Crane EE-8619B User manual

Warm Steam Vaporizers
1 GALLON / 4 LITER
WARM STEAM VAPORIZER
FOR THE FOLLOWING MO ELS:
EE-8619B
EE-8619R
EE-8619Y
PLEASE REA AN SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE
THE SAFE AN EFFCTIVE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE.
If you have any questions about the operation of
your warm steam vaporizer, please contact
Crane Customer Care.
Toll Free: 888-599-0992
Email: [email protected]

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Table of Contents, Vaporizer odels P. 1
Safety Instructions P. 2-3
List of ain Parts, Technical Specifications P. 4
Operation and Use P. 5-7
aintenance P. 7
Trouble Shooting P. 8
Customer Care P. 9
Warranty P. 10
VAPORIZER
MO ELS
This instruction manual applies to the following models of the Warm Steam Vaporizers
product line:
Color Model #
Blue EE-8619B
Pink EE-8619R
Yellow EE-8619Y
For information about all CRANE products,
please visit http://www.crane-usa.com.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! REA AN 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 operate outdoors. This vaporizer is intended for indoor use only.
2. DO NOT TOUCH STEA . Steam can cause burns.
3. DO NOT move the vaporizer during operation or within 15 minutes after the
vaporizer is turned off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.
4. DO NOT operate without water. Always have water in the water tank when
operating the unit.
5. Use only clean, cool tap water to fill the tank.
6. DO NOT pour water into any openings other than the water tank.
7. Do not cover any openings on the unit, or insert objects into any openings.
8. DO NOT aim steam directly at children, walls, furniture or electrical appliances.
9. Use only a 110-120VAC outlet. ALWAYS plug and unplug unit with dry hands
to avoid electric shock.
10. Never operate the unit with a damaged cord or plug.
11. Always place the unit on a smooth, flat, lint-free, non-metallic, waterproof and
level surface and position unit 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.
12. Do NOT add medication of any type into the Water Basin or Water Tank. Do not
cover any openings on the unit or insert objects into any openings. ONLY add
liquid vapor medicine to the medicine cup on the steam unit of this warm steam
vaporizer.
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 vaporizer requires daily and weekly 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, tip or attempt to empty or fill the unit 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 shock, fire or serious personal injury. The warnings,
cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the user that
common sense and caution are a factor which cannot be built into this product, but must
be supplied by the user.
THIS HUMI IFIER IS NOT A TOY!
o not let your child play with this vaporizer. Serious injury and
electrocution might be possible. This vaporizer has to be operated by an adult only.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the vaporizer.
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 extension 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 accidently tripped over.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electric circuit is overloaded by other appliances, your vaporizer and/or appliances
may not operate properly. The vaporizer should be operated on a separate electrical
circuit from other operating appliances.
POLARIZE PLUG
This vaporizer 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 vaporizer is easy to operate, for your safety, the below warnings must be
followed:
1. Do not place the vaporizer near a heat source.
2. Never leave the vaporizer unattended while connected to the electrical outlet.
3. Use the vaporizer on a smooth, flat, lint-free, non-metallic, waterproof, and level
surface away from water.
4. Do not unplug from the wall socket by pulling on the supply cord.
5. The vaporizer must be unplugged:
A. Before either filling or emptying the Water Basin and/or Water Tank.
B. Before any cleaning or maintenance is performed.
C. After each use.
D. If it appears to be faulty.
THIS PRO UCT IS INTEN E FOR HOUSEHOL USE ONLY.

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LIST OF MAIN PARTS
1. Water Tank
2. Power Cord
3. edication Cup
4. Steam Unit
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Rating Voltage 120V
Frequency 60Hz
Power 300W
Water Tank Capacity 1 Gallon
Run Time Per Tank Up to 24 Hours
Humidifying Capacity Up to 250 sq. feet

