to repair or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual.

D. Return defective product to Kaz,

Incorporated with a brief description of the problem. Include proof of purchase and a $10 US/$15.50 CAN check or money order for handling, return packing and shipping charges. Please include your name, address and a daytime phone number.

You must prepay shipping charges.

We suggest having tracking or delivery conﬁrmation. Send to:

In U.S.A.:

Kaz, Incorporated Attn: Returns Department 4755 Southpoint Drive Memphis, TN 38118 USA

In Canada:

Kaz Canada, Inc. Attn: Returns Department 510 Bronte Street South Milton, ON L9T 2X6 Canada

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