Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 840074800 Hamilton Beach
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Humidifier 840074800 Humidifier Safety ............................ 2 Know Your Humidifier .................... 4 How to Assemble and Use ............ 5 How to Clean ................................ 11 Troubleshooting Guide ................ 14 Customer Service .
2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Humidifier Safety 1. Read all instructions before using this humidifier. Save these instructions for reference. 2. Always place the humidifier on a firm, flat, level, water-resistant surface. 3. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, never plug humidifier into an outlet while your hands are wet.
3 Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock.
4 Know Your Humidifier Parts and Features Fan Enclosure 1. Control Panel 2. Exhaust Grille 3. Cord Wrap (see page 6) 4. Air Intake Grilles Water Tank Assembly 5. Carrying Handle 6. Water Tank 7. Gasket 8. Filler Cap Base Assembly 9. Filter 10. Water Tray 11.
DO NOT: • Do not stand, sit, or place any objects on the humidifier. It is not designed to support additional weight. • Do not block the air intake and exhaust grilles. This will cause poor performance and may cause moisture damage and mildew build-up.
6 1. Insert the water tray into the humidifier base. Be sure that it is securely seated in the indent in the base. 4. Set the fan enclosure onto the humidifier base. Make sure that the filter lines up with the fan cover. 2. Place the filter on the water tray as shown.
1. Remove the filler cap on the bottom of the tank by turning it counter- clockwise until the UNLOCK arrows line up with the ridges on the tank. 2. Fill the tank with COOL tap water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. Be sure to keep the tank free of debris. NOTE: Using distilled or deionized water will prolong the life of the filter.
8 Placing the Water Tank on the Base Lower the tank into place until it is properly seated, using the fan enclosure and the base to align the tank. IMPORTANT! Never pour water into or allow water to splash into air intake or exhaust grilles. NOTE: Some water will flow out of the tank and into the water tray when the tank is in position.
9 Setting the Controls – 2-Speed Humidifier 1. Fan Speed Knob 2. Power On Indicator – lights when unit is on. 1. Fan Speed Knob 2. Power On Indicator – lights when unit is on. 3. Desired Humidity Indicator – lights when desired humidity is reached.
10 Setting the fan speed Turn the fan speed knob to the desired setting. To increase the humidity in a room more quickly, set the knob to HI . For normal operation, set the knob to MED . For quiet, nighttime operation or for a more gradual increase, set the knob to Quietmist™ .
11 w WARNING To reduce risk of electric shock: • Always unplug before cleaning. • Do not immerse fan enclosure in water or other liquid. Daily Maintenance: 1. Turn off the humidifier and unplug it from electrical outlet. 2. Lift off the fan enclosure and remove the filter.
12 (Cleaning in a dishwasher) The parts shown on the right are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. These parts are a transparent smoke color for easy identification. NOTES: • Always wash humidifier parts separately from dishes. • Always use a heated water wash cycle.
13 (Cleaning by hand) To remove mineral deposits: 1. Partially fill the water tray with a solution of one gallon water and 8 ounces undiluted white vinegar. 2. Allow to stand for 20 minutes, then clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush. 3. Dampen a soft cloth and wipe out entire tray to remove scale.
14 Troubleshooting Guide The Humidifier Will Not Turn On • Is the tank filled and properly seated on the base? • Is the humidifier plugged into a powered outlet? • Is the humidifier turned on? .
• Make sure that the cord or other objects are not trapped under the fan enclosure or tank. • Is the cord routed correctly? The cord should be pressed completely into the cord exit notch. Any excess cord should be completely behind the tabs in the cord storage compartment, as shown above.
16 THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. warrants this appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase, except as noted. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this appliance: the filter.
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