Duracraft NATURAL COOL MOISTURE DH-821 User manual

NATURAL COOL
MOISTURE
™
HUMIDIFIER
Models DH-821/DH-822/DH-823
OWNER’S MANUAL
DH-822

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS HUMIDIFIER AND SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY
REFERENCE.
WHEN USING ANY ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED INCLUDING:
1. This humidifier may not work properly
on an uneven surface. Always place this
humidifier on a firm, flat and level sur-
face.
2. Place this humidifier in an area
where it is not accessible to children.
3. Do not place the humidifier near any
heat sources such as stoves, radiators
and heaters.
4. Before using the humidifier, check the
power cord for any signs of damage. If
the cord is found to be damaged,
DO NOT USE and return the humidifier to
Duracraft®under the warranty agreement
for repair.
5. This product is equipped with a polar-
ized AC-line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. NEVER connect
the humidifier to any power source other
than a 120V AC polarized outlet. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact an electri-
cian to replace the obsolete outlet.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
6. The humidifier should always be
unplugged and emptied when not in
operation or while being serviced or
cleaned.
7. Never tilt or attempt to move the
humidifier while it is operating or filled
with water. UNPLUG the humidifier
before moving.
8. This humidifier requires regular clean-
ing. Refer to the CLEANING instructions
provided. Never clean the humidifier in
any manner other than as instructed in
this manual.
9. Turn the humidifier OFF if the relative
humidity exceeds 60%, or if you notice
moisture on the inside of your windows.
For proper humidity readings use a
hygrometer which is available in many
hardware and department stores, or by
ordering one from Duracraft®(see
Replacement Parts and Care Products).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FILLING
Thank you for purchasing a
DURACRAFT®NATURAL COOL
MOISTURE™HUMIDIFIER.
Before using your humidifier, we
would like to explain the benefits of
maintaining your home or office at
the proper humidity level.
HEALTH
Your body needs moisture to stay healthy
and comfortable. Dry air can be damag-
ing and irritating. The Duracraft®Natural
Cool Moisture™Humidifier can help
relieve:
•Dry, itchy skin and chapped lips.
•Cold symptoms and congestion.
•Dry, scratchy throat and coughs.
For serious medical conditions, always
consult your physician prior to use.
ENVIRONMENT
Maintaining the proper moisture level in
your home or office with your Duracraft®
Natural Moisture™Humidifier will also
help to:
•Replace needed moisture in furniture.
•Keep indoor plants moist and healthy.
•Eliminate cracking and dryness in
wood furniture and fixtures.
•Minimize static electricity.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Dry air is pulled through the Natural
Cool Moisture™system and a quiet fan
disperses invisible, moisture-balanced air.
Unwanted minerals and bacteria from
the water are trapped inside the Natural
Cool Moisture™filter. There is no “mist”
or excessive condensation emitted.
•Select a firm, level, flat location—at
least six inches from any wall for proper
air flow and convenient to an electrical
outlet.
•Place the humidifier on a water-resis-
tant surface, as water can damage furni-
ture and some flooring.
Duracraft®will not accept responsibility
for property damage caused by water
spillage.
•We recommend that the humidifier be
disinfected prior to first use.
Please see CLEANING instructions.
•Remove the upper motor housing from
the reservoir base, being careful not to
let the power cord drop into the base.
Set aside. (Figure 1).
INTRODUCTION
SET UP

•To reduce residue
buildup, remove the
Natural Cool Moisture™
filter before filling the
humidifier. Run it under
cold water. Turn the filter
upside down before repo-
sitioning it in the reservoir
base.
To help extend the life of
your filter, repeat this step
every time you fill your
humidifier.
•Fill the reservoir base
with COOL tap water up
to the FULL WATER LEVEL
mark. DO NOT OVERFILL.
•Reposition the upper
motor housing on the
water-filled reservoir base,
being careful not to drop
the cord into the water.
NOTE: DO NOT POUR
WATER INTO THE GRILL
ON THE TOP OF THE
UPPER MOTOR HOUSING.
DOING SO MAY DAMAGE
THE HUMIDIFIER OR
CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY.
•With the power switch
in the OFF position, plug
the filled humidifier into a
polarized 120V outlet.
DO NOT FORCE THE
POLARIZED PLUG INTO
THE OUTLET; it will only
fit one way.
CAUTION: DO NOT PLUG
IN THE HUMIDIFIER WITH
WET HANDS AS AN ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK COULD
OCCUR.
MODEL DH-821:
•The humidifier will
begin to operate and will
run continuously as soon
as it is plugged in.
•If you notice condensa-
tion forming on walls or
windows, turn the humidi-
fier off by unplugging it.
MODEL DH-822:
•Set the power switch to
ON; the humidifier will
run continuously.
•If you notice condensa-
tion forming on walls or
windows, turn the power
switch to OFF.
MODEL DH-823:
•Set the power switch to
the desired position:
–HIGH for fast humidify-
ing.
–NORMAL for quieter
operation.
•The humidifier will run
continuously at this select-
ed speed.
•Lower the setting from
HIGH to NORMAL if you
notice condensation form-
ing on walls or windows.
FILLING CONT.
Fig. 1
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OPERATION

