Vicks VWM845 Series, WarmMist, WarmMist VWM845 Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT!
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

VWM845

Series

USE AND CARE MANUAL

Humidifier

This humidifier adds water vapor to the surrounding air, enabling the user to breathe better.
If you have any questions about the operation of your Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier, call our
toll-free Consumer Relations line at 1-800-VAPOR-1-2 or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Auto Shut off when empty
Medicine Cup for use with inhalants
Wide tank opening for easy filling & cleaning

WarmMist

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Vicks® Warm Mist Humidifier (Model VWM845)

How it Works:

The Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier is designed to quietly provide visible warm moisture. The tank
feeds water into the boiling chamber where it is heated to a steam vapor. The steam vapor mixes
with dry air in the mist chimney and warm moist air is released into the room.

1. The humidifier should ALWAYS be placed

on a firm, flat, waterproof surface at least
four feet (1.2m) away from bedside, 12
inches (30cm) from the wall and out of
reach of children and pets. Be sure the
humidifier is in a stable position and the
power cord is away from heated surfaces
and out of the way to prevent the humidifier
from being overturned.

2. The humidifier should not be left

unattended, especially in a closed room
since air could become saturated and
leave condensation on walls and furniture.
If room becomes saturated, open the door
and turn the humidifier off or down.

3. Before using the humidifier, extend the

cord and inspect for any signs of damage.
DO NOT use the unit if the cord has been
damaged. DO NOT operate with power
cord coiled or with twist tie in place.

4. The humidifier 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
this safety feature.

5. CAUTION: To avoid fire or electric

shock hazard, plug the humidifier directly
into a 120V AC electrical outlet. To avoid
risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury, DO NOT use an extension cord
or power strip.

6. The humidifier should ALWAYS be

unplugged and emptied when not in
operation or while being cleaned. Shut
off and unplug humidifier before moving.
DO NOT move or tilt humidifier while it
is in operation. Plug and unplug unit with
dry hands. NEVER pull by cord.

7. DO NOT operate the humidifier without

water. Turn off and unplug unit when
tank is empty and the reset light is on.

8. Humidifier requires regular cleaning. Refer

to and follow cleaning instructions.

9. DO NOT operate outdoors; this humidifier

is intended for indoor residential use only.

10. DO NOT cover or insert objects into any

openings on the unit. DO NOT block intake
or output vents.

11. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any

electrical or mechanical functions on this
humidifier. Doing so will void your warranty.

12. DO NOT add any essential oils or

medications (e.g. Kaz Inhalant or Vicks
VapoSteam®) into Chimney, Reservoir,
or Water Tank.

13. DO NOT touch the steam vapor. Steam

can cause burns. DO NOT operate without
the Medicine Cup in place on top of the
Mist Chimney.

14. DO NOT touch skin with exposed

VapoPad® or place VapoPad® on
furniture, fabric, bedding, or plastic.

15. For Residential Use Only

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Important Safety Instructions

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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 PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

The following accessories work great with your humidifier:

Accessories

1 Medicine Cup
2 Mist Chimney
3 Reset Light
4 Power Knob
5 Heating Element
6 Heating Element Cover
7 Water Tray
8 Water Tray Tab
9 Heating Chamber
10 Reservoir
11 Base
12 Locking Latch
13 Scent Pad Door
14 Water Tank Handle
15 Water Tank
16 Tan k Cap
17 Plunger

Components

Vicks VapoPads

®

(One Menthol VapoPad Sample
Included). Use Vicks VapoPads
with your humidifier for soothing
vapors. Enjoy up to 8 hours of
soothing comfort per pad.

Protec® Antimicrobial Cleaning Products

(PC1, PC2 and PC1F)
The Protec Cleaning Products feature an antimicrobial, Aquastat

®

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that helps keep your humidifier cleaner, longer. Simply drop in the
tank for fresh, clean mist! Benefits of using these products include:

• Kills up to 99% of odor causing bacteria

• Keeps cleaning for 30 days

• Contains no harmful chemicals

Vicks
VapoSteam

®

When added to the medicine
cup, it produces soothing
menthol vapors to help provide
comfort for coughs and colds.

Accessories available at retailers and at www.vickshumidifiers.com.

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1. Remove packaging materials. Keep this Instruction Manual for reference.

2. Remove twist tie from power cord and extend power cord full length.

3. Ensure Proper Assembly. Make sure Mist Chimney, Medicine Cup,

and Water Tray are securely in place and that Heating Element Cover
is secured. See Reassembling instructions for reference.