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BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK VAPORIZER PLACEMENT
Place the Vaporizer in a stable position on a firm, flat surface at least four feet away
from bedside and out of reach of children.
•Protect floor, rug or furniture by placing the vaporizer on a non-metallic, water
proof, heat-resistant surface.
•O NOT direct steam flow directly at user, walls, or furniture.
•O NOT place the vaporizer on or near wood, or furniture that can be damaged
by too much moisture.
•KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Steam can cause burns.
CAUTION
O NOT operate the vaporizer without water in the Water Tank.
O NOT plug or unplug the Power Cord with wet hands as electric
shock could occur.
OPERATION
AN USE
1. UNRAVLE COR BEFORE USE. Failure to do so could cause overheating and
possible fire hazard.
NOTE: Always unplug cord from electrical outlet before removing steam unit and
when vaporizer is not in use. Always allow vaporizer to cool completely before
moving, cleaning, or storing.
2. FILL WATER TANK. Remove steam unit. Fill
water tank with tap water to water fill line on
water tank.
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
3. A SALT. Add approximately 1/8 teaspoon of
salt to the water and mix thoroughly. It is
imperative to mix thoroughly. The salt has no
effect on the purity of the steam or medication.
CAUTION: Too much salt can cause
excessive boiling or blown fuse.
4. REPLACE STEAM UNIT. Hold down
steam unit for ten seconds to allow
water to enter the housing and seat it
properly in the water tank. If steam
unit floats, container is overfilled.

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5. PLACE VAPORIZER IN A SAFE
LOCATION. Vaporizer should always be
placed on a firm, flat surface at least four
feet away from bedside and out of the
reach of children. Be sure the vaporizer is
in a stable position and power cord is out
of the way.
6. VAPORIZER ME ICATIONS. Add
medication to the medication cup on the
steam unit.
7. PLUG IN. Plug power cord into 110-120V
outlet. O NOT use extension cords.
Within a few minutes, the vaporizer will produce of a gentle flow of steam. If
steaming does not start within ten minutes, you may need to add salt.
The vaporizer will automatically stop producing steam when water has reached
minimum level. Always unplug steam unit and allow to cool before removing
from water tank.
NOTE: Under conditions of rapid boiling and near the end of each operation,
steam may emerge from both sides of the steam vent. This condition is normal,
preventing over boiling by relieving steam pressure.
O NOT lift or move the vaporizer while it is in use.
8. USE FRESH WATER AN ME ICATION. Always use fresh water and
medication with each use of the vaporizer.
9. AFTER EACH USE. Empty any unused water from the water tank. Shake the
water tank gently back and forth to remove any remaining water. Rinse
container thoroughly, drain and wipe with a dry, clean cloth.
iscoloration/Black Particles
After use, the water residue in the bottom of the container may contain black particles,
and, in some areas the water and the bottom of container may discolor. These
conditions are normal and do not affect the purity of the steam or medication. The
water tank is easily cleaned with soap and water. Rinse and dry the container after
cleaning.
Ventilation
When the vaporizer is used in closed or small rooms, check periodically for proper
ventilation, as excessive humidity can cause condensation stains on walls.
Warning
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL REN. Carefully supervise children
when the vaporizer is in use, especially infants and toddlers. Vaporizers
produce hot steam that can cause serious burns.

