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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations
on your purchase of the Natural
Cascade™
Humidifier
Featuring
the
unique use of
pump driven
water
circulation, this unit provides
exclusive
features
that
no
other
humidifiers
offer
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
and
FEATURES
Your Natural
Cascade^M
Humidifier is an
EVAPORATIVE
TYPE
HUMIDIFIER.
This means that the air being drawn
through the moistened filter naturally evaporates the water
and disperses
INVISIBLE
MOISTURE
into the
air.
This type
of humidifier
DOES
NOT
PRODUCE
MIST,
WATER
DROPLEtS,
STEAM
OR
EXCESSIVE
CONDENSATION
associated with other types of humidifiers.
EXCESSIVE
HUMIDITY
CAN
OFTEN
LEAD
TO
UNANTICIPATED
PROBLEMS.
Air containing water
droplets or mist can create a
good
habitat for the growth of
mold and mildew.
Misting units often oversaturate the air, while the Lasko
Natural Cascade''^'^ Humidifier reaches a maximum
humidity output level without oversaturating. With a
properly operating Evaporative Humidifier,
the
evaporation
rate
increases naturally when the air is dry. When the humidity
in your home is high, moisture output automatically
decreases to help prevent
damaging
condensation.
The Watershow Viewing Window and Water Tank provide
a visible way for you to know that your Natural Cascade^'^
Humidifier is operating. As air passes over the Filters, the
humidity in the room will increase, and the water level in
the Unit will
begin
to decrease.
Unlike misting humidifiers, the Evaporative Filters in your
Natural Cascade Humidifier^*^ also trap unwanted minerals
that
reside in normal tap water. This filtering also assures
there
is NO
WHITE
DUST
dispersed into the air.
NOTE:
A few
droplets
of water
may be
present
in
your
Humidifier
as a
result
of our
quality
testing
prior
to
packaging
and
shipment.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using
electrical
appliances,
especially
where
children
are present,
basic
precautions
should
always hk
followed
in
order
to
reduce
the
risk
of
fire,
electric
shock
and
injury
to
persons...
Including
the
following:
1.
To prevent possible electrical shock, always turn
Humidifier off and unplug before filling, servicing or
moving.
2. Always place Humidifier on a stable,
flat,
level
surface.
Locate Power
Cord
so the Humidifier or other
objects are not resting on it. Keep the
Cord
away from
room traffic.
3.
Do not place Humidifier near a heat source such as
stoves,
radiators or heaters.
4. This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug
(one
blade is wider than the
other).
To reduce the risk of
electrical
shock, this
plug
is designed to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If
plug
does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
5.
Never tilt or attempt to move the Humidifier while it is
operating.
6. Always direct air flow away from walls or furniture as
excessive moisture may cause damage.
7. Humidifiers require regular cleaning
to
maintain proper
operating conditions. Refer
to
Cleaning
instructions
for
proper cleaning procedures.
8. Do not place Humidifier on an electrical appliance.
FILLING
and
REFILLING
1.
It is recommended
that
all
Humidifiers be cleaned prior
to use. Please read
Cleaning
Instructions
for Base
and
Water
Tank cleaning.
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2.
Use the convenient Carrying Handle found on the
bottom of the Water Tank to bring it to a faucet.
Remove
the
Tank Cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Fill
the
Water
Tank with cool tap
water.
Never use hot
water.
Replace the Tank Cap by turning clockwise,
until tightened. Do not over tighten. (Figure 1)
Carry
Handle
Figure
1
Tank
Cap
Water
Capacity
of
Unit
is 2
Gallons
NOTE:
While carrying filled
Water
Tank
back
to
Humidifier,
hold Handle with one hand, while supporting bottom of
Water
Tank with other hand,
3.
Place
the
Water
Tank securely on the Base. If positioned
properly, water will slowly pour into Base and
automatically stop when reaching desired amount.
4.
Even
though your Humidifier
will
produce approximately
4.0 gallons in a 24 hour period*, the water capacity
(amount of
water
the
Humidifier
will
hold at one time)
is 2.0 gallons.
NOTE:
Do not move or tilt the Humidifier while filled
Water
Tank
is
on
Base.