4. Place humidifier on a firm, level, water resistant surface a minimum

of 12 inches (30 cm) from walls. Steam should be directed away
from any walls, bedding, or furniture.

1 Tbsp

Filling / Refilling

WARNING : KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. THIS PRODUCT PRODUCES HOT
STEAM AND SHOULD BE PLACED IN AN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN OR
PETS, WITH THE POWER CORD OUT OF REACH.

Using Your Humidifier

Setting Up Your Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier

1. Remove Water Tank by grasping Handle and pulling up. Remove Tank Cap by turning counter

clockwise. (to left)

2. Fill Tank with cool water. DO NOT fill with warm or hot water.

DO NOT ADD ESSENTIAL OILS, MEDICATIONS, OR INHALANT LIQUIDS such as Vicks®

VapoSteam® or Kaz Inhalant to the Water Tank. Doing so could cause damage to the humidifier
and void the warranty.

3. Replace Tank Cap by turning clockwise (to right) to screw back in place. DO NOT over-tighten.

Place Tank back on humidifier Base.

Resetting When Reset Light Illuminates

When your humidifier is out of water, the Reset Light will illuminate. To reset:

1. Turn power OFF ( )

2. Refill and replace Water Tank.

3. Wait 5 minutes and turn power ON ( )

Note: If Reset Light ( ) is still on, clean Heating Element (see cleaning instructions)

Liquid Inhalants such as Vicks VapoSteam® or Kaz Inhalant can be used in the Medicine Cup.

ONLY USE LIQUIDS THAT ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THIS TYPE OF HUMIDIFIER.

1. Add 1 Tablespoon of inhalant to the Medicine Cup. ONLY pour inhalant into Medicine Cup.

DO NOT pour into Mist Chimney. DO NOT ADD LIQUID INHALANTS, ESSENTIAL OILS, OR
ANY ADDITIVES TO THE WATER. DOING SO CAN HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE
HUMIDIFIER AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

2. Note: Some residue from inhalant may be left in Medicine Cup after use. To clean, ensure

the humidifier is off, unplugged, and cooled for at least 20 minutes and gently wipe residue
from Medicine Cup.
The Medicine Cup can also be used with essential oils. Add a few drops to the medicine cup
for added enjoyment. NEVER add to the Water Tank or Reservoir.

Using Liquid Inhalant

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1. Power: With the Power Knob in the OFF position ( ), plug the filled humidifier into a polarized

120V outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid electric shock, DO NOT plug in humidifier with wet hands.

2. Output: Turn Power Knob to high ( ) or low ( ). A green light will indicate the humidifier

is working, but it will take 3-4 minutes for visible steam to appear.

3. Humidity Level: Once a comfortable humidity level has been reached, turn to the low setting.

A comfortable humidity level is between 40-60%.
Consider using a humidity monitor such as the Vicks V70 Humidity Monitor to display current

room humidity and temperature. If condensation forms on walls, windows, or around unit, turn
humidifier off; the humidity level is too high.

CAUTION: TURN HUMIDIFIER OFF, UNPLUG AND WAIT 20-30 MINUTES FOR
UNIT TO COOL BEFORE MOVING OR CLEANING. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HUMIDIFIER
WITHOUT THE TANK IN PLACE OR IF THE UNIT IS EMPTY. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR
HUMIDIFIER WITHOUT THE MIST CHIMNEY, WATER TRAY, HEATING ELEMENT
COVER, OR MEDICINE CUP PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

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NOTE: WATER TANK SHOULD BE CARRIED USING TWO HANDS; ONE HAND ON THE TANK HANDLE
AND THE OTHER SUPPORTING THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK.

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

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Cleaning Your Humidifier (Continued)

Using Vicks® VapoPads

®

Cleaning Your Humidifier

To keep your humidifier running efficiently, clean it regularly. Weekly cleaning is recommended. All
maintenance should be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water-resistant surface near a faucet.

To properly clean your humidifier, we recommend the separate processes of Scale Removal
and Disinfecting. These two processes must be performed separately.

Before Cleaning:

1.

Remove Water Tank and slowly pour 2 cups (.5 liters) of undiluted, distilled white vinegar

into the Reservoir on the Water Tray. DO NOT pour vinegar over the blue Locking Latch.
Only pour into the deep Reservoir. Note: Pour slowly to give enough time for vinegar
to flow from the Reservoir into the Heating Chamber. The vinegar will slowly begin
to fill the Heating Chamber, located under the Mist Chimney. Let soak for 20 minutes to
loosen scale on the Heating Element.

