Crane EE- 5200 W User manual

1 GALLON/ 4 LITER
WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER
MODEL# EE- 5200 W / B
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, Tech. Specifications,
Contents of Pac aging
P.4
Before First Use P.5
Operation and Use P.5-6
Maintenance P.7-8
Trouble Shooting P.9
Service Center Information P.9
Warranty Information P.10
Warranty Card P.12

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
all the instructions listed below may result in electric shoc , fire and/or serious personal
injury.
1. DO NOT carry water tan by handle when it is filled with water. It is advisable to
carry filled water tan with two hands.
2. DO NOT operate outdoors; this humidifier is intended for indoor use only.
3. DO NOT touch the steam vapor. Steam can cause burns.
4. DO NOT remove the water tan during operation or within 15 minutes after the
humidifier is turned off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.
5. DO NOT operate without water. Always have water in the water tan when
operating the unit.
6. Use only clean, cool tap water to fill the tan . DO NOT use hot water.
7. DO NOT pour water in any openings than the water tan .
8. Be sure that the water tan cap is firmly tightened. DO NOT aim mist directly at
children, walls or furniture, and electrical appliances.
9. Use only a 110-120VAC outlet. ALWAYS plug and unplug unit with dry hands.
10. Never operate the unit with a damaged cord or plug.
11. Always place the unit on a smooth, lint free, non-metallic, waterproof, level
surface, and away from direct sunlight. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces
and areas where it could be wal ed on or tripped over. Unplug the unit when not in
use and whenever you clean or move the unit.
12. DO NOT add medication of any type into the mist cup, base or water tan . Do not
cover any openings on the unit or insert objects into any openings.
13. 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.
14. The humidifier requires daily and wee ly cleaning to operate appropriately. Refer to
cleaning instructions.
15. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or
other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
16. Do not tilt or tip the unit or attempt to empty or fill it while it is in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shoc , 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 l t your child play with this applianc . 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 ris 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) mar ed 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 ris of electrical shoc , 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 hand over a mist and never cover it when the
appliance is in operation.
4. Use the appliance on a stable surface away from water.
5. Do not unplug from the wall soc et 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
1. Medicine Cup
2. Mist Channel
3. Base
4. On/Off Switch
5. Mist Chamber
6. Water Tan Cap
7. Water Tan
8. Handle
Fig. 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Rating Voltage 120V
Frequency 60Hz
Power 400W
Water Tan Capacity Approx. 1.1 Gallon / 4.2 Liter
Output Per 24 Hours Approx. 3.6 Gallon / 13.7 Liter
Run Time Per Tan Min. 7 Hours
Humidifying Capacity Up to 250 sq.ft. / 23 m²
CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
NOTE: The humidifier is pre-assembled and ready to use.
a. Instruction Manual
b. Humidifier Base
c. Water Tan
d. Mist Channel
e. Mist Chamber
f. Medicine Cup
If any of the above items are missing, please contact our service department at 1-888-
599-0992 (http://www.crane-usa.com) for replacement. Business hours Mon-Fri 9:00am
- 4:00pm CT

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BEFORE FIRST USE
CHECK HUMIDIFIER PLACEMENT - Place the Humidifier on non-metallic, lint free,
waterproof, level surface for best performance. This is to help disperse the mist in the
air, and prevent it from being noc ed or tipped over.
CHECK WATER LEVEL SENSOR - Ma e 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 clean water level sensor.
CAUTION:
DO NOT op rat th humidifi r without wat r in th wat r tank.
DO NOT plug in th cord with w t hands; l ctric shock could happ n
1. Be sure the humidifier is switched to OFF and the unit is disconnected from
electrical outlet.
2. Select a location for your humidifier. On a flat surface, about 4 inches away from
a wall.
3. DO NOT place the humidifier on a finished floor or near furniture, which can be
damaged by moisture or water. Place on a water resistant surface.
4. DO NOT place Humidifier on top of a towel, or a carpeted surface. The air vent on
the bottom may become bloc ed, and overheat the humidifier.
OPERATION AND USE
1. Lift the water tan off the humidifier base.
2. Turn over the water tan and unscrew the water tan cap
at the bottom of the tan by turning it countercloc wise.
(See Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
3. Fill water tan with cold water; do not fill all the way to
the rim. DO NOT CARRY FULL WATER TANK BY
HANDLE. ALWAYS HOLD FULL WATER TANK WITH TWO
HANDS ON EITHER SIDE OF WATER TANK.
(See Fig. 7)
DO NOT use hot water. Use cool tap water.
DO NOT add any medication to the water
DO NOT pour water into Mist Channel.
DO NOT overfill medicine cup and allow medicine to
spill into mist chamber.
Fig. 7

