Crane EE-4094 User manual

Adorable Humidifiers
1 GALLON/ 3.78 LITER
ULTRASONIC HUMIDIFIER
MODEL # EE-4094
PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents P.1
Important Safety Instructions P. 2
General Safety Instructions P.3
List of Main Parts P.4
Tech. Specifications, Contents of Packaging P.5
Operation and Use P.5-8
Maintenance P.8-10
Trouble Shooting P.10
Service Center P.11
Warranty Information P.12
Warranty Card P.14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our CRANE Ultrasonic Humidifier. Each unit has been
manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the humidifier for the first
time, please read the instructions carefully, and keep them for further reference.
WARNING! READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.Failure to follow all
the instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
1. Do not carry water tank by handle when it is filled with water. It is
advisable to carry filled water tank with two hands.
2. DO NOT operate outdoors; this humidifier is intended for indoor use only.
3. Always have water in the water tank when operating the unit.
4. Use only clean, cool tap water to fill the tank (filtered or distilled water is
recommended to avoid white dust if tap water is too hard). DO NOT use hot water.
5. Be sure that the filling cap of the tank is firmly tightened. Always have the mist
direction nozzle and the mist chamber in place while the unit is operating. Place the
mist direction nozzle so it aims away from children, walls, furniture, and electrical
appliances.
6. Use only a 110-120VAC outlet. ALWAYS plug and unplug unit with dry hands.
7. Never operate the unit with a damaged cord or plug.
8. Always place the unit on a smooth, flat, level surface, and away from direct
sunlight. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces and areas where it could be
walked on or tripped over. Unplug the unit when not in use and whenever you
clean or move the unit.
9. Do not add medication of any type into the nozzle, base or water tank. Do not
cover any openings on the unit or insert objects into any openings.
10. The unit should not be left unattended in a closed room as the air could become
saturated and leave condensation on walls or furniture. Leave room door partly
open.
11. When cleaning the inside of the unit keep water away from the air outlet / fan vent
(see FIG.3). The exterior may be wiped with a damp cloth, except the electrical
controls, only when the unit is off and unplugged. Humidifier requires regular
cleaning. Refer to cleaning instructions.
12. Do not tilt or tip the unit or attempt to empty or fill it while it is in operation.
13. Do not use a detergent to clean any parts of the unit that contain water. Always
use a few drops of bleach with water to clean humidifier. Detergent film dissolved
in the water supply can interfere with the output of the unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire or serious personal injury. The warnings,
cautions, and instruction discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are a factor which cannot be built into this product, but must
be supplied by the operator.
THIS HUMIDIFIER IS NOT A TOY!
Do not let your child play with this appliance. Serious injury and
electrocution might be possible. This appliance has to be operated by an adult only.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the humidifier.
SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are
available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If
an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must
be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2)
the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
ELECTRIC POWER
If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliances may not operate
properly. The appliances should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other
operating appliances.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a 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.
SAFETY WARNING
Although your appliance is easy to operate, for your safety, the below warnings must be
followed:
1. Do not place the appliance near a heat source.
2. Never leave the appliance unattended while connected to the electrical outlet.
3. To avoid any accidents, never put a cover over a mist vent when the appliance is in
operation.
4. Use the appliance on a stable surface away from water.
5. Do not unplug from the wall socket by pulling on the supply cord.
6. The appliance must be unplugged:
A. Before either filling or emptying
B. Before any cleaning or maintenance
C. After use
D. If it appears to be faulty
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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LIST OF MAIN PARTS
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1 (Central Body)
1. Night Light Switch
2. On/Off Switch
3. Power Cord
4. Regulator Control Knob
5. Front Red/Green Power Light
6. Rear Red/Green Power Light
3 6 2 1 4 5
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 (Top of Humidifier)
7. Vapor Outlet Channel
8. Water Tank Handle
8 7
Fig. 2
Fig. 3 (Water Basin)
9. Nebulizer
10. Vaporization Chamber
11. Fan Vent
12. Valve Opener
13. Water Level Sensor
12 11 13 10 9
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 (Bottom of Water Tank)
14. Water Tank Valve
15. Water Tank Cap
16. Vapor Outlet channel
14 15 16
Fig. 4
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Rating Voltage 120V
Frequency 60Hz
Power 45W
Water Tank Capacity Approx. 1.0 Gallon / 3.78
Liter
Output Per 24 Hours Approx. 2.1 Gallon / 8
Liter
Run Time Per Tank Min. 11 Hours
Humidifying Capacity Up to 500 sq.ft. / 46 m2
Noise < 36.5 (dB) A
CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
a. Instruction Manual
b. Central Humidifier Body
c. Water Tank
OPERATION AND USE
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK HUMIDIFIER PLACEMENT - Place the Humidifier on an elevated non-metallic
waterproof surface for best performance. This is to help disperse the mist in the air,
and prevent it from being knocked or tipped over.
