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USER MANUAL EWM300W Enviracaire

• Instructions for Operation, Care and Cleaning

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DO NOT operate the humidier without the water tanks.

ALWAYS use clean, cool tap water to ll the water tanks.

3. To avoid risk of re or shock,

DO NOT handle the unit with wet hands.

NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty the unit while it is operating or plugged in. Shut o, unplug and remove water tanks before moving unit.

DO NOT place the unit close to heated areas, such as near stoves, heaters or in direct sunlight.

DO NOT operate OUTDOORS. This humidier is intended for indoor use only.

DO NOT let water get into the air inlets on the bottom of the enclosure or on the cord or plug.

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids near the humidier.

ALWAYS make sure the water tank caps and gaskets are rmly in place.

ALWAYS turn the humidier o when the water tanks are empty or when the unit is not in use. If you turn your unit o for extended periods, ALWAYS disconnect the power cord and empty the water tanks and base.

ALWAYS place the unit on a rm at, level, water resistant surface and arrange the power cord so that the product is unlikely to be upset.

DO NOT clean the product or service the UV bulb without disconnecting the power cord.

15. Before connecting to electric power outlet, check your electrical power supply.

It must be 120 volts A.C. (alternating current). The outlet may be 15 amp or 20 amp. The circuit must be of adequate size and must be protected by fuse or circuit breaker.

16. This item has a polarized plug. As a safety feature, this plug will t in a polarized

electrical receptacle (outlet) only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. EWM-300W-350_OM.indd 2 3/26/07 2:58:02 PM3

17. DO NOT attempt to remove TOP HOUSING, NOZZLE OR MINERAL ABSORPTION

PAD, during operation, or within 15 minutes after the humidier is turned to the “OFF” position and unplugged. Serious injury may result. MINERAL ABSORPTION PAD, TOP HOUSING AND NOZZLE should only be removed for cleaning and maintenance purposes. DO NOT place hands or face directly over TOP HOUSING while unit is in operation.

Place unit in an area where it is not accessible to children.

19. Before using the unit, check the power cord for any signs of damage.

20. This humidier requires daily and weekly maintenance.

21. Refer to CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE instructions provided.

NEVER clean humidier in any other manner than as instructed by this manual.

WARNING – Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by UV bulb. DO NOT energize unit while lamp door is removed.

23. This product complies with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 1, Sub

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At least weekly cleaning is recommended, when the unit has been in use. Regular cleaning prevents mineral scale buildup in the hot water reservoir. It also helps prevent buildup of bacteria, molds or other microorganisms in the tank or system. This ensures that your humidier will operate at maximum eciency. (See page 6 for full cleaning instructions.)

HOW YOUR ENVIRACAIRE

WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER WORKS This humidier uses a two-step approach to eliminate potentially harmful microorganisms from the water before they are spread with the mist into the air. The rst step uses a UV bulb, located inside the base of the humidier, that shines on the water through a special glass tube as it passes from the cold water reservoirs to the hot water reservoir. The second step is the boiling action that takes place in the hot water reservoir just before the mist is distributed to the air in the room. CONTROL PANEL POWER SWITCH —

LO ( ) AND HI ( ) POSITIONS

When the switch is turned to the “LO” or “HI” setting and the unit is plugged in, the power is on. With the unit running in the “LO” setting, it will be producing vapor at a lower rate than when running in the “HI” setting. OFF POSITION ( ) - This cuts power to unit and should be used (in addition to unplugging unit) before moving, performing maintenance, etc.

If the “REPLACE UV BULB” signal light is continuously illuminated during normal use (an occasional faint glow may occur when switching power on or other times, but this is normal), the bulb must be replaced with the same special 3.5W bulb, EUV- 13B. See the enclosed order form. The UV bulb will operate at maximum output for approximately 2,000 hours. The UV bulb may operate longer than 2,000 hours but at a reduced output. To keep your humidier operating at maximum eciency it is recommended that the UV bulb be replaced after 2,000 hours of use. EWM-350 Shown EWM-350 Shown HumidistatPower Switch EWM-300W-350_OM.indd 4 3/26/07 2:58:03 PM5 REFILL INDICATOR ( )- When illuminated, the water tanks need relling.See the section “Filling the Water Tank”. If still illuminated a few minutes after full tank is placed on base, reposition water tanks. (Unit will operate with only one water tank.) Each time you ll tanks, rinse tanks, hot water reservoir and cold water reservoirs. Clean them according to CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS if minerals or lm are present. RELATIVE HUMIDITY CONTROL ( ) - This controls the humidity level. If moderate humidity is desired, the control should be turned counterclockwise toward “LO”; and if higher humidity is desired, clockwise toward “HI”. NOTE: When you unpack your humidier, you may nd it has droplets of water on some surfaces. This is normal as every unit is tested prior to shipping. Carefully unpack humidier and remove all packing material. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the base of the unit on a rm, at, level and water resistant surface.

