KAZ HUT-200 User Manual

HONEYWELL TOP FILL ULTRASONIC HUMIDIFIER

MODEL HUT-200 Series

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.

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.

15. This product is intended for residential use only.

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

Honeywell International Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to this product.

Honeywell Ultrasonic Humidiﬁer

Model HUT-200 Series

Kaz, Inc. 250 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772

1-800-477-0457

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules.

Warning: Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Consumer ISM equipment, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

INTRODUCTION

How it Works:

The Easy to Care Ultrasonic Humidiﬁer is designed to silently provide visible cool moisture. Water is pumped from the water reservoir through the demineralization cartridge which helps capture minerals in the water. Demineralized water ﬂows into the misting tray where it is turned into a ﬁne visible mist through the action of ultrasonic sound waves. The mist is then propelled into the air by a small fan providing relief from dry air.

The unique top ﬁll design makes ﬁlling as easy as watering a plant. This unit is also equipped with a water circulating feature which indicates when reﬁlling is needed.

Your humidiﬁer is made up of these parts:

Mist Nozzle

Protective Clear Cover

Top Housing/Tray

Fill Funnel

Demineralization Cartridge

Cartridge Inlet

Water Hose

Pump Outlet

Water Pump

Water Window

Main Housing

Power/Output Control

SETTING UP YOUR HUMIDIFIER

Remove from box

Remove packaging material. Remove and set aside instruction manual. Recycle box and packaging materials or save box for end of season storage.

To prevent water pump from shifting during transportation it has been taped to the inside of your humidiﬁer. Remove

top housing and locate the water pump in the bottom of the main housing. Remove shipping tape located on water pump and place water pump back in slot.

Make sure it is securely in place and hose is not bent or crimped or unit will not operate.

Placement

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

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

Figure 1

Filling

Fill pitcher or jug with up to 1 gallon of cool water.

Note: You can ﬁll this humidiﬁer with as much as 1 gallon of water or as little as a cup of water.

Indications that your humidiﬁer needs to be reﬁlled are:

- Water will stop circulating over the top housing.

- Your humidiﬁer will start to sound louder.

Pour water into the ﬁll funnel area located on the top of the unit.

Note: Water can be added up to, but not exceed the Full line.

OPERATING: HUT-200 Series

Power

With the power switch in the OFF position, plug the ﬁlled humidiﬁer into a polarized 120V outlet. DO NOT FORCE THE POLARIZED PLUG INTO THE OUTLET; It will only ﬁt one way.

DO NOT plug in humidiﬁer with wet hands to avoid electric shock.

Output

Variable mist control allows you to customize your humidiﬁer output. Turn the mist control knob to the highest setting for fast moisture and lower setting for moisture maintenance.

NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE WITH TOP COVER REMOVED. Doing so could result in water spilling from humidiﬁer.

Mist Direction

Direct moisture away from walls, furniture and bedding. Failure to do so could result in wetting of these items.

REPLACING DEMINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE

The demineralization cartridge should be changed every 20-30 ﬁllings depending on your water quality. Keep in mind, depending on your water quality, you may need to change your demineralization cartridge more frequently. Indications that you should change your cartridge are white colored particles/dust settling around the base of your humidiﬁer.

For areas of extreme hard water it is recommended that you use distilled water in your humidiﬁer.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Replacement Demineralization Cartridge HDC-200 or Cartridge Q

With dry hands unplug humidiﬁer and carry to kitchen or bathroom.

Remove top housing and set aside.

STEP 4

Remove water hose from demineralization cartridge by gently pulling and twisting. Remove old demineralization cartridge and discard.

REPLACING DEMINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE (Continued)

STEP 5 STEP 6

Replace with new demineralization cartridge by gently pressing into place. You will hear a click when it is fully seated. Reattach water hose making sure it is pushed on all the way and there are no kinks.

Make sure water pump is securely in place.

STEP 7

Replace top housing.

CLEANING: HUT-200 Series

NOTE: It is recommended that all maintenance be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water resistant surface.

Weekly Cleaning: To properly clean your humidiﬁer we recommend the process of scale removal and disinfecting.

DISHWASHER SAFE:

safe for residential dishwashers operating at temperatures below 70°C/158°F. It is recommended that you run the dishwasher on the light duty or normal cycle. Do not wash humidiﬁer parts with soiled articles/dishes. DO NOT USE DETERGENTS. If you use your dishwasher to clean the following parts you will not need to follow the disinfecting and scaling procedure.

