Hamilton Beach Humidifier 840074800 User Manual

Humidifier  
Humidifier Safety............................ 2  
Know Your Humidifier.................... 4  
How to Assemble and Use............ 5  
How to Clean................................ 11  
Troubleshooting Guide ................ 14  
Customer Service.......................... 16  
In USA: 1-800-851-8900  
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826  
840074800  
 
Consumer Safety Information  
This appliance is intended for  
household use only.  
If a longer cord is necessary an  
approved extension cord may be used.  
The electrical rating of the extension  
cord must be equal to or greater than  
the rating of the humidifier. Care must  
be taken to arrange the extension cord  
so that it will not drape over the coun-  
tertop or tabletop where it can be  
pulled on by children or accidentally  
tripped over.  
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.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into  
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the  
plug should still fail to fit, contact a  
qualified electrician to replace the  
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to  
defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug by modifying the plug  
in any way.  
Do Not Over-humidify  
Do not over-humidify. The suggested  
level for the best health benefit is 50%.  
Some units can be set for desired  
humidity ranges from 20 to 90%, but  
care should be taken not to over-  
humidify, which will be dependent on  
both the construction of your home  
and the outside weather conditions.  
Do not allow water to condense on  
walls, floors, or windows as water  
damage could result. If you see these  
conditions occur, lower the desired  
humidity level on the humidifier or turn  
the unit off. Hamilton Beach/Proctor-  
Silex, Inc. will not be responsible for  
damage caused by water.  
Before First Use  
Be sure to remove all packing materials. Do not place the humidifier where it  
Choose a flat, level, water-resistant or its cord presents a tripping or  
location for the humidifier that will allow stumbling hazard, or where the air  
for good air circulation and that is not  
accessible to children.  
vents are blocked.  
3
 
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. Humidifier Base  
4
 
How to Assemble and Use  
IMPORTANT: Your Hamilton Beach humidifier is designed for easy use and  
maintenance. Make sure that the water tray and filter are properly installed before  
filling the tank and operating the humidifier.  
DO NOT USE THE HUMIDIFIER WITHOUT THE FILTER IN PLACE!  
Selecting the Proper Location  
To prevent the risk of injury or damage to the humidifier and furnishings and  
provide the best possible performance of your humidifier, follow the placement  
guidelines below:  
DO:  
DO NOT:  
• Place the humidifier on a flat, stable,  
• Do not stand, sit, or place any  
waterproof  
surface.  
objects on  
the humidifier.  
It is not  
designed  
to support  
additional  
weight.  
• Place the humidifier along an inside  
wall near an electrical outlet where  
it is out of the way and it and its cord  
do not present a tripping hazard.  
• Select a location with adequate  
air circulation.  
• Leave at least six inches (15 cm)  
between the humidifier and any walls  
or furnishings. Failure to do so could  
cause poor air circulation and  
mildew or moisture damage to walls  
or furniture.  
• Do not block the air intake and  
exhaust grilles. This will cause poor  
performance and may cause moisture  
damage and mildew build-up.  
• Do not use in a small, enclosed  
space or in an area with a humidity  
level above 50%. Excessive humidity  
could result.  
• Do not place on or near heat sources  
such as stoves, radiators, or heaters,  
or in direct sunlight.  
• Never place the humidifier in a  
closed room. A closed room may  
result in excessive humidity.  
• To reduce electrical noise and  
interference, do not place on or near,  
or plug into the same outlet as, TVs,  
baby monitors, or cordless phones.  
• Unplug the humidifier and empty the  
water tank and tray if the humidifier is  
to be moved, or will not be used  
for several days.  
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Humidifier Assembly  
3. Slide the cord through the notch at  
the bottom  
1. Insert the water tray into the humidifier  
base. Be  
of the cord  
sure that it  
is securely  
seated in  
the indent  
in the base.  
wrap com-  
partment.  
Excess cord  
can be  
stored in  
the cord wrap  
compartment.  
2. Place the filter on the water tray  
as shown.  
4. Set the fan enclosure onto the  
humidifier  
base. Make  
sure that  
the filter  
lines up  
with the  
fan cover.  
6
 
