Vornado B2193462 User Manual

model EV100

EVAPORATIVE WHOLE ROOM HUMIDIFIER OWNER’S GUIDE

GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO DEL HUMIDIFICADOR EVAPORATORIO TIPO VÓRTICE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION – HUMIDIFICATEUR À ÉVAPORATION POUR TOUTE LA PIÈCE

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Important Instructions ........................................................................4

Getting Started ................................................................................... 7

Features ..............................................................................................8

Controls ...............................................................................................9

Filling Water Tank ..............................................................................10

How to Use .......................................................................................11

Replacing Wick ..................................................................................12

Automatic Reﬁll Program .................................................................. 12

Cleaning ............................................................................................ 13

Storage ..............................................................................................16

Tips .................................................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 17

Warranty ............................................................................................ 18

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner. Please refer to our website for the most current version of our owner’s guide.

The following Warning messages are throughout this owner’s guide:

DANGER

Indicates a hazard with a HIGH level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Please pay special attention to any instructions given to avoid this threateningly dangerous risk.

WARNING

Indicates a hazard with a MEDIUM level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury, minor or moderate injury or potential property damage.

INTENDED USE: This product is intended to circulate and

humidify the air in indoor living spaces only. This product is not intended for commercial or industrial uses. Please read all instructions before using this humidiﬁer.

The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by failure to follow these instructions, improper product use or unauthorized product modiﬁcation. Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty.

WARNING – 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:

WARNING

Risk From Unintended Use and Handling. Please take care to

follow these guidelines to avoid risks to people or property.

- Do Not tamper with or modify this product in any way.

- Do Not use this product outdoors or directly exposed

to weather.

- Do Not use this humidiﬁer on an uneven surface. Always place

this humidiﬁer on a ﬁrm, ﬂat surface.

- Do Not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover power

cord with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Do not route power cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange power cord away from trafﬁc area and where it will not be tripped over.

- Do Not operate after the humidiﬁer malfunctions, has been

dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard humidiﬁer, or return to authorized service facility for examination and/or repair in order to avoid a hazard.

- Do Not place the humidiﬁer near heat sources, such as stoves,

radiators or heaters.

- Do Not repeatedly remove and replace the water tank. This will

only ﬁll the base and water will spill out.

DANGER

Risk From Electrical Shock. Contact with wires or components that are under voltage could be potentially fatal!

- Do Not use this product outdoors or exposed to weather or

the elements.

- Do Not immerse this product in water.

- Do Not pour water through the top Outlet Air Grill on the

power head.

- Do Not attempt to disassemble the power head. Doing so will

void your warranty and could cause damage and/or personal injury. The power head contains no user-serviceable parts. If you experience a problem, please see the warranty for manufacturer information.

- Do Not operate the humidiﬁer with a damaged cord or plug.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

- To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not use this product with a digital timer, blender or solid-state control device, such as a blender or variable-speed fan.

- This appliance has a polarized plug. (One blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to ﬁt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

DANGER

Risk From Electrical Connections. Please pay attention to any instructions given to avoid personal injury or property damage.

- A loose ﬁt between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the product in outlet. Contact qualiﬁed electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.

- Turn the humidiﬁer off if the relative humidity exceeds 60%. Humidity levels above 60% may allow moisture to build up indoors and condense on surfaces, where microorganisms can settle and grow. For accurate readings, use a hygrometer, which is available at most hardware stores and home centers.

- Unplug humidiﬁer prior to moving, cleaning or reﬁlling.

- Unplug and empty humidiﬁer when not in operation.

- Remove the water tank before moving the humidiﬁer to a new location.

- Empty water from the unit if the humidiﬁer is to be turned off and left for more than 8 hours, as leaving the water will encourage the growth of microorganisms. If this happens, thoroughly clean and disinfect the unit. (Refer to CLEANING.)

- Do Not use undiluted bleach or ammonia, strong detergents, abrasive cleansers, gasoline, paint thinner or other solvents to clean this humidiﬁer. Use only water and mild detergents to perform daily maintenance on your humidiﬁer.

- Do Not clean this humidiﬁer in any manner other than what is instructed in this manual.

WARNING

Risk to Children and Other At-Risk Groups of People.

- This humidiﬁer can be used by children ages 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

GETTING STARTED

- Children shall not play with the appliance.

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

- Humidiﬁers should be kept away from children under the age of 8 and not placed in a child’s room without supervision.