Please Note: Do not place parts on lower rack of dishwasher. Using the lower rack could cause damage to the humidiﬁer parts and dishwasher.

The following parts are TOP RACK dishwasher

Protective Clear Cover Top housing Mist Nozzle

Water Pump

THE MAIN HOUSING, DEMINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE AND WATER HOSE ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.

Placing these parts in the dishwasher will damage your humidiﬁer and render it unable to operate properly.

Main Housing

Demineralization Cartridge

Water Hose

CLEANING: HUT-200 Series (continued)

Scale Removal directions:

STEP 1

Remove top housing, clear protective cover, water pump and water hose and set aside.

STEP 5

Wash hose with soap and warm water. Rinse hose thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.

For tough stains, soak the hose in a bowl of white household vinegar for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water while ﬂexing and crushing the soft hose to loosen any debris. Clean and wipe dry with a hand cloth.

STEP 2 STEP 3

Remove demineralization cartridge and set aside. DO NOT WASH OR SOAK IN VINEGAR.

STEP 6

Gently wipe top housing and nebulizer with undiluted vinegar

Note: You can place the top housing in the dishwasher if you choose.

Empty main housing, pouring water away from rear of housing. Fill water reservoir of main housing with 2 cups vinegar.

STEP 7 STEP 8

Be sure to keep water level sensor clean. Gently wipe with a soft cloth and undiluted vinegar.

STEP 4

Place pump, mist nozzle, and protective clear cover inside main housing in the vinegar solution to soak or follow the dishwasher option.

Soak for 20 minutes. Rinse base and parts not put in dishwasher until vinegar smell is gone.

Note: For best cleaning results hose should be soaked in the base and then rinsed with clean, cool water until the smell of vinegar is gone.

With your unit un-assembled, proceed to the disinfecting instructions.

CLEANING: HUT-200 Series (continued)

Disinfecting directions: Disinfect following scale removal

STEP 1

DO NOT DISINFECT demineralization cartridge

STEP 4

Soak water pump, mist nozzle and clear protective cover in water reservoir of the main housing if these parts were not cleaned on the top rack of dishwasher.

STEP 2

Set aside top housing, clear protective cover, water pump and water hose.

STEP 5

Wipe top cover with remaining water bleach solution if these parts were not placed in dishwasher. Soak for 15-20 minutes.

Thoroughly rinse base and any parts not placed in dishwasher until the smell of bleach is gone.

Add 1 TB of bleach to 1 gallon water. Add ½ to ¾ gallon of water/bleach solution to water reservoir of the main housing.

STEP 3

NOTE: USING MORE THAN 1 TB OF BLEACH PER GALLON OF WATER WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR HUMIDIFIER.

Note: For best cleaning results hose should be soaked in the base and then rinsed with clean,

cool water until the smell of bleach is gone.

RE-ASSEMBLING: HUT-200 Series

1. Insert pump outlet into hose and gently press all the way on until it cannot go any further.

Replace mist nozzle by gently snapping into place.

2. Insert water pump/ hose assembly into slot in base. Note: please be sure pump is fully seated and there are no kinks in the hose.

Replace top housing and protective clear cover.

3. Insert demineralization cartridge into slot and gently press into place.

Note: Please be careful of clothing, rugs and other non bleach resistant materials when disinfecting. Spilling bleach on clothing, rugs and certain surfaces may cause damage.

4. Attach water hose opening to demineralization cartridge by gently inserting cartridge outlet into water hose opening.

END-OF-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE

Follow the CLEANING instructions when the humidiﬁer will not be used for at least one week or more, or at the end of the season.

At the end of the season, remove demineralization cartridge and allow to dry properly.

Note: If demineralization cartridge has been used you should replace it with a new cartridge.

Dry the humidiﬁer completely before storing. DO NOT store with water inside the main housing water reservoir or water tube.

Pack unit in original carton and store in a cool, dry location. Install new demineralization cartridge before next use.

CONSUMER RELATIONS

Mail questions or comments to:

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

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS

HDC-200-Demineralization Cartridge HUT-200-Tray HUT-200-Tray Cover HUT-200-Mist Nozzle

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

750/200-Pump HUT-200-Hose HUT-200-BLANK

PC-1/PC-2-Protec Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge

ELECTRICAL RATINGS

The Honeywell HUT-200 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Cleaning

Question Answer How do I clean inside the water pump? You can clean the inside of the pump by turning

What parts are dishwasher safe? The water hose, water pump, top housing,and

How do I assemble my humidiﬁer after cleaning? See page 9 of your owners manual. Can I use dish soap to clean my humidiﬁer?