Filling the Water Tank  
1. Remove the filler cap on the bottom  
3. Replace the filler cap and turn  
of the tank  
by turning it  
counter-  
clockwise  
until the  
LOCK  
clockwise  
until the  
UNLOCK  
arrows line  
arrows line  
up with the  
ridges on  
the tank  
up with the  
ridges on  
the tank.  
opening.  
Return the  
tank to  
Unlocked  
Position  
Locked  
Position  
an upright  
2. Fill the tank with COOL tap water.  
position. When carrying the tank, use  
the carry handle and support the  
tank from the other side.  
NOTE: Always make sure the filler  
cap is locked and the gasket is in  
place before inverting water tank.  
DO NOT  
USE HOT  
WATER.  
Be sure to  
keep the  
tank free of  
debris.  
Filter Tip!  
To prolong the life of the filter, it is  
recommended that you turn over the  
filter each time you fill the water tank.  
NOTE: Using distilled or deionized  
water will prolong the life of the filter.  
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Placing the Water Tank on the Base  
Lower the tank into place until it is  
properly seated,  
NOTE: Some water will flow out of  
the tank and into the water tray when  
the tank is in position.  
CAUTION: Once the humidifier has  
been filled, do not attempt to tilt or  
move it. If it is necessary to move  
the humidifier, make sure it is  
unplugged and remove the water  
tank first.  
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.  
Plugging in the Humidifier  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
electrical shock, never plug in the  
humidifier while your hands are wet!  
Once the humidifier has been assembled  
and placed in its final location, and the  
tank has been filled, plug the humidifier  
into a wall outlet.  
NOTE: The polarized plug will only  
fit in one direction—DO NOT try  
to force the plug! If you are unable to  
insert the plug into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug still does  
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to  
replace the obsolete outlet.  
8
 
Setting the Controls – 2-Speed Humidifier  
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 quiet, nighttime  
operation or for a more gradual  
increase, set the knob to Quietmist.  
Indicator lights  
The power on indicator will light to  
indicate that the humidifier is on.  
1. Fan Speed Knob  
2. Power On Indicator – lights  
when unit is on.  
Setting the Controls – 2-Speed Humidifier with Humidistat  
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 quiet, nighttime  
operation or for a more gradual  
increase, set the knob to Quietmist.  
Setting the humidistat  
The desired humidity knob allows  
you to set the humidifier to cycle on  
and off to maintain a selected humidity  
level. Turn the knob clockwise for  
higher humidity, counterclockwise for  
less. Once the desired humidity level is  
reached, the desired humidity indicator  
will light and the fan will turn off (unit  
1. Fan Speed Knob  
2. Power On Indicator – lights  
when unit is on.  
3. Desired Humidity Indicator –  
lights when desired humidity is  
reached.  
4. Desired Humidity Setting Knob  
is in stand-by mode).  
Indicator lights  
The power on indicator will light  
to indicate that the humidifier is on.  
Quietmist™  
For quiet, nighttime operation or  
for a more gradual increase in the  
humidity level, set the knob to  
Quietmist.  
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Setting the Controls – 3-Speed Humidifier with  
Electronic Humidistat  
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.  
Setting the electronic humidistat  
The electronic humidistat allows you to  
set the humidity within a range from  
1. Fan Speed Knob  
2. Humidity Setting Buttons (/)  
20% to 90%, in 5% increments. The  
current room humidity level is displayed  
in large numbers, while the desired  
humidity level is displayed in smaller  
numbers. If the current room humidity  
level drops below 20%, the display will  
show LO. If it is higher than 90%, HI  
will be displayed. Press the and ▼  
buttons to adjust the humidity level. The  
humidifier will then turn on automatically  
whenever the current room humidity  
drops more than 2% below the desired  
humidity. Once the desired humidity is  
reached, the fan will turn off and the  
unit will go into stand-by mode.  
3. Power On Indicator – lights when  
unit is on  
Digital Display  
4. Current Room Humidity Percentage  
5. Desired Humidity Percentage  
Quietmist™  
For quiet, nighttime operation or  
for a more gradual increase in the  
humidity level, set the knob to  
Quietmist.  
Indicator lights  
The power on indicator will light to  
indicate that the humidifier is on.  
10  
 