- This product and packaging material are not toys and should be kept out of reach of children.

WARNING: Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate equipment.

FCC CONSUMER ADVISEMENT: This equipment may generate, use and/or radiate radio frequency energy that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Unauthorized use or modiﬁcation of this product increases interference risk and may cause FCC revocation of permission to operate. To determine whether the equipment causes harmful interference, please turn the equipment on and off while simultaneously using a radio or television. If interference is suspected, the user is encouraged to contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604.

Before operating, ALWAYS lift from the bottom by using the handles located on the base. Lifting the Water Tank handle on the Water Tank will cause the tank to detach from the humidiﬁer. Before use, check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE if there is evidence of damage. If

any damage is found, contact Vornado Air, LLC at 1-800-234-0604.

A humidiﬁer is quite useful in supplying necessary moisture to dry air. It should be

Check for Leaks

Damage due to shipping may cause leaks in Base or Water Tank. A visual inspection may not reveal hairline fractures.

1. Place humidiﬁer on a water-resistant surface.

2. Fill Water Tank with water to inspect for leaks.

3. Pour several cups of water into Base to inspect

for leaks.

Not Leaking?

Empty water from Base and install full Water Tank.

Leaking?

In the slight chance your humidiﬁer has leaks, contact Consumer Service and we will immediately replace damaged parts.

used with proper care to prevent overhumidiﬁcation.

A good rule of thumb would be to gauge the condensation or frost on windows. Adjust your humidiﬁer to a point where this condition is at a minimum. These adjustments should be made when major changes in outdoor temperatures occur.

Humidiﬁers can be placed in any living area that has a convenient location and provides distribution of the moist air to the living area. The measured output of a humidiﬁer is based upon continuous operation at standard rating conditions. With normal variations of indoor and outdoor conditions, the humidistat-controlled humidiﬁer will not run continuously at maximum output unless the controls are set to do so.

INITIAL HUMIDITY REQUIREMENTS:

When initially installed or when placed in operation at the beginning of each season, the humidiﬁer equipped with a humidistat may run constantly for a day or so and, thus, evaporate large quantities of moisture. When the home and its furnishings have absorbed moisture and become stabilized at the desired humidity level, the amount of water used will diminish and the humidiﬁer operation will maintain the desired humidity level.

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FEATURES

SIMPLETANK™ SYSTEM

This Water Tank is easy to carry, ﬁll, install, clean and view water level. Large 1-gallon capacity.

POWER HEAD

Powerful motor circulates humidiﬁed air throughout whole room. Easy to access for cleaning.

WICK

Wicks up water and ﬁlters out impurities.

BASE

Durable and easy to clean.

AIR OUTLET GRILL

Initiates Vornado’s signature Vortex circulation. Removable for easy cleaning.

AIR INLET GRILL

Designed for efﬁcient air intake.

CARRY HANDLES

Integrated handles on sides of base for lifting and carrying.

CONTROLS

POWER ON/OFF Turn the humidiﬁer On/Off. Select desired HIGH or LOW fan speed, or AUTO mode.

HUMIDISTAT

Reads humidity in room for automatic humidity control.

HUMIDITY

Control humidity level at 40%–60%, or allow unit to run continuously.

LED INDICATOR LIGHTS

Displays current settings.

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FILLING WATER TANK

HOW TO USE

Note: Spills can occur during cleaning, moving or reﬁlling the Water Tank, so be careful to avoid spills when doing these activities.

1. Unplug humidiﬁer and place on a level surface.

2. Remove Water Tank from the base by grasping the top integrated

handle and pulling up towards you (A).

3. Turn the Water Tank upside down and remove the Cap by turning it counterclockwise (B).

4. Gently place Water Tank on a ﬂat surface and ﬁll with cool tap water (C).

5. Ensure Gasket, the rubber ring around the Water Tank, is properly positioned. Insert the Cap into the grooves of the tank and turn clockwise until tightened.

6. Lower Water Tank into Base, positioning Water Tank around the ledge for secure placement (D). Once in nested position, water outlet valve inside Cap opens, releasing water into Base.

A B

Gasket Ring

1. Position humidiﬁer to not blow directly on objects or plants. Plug

power cord into standard grounded wall outlet.

