Vornado EVAP2 User Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Evaporative Vortex Humidiﬁer Owner’s Guide

LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES

Guide de L’utilisateur

LEA Y TENGA EN CUENTA ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES

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MODEL EVAP2

Designed, engineered and supported in Andover, Kansas.

Conception, mise au point et soutien technique effectués à Andover, au Kansas.

Diseño y soporte en Andover, Kansas.

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800.234.0604

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HUMIDIFIER.

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

DO read all instructions before using this Humidiﬁer.

DO 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 humidity readings, use a hygrometer which is available at most hardware stores and home centers.

DO unplug the Humidiﬁer prior to moving, cleaning or reﬁlling.

DO unplug and empty this Humidiﬁer when not in operation.

DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. This product

is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt into the power outlet only one way. This is a SAFETY FEATURE. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to ﬁt, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

DO NOT operate the Humidiﬁer with a damaged cord or plug, after the Humidiﬁer malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return to Vornado for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.

DO empty water from the unit if the Humidiﬁer is to be turned off and left for more than 12 hours, as leaving the water will encourage the growth of microorganisms. If this happens, thoroughly clean and disinfect the unit. (Refer to the WEEKLY MAINTENANCE.)

DO remove the Water Reservoir ﬁrst if you need to move the Humidiﬁer to another location.

This Humidiﬁer requires periodic cleaning. Refer to the WEEKLY MAINTENANCE instructions provided. DO NOT clean the Humidiﬁer in any manner other than as instructed in this manual.

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 cord with throw rugs, runners or similar objects. Arrange

the power cord away from trafﬁc areas, so it will not become a tripping hazard.

DO NOT place the Humidiﬁer near heat sources such as stoves, radiators or heaters.

DO NOT pour water through the top Outlet Air Grill on the Power Head.

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.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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 limited warranty for information.

DO NOT repeatedly remove and replace the Water Reservoir. This will overﬁll the Base and water will spill out.

Humidiﬁers should be kept away from children and not be placed in a child’s room without supervision.

See page 5 for parts listing and identiﬁcation.

If you have any questions regarding this product, please call Vornado Consumer Service, toll-free at 1-800-234-0604, or consumerservice@vornado.com.

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VORNADO® EVAP2 HUMIDIFIER PARTS

While your Vornado® Evaporative Humidiﬁer requires no assembly, you will need to know how to remove the Water Reservoir and Filter for cleaning, maintenance, and ﬁlter replacement. The components are as follows:

AIR OUTLET GRILL

Initiates Vornado’s signature Vortex circulation.

POWER HEAD

Powerful motor circulates humidiﬁed air throughout the whole room.

INLET GRILLS

Designed for efﬁcient air intake.

CONTROL PANEL

Easily operate with a power switch that turns the unit ON/OFF and enables you to select the fan speed. Offers HIGH, LOW or AUTO speed selection. Control the humidity level between 40% -60%, or allow the unit to run continuously. Choose FAN ONLY for increased fan speed without humidity output. LED indicator lights display current settings.

HUMIDISTAT

Reads humidity in the room for automatic humidity control.

WATER RESERVOIR

Large 1.1 gallon capacity allows for less reﬁlls.

BASE

Durable and easy to clean.

FILTER

The Vornado® evaporative Filter wicks up water and ﬁlters out impurities.

CAP

Easy-to-remove Cap for convenient Water Reservoir reﬁlling.

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BEFORE OPERATING

GETTING STARTED

DO NOT lift the Humidiﬁer out of the carton by the recessed handle on the Water Reservoir. This will cause the Reservoir to detach from the unit and might cause the Humidiﬁer to drop and become damaged. Reach under the Humidiﬁer in the carton, grasp and lift from the bottom.

Your new Humidiﬁer uses a sizable volume of water, so we recommend checking the Base and Water Reservoir for leaks that may have occurred due to damage caused in shipping.

Please note a visual inspection may not reveal hairline fractures.

TO CHECK FOR LEAKS:

Place Humidiﬁer on a water-resistant surface.

Remove the Water Reservoir and ﬁll with water to inspect for leaks (For instructions see FILLING AND INSTALLING THE WATER RESERVOIR.)

Next, pour several cups of water into the Base to inspect for leaks.

NOT LEAKING?

Empty water from Base and install the full Water Reservoir (See FILLING AND INSTALLING THE WATER RESERVOIR for complete instructions).

LEAKING?

In the slight chance your Humidiﬁer has leaks, contact Vornado Consumer Service and we will immediately replace these parts. 1-800-234-0604 or consumerservice@vornado.com

The following pages will provide instruction on:

Filling & Installing the Water Reservoir How to Use Operating Guidelines Operating Notes and Suggestions Cleaning End of Season Maintenance

Filter Replacement

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FILLING & INSTALLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

This Humidiﬁer has a 1.1 gallon capacity and 2 gallon output in 24 hours. When it needs reﬁlling, follow these simple instructions: Unplug the Humidiﬁer. Be sure the Humidiﬁer is placed on a ﬁrm, ﬂat and level surface (we recommend the ﬂoor). As with any water ﬁlled appliance, spills can occur, so be careful when ﬁlling and installing the Water Reservoir, and cleaning or moving the Humidiﬁer.

ADDING WATER

Remove the Water Reservoir by grasping the recessed handle and pulling towards you. (A). Turn the Reservoir upside down. Remove the Cap (B). If reﬁlling the Reservoir, empty any water left inside the Reservoir prior to reﬁlling. Place the Reservoir in the sink upside down. Fill the Reservoir with cool tap water (C). Once ﬁlled, insure the Gasket, the rubber ring around the Cap, is in position and replace and fasten the Cap. Some downward pressure may be needed to compress the Gasket prior to rotating the Cap 1/4 turn clockwise to the fully installed position.

INSTALLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

Lower the Reservoir into the Base, positioning the ﬁll port over the raised bump. The bump will activate the water outlet valve inside the Cap once in a nested position. Insure the Reservoir is setting ﬁrmly in the Base.

QUICK DAILY MAINTENANCE

Empty Reservoir before reﬁlling with clean water. Rinse, wipe clean and

1. dry with clean cloth or paper towel.

Reﬁll Reservoir with cool, clean tap water. Do not overﬁll.

Lower humidity control settings or turn off Humidiﬁer if moisture forms

3. on walls or windows.

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HOW TO USE

STEP 1

Position the unit to not blow directly on objects or plants. Plug the unit into a 110-120 volt AC outlet.

STEP 2

To turn unit on, press the Power button (A). The indicator lights for Fan Speed (A) and Humidity level (C) will turn on in the default setting HIGH fan speed, Continuous humidity.

STEP 3

Adjust settings for desired operation.

Power Button, Fan Speed - HIGH, LOW and AUTO

Select the fan speed by pressing the power button until the desired setting is illuminated.

HIGH - operation for fast humidiﬁcation for larger rooms. High speed operation will evaporate 2 gallons of water (+/- 10%) in 24 hours of continuous operation. (This assumes room conditions of 70º F and 30% relative humidity.)

LOW — operation for quiet, nighttime use or smaller rooms. On LOW operation, your Humidiﬁer may run without reﬁlling for extended periods.

AUTO - operation for more precise humidity control. Fan speed will ﬂuctuate between high, low and off to better maintain set humidity level with the minimal amount of fan noise.

HUMIDITY Level Control - 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, or to low speed if the fan is set to AUTO mode. 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.

FAN ONLY

Select for Vornado's signature vortex circulation without humidity output. In FAN ONLY mode - Fan Speed (A) and Humidity (B) operation will not be available. The fan speed will run at a higher setting and there will be no humidity output. To ensure no humidity output, remove the ﬁlter and thoughly dry the inside of the Base. (For instructions on how to remove the ﬁlter, see FILTER REPLACEMENT on page 11.)

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OPERATING GUIDELINES

OPERATING NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS

READ BEFORE USING

A Humidiﬁer is quite useful in supplying necessary moisture to dry air. It should be used with proper care to prevent over-humidiﬁcation. 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 location that is convenient 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.

If you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance guidelines, microorganisms may be able to grow in the water within the Humidiﬁer’s Reservoir and Base. (See CLEANING for care instructions.).

There are several things to be aware of as your Vornado® Evaporative Humidiﬁer is operating.

It is normal to hear a bubbling or gurgling sound as water is dispensed into the Base.

If you operate your Humidiﬁer continuously, it may need to be reﬁlled with water every day. Simply look through the Reservoir to be certain that there is an adequate water supply for operation.

Protect the Water Reservoir from damage. Any holes or other damage to the Reservoir may cause it to dispense water onto the ﬂoor or other surfaces.

When installing the Filter, make certain it is in the proper position, ﬂush along the open Inlet Grill and resting ﬂat on the Base.

On ﬁrst use, the Filters 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 Filters for 20 to 30 minutes in a solution of 1 gallon water to 2 teaspoons white vinegar. Rinse thoroughly.

If you shut your Humidiﬁer off with water in the unit and do not turn it back on for 12 hours or longer, you may experience some growth of algae or bacteria. If this happens, we recommend a thorough cleaning of the unit. (See CLEANING instructions.)

We recommend you operate your Humidiﬁer continuously. This helps maintain humidity all day long, costs only pennies a day, and will not harm the unit.

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CLEANING

Cleaning is recommended for proper operation of your Vornado® Humidiﬁer. We suggest following the AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) cleaning regiment several times during the season.

STEP 1 - Turn the Humidiﬁer OFF and unplug the unit. STEP 2 - Remove the Water Reservoir and Filter. (See page 11 for instructions). STEP 3 - Empty the Base and Water Reservoir and rinse with clean tap water.

As noted, depending on the quality of water in your home, impurities can build up quickly or may take some time. It is possible that some scale may form on the inside of the Base.

TO CLEAN BASE

1. Mix a solution of one (1) 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar and 1 gallon of water. Fill the Base with the solution; discard any remaining solution. Let solution stay for 20 minutes.

2. Empty after 20 minutes and clean all interior surfaces with soft brush. Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out Base to remove scale.

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting the Base.

DISINFECTING THE BASE

1. Mix a solution of 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water. Fill the Base with the solution, discard any remaining solution. Let solution stay 20 minutes. Wet all surfaces.

2. Empty Base after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth or paper towel.

3. We recommend replacing the Filter after use, but to prolong the life of the Filter, disinfect by washing it in a solution of one teaspoon of chlorine bleach in one gallon of water. Rinse thoroughly to get rid of the bleach odor.

4. Reinstall the Filter and Water Reservoir. For proper operation, all components must be properly installed.

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END OF SEASON MAINTENANCE

1. Follow weekly maintenance instructions at end of humidiﬁcation season or when Humidiﬁer will not be used for at least one week or more.

2. Let Humidiﬁer dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside Reservoir or Base.

3. Store in cool, dry location.

4. Remove and discard the Filter if it is not suitable for reuse. Do not store the Humidiﬁer with a wet Filter. If the Filter is suitable for future use, remove and empty water from the Base and Water Reservoir, replace the Water Reservoir, turn the Power knob to the high fan speed and allow the unit to run until the Filter is completely dry. Don’t forget to purchase new Vornado Filters now so your Humidiﬁer will be ready for the next season. Visit vornado.com to purchase new ﬁlters or sign up for the Automatic Filter Replacement Program.

5. Clean Humidiﬁer before next season begins.

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