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MAIN
TENANCE
IMPORTANT: Failure to keep this vaporizer 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
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FRO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND ALLOW UNIT TO
COOL BEFORE CLEANING. RE OVE STEA UNIT, LETTING ALL WATER DRAIN BACK
INTO THE WATER TANK.
O NOT ATTE PT TO DISASSE BLE THE HEATING ELE ENT. DOING SO WILL VOID
WARRANTY AND COULD DA AGE THE VAPORIZER OR CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
AILY MAINTENANCE
1. Always turn off and unplug from outlet before cleaning.
2. Empty water from the water tank and rinse the water tank thoroughly with water.
3. Wipe and dry water tank with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
1. Always turn off and unplug from outlet before cleaning.
2. Empty water from the water tank and rinse the water tank thoroughly with water.
3. Fill water tank with water and add 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar. Allow to soak
for 20-30 minutes. Empty water tank and rinse with tap water until the smell of
white vinegar is gone. Wipe and dry water tank with a clean, dry cloth or paper
towel.
4. Ensure that the steam unit is safely unplugged. Soak the steam unit in about 3
½ inches of white vinegar for approximately 10 minutes.
5. After the steam unit is done soaking, with fingers covering the bottom holes of
the steam unit, add tap water to the steam outlet. Cover steam outlet with
finger from other hand, shake vigorously then empty the water through the
steam outlet. Repeat several times until black particles are no longer emitted
and vinegar odor is gone.
6. Be sure that steam outlet and water intake holes in the bottom of the steam unit
are open and not clogged.
EN -OF-SEASON MAINTENANCE & STORING YOUR VAPORIZER
1. Always turn off and unplug from outlet before cleaning.
2. Empty water from the water tank and rinse the water tank thoroughly with water.
3. Fill water tank with water and add 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar. Allow to soak
for 20-30 minutes. Empty water tank and rinse with tap water until the smell of
white vinegar is gone. Wipe and dry water tank with a clean, dry cloth or paper
towel.
4. Ensure that the steam unit is safely unplugged. Soak the steam unit in about 3
½ inches of white vinegar for approximately 10 minutes.
5. After the steam unit is done soaking, with fingers covering the bottom holes of
the steam unit, add tap water to the steam outlet. Cover steam outlet with
finger from other hand, shake vigorously then empty the water through the
steam outlet. Repeat several times until black particles are no longer emitted
and vinegar odor is gone.
6. Be sure that steam outlet and water intake holes in the bottom of the steam unit
are open and not clogged.
7. Be sure to thoroughly dry all parts and store in a cool, dry location. O NOT
STORE UNIT WITH WATER INSI E.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
O NOT attempt to repair the motor or heating element yourself. If the
vaporizer continues to not operate please contact Crane Customer Care: 888-
599-0992 or [e-mail].
Problem
Solution
If vaporizer does not
operate or steams too
slowly:
Ensure unit is properly plugged into a power outlet.
You may need to add salt. Unplug the vaporizer from
electrical outlet and allow to cool. Remove steam unit
allowing hot water to first empty out. Add 1-2 pinches
of salt and mix thoroughly. Replace the steam unit and
plug in vaporizer. It should steam within 5 minutes.
Add salt only by the PINCH, since too much salt can
cause excessive boiling or blowing of fuses.
If vaporizer has been operating normally and is now
failing to steam, it needs to be cleaning. See “Weekly
aintenance.”
If vaporizer operates too
fast, fuse blows – too much
salt may have been added
to the water:
Disconnect vaporizer from electrical outlet and allow to
cool. Pour out water and rinse container. Rinse steam
unit as described in “Weekly aintenance.” Refill with
fresh water but O NOT A SALT.
If vaporizer now does not operate or steams too
slowly, see directions above.
If vaporizer operates too
fast, fuse blows – you may
live in an area where
minerals in the water
caused the vaporizer to
steam too rapidly:
Disconnect vaporizer from electrical outlet and allow to
cool. Pour out water and rinse container. Rinse steam
unit as described in “Weekly aintenance.” Refill with
fresh water but O NOT A SALT.
If unit still steams too rapidly, use ½ distilled water
and ½ tap water.
 In “hard water” areas it is advisable to clean the unit
every few days in accordance with the “Weekly
aintenance.”
If vaporizer is making
crackling/buzzing/humming
sounds or water tank is
unusually hot:
You may have added too much salt.
You may live in a “hard water” area.
The water level may be low. Disconnect vaporizer from
electrical outlet, allow to cool, remove steam unit
allowing hot water to run out. Fill container with tap
water to water fill line.
 You may need to clean your vaporizer. Refer to the
“Weekly aintenance.”

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CUSTOMER CARE
If you have any questions with regard to the operation of this vaporizer,
please contact Crane Customer Care.
Crane USA, Inc.
621 IL Route 83, Suite 202
Bensenville, Illinois 60106
Toll Free: 1-888-599-0992 ( onday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm CST)
Email: customer-ser[email protected]
Website: http://www.crane-usa.com
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
If the vaporizer should no longer operate, please be sure to dispose of the unit in an
environmentally friendly way by taking it into a public collection point. Please do not
place broken vaporizers with your regular household waste.