2. To turn humidiﬁer on, press Power Button. The indicator lights

for HIGH fan speed, 50% humidity will illuminate. After ﬁrst use, humidity setting is saved when powered off. Fan speed will default

HIGH Operation for fast humidiﬁcation of larger rooms. High-speed operation will evaporate 1 gallon of water (+/- 10%) in 24 hours of continuous operation. (This assumes room conditions of 70º F and 30% relative humidity.) Will operate at High fan speed until the humidity set point is reached. The Fan will then turn off until the humidity level drops below set point.

LOW

Operation for quiet, nighttime use or smaller rooms. On Low operation, your humidiﬁer may run without reﬁlling for extended periods. Will operate at Low fan speed until the humidity set point is reached. The Fan will then turn off until the humidity level drops below set point.

AUTO

Operation for more precise humidity control. Fan speed will ﬂuctuate between high, low and off to better maintain set humidity

to HIGH. If unit is unplugged, during next use, settings will default to HIGH fan speed, 50% humidity.

3. Use Power Button to select HIGH or LOW fan speed or AUTO

mode until the desired setting is illuminated.

level with the minimal amount of fan noise. While in Auto, you will only be able to mode through humidity settings (40% - 60%). Continuous will be disabled.

HUMIDITY – 40%–60% OR CONTINUOUS

Set the humidity level by pressing the HUMIDITY button until the desired humidiﬁcation level is illuminated. The humidiﬁer will operate until the desired humidity level is reached. At this point, the Fan will turn off. The Humidity Level indicator light will remain on. If the Fan does not turn on, the humidity setting may be lower than the room humidity level. Increase the humidity set point until the Fan turns on. This is an indication of the level of humidity already in the room. While in Continuous, you will only be able to mode through High and Low fan speeds before unit powers off. Auto mode will be disabled.

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REPLACING WICK

CLEANING

While your humidiﬁer came equipped with a Wick, you will eventually have to replace it, as they last approximately 4–8 weeks, depending on use. Many factors affect the life of the Wicks, including amount of use, water hardness and outside environmental factors. You will know the Wick needs to be replaced when it becomes hard and is no longer absorbing the water effectively. Replace the Wick with a genuine Vornado humidiﬁer’s performance.

REPLACING WICK

1. Turn humidiﬁer Off and unplug.

2. Remove humidiﬁer body from

3. Remove and discard used Wick.

4. Install new genuine Vornado

5. Replace humidiﬁer body. Your

Wick. While other brands may ﬁt our units, these wicks do not carry the same quality and life as our own and may diminish the

The additional sodium in chemically softened water may cause Wicks to harden. Try using untreated or tap water. Hard water or water with excessive minerals, such as lime or iron, may shorten Wick life. Try Bacteriostat or Water Treatment found at most hardware or home

base by lifting up.

Wick by slightly bending the Wick to match curve of unit. Make sure Wick ﬁts ﬂush against bottom and side of humidiﬁer.

specialty stores or clean the Wick. See CLEANING for instructions.

On ﬁrst use, the Wick may give off a mild odor. The odor is not harmful and will go away after the ﬁrst few hours of operation. If the odor is exceptionally strong, you can help eliminate most or all of it by soaking the Wick in a solution of 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and one gallon of water for 20–30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in cool water. Allow excess water to run off and dry before replacing in the Base. DO NOT wring.

humidiﬁer is now ready for use.

AUTOMATIC REFILL PROGRAM

Select the shipment interval and Vornado will send replacement Wicks automatically. Eliminate the hassle of remembering to reorder. Maintain the high efﬁciency of your Vornado humidiﬁer. To sign up, visit vornado.com, email consumerservice@vornado.com or call 1-800-234-0604. Cancel anytime.

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Proper cleaning of your Evaporative Whole Room Humidiﬁer is essential to the air quality and performance of your humidiﬁer. The frequency in which your humidiﬁer will need to be cleaned will vary depending on use, water hardness and outside environmental factors. It is recommended, assuming average use, to thoroughly clean the unit several times throughout the season, or when algae, mineral deposits or other particles begin to form. Note: If the humidiﬁer is turned Off with water in Base and not turned back on for 8 hours or longer, or if humidiﬁer is not cleaned as recommended, you may experience some growth of algae or bacteria. These microorganisms may become airborne.

TO CLEAN BASE

1. Turn humidiﬁer Off and unplug.

Warning: Do not submerge humidiﬁer top in water.

2. Remove humidiﬁer body from

base by lifting up.