2. Fill the water tanks according to the instructions below and place on humidier base.

3. Plug the power cord rmly and completely into the wall outlet.

4. Turn the power switch to either the LO or HI position (Lights may icker

momentarily). Then turn the relative humidity knob clockwise until you hear a faint click and the power light comes on. It will be normal for the humidier to take a few minutes to warm up and begin to mist.

5. When the water tanks are empty, (after approximately 36 hours running time), the

“REFILL WHEN LIT” lamp will go on, and the unit will stop heating. Refer to the “FILLING THE WATER TANKS” section.

6. Whenever the water falls below the level of the probes during operation, the

heating element will shut o and stop heating, and the REFILL indicator will light.

7. The unit will operate as long as there is water in either tank and unit will operate

with either one or both tanks.

FILLING THE WATER TANKS

1. Before lling the water tanks, turn the POWER switch to the “OFF” position and

unplug unit. Refer to cleaning instructions.

2. Remove water tanks from base, turn each tank upside down and remove tank cap

by turning counterclockwise. Fill tank with clean cold tap water. If using distilled water, add a few grains of table salt to each tank. Replace the tank cap by turning clockwise. Tighten rmly.

3. Carefully pick up tank, since it will be heavy when full, and slippery if wet.

4. Place water tanks on base. Make sure tanks are properly placed, otherwise, the

In order to add a medicated vapor to the “mist” output:

1. Turn the POWER switch to the “OFF” position and allow the steam diuser to cool.

Carefully add liquid medicine to medicine cup. DO NOT ll the cup more than half full.

3. Carefully place medicine cup on top of steam diuser

4. Turn the POWER switch to either the LO or HI position.

5. After use, remove the cup from the unit and clean any residue from the cup with

DO NOT use any liquid medicine other than those specically recommended for use with a steam vaporizer or warm mist humidier. DO NOT pour medicine directly into the steam diuser openings nor add it to the water in the tank or tray.

MINERAL ABSORPTION PAD INSTRUCTIONS

Warm mist humidiers do not spread ne mineral dust into the air that you breathe nor on your furniture, the way that other type humidiers do. The mineral dust remains trapped in the humidier hot water reservoir. Use of mineral absorption pads will play a major role in capturing and removing minerals from hot water reservoir, and preventing a stubborn mineral buildup. The unit can run without pads, but more frequent cleaning will be required. The Mineral Absorption pad that ts your unit is the EMP-15P

Before starting humidier, place mineral absorption pad in the hot water reservoir. After the humidier has been operating, the water will become HOT, and CAUTION should be exercised when handling mineral absorption pad. It is best to allow humidier water to cool down, and to use tongs or long tweezers when handling pad.

2. The useful life of the mineral absorption pad will vary, depending on the mineral

content of the water used. In areas of moderate mineral content water supply, the mineral absorption pad should be changed after approximately (3) weeks of continuous use. If the water is “Hard Water”, the pad should be changed more frequently. The best way to tell when the pad should be changed is to examine it AFTER the water has cooled down, to see if it is still soft and pliable. When the pad is near the end of its life, it becomes sti and hard and should be replaced with a new pad. Another sign to change pad is when scale begins to buildup on interior of hot water reservoir. If pad appears to disintegrate (normally due to use of softened water) discontinue use of pads.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Water contains minerals and other particles. During operation most of these minerals will remain in the water reservoir. Gradual buildup of deposits will coat the hot water reservoir and reduce its eciency. The importance of routine cleaning and care cannot be over-emphasized. Hard water contains more minerals and other particles. EWM-300W-350_OM.indd 6 3/26/07 2:58:04 PM7 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Failure to perform the necessary cleaning steps will damage unit.

1. Before cleaning, set CONTROLS to “OFF” position and unplug unit.

2. Remove water tanks from humidier base, and drain water from tanks.

3. Allow at least 15 minutes for the hot water to cool after shutting unit “OFF” before

moving base. Rotate steam diuser counterclockwise until steam diuser slots line up with tabs in base, and lift up. Rotate steam dome until steam dome slots line up with tabs in base and lift out. Remove mineral absorption pad from hot water reservoir using tweezers or tongs to prevent burns from hot water. When the cleaning procedure is completed, replace mineral absorption pad. To drain water from humidier base, grasp with both hands and tilt to the side, draining water into the sink. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HAVE DRAINING WATER FALL INTO CONTROLS OR VENT OPENINGS. DO NOT drain in any manner other than indicated.

WARNING: DO NOT place directly under running faucet.

4. Pour about 1 cup of white vinegar into either reservoir and allow it to soak for only

5. Hold the base of the humidier over the sink and tilt it on its side to empty the

vinegar. Fill the cold and hot water reservoirs with clean, warm water to remove all traces of the vinegar. Remove any buildup of minerals in the hot water reservoir and from the two metal water level probes (they appear like two metal wires) using a small brush, such as a toothbrush. NOTE: The buildup is due to water hardness. The harder your water, the more often this maintenance will be needed. Empty all of this water by turning the unit on its side. If minerals remain in the metal (stainless steel) boiler cup, a metal scraper can be used to scrape o the mineral deposits. Be careful not to use any metal blade on any plastic parts. DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE BOTTOM OF THE HUMIDIFIER BASE OR ANY OTHER OPENINGS, OR IMMERSE THE CORD AND PLUG.

6. Disinfect the water tanks using a solution of one teaspoon of household chlorine

bleach in 1 gallon of water. Let the solution sit for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes to wet all surfaces. Empty the tanks completely; rinse thoroughly until all of the bleach smell is gone. Fill the tanks with fresh, cool water and replace them onto the humidier base.

7. NEVER use any metal or hard objects to clean plastic parts which may cause

scratching of the plastic parts. The only exception to this is the metal part of the hot water reservoir. A metal scraper can be used to clean this part only. NEVER use gasoline, kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidier.

8. Each day the reservoirs and tanks should be drained, rinsed and relled with fresh

9. To clean exterior surfaces, use a solution of water and mild detergent with a wrung-

out damp cloth. Rinse and wring out the cloth and wipe the exterior surfaces again. Finally, wipe with a dry cloth. Allow sucient time to dry before plugging the electrical cord into the outlet.

10. After base is totally cleaned and dried, replace mineral absorption pad. Place steam

dome on base by aligning its slots with tabs in base. (You may have to reposition steam dome to other set of tabs, because it will only t one way.) Rotate steam dome clockwise until it locks. Place steam diuser on base so that the slots in steam diuser line up with tabs on the base. Rotate steam diuser clockwise until it locks in place.

11. Replace tanks. Plug in the unit and resume normal use.

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CHANGING THE UV BULB

1. If the “REPLACE UV BULB” indicator illuminates during normal use, it is time to

change the UV bulb, which is a special 3.5W bulb.

2. Turn the POWER switch to the “OFF” position, unplug it and allow it to cool.

3. Remove the water tanks from the base of the humidier. Remove steam diuser

and steam dome by rotating them counterclockwise and lift up.

4. Place the base of the humidier over

the sink and tilt the unit to remove any remaining water.

5. Carefully turn the base of the humidier

over and place it upside down on a at level surface. You will see a door at front of unit that is closed with two Phillips head screws.

6. Using a Phillips head screwdriver,

carefully turn the screws counterclockwise until the screws separate from the door.

7. Open the door, by pulling forward. The UV light bulb will be visible. Pull the door

out the minimum amount to have access to unscrew bulb from socket.

8. Take a replacement 3.5W UV bulb that you purchased from Kaz Incorporated or

another supplier and change the bulb. To prolong the life of the bulb, limit your direct contact with the glass of the bulb by using a cloth or tissue to screw it into place.

9. When the new bulb is in place, close the door and replace the screws by using your

Phillips head screwdriver and rotating them clockwise until they are just tight. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

DO NOT turn power on, while UV lamp door is open, and DO NOT view illuminated bulb directly because eye damage may occur.

11. Turn the unit upright, place the water tanks on top of the base of the humidier,

plug the unit in, and turn the POWER switch to either the LO or HI position. The “REPLACE UV BULB” indicator should no longer be lit. IMPORTANT NOTE: Even though you will not receive maximum germicidal eects, you can still use your humidier until the replacement bulb arrives. NOTE: You will hear a rattling sound and notice a small round object inside your bulb. This is normal. Your bulb is fully operational. Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org or call 1-800-895-8842 EWM-300W-350_OM.indd 8 3/26/07 2:58:04 PM9 STORAGE TIPS If you do not plan to use your humidier for an extended period of time, such as during the summer months, it is important that you follow these instructions to help prevent problems from developing in the unit.

1. Clean your humidier as instructed in the section titled, “Cleaning and

2. Make sure all water is emptied from the tanks and the hot and cold water reservoirs.

3. Dry your unit thoroughly.

4. Leave the tank caps o to expose the tanks to air.

5. Pack your humidier in its original carton and store it in a cool, dry place.

SERVICE DO NOT attempt to repair this humidier yourself. For repairs covered under the warranty, contact Kaz Incorporated by telephone or mail for a Return Authorization Number. TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION

Unit does not mist Unit is not plugged in Plug in unit Power failure Check circuit breaker Water tanks empty Remove and rell Power switch not turned on Turn on switch to LO or HI Unit not reset after relling tanks Reposition water tanks Water tank not properly Reposition water tanks located on base unit Humidity level set is achieved Turn Relative Humidity Control to higher setting Using distilled or treated water Add “pinch” of table salt which does not contain enough ions Only one tank empties Move unit to level surface. Raise end with full tank. Water leaks from unit Tank cap or tank cap Tighten cap. gasket is missing or improperly Replace tank cap positioned or reposition cap gasket. Moist air output low Mineral buildup in hot water Clean unit as per reservoir instructions. Rell indicator light on Water level is below water Rell water tanks level probes and mount tanks on base Water level probes Clean probes per are covered with lm cleaning instructions Mineral buildup in hot water Clean unit per reservoir cleaning instructions EWM-300W-350_OM.indd 9 3/26/07 2:58:04 PM10

1. If your Enviracaire humidier fails in normal use because of a manufacturing defect

within 90 days from the date of original purchase, Kaz Incorporated will repair the humidier at no charge for parts, labor or shipment back to you (see instructions for returning unit below).

2. After the rst 90 days, if a component part fails because of a manufacturing defect,

Kaz Incorporated will repair or replace that component part up to 3 years from purchase date. There will be no charge for the component part or shipment back to you, but Kaz Incorporated reserves the right to charge for installation labor.

3. For cracked, chipped or broken water tanks, see item 4 below.

4. This warranty does not cover any product which in Kaz Incorporated’s judgment

has been (1) damaged as a result of accident, misuse or abuse (2) used for a purpose for which it was not designed, or (3) repaired or altered in any way that adversely aected its performance or reliability. This warranty does not cover scratches and wear of surfaces.

5. UV bulb replacement is a normal maintenance procedure and is therefore not

covered under this warranty unless the bulb is found to be defective.

6. For repairs, call customer service at 1-800-477-0457 to request a return

authorization number. Returned units will not be accepted at Kaz Incorporated without a return authorization number. Return humidier to address shown below with dated sales receipt. The cost of shipment to Kaz Incorporated must be paid by the consumer. We suggest having tracking or delivery conrmation. Return to: Kaz Incorporated, Attn: Returns Dept., 4755 Southpoint Drive, Memphis, TN 38118. In Canada: Kaz Canada, Inc., Attn: Returns Dept., 510 Bronte Street South, Milton, Ontario L9T 2X6.

7. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

8. Kaz Incorporated makes no express warranties other than the warranties contained

herein. Kaz Incorporated’s sole obligation in the event of a breach of any implied warranty (including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose) is limited to repair or replacement, and all such warranties are limited in duration to the time periods after the date of original purchase as stated above. The warranty does not cover claims for incidental or consequential damages resulting from a breach of any express or implied warranty or any other reason including damages due to accident, abuse, lack of responsible care, the axing of any unauthorized attachment, loss of parts, or use at a voltage other than specied. Customer Service #: 1-800-477-0457 EWM-300W-350_OM.indd 10 3/26/07 2:58:04 PM11 Humidicateur électrique portatif à atomisation de bruines tièdes Germ-Free

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