To move Humidifier, remove Water
Tank and carefully move the rest of Unit to desired
location. Replace Water Tank and restart Humidifier.
CAUTION:
Do not
pour
water
through
the
Exhaust
Grill
on the
Upper
Housing.
Doing
so may cause
damage
and
personal
injury.
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Always
place
Humidifier
on a
firm
and level
surface.
Locate
the Power
Cord
so the
Humidifier
is not
resting
on it, and is away
from
room
traffic.
Always
carry
filled
Water
Tank
separate
from
rest of
Humidifier.
Never
move
water
filled
Humidifier
while
plugged
in.
1.
Take extra care to prevent water spillage that may
damage
furniture
or flooring. The
manufacturer
will not
accept
responsibility
for
damage
to
property
caused
by water
spillage.
2. Always be sure that the Power Control Knob is in the
OFF position when
plugging
Humidifier into a
polarized 120 volt AC wall outlet.
CAUTION:
Do not
plug
Humidifier
into
electrical
outlet
with wet hands, or
electrical
shock
may
occur.
3.
Set the Humidistat Control Knob to HIGH.
4.
Turn the Power Control Knob to the HIGH position.
The Red Power
Light
should be
on.
After your
Humidifier has been
running on HIGH for a
few
minutes, you may
then turn the Power
Control Knob to your
desired setting.
HIGH
Speed: for fast
humidification of a large
room.
This setting will
provide approximately 4
gallons of
moisture
output
in a 24 hour period.
MEDIUM Speed: for
normal operation.
LOW Speed: for quiet
night time operation.
(Figure 2)
*
Calculations
based
on
ambient
conditions
of 70" F and 30%
relative
humidity
in a
room
of
average
insulation.
CLEANING
and
FILTER
CARE
1.
Regular cleaning is necessary to ensure proper and
efficient
operation. The frequency of cleaning depends
on the amount of impurities which may be found in the
water
or how often the Humidifier is in operation. In
either instance, it is
recommended
that
the
Humidifier
be
cleaned
at least
once
a week.
CAUTION:
To
prevent
electric
shock,
always
turn
Power
Control
Knob
to OFF
position
and
unplug
before
cleaning.
2. To replace the Evaporative Filter
Pad,
remove Rear Grill
from the Base by squeezing the Upper Tabs inward and
lift
out. Remove used Filters and discard. (Figure 3)
3.
Slide
the
Water
Distribution Tray
out.
Clean thoroughly
and inspect Water Drip Holes for any blockage.
Replace Tray to its original position, (Figure 4)
Water
Distribution
Tray
Figure
4
'Water
Drip
Holes
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CLEANING
and
FILTER
CARE
(Continued)
4,
Insert
two
new Filter Rads by pressing
them
onto
the
Filter
Support Pins found on inside of Rear Cover. Filter Rads
must be inserted with colored mark on top.
(Figure
5)
5.
Reinstall Rear Grill by engaging three Bottom Tabs on
the
Grill into inside Rear Grill Cover
Wall.
Squeeze
Top Finger
Tabs
inward until they slide into the Slots in
Top of Rear Grill Cover
Wall.
(Figure 6)
8. To increase the life of your Filter Rads, remove Rear
Grill
and turn Filters around (so outside of Filter is now
facing towards inside of Humidifier).
Filter
life may be extended by cleaning the Filter in a
20%
vinegar solution. To clean Filter, mix one part
undiluted vinegar
with
four parts
warm
tap
water.
Soak
the
Filter in this solution for 20 minutes, rinse Filter
thoroughly with warm water to remove vinegar odor.
9. Discoloration of the Evaporative Rad is normal after
extended use. The discoloration is caused by mineral
deposits in the water, and the degree of discoloration
will
vary depending upon the amount of mineral
content in the water. When the Filter surface area is
thoroughly discolored, or you notice reduced water
usage, it is a
good
indicator that the Filter Rads need
to be replaced. The Evaporative
Pads
should
be
replaced at least
once
every season.
The Replacement Filters to be used in
this
unit
are:
^
TheUskoReplaamentEvaporatTO
^ > (Available
separately)
.r
Model 1120 requires two Replacement Filter Sets.