Water Tank scale removal steps:

Pour additional vinegar into the Water Tank, replace Cover and swish to coat inside of Tank.

Use a cloth dampened with vinegar to wipe away any scale on the inside of the Tank and Cap.

2. Remove the Mist Chimney by gently sliding blue Locking Latch towards the front of the

unit (a) and lifting Chimney upwards (b).

3. Remove Heating Element Cover by lifting from the large round opening and pulling away

from the Chimney.

4. Wet the bristles of a soft brush with vinegar from the Water Tray and gently scrub

the surface of the Heating Element, Heating Element Cover, Reservoir, and Heating
Chamber to remove mineral deposits.

DO NOT USE HARD BRUSHES, STEEL WOOL, OR OTHER HARD ABRASIVES ON THE

HEATING ELEMENT. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE HEATING ELEMENT.
DO NOT POUR VINEGAR DIRECTLY ONTO THE HEATING ELEMENT.
NOTE: If scale is still visible on the Heating Element, moisten a paper towel with vinegar, and

wrap it around the Heating Element. Let it sit for 30 minutes or until scale loosens.
IMPORTANT: Remove paper towel from the Heating Element before proceeding to the next step.

5. Remove Water Tray by gently lifting from the Tab and the opening in front of the Latch, and

empty vinegar in sink. Rinse Water Tray and Heating Element Cover with water until the

smell of vinegar is gone.

6. With a soft damp cloth, wipe Heating Element to remove any excess scale. Snap Heating

Element Cover back on the bottom of the Mist Chimney. It will only fit one way.

CAUTION: DO NOT RINSE HEATING ELEMENT OR MIST CHIMNEY IN SINK OR UNDER

RUNNING WATER AS WATER CAN GET INTO INTERNAL PARTS. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE

THE HUMIDIFIER AND VOID THE WARRANTY. ONLY USE A WET CLOTH OR PAPER TOWEL

TO CLEAN THIS PART.

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Your Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier can be used with Vicks VapoPads® to provide up to 8 hours
of soothing vapors. One free sample of the menthol VapoPad is included with your humidifier.
To use your unit with scent pads:

VapoPads® Recommended Usage:

• Not recommended for infants under 10 lbs (4.5 kg).

• For children between 10-22 lbs (4.5-10 kg ), DO NOT use more than 2 pads in a 24 hr period.
Scent Pad Ingredients (VSP-19, VSP19FP, VSP19VPC, VSP-19 CAN): Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol,

Glycol,Cedar Leaf Oil, & Others.

1. Open Scent Pad Door.

2. Open Scent Pad by tearing notch on pad bag. DO NOT touch pad with hands. If pad is touched,

DO NOT rub face or eyes as it may cause irritation.

3. Insert Vicks Scent Pad with angled end facing towards the product. Up to two scent pads can

be inserted. Close door.

4. After 8 hours, discard scent pad. To continue using scent pads, repeat steps 1-4.

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Scale Removal:

Keeping the Heating Element free of scale will help the humidifier to run efficiently.

1. Turn off and unplug humidifier. NEVER clean the humidifier when it is running. If the

humidifier has recently been in use, wait at least 20-30 minutes for unit to cool
before beginning cleaning process.

2. Remove any accessories, and empty medicine from Medicine Cup. Then remove and empty

Water Tank and set aside.

3. Pull blue Locking Latch toward front of unit (a) and lift Mist Chimney up (b) to remove. Remove

Water Tray from Base by pulling up from the Tab (c) and the opening in front of the Latch, then
empty Water Tray.

4. Replace Water Tray and Mist Chimney. These must be in place for cleaning. See

Reassembling section.

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1. Mix ½ gallon (1.9 L) of water with ½ teaspoon of bleach. Pour the bleach solution into

the Water Tank. Replace Tank Cap and gently swish to coat the entire inside.
NOTE: Using more than ½ teaspoon of bleach to ½ gallon (1.9 L) of water may result
in damage to the humidifier.

2. Place Water Tank on Base. Bleach solution will drain into the Water Tray. Let soak

for 20 minutes.

3. Remove Tank and slowly empty bleach solution into sink. Rinse with water until

the smell of bleach is gone.

4. Remove the Mist Chimney by gently sliding blue Locking Latch towards the front of the

unit (a) and pulling Chimney upwards (b).