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4. Replace the water tan cap, aligning the threads on the
tan with the threads on the cap, and turn it cloc wise
(See Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
5. Turn the tan over, holding one hand by the top handle and another hand under
tan . Place full water tan on the central body, ma ing sure it fits perfectly. Place
mist cup on top of the mist channel.
6. Plug the power cord into a wall soc et and turn on the
unit. The On/Off switch is located at the central body.
7. The Power Light will turn blue.
8. Use the power switch to adjust the intensity of the mist
output. Turning the switch cloc wise will increase the
moisture output, turning the switch countercloc wise
with reduce the moisture output (see Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
9. When the humidifier runs out of water the blue power light will turn off, and the mist
output will stop. This safety feature uses a water level sensor to stop the nebulizer
once the water level sin s below the required level in the water basin. A small
orange light will appear to indicate that the humidifier has automatically turned off.
Turn the humidifier off and unplug before removing and refilling the water tan .
HOW TO USE MEDICINE CUP
The medicine cup allows the addition of medications recommended for use with warm
mist humidifiers only.
1. Remove the medicine cup from top of mist
chamber for easier filling.
2. BE CAREFUL not to overfill the medicine cup.
Overfilling may cause medicine to spill into mist
chamber. Medicine in the mist chamber may
affect the operation of the humidifier.
3. Place medicine cup on top of the mist chamber.
A NOTE ABOUT HUMIDITY
It is best to eep 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.

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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Failure to eep this humidifier clean from mineral deposits normally
contained in any water supply will affect the efficiency of the operation. Customer
failure to follow these instructions may void warranty
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 tan 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. If water remains in the water tan for more than a day or
two, bacterial growth is possible.
CARE AND CLEANING
Portable humidifiers require regular cleaning in order to reduce the ris of bacterial
growth, and to remove any scale residue to maintain good operational performance.
Cleaning is not too difficult. Follow the procedures below for healthy maintenance of
your warm mist humidifier.
Daily Maint nanc
1. Turn switch to off (O) and unplug from wall outlet.
2. Be sure the unit has cooled for at least 15 minutes, then lift the water tan from
base and place in sin or tub.
3. Carry the humidifier base to the sin and drain any remaining water. Wipe clean
and dry with a clean cloth.
4. Drain water from water tan . Wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth.
W kly Maint nanc (R moving Scal )
NOTE: We recommend cleaning the humidifier wee ly, more often if you have hard
water or notice a build-up of impurities or detect unpleasant odors.
R p at St ps 1-4 Abov
How to Cl an Wat r Tank
1. Fill water tan with ½ water and ½ tablespoon of bleach.
2. Let stand twenty minutes, sha ing vigorously with two hands every few minutes.
3. Carefully empty the tan after 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water until you
can no longer detect a bleach smell.
How to Cl an H ating El m nt
1. Fill the heating element with undiluted white vinegar.
2. Let stand for 20 minutes. Dampen soft, clean cloth or sponge with undiluted
white vinegar and wipe out heating element to remove scale. DO NOT use soap,
detergents or abrasive cleaners.
3. Rinse heating element using clean warm water, being careful not to submerge
the base in the water. Dry thoroughly. DO NOT IMMERSE WATER BASIN IN
WATER.
4. Soa the removable mist chamber in a solution of ½ white vinegar and ½ water
for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and then wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.

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How to Cl an Humidifi r Ext riors
1. DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID an electric shoc
may result or the humidifier may be damaged.
2. Wipe all exteriors surfaces of the base with a soft, dry cloth.
End of S ason Maint nanc
1. Follow above wee ly cleaning procedure at the end of the humidification season,
or when the humidifier will not be used for several days, being sure to dry all
parts. Allow the water tan to thoroughly dry before storage. DO NOT store with
water inside any part of the humidifier.
2. Save original box for easy storage.
3. Leave tan cap partially loosed during storage to prevent tan cap and gas et
from stic ing together. This will prolong the life of the gas et.
4. Store humidifier in a cool dry location.
Cl aning Wat r L v l S nsor
To clean the water level senor unscrew (see Fig.11) the plastic cap on the pin by
pulling it up (see Fig.12). Remove the water sensor and cap and clean by wiping the
parts with a soft damp cloth. Replace the parts by first putting the water sensor onto the
pin and then pressing the plastic cap on the end of the pin to secure the sensor. Do not
use excessive force.
Fig. 11 Fig. 12