Can I add water treatments to this humidiﬁer?

the cover counter-clockwise. Remove the cover and you can clean the housing and disk.

protective clear cover are all top rack dishwasher safe

It is not recommended that you use dish soap to clean your humidiﬁer as it is very hard to remove all the soap and this could cause damage to your humidiﬁer. The only part that we recommend cleaning with soap is the water hose and this part should be rinsed until all soap residue is removed.

You should only add water treatments to your humidiﬁer that are speciﬁcally made for ultrasonic humidiﬁers such as the Protec Cleaning Cartridge, model PC-1 or PC-2. Using water treatments that are not recommended for ultrasonic humidiﬁers could damage your humidiﬁer. If you are concerned about hard water it is recommended you use distilled water in your humidiﬁer.

Antimicrobial

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Continued)

Operation

Question Answer What setting should I put my humidiﬁer on? You should run your humidiﬁer on the highest

I ran my humidiﬁer overnight in a very dry room and the humidity barely changed but my water level decreased quite a bit

Can I run my humidiﬁer without a demineralization cartridge?

How often should I change my demineralization catridge?

How do I know my humidiﬁer is operating properly

The water window is illuminated but I do not see any mist coming out of the mist nozzle.

There is no water running through the water ﬂow area on the top housing.

Why did my humidiﬁer suddenly start sounding loud?

How much water does my humidiﬁer hold? Your humidiﬁer can hold up to 1.0 Gallon of water. It

How long will my humidiﬁer run when full? Your humidiﬁer will run up to 22 hrs on high and 44

setting if your room is very dry. Once you are at a more comfortable humidity you can turn your output setting to a lower setting.

It may take a few days for your humidity to increase. Wood, rugs and other objects in your room will absorb moisture before you can feel the effects, if it is extremely dry.

Yes but it is recommended that you use a demineralization cartridge to help reduce white dust. If you choose to not use a demineralization cartridge you will need to replace the demineralization cartridge in your unit with HUT-200-BLANK for it to operate. It is recommended that you use distilled water if you chose not to use a demineralization cartridge.

In general the demineralization cartridge will last 20-30 ﬁllings depending on water quality and usage. White dust on surrounding surfaces could indicate that your demineralization cartridge needs to be replaced.

You will see visible mist coming from your humidiﬁer. Also, water will ﬂow down the top housing and you will notice a decrease in the water level after 8 hrs of use.

Make sure unit has water. See Troubleshooting Guide for more.

First check to make sure there is water in your humidiﬁer. If yes, check your water pump to make sure it is properly seated in the holding area. Next check to make sure the water hose is ﬁrmly attached to both the water pump and demineralization cartridge. Last, make sure there is nothing obstructing the water ﬂow area on the top cover or water hose. If these steps do not help, please please see our Troubleshooting Guide or contact our customer service department at 1-800-477-0457.

Check your water level. If your humidiﬁer is out of water it is an indication that you need to reﬁll your humidiﬁer.

can be ﬁlled to the Full line.

hrs on low.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Water is not ﬂowing

a. Check to be sure there is water in the tank and it is covering the pump. b. Check hose to be sure there are no kinks. Hose should be pushed fully onto both the

demineralization cartridge and pump. c. Make sure pump is fully seated properly in bottom of tank. d. Turn unit off, then back on to help clear any air in the system. e. If water still is not ﬂowing, remove pump, disassemble and make sure pump

wheel can spin freely and there is nothing blocking pump inlet or demineralization

cartridge inlet.

2. Unit ﬂows water but does not produce mist

a. Make sure control is rotated fully clockwise. b. Remove mist nozzle and check to see if there is water inside the nebulizer cham-

ber which is the pocket located next to the demineralization cartridge. If there is

no water in the nebulizer chamber, you may need to replace your demineralization

cartridge. c. If there is water in the nebulizer chamber and steps 2a and 2b have been followed,

you may need to call our toll free number for further instructions.

3. Pump makes a swishing sound

a. The pump may have sucked in air. Be sure there is enough water in the tank to cover

the pump. b. After ﬁlling, turn the unit off for a few seconds, then turn it back on to clear the

system of air.

4. Pump makes a whirring sound

a. The pump may not be properly seated. Be sure to push pump fully into tank. After

seating the pump properly, turn the unit off for a few seconds, then turn it back on.

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