5. Remove Heating Element Cover by lifting from the large round opening and pulling away

from the Chimney, and rinse with Water. With a soft damp paper towel, wipe Heating
Element until the smell of bleach is gone.

CAUTION: DO NOT RINSE HEATING ELEMENT OR MIST CHIMNEY IN SINK OR UNDER

RUNNING WATER AS WATER CAN GET INTO INTERNAL PARTS. DOING SO WILL
DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER AND VOID THE WARRANTY. ONLY USE A WET CLOTH OR
PAPER TOWEL TO CLEAN THIS PART.

6. Carefully remove Water Tray by lifting from the Water Tray Tab and the opening in front of the

Latch, and empty bleach solution into sink. Rinse Water Tray and Heating Element Cover with
water until the smell of bleach is gone. Wipe Water Tray to dry.

Cleaning Your Humidifier (Continued)

Disinfecting:

Before starting the disinfecting process, follow Steps 1-4 in Before Cleaning section.
NOTE: Bleach may stain clothes. It is recommended that you wear rubber gloves during this

process to protect your hands.

Run the dishwasher on the light duty or normal cycle. DO NOT wash with soiled articles/dishes.

DO NOT use detergents.
Note: DO NOT place parts on lower rack of dishwasher. Doing so could cause damage to the

humidifier parts and dishwasher.

Dishwasher Safe:

The following parts are TOP RACK dishwasher safe for residential dishwashers operating at
temperatures below 70°C/158°F.

Heating Element Cover

Water Tray

Medicine Cup

THE MIST CHIMNEY, BASE, AND WATER TANK ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.

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

To clean the scent pad area, gently wipe out scent pad heater area with a soft damp cloth.

DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR BLEACH SOLUTION TO CLEAN THIS AREA.

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1. Place Water Tray back in Base.

2. Ensure Heating Element Cover is

secured back on the bottom of the

Mist Chimney by snapping in place.

3. Slide blue Locking Latch toward the

front of the unit (a) and secure

Mist Chimney to Base (b).

Ensure Mist Chimney is secured to the

Base and the Locking Latch is in the

closed position.

4. Press Medicine Cup back in place.

5. Put Tank Cap back on Water Tank

and place back on unit.

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Troubleshooting

Solution

• Plug unit in

• Check circuits, fuses, test outlet

• Wait 3-4 minutes after
turning on

• Fill Water Tank

• Place on a level surface

• Follow Cleaning Instructions

• Refill Water Tank

• Follow Reset Procedure

• See Cleaning Instructions

• Check the Tank for leaks and
replace if necessary

• Tighten Tank Cap

• Check Water Tray and
secure onto Base

• Decrease mist output to
low setting or open door
to the room

If your Humidifier is not working properly, refer to the following:

Problem

• Power Knob is set to
“On” and Power Knob
light is off

• Power is “On” and no

mist appears

• Little or no mist
is produced

• Reset Light illuminated

• Water overflows from

Reservoir

• Condensation forms around
humidifier or windows

Possible Cause

• Unit not plugged in

• No power at outlet

• Water has not heated to
boiling to produce steam

• No water in Tank

• Unit is not level

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Mineral deposits on Heater
Element or Water Tray

• Water Tank is empty

• Unit not reset after refill

• Heating Element is
covered in scale

• Tank may be damaged

• Tank Cap is not tight

• Water Tray not
seated properly

• Mist Intensity is set too high
for room size or
pre-existing humidity level

NOTE: Failure to keep this unit clean from mineral deposits normally contained in any water supply
will affect the efficiency of operation of this unit. Customer failure to follow these instructions may
void the warranty.

For questions, technical support or to order replacement parts, contact Consumer Relations.
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-VAPOR-1-2 (1-800-827-6712)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-7:00PM EST
E-mail: [e-mail]
Or visit our website at: www.vickshumidifiers.com
Please be sure to specify Model number VWM845.

Consumer RelationsEnd-Of-Season Care And Storage

Follow the cleaning instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week, or at the
end of the season. At the end of the season, remove any accessories from the humidifier.

Dry the humidifier completely before storing. DO NOT store with water inside the Water Tray or
Water Tank. Pack unit in original carton and store in a cool, dry location.

Electrical rating: 120V, 60 Hz.
Capacity: 1 gallons (3.7 L)
If you experience a problem, please contact Consumer Relations. Do not return this humidifier to

the original place of purchase.
Do not attempt to open the motor housing or tamper with the Power Knob yourself. Doing so may

void your warranty and cause personal injury or damage to the product.

Specifications