CHECK WATER LEVEL SENSOR - Make sure that the water level sensor is secured
properly. Refer to “cleaning and maintaining water level sensor” on page 9 for
instructions on how to assemble water level sensor.
CHECK FAN VENT This fan vent is located on the bottom of the humidifier. The
purpose of the fan vent is to blow the cool mist through the vapor outlet slots. It is
important that this part is kept clean and free of obstructions. We recommend
checking the fan vent before using this item (i.e. lint, paper)
Do not place Humidifier on top of a towel, or a carpeted surface. The air vent on
the bottom may become blocked, and overheat the humidifier.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the humidifier without water in the water tank.
DO NOT plug in the cord with wet hands; electric shock could happen

ASSEMBLY
1. Lift the water tank off the central body.
2. Turn over the water tank and unscrew the water tank cap
at the bottom of the tank by turning it counterclockwise.
(See Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
3. Fill water tank with cold water; do not fill all the way to
the rim. Please be sure not to fill past the blue plastic
cylinder indicating MAX inside your water tank.
(See Fig. 6)
Note: To avoid possible white dust due to hard water it
is recommended to use distilled water.
DO NOT use hot water. Use cool tap water.
DO NOT add any medication or other additives to the
water
DO NOT pour water into Vapor Outlet Channel
Fig. 6
4. Replace the water tank cap, aligning the threads on the
tank with the threads on the cap, and turn it clockwise.
(See Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
5. Turn the tank over, holding it by the top handle, and
place it on the central body, making sure it fits perfectly.
(see Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
6. Plug the power cord into a wall socket and turn on the
unit. The On/Off switch is located at the left wheel of the
unit.
Fig. 9
7. The Power Light will turn on red. In a few seconds it will switch to green, indicating
that enough water is in the water basin, and vapor will start emitting through the
openings at the vapor outlet channel.
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8. Use the humidity output regulator control knob located at
right wheel to adjust the intensity of the vapor output.
Turning the knob clockwise will increase the moisture
output, turning the knob counterclockwise will reduce the
moisture output. (see Fig. 10)
Fig. 10
9. When the humidifier runs out of water the power light will turn
red, and the mist output will stop. This is a safety feature to
prevent the humidifier from possibly over heating and damaging
the nebulizer. This safety feature uses a water level sensor to
stop the nebulizer once the water level sinks below the required
level in the water basin. Turn the humidifier off and unplug
before removing and refilling the water tank. Please note that
the RED Power Light on the humidifier body will stay on.
The (red) light signal indicates that the humidifier is
turned on and needs to be refilled.
INSERTING HUMIDIFIER FILTER
(SOLD SEPARATELY not included with your humidifier)
A humidifier filter is an optional accessory for your Crane Cool Mist Humidifier.
Filters are used to eliminate white dust caused by hard water and to reduce
mold spores and bacteria that can build up in your humidifier.
Place humidifier filter in humidifier as shown in Fig. 11
NOTE: Do not leave filter in humidifier longer than
recommended time. See filter instructions on filter box
packaging.
Filters are not included with the humidifier and can be
purchased separately.
Fig. 11
SET THE CORRECT HUMIDITY OUTPUT
ALWAYS PLACE THE HUMIDIFIER ON AN ELEVATED NON-METALLIC
WATERPROOF SURFACE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE.
Adjust the vapor control so that the
vapor rises up and gets absorbed
by the room air. Do not turn on too
high output as the vapor cannot be
absorbed by the air and
accumulates on the surface around
the humidifier.
If the humidifier is placed near a
fan or air conditioning outlet the
vapor may be forced down by the
foreign air stream. Change the
location of the humidifier or reduce
the output of the other room
conditioning appliances.
correct wrong
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A NOTE ABOUT HUMIDITY
It is best to keep the humidity level at about 30-50 percent of relative humidity.
The comfort level of humidity will vary from room to room and with changing room
conditions.
In cold weather, windows and even some walls may fog or develop frost from
excessive indoor humidity. If this occurs, reduce the mist intensity setting to avoid
damage from condensed water dripping on windowsills.
Too much humidity in the room may allow moisture to accumulate on surfaces where
bacteria and fungi can grow. Moisture that gathers may also damage furniture and
walls, especially wallpaper.
To eliminate excessive humidity, especially in small rooms, leave the room door open
and adjust the mist intensity control setting.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance is unplugged and switched OFF
before cleaning or attempting to store the item. NEVER PLUG OR
UNPLUG UNIT WITH WET HANDS.
DO NOT leave water in water tank or water basin when unit is not
in use as it may result in the build up of mineral deposits and
bacteria that can inhibit the output efficiency of the humidifier.
PLEASE NOTE that if water remains in the water tank for more
than a day or two, bacterial growth is possible.
ALWAYS use fresh cool water when using unit.