How to Clean  
The evaporative, wick-type humidifier  
adds moisture to the air in the form of  
water vapor, by using a fan to force air  
through a moistened-filter medium.  
Failure to follow the recommended care  
and maintenance instructions could  
lead to a buildup of micro-organisms,  
including algae, bacteria, and mildew,  
which may lead to respiratory or other  
ailments in some individuals.  
To ensure the proper and efficient  
operation of your humidifier, the  
following cleaning and maintenance  
procedures must be followed.  
wWARNING  
To reduce risk of electric shock:  
• Always unplug before cleaning.  
• Do not immerse fan enclosure in water or other liquid.  
Cleaning the Humidifier  
Wipe the fan enclosure, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge.  
Daily Maintenance:  
1. Turn off the humidifier and unplug it  
5. Reinstall the water tray and filter,  
replace the fan enclosure, and refill  
the water tank with cool tap water  
as instructed on page 7.  
from electrical outlet.  
2. Lift off the fan enclosure and remove  
the filter.  
NOTE: To prolong the life of the filter,  
it is recommended that you turn over  
the filter each time you fill the water  
tank.  
3. Remove the water tank and tray  
and carry them to the sink. Pour  
any remaining water into the sink.  
4. Rinse the water tray and tank  
thoroughly to remove any dirt or  
sediment. Wipe clean, then dry  
with a clean cloth or paper towel.  
Weekly Maintenance:  
1. Turn off the humidifier and unplug  
5. Inspect the filter each week. If it  
becomes hard to the touch, or  
shows discoloration (caused by  
mineral deposits or mold/mildew  
buildup), it should be replaced.  
See page 16 for information about  
ordering a replacement filter.  
it from electrical outlet.  
2. Lift off the fan enclosure and remove  
the filter.  
3. Remove the water tank and tray and  
carry them to the sink. Pour any  
remaining water into the sink.  
4. To remove scale caused by hard  
water deposits and to clean the tank  
and water tray, these parts can be  
either cleaned in a dishwasher or  
washed by hand.  
6. After cleaning and drying all parts,  
follow the instructions on page 6  
to reassemble the humidifier. If the  
humidifier will not be used for at  
least two weeks, see the “Storing  
the Humidifier” section.  
11  
 
Preferred Cleaning Method  
(Cleaning in a dishwasher)  
Water  
Tank  
The parts shown on the right are  
dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.  
These parts are a transparent smoke  
color for easy identification.  
Filler  
Cap  
NOTES:  
Always wash humidifier parts  
separately from dishes.  
Always use a heated water wash  
cycle.  
If your dishwasher has a heated dry  
cycle, it should be turned OFF.  
Water  
Tray  
Do not use rinse aid while cleaning  
humidifier parts.  
ALWAYS remove the filler cap from  
the water tank before placing the  
tank in the dishwasher.  
Tip!  
1. Place the filler cap in the dishwasher’s  
silverware basket. This small part  
must be secured in the silverware  
basket to prevent it from being  
damaged by the dishwasher.  
If the water tank won’t stand up in your  
dishwasher, try moving the silverware  
basket to another area in the dishwasher  
and place the tank in the silverware  
basket recess.  
2. Place water tank in the dishwasher  
with the tank opening facing down if  
possible. This position will trap the  
least amount of water in the tank.  
12  
 
