Vornado Type 30, 40 Owner's Manual

Vornado Air Circulation Systems
5-Year Limited Warranty

Vor nado Air Circulation Systems, Inc. warrants to the original consumer or purchaser
that the Vornado humidifier is free from any defects in material or workmanship for
the period of five (5) years. If any defect is discovered within the warranty period,
Vor nado will repair or replace the unit at no cost if the unit is returned to Vornado
postage-paid. Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period
will require a fee to cover the cost of materials, handling and shipping. This warranty
does not cover the Filters.

For warranty or repair service, call 1-800-234-0604 to obtain a Warranty Repair Authorization
(RA). Please have your Model & Serial number ready when you call. After receiving the RA form,
ship the unit postage-paid with check or money order for $15.00 to cover return shipping and
handling along with a copy of original dated receipt of purchase to:

Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
Attn: Warranty Repair
415 E. 13th Street
Andover, KS 67002

To assure proper handling, packages must be clearly marked with the RA number. Packages not
clearly marked with the RA number will not be accepted.

This limited warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the unit,
modification, alteration, repair or service of the unit by anyone other than Vornado
Air Circulation Systems, Inc., mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use
of the unit, or damages which occur in shipment or are attributable to acts of God.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY ONE WE GIVE ON YOUR VORNADO AIR COMFORT
SYSTEM. IT SETS FORTH ALL OUR RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING YOUR VORNADO
AIR COMFORT SYSTEM. THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS
LISTED ABOVE. VORNADO AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEMS, INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY (AN UNWRITTEN WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCT IS FIT FOR
ORDINARY USE), AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or a limitation on how long the implied warranties last; so the above
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

For your records; Model No.__________________________________
Serial No.__________________________________________________

(Located on Bottom of the Base)

Product Registration Available Online At www.vornado.com

© 2004, Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc. • Andover, KS
U.S. Patent 5,682,932 • Specifications subject to change without notice.
CL3-0002 Rev C

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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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:

1. Read all instructions before using this humidifier.

2. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in 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.

3. This humidifier may not work properly on an uneven
surface. Always place it on a firm, flat surface, preferably
the floor.

4. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or
plug if it malfunctions, or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return to Vornado for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment,
or repair.

5. Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange the
power cord away from traffic areas, so it will not become
a tripping hazard.

6. Unplug the humidifier prior to moving, cleaning or
changing the replacement filter(s).

7. This humidifier should always be unplugged and
emptied when not in operation or while being cleaned.

8. Do not place the humidifier near heat sources such as
stoves, radiators or heaters.

9. This humidifier requires periodic cleaning. Refer to
the CLEANING instructions provided. Never clean the
humidifier in any manner other than as instructed in
this manual.

10. Turn the humidifier off if the relative humidity exceeds
60%. For accurate humidity readings, use a hygrometer
which is available at most hardware stores and
home centers.

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Operating Notes & Suggestions

There are several things to be aware of as your Vornado
humidifier is operating.

• One of the bottles may empty before the second bottle begins to
dispense water. This is normal.

• 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 bottle(s) to be certain
there is an adequate water supply for operation.

•Protect the water bottle(s) from damage. Any holes or other damage
to the bottle(s) may cause them to dispense their entire contents and
result in water spilling onto the floor or other surfaces.

• When installing the filter(s), make certain they are in their proper
position, lying at an angle along the open grill inside of the base.

•When first used, the filter(s) 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 water and
two teaspoons of 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 on the filters and some odor when restarted. If
this happens, we recommend a thorough cleaning of the unit and
discarding the filters. (See CLEANING and DISINFECTING 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. Once all of the water has been evaporated, the fan will
continue to run, drying out the filter(s) and minimizing the opportunity
for growth of algae or bacteria. However, longer filter life will be
achieved if filters never dry out.

• If you have any questions about operating your new humidifier,
please call Vornado at 1-800-234-0604 weekdays (8:30am

- 5:00pm CST) or email [e-mail]