10. TO REMOVE
SCALES
from
inside of Base use undiluted
white
vinegar. Let vinegar stand in Base for 20 minutes
then
wipe away any scale buildup using a soft brush or
cloth.
Do not use
soap
or
detergents
and never use an
abrasive cleaner.
11.
TO
DISINFECT
TANK
AND
BASE:
Fill Tank with 1
teaspoon of
chlorine
bleach and 1 gallon of
water.
Place
Tank back on Base and let stand for 2Q minutes.
Carefully empty Base and Tank after 20 minutes and
rinse
well
with
water
until
bleach smell is gone. Do not
operate Humidifier when there is still cleaner in the
water.
12. Commercial "Descalers" and "Bacteriostats" are
available at your local home improvement center.
13.
Do not operate Humidifier when there is still cleaner
in the water.
6. To replace the blue Foam Water Filter Disk, remove
Water
Tank, then Humidifier Body Assembly from the
Base.
Remove the Disk and discard. (Figure 7)
Figure
7
QjOfiFoam
Water
Disk
7. Rinse Base thoroughly. Place
Only
One New Foam
Water
Disk into Base
Well.
Reattach the Humidifier
Body Assembly and
Water
Tank to the Base.
OFF
SEASON
STORAGE
1.
Clean and dry Humidifier thoroughly per the Cleaning
Instructions.
Do not leave any water in the
Unit
while
storing.
2. Dispose of the Evaporative Pad. Do not store a used
Evaporative
Rad in the Humidifier.
3. Place Humidifier back in its carton and store in a cool
dry place.
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LIMITED
WARRANTY
SHOULD ACCESSORY PARTS BE
NEEDED,
CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER FOR IN-WARRANTY REPLACE-
MENT
PARTS. A COPY OF PROOF-OF-PURCHASE MUST BE INCLUDED ALONG
WITH
THE TYPE AND STYLE.
WHICH IS LOCATED
ON
THE
BOTTOM
OF YOUR APPLIANCE.
This
product
is
warranted
for one
year
from
the
date
of
original
purchase
against
defects
in
workmanship
and/or
materials.
At our option, parts that prove to be defective
will
either be repaired or replaced or the whole
product
will
be replaced.
Should
electrical
or
mechanical repair
become
necessary
during
the
warranty
period,
send
your complete
product,
postage
or freight prepaid to the nearest service center.
Call
the number below for
the
service station nearest you.
Should
a part need replacement, you must
give
us
the
type
and style of your appliance. You
will
find this
at the
bottom
of
the appliance. In either case, a copy
of your
proof
of purchase
is
requested.
This
warranty
does
not
apply
if
th^.damage
occurs because
of
accident,
improper
handling
or
operation,
shipping
damage,
abuse, misuse, unauthorized repairs made or
attempted,
or the use of the
product
for commercial service.
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
LAST
FOR ONE YEAR
FROM
THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PUR-
CHASE.
THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
LIABILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER.
Some
states do not allow limitations on how
long
any implied warranty lasts, or
the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential
damages,
so
that
the
above
limitations
and
exclusions may
not
apply
to you.
This
warranty
gives
you
specific
legal
rights.
You
may also have other
rights
which vary from state to state.
FOR PARTS
AND TO
ORDER REPLACEMENT
FILTERS:
For Replacement Parts
or
Filters please
call:
1-800-966-2028.
MONDAY
THROUGH
FRIDAY,
BETWEEN
THE HOURS
OF 8
AM
AND 4 PM
EST. "PLEASE
DO
NOT
RETURN
PRODUCT
TO PLACE
OF
PURCHASE."
Reference the type and style of product (located on the underside
of the product) when you
call.
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS:
For any questions, comments or the location of your nearest
service
center,
PLEASE
CALL
OUR
TOLL-FREE
"HOTLINE"
AT
1-800-233-0268.
MONDAY
THROUGH
FRIDAY,
BETWEEN
THE
HOURS
OF 8 AM AND 5 PM EST.
Please reference product name and
model
no. when you
call.
Appliance
Service Dept. • P.O.
Box 569 Franklin, TN 37065-0569
PLEASE
DO
NOT SEND PRODUCT TO
THIS
LOCATION!
NOTES
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