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
CAUTION: DO NOT att mpt to r pair th motor or n buliz r yours lf. If th
humidifi r continu s to not op rat pl as call our s rvic c nt r (s toll fr
numb r b low).
Pro
bl m
Solution
Humidifier Light is staying orange and not
turning blue
Ensure that water level float is
assembled properly.
Clean water float and re-assemble.
If humidifier does not work at all: Ensure it is properly plugged into a
power outlet.
Chec
that the switch is in the ON
position.
 If Power On Blue light does not come
on, bring to authorized service station.
If there is a strange odor: Clean the tan with water and white
vinegar or bleach water solution and
rinse with clean water.
 Leav
e the tan open for some time
without the cap, in a cool place.
The power light is
blue
but there is
little or
no mist being emitted:
Chec that there is water in the tan .
Chec for possible lime deposits on the
water level senor or the heating
element.
Ma e sure that nothing bloc s the mist
output.
Chec that the air vent on bottom of
humidifier is not bloc ed.

SERVICE CENTER
If you have any question in regards to the operation of this appliance or are in need of a
spare part please contact our service center at:
Cran USA Inc.
Tel: [phone] (Business Hours Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00 pm Ct)
Website: http://www.crane-usa.com
1800 Nicholas Blvd
El Gove Village, Illinois 60007
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
If the appliance should no longer wor at all, please ma e 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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LIMITED WARRANTY
Than you for purchasing a top quality Cran product. This Warm Mist Humidifier
was tested and meets our stringent quality standards. This product is warranted to
be free from manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for 1 year.
In case you find this product to have a manufacturing defect please proceed as
follows:
A. Within 90 days of purchase: return the product to your retailer for a
replacement or a refund.
B. After 90 days and within the warranty period: send the product and all of it’s
accessories to our service center. The consumer will be responsible for all
shipping costs to the Crane Service Center. Crane will not assume responsibility
for loss or damages to the product being returned to us. To avoid transport
damages carefully pac age the product and insure it with the carrier. Be sure
to fill out the warranty card and include it with a copy of the dated sales
receipt. In return you will receive your repaired item, or a new product at the
service center’s discretion.
WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE.
The warranty is void if the defect is due to accidental damage, misuse, abuse,
neglect, improper repair or alteration by unauthorized persons or failure to follow
operation instructions provided with the product. This warranty does not apply to
normal wear and tear, as well as commercial use.
The warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchase and
does not extend to subsequent owners of the product. Liability under this warranty
is limited to repair, or replacement. In no event shall liability exceed the purchase
price paid by the purchaser of the product. Under no circumstances shall there be
liability for any loss, direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damage
arising out of in connection with use of this product.
This warranty is only valid in th 48 contiguous stat s plus th District of
Columbia. Excluding Alas a, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. This
warranty is effective only if the product is purchase and operated in the United
States of America.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. However you may have other rights
that vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on implied
warranties or exclusion of consequential damages therefore these restrictions may
not apply to you.
Any instruction or warranty included in this manual may be subject to change
without notice. For the most up to date set of instructions and warranty please
contact us or visit our web site.
Cran USA Inc.
Tel: [phone] (Business Hours Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00 pm CT)
Website: http://www.crane-usa.com
1800 Nicholas Blvd
El Grove Village, Illinois 60007
WARRANTY INFORMATION

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PLEASE DETACH THIS SECTION AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR PRODUCT
WARRANTY CARD
WARRANTY CARD
Warm Mist Humidifi r
In case you find this product to be defective please proceed as follows:
A. Within 90 days of purchase: return the product to your retailer for a
replacement or a refund.
B. After 90 days and within the warranty period: send the product and
all of it’s accessories to our service center. The consumer will be
responsible for all shipping costs to the Crane Service Center. Crane
will not assume responsibility for loss or damages to the product
being returned to us. To avoid transport damages carefully pac age
the product and insure it with the carrier. Be sure to fill out the
warranty card and include it with a copy of the dated sales receipt.
In return you will receive your repaired item, or a new product at
the service center’s discretion.
This Warm Mist Humidifier was tested and meets our stringent quality
standards. This product is warranted to be free from manufacturing
defects in original materials, including original parts, and wor manship
for 1 year with proof of purchase.
Please print clearly and fill in your details below. Send it together with
the product and purchase receipt. Please read the Limited Warranty
conditions mentioned in this instruction manual.
Custom r Nam
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Phon #
Mod l #/Styl
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D scription of D f ct :
Service Center Address:
Cran USA Inc.
1800 Nicholas Blvd El Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Tel: [phone] (Business Hours Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00 pm
CT)Website: http://www.cran -usa.com