Alternate Cleaning Method  
(Cleaning by hand)  
To remove mineral deposits:  
To clean the tank:  
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.  
1. Fill the tank with one gallon of water  
and one teaspoon of chlorine bleach.  
2. Replace the filler cap, and let the  
solution stand for 20 minutes,  
swirling it around the tank every few  
minutes to wet all inside surfaces.  
3. Dampen a soft cloth and wipe out  
3. Empty the tank, rinse tank and filler  
cap thoroughly with water until no  
bleach smell is noticeable. Dry with a  
clean cloth or paper towel.  
entire tray to remove scale.  
4. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm  
water to remove any remaining scale  
and vinegar/water solution.  
Storing the Humidifier  
If the humidifier will not be used for at least two weeks:  
1. Unplug the humidifier.  
2. Empty the water tank and water tray.  
3. Discard the filter. DO NOT leave it in  
the humidifier. To order a new filter,  
see page 16.  
6. Make sure all parts are completely  
dry. DO NOT leave any water in the  
humidifier when storing it.  
7. Place the humidifier in the original  
box and store in a cool, dry place.  
8. Clean the humidifier and install the  
4. Follow the cleaning instructions for  
new filter before using it again.  
weekly maintenance.  
5. On models with a manual humidistat,  
turn the humidistat to the minimum  
setting.  
13  
 
Troubleshooting Guide  
The following section provides the solutions to many common problems and  
questions. If your humidifier is not working correctly, review these solutions first;  
it may save you a phone call. If your problem is still not solved after reviewing  
this guide, call our toll-free customer service number, listed on the cover of this  
manual.  
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 desired humidity set lower  
than the current room humidity level?  
The humidifier turns on automatically  
when the desired humidity is higher  
than the current room humidity.  
• Is the humidifier turned on?  
The Tank Leaks  
• Is the filler cap gasket in place?  
If not, press it into the groove  
around the tank fill opening. If the  
gasket seal is missing or damaged,  
call the customer service number  
on the cover to order a replacement  
gasket. Do not use the humidifier  
without the gasket in place.  
• Is something trapped under the edge  
of the rubber seal in the center of the  
filler cap? Check for debris under the  
edge of the seal, or for damage to  
the seal. If the seal is damaged, a  
replacement seal can be ordered  
by calling the customer service  
number on the cover.  
• Is the filler cap locked tightly? Make  
sure that the “LOCKED” arrows line  
up with the ridges on the fill neck.  
The Tank Is Full But the Tray Does Not Fill  
• Is the cord or another object trapped  
under the tank? Make sure that the  
tank is properly seated on the base  
and that the power cord is routed  
correctly. If the tank will not seat  
properly, see “Fan Enclosure or  
Tank Does Not Fit on Base.”  
14  
 
The Filler Cap Is Difficult to Remove  
• Sometimes a vacuum can form in  
the tank,  
• Apply 100% pure petroleum jelly  
to the filler cap gasket. Wipe off  
any excess.  
especially  
if it has not  
been seated  
on the base  
for a long  
period of  
time. Press  
the button  
in the center  
Press here  
of the filler cap to relieve the vacuum.  
Fan Enclosure or Tank Does Not Fit on Base  
• Make sure that the cord or other  
objects are  
• New filters are shipped flat and must  
be “rounded” before installation.  
Gently pull the filter into a round  
shape, being careful not to tear it.  
Once the filter is properly rounded,  
install it and lower the fan enclosure  
into place (as described on page 6).  
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  
New filter  
Rounded filter  
Cord  
behind  
tabs  
Cord  
exit  
notch  
cord storage compartment, as  
shown above.  
15  
 
Customer Service  
If you have a question about your humidifier, call our toll-free customer service  
number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill  
in that information below. These numbers can be found on the back of the fan  
enclosure. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.  
MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: _________________  
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. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser  
and does not cover damage from abuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any  
other use not found in the printed directions. HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.  
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WAR-  
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY  
LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT  
OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID  
THEREFOR, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE  
HEREBY EXCLUDED. Some states or provinces do not allow this exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. If you  
have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE!  
Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have model,  
series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)  
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS  
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900  
In Canada 1-800-267-2826  
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights  
which vary from state to state, or province to province.  
Replacement Filters:  
Humidifier  
Capacity:  
USA  
Models:  
Canada  
Models:  
Filter  
Part Number:  
2.5 gallons/day  
3.5 gallons/day  
05518 & 05519  
05520 & 05521  
05518C & 05519C  
05520C & 05521C  
05910  
05920  
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.  
PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.  
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0  
263 Yadkin Road  
Southern Pines, NC 28387  
840074800  
8/00  
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