We recommend that you
clean the humidifier once
a week, or more often if
you:
•have hard water,
•notice a build-up of
impurities, or
•detect unpleasant
odors.
Using DuraSept™
Humidifier Bacteriostatic
Treatment (#AC-802) will
help control the growth of
bacteria, algae and odors
and help extend the life of
the Natural Cool
Moisture™filter.
NOTE: THE USE OF OTHER
WATER TREATMENT PROD-
UCTS MAY CAUSE DETERI-
ORATION OF THE FILTER
OR DAMAGE THE HUMID-
IFIER, THEREBY, HINDER-
ING THE HUMIDIFIER'S
EFFECTIVENESS.
DO NOT USE SOAP,
DETERGENTS, OR
ABRASIVE CLEANSERS.
Cleaning involves two
steps: SCALE REMOVAL
and DISINFECTING. Be
sure to perform these in
the proper order to avoid
harmful chemical interac-
tions.
•First, turn off and
unplug the humidifier.
•Lift the upper motor
housing off the reservoir
base; remove the Natural
Cool Moisture™filter. Set
aside. (Figure 2)
•Discard any residual
water from the base.
Step One: WEEKLY
SCALE REMOVAL
(Reservoir Base)
•Fill the reservoir base
with DuraRinse™
Humidifier Cleaner (#AC-
816), following bottle
instructions, or one 8-oz.
cup of undiluted white
vinegar. Let solution stay
for 20 minutes.
•With DuraRinseTM or
vinegar in the unit, clean
all interior surfaces of the
base with a soft brush or
cloth to remove scale.
•Rinse reservoir base
thoroughly with clean,
warm water to remove
scale and cleaning
solution.
Step Two: WEEKLY
DISINFECTING
(Reservoir Base)
•Be sure the reservoir
base is empty. Fill with
water up to the FULL
WATER LEVEL and add 1
teaspoon chlorine bleach
in 1 gallon water. Let solu-
tion stay 20 minutes,
swishing every few min-
utes to wet all surfaces.
•Empty reservoir base
after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach
smell is gone.
CLEANING
Fig. 2

AFTER
DISINFECTING…
•Clean all surfaces of the
upper motor housing with
a dry, soft cloth. DO NOT
USE WATER TO CLEAN
THE UPPER MOTOR
HOUSING. THIS MAY
DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFI-
ER OR CAUSE ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
•If you have hard water
you may need to clean or
change the filter more
often. If the filter is dirty,
rinse it under cold tap
water and turn the filter
upside down before repo-
sitioning it in the base.
DO NOT squeeze or
wring out pad. DO NOT
soak pad in bleach or
vinegar. When the filter
turns dark brown, replace
it. Using DuraSept™
Humidifier Bacteriostatic
Treatment will help extend
the life of the filter. For
best and proven results,
always use Duracraft®
Natural Cool Moisture™
filters available from your
local store or from
Duracraft®.
•Reposition the filter
in the reservoir base.
•Reposition the upper
motor housing on the
reservoir base.
NOTE: THE FAN MOTOR
OF THIS HUMIDIFIER AND
THE NATURAL COOL
MOISTURE™FILTER ARE
DESIGNED TO FUNCTION
EFFICIENTLY AS A SET.
USING ANY OTHER FILTER
COULD DAMAGE THE
HUMIDIFIER'S MOTOR
OR IMPAIR ITS
PERFORMANCE.
END-OF-SEASON
CARE AND
STORAGE
•Follow weekly CLEAN-
ING instructions at end of
humidification season or
when humidifier will not
be used for at least one
week or more.
•Remove and throw
away filter; do not store
with a used filter.
•Let the humidifier dry
completely before storing.
Do not store with water
inside the reservoir base.
•Pack the unit in its origi-
nal carton and store in a
cool, dry location.
•Remember to install a
new filter and clean the
humidifier at the start of
the next humidification
season.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND CARE PRODUCTS
If your local dealer is out of stock, Duracraft®replacement parts and care products may be
ordered directly. Fill out the form and mail it along with a check or money order (no cash,
please) to Duracraft®Corp. at the address shown below. Please allow four weeks for deliv-
ery. Massachusetts residents add 5% Sales Tax. Canadian residents please add 7%
G.S.T. plus applicable provincal taxes.
Item Item No. Quan. Price Price Total
Natural Cool Moisture™Replacement Filter AC-811 $ 9.99
DuraFree™Humidifier Water Softener (32 oz.) AC-817 $ 5.00
DuraRinse™Humidifier Cleaner (32 oz.) AC-816 $ 5.00
DuraSept™Humidifier
Bacteriostatic Treatment (32 oz.) AC-802 $ 5.00
Humidifier Complete Care Kit AC-850 $14.00
Hygrometer (measures room humidity level) AC-900 $14.99
SUBTOTAL
MA Residents add 5% Sales Tax
Shipping and Handling $