3. Remove the Wick and Water Tank.

4. Unlock wick support frame lock tab by rotating tab counterclockwise. Gently detach wick support frame from the base by releasing the lock

tab located inside the base.

5. Empty the Base. Clean Base and wick support frame with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.

6. Reassemble humidiﬁer. Ensure power cord is locked ﬂat into power cord tab located inside the power head and the wick support frame is locked into base tab.

Note: The Base and wick support frame are not dishwasher safe.

Power Cord Tabs

Wick Support Frame Lock Tab

Base Lock Tab

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CLEANING

Note: On occasion the Water Tank may need to be wiped down or cleaned to remove build-up of impurities with a mild detergent and cool water. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents or other chemicals for cleaning. The Water Tank is not dishwasher safe.

CLEANING

TO CLEAN GRILL

1. Turn humidifer Off and unplug.

Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents or other chemicals for cleaning.

2. Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, remove screw located at 6 o’clock position inside grill.

TO CLEAN WICK

1. To prolong life of Wick, clean Wick by soaking in solution of 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon water. Let stand 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in cool water. Allow excess water to run off and dry before replacing Wick in Base. DO NOT wring.

3. Twist grill counterclockwise to unlock, then use screwdriver to lift grill.

4. Clean the grill, blade or underside of motor with a soft cloth or with a can of compressed air.

5. Reinstall grill and twist grill clockwise until screw holes align. Replace screw.

20 min.

1 tsp.

Chlorine

Bleach

IN THE EVENT YOU WANT TO DISINFECT THE BASE:

1. Mix solution of 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach and 1 gallon water. Fill Base with solution, wet all surfaces. The remaining solution can be used to rinse or soak the wick support frame.

2. Let stand 20 minutes, then empty.

1 gal.

Water

3. Rinse Base and wick support frame with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth or paper towel. You may also wipe down the entire surface of humidiﬁer with a soft cloth.

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STORAGE

During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store your humidiﬁer. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your humidiﬁer by following these instructions:

Cleaning is recommended before storage.

1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely.

2. Let humidiﬁer dry completely before storing. Do not store with

water inside Water Tank or Base. Remove and discard Wick if it is not suitable for reuse. Do not store humidiﬁer with wet Wick. If Wick is suitable for future use, remove and empty water from Base and Water Tank. Replace Water Tank, power On and select HIGH Fan Speed. Allow humidifer to run until Wick is completely dry.

3. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This will prevent humidiﬁer from accumulating dust over time.

4. Store humidiﬁer in cool and dry location.

TIPS

Be aware of several things as your Vornado® Evaporative Whole Room Humidiﬁer operates:

 If you operate your humidiﬁer continuously (which is recommended

to maintain humidity all day), it may need to be reﬁlled with water every day. Check the Water Tank to be certain that there is an adequate water supply for operation.

 Allow for optimum airﬂow by keeping the grill unobstructed.

Ensure curtains and other items are far enough away from the unit to not be pulled into the side inlets or interfere with airﬂow.

 Any additives, such as aroma fragrances or water conditioners,

must not be used. These additives can cause cracks in the plastic of the humidiﬁer and may affect performance. Any use of such additives voids the manufacturer’s warranty.

DISPOSAL

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM

Unit fails to power on.

Unit makes bubbling or gurgling sound.

Unit is not producing desired amount of humidity.

Wicks are in need of replacement too often.

Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet.

Household circuit breaker/ground fault circuit interrupter has tripped or blown fuse. Reset circuit breaker/ground fault circuit interrupter, or replace fuse. For assistance, contact licensed electrician.

Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.

This is normal. Water is being dispensed into Base.

Water level in Tank is empty or too low. Reﬁll with clean, cool tap water. See HOW TO USE for instructions.

Unit has reached its set point. When set humidity level is reached, the Fan will turn off until humidity level in room drops below humidity set point.

Airﬂow is blocked. Remove obstruction.

Unit settings are too low. Set to High Fan Speed and Continuous Humidity for maximum humidity output.

The additional sodium in chemically softened water may cause Wicks to harden. Try using untreated tap water or distilled water.

Try adding Bacteriostat or Water Treatment, found at most hardware or home specialty stores to the water. Or periodically remove the Wicks and clean by soaking them in solution of 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach and 1 gallon water. Let stand 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in cool water. Allow excess water to run off and dry before replacing Wick in Base. DO NOT wring.

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