NOTE: When removing water tank, water may accumulate under vapor lid and on the
bottom of the water tank. It is recommended to have a dry cloth ready to dry wet
surfaces.
DISINFECTING THE WATER TANK AND WATER BASIN
1. Fill water tank with 1 teaspoon of household bleach in 1 gallon of water. Let
stand for twenty minutes, shaking vigorously with two hands every few minutes,
drain and rinse with clean water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
2. Wipe the water basin with a soft cloth dampened in the bleach and water
solution. Rinse the water basin with cool water to remove any bleach smell. DO
NOT IMMERSE WATER BASIN IN WATER.
3. Wipe all exteriors surfaces of the base with a soft, dry cloth. Do not immerse the
base in water or use water to clean the base. An electric shock may result or the
humidifier may be damaged.
NOTE: It is recommended to clean humidifier with water and bleach solution as stated
above after using the humidifier the fourth time.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any cleaning operation, switch the humidifier off and unplug it.
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. The humidifier must be drained and cleaned before storing.
3. Once unplugged the exterior of the unit may be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth.
Caution: The ON/OFF switch must be thoroughly dry before unit is again plugged
into power source.
4. There may be some lime deposits in the nebulizer, particularly in areas with hard
water. Overcome this drawback by cleaning the nebulizer with water and vinegar on
a soft cloth regularly, as follows:
A. Dampen a cloth with vinegar and wipe the nebulizer gently, until the lime
deposits disappear completely.
B. Rub down gently with a dry cloth and remove remains of humidity.
C. Do not rub the nebulizer with solid objects.
D. Do not clean with chemical products
5. When cleaning the water basin do not place the nebulizer directly under the water
tap.
6. Never immerse the unit in water or let water enter the fan vent (see figure 3 on
page 4) or any other openings.
7. It is normal for water to be in the water basin. However water must not get inside
the central body. If this should happen, take the humidifier to an authorized service
center before using it again.
8. Clean the inside of the water tank at least once a week, as follows:
A. Fill the tank with clean water adding a few drops of bleach. Close the tank
completely with its cap and shake by holding the tank with both hands. Do
not hold by handle while shaking the tank.
B. Rinse thoroughly.
9. To clean the water level sensor remove the plastic cap on the pin by pulling it up
(see Fig.13). Remove the water level sensor and cap and clean by wiping the parts
with a soft damp cloth. Replace the parts by first putting the water level sensor onto
the pin and then pressing the plastic cap on the end of the pin to secure the sensor
(see Fig.14).Do not use excessive force.
plastic cap
Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14
Note: Water accumulated over long periods may create bacteria and mildew (fungus).
It is important to remove the water in the humidifier if the humidifier is not being used.
Always use fresh clean water when filling the water basin.
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STORING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
Allow the appliance to dry completely before storing. Store the appliance in a dry
location. Do not place any heavy items on top of appliance during storage as this may
result in possible damage of the appliance. Store the cord in a clean, dry location away
from metal objects. Always check the plug before use to assure metal items have not
become attached.
Save the box for off-season storage.
Make sure the tank, water basin and water tank cap are thoroughly dry before
storing.
If water is left in the unit during storage, it may evaporate completely and leave
deposits that can prevent the unit from operating properly.
Leave the water tank refill cap loose to prevent the water cap (see figure 4 on
page 4) and gasket from sticking together. This will prolong the life of the gasket.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to repair the motor or nebulizer yourself. If the
humidifier continues to not operate please call our service center (see toll free
number).
Problem Solution
Humidifier power light is staying red
and not turning green
Humidifier is working than stops:
Ensure that water level sensor is assembled
properly.
Clean water level sensor
Call service center and request replacement
water level sensor
If humidifier does not work at all: Ensure it is properly plugged into a power
outlet.
Check that the switch is in the ON
position.
If Power On indicator light does not come
on, bring to authorized service station.
Make sure the water level is not past the
blue plastic cylinder indicating MAX inside
your water tank. If water is filled past MAX
cylinder, humidifier may not mist
immediately.
If there is a strange odor: Clean the tank with water and vinegar or
bleach and rinse with clean water.
Leave the tank open for some time
without the cap, in a cool place.
The power light is green but there is
no mist being emitted:
Check that there is water in the tank.
Check for possible lime deposits on the
water level sensor or the nebulizer (see page
9 Maintenance and Cleaning).
Make sure that nothing blocks the vapor
output channel.
Check that the air vent on bottom of
humidifier is not blocked.
Empty the humidifier and rinse the water
basin with cool tap water and allow to dry for
15 to 30 min.
White dust appears and settles
outside the humidifier:
Area tap water may have too many
minerals, change to filtered or distilled
water.
Use Crane filter cartridge to eliminate

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
If the appliance should no longer work at all, please make sure that it is disposed in an
environmentally friendly way, by handing it into a public collection point. Please do not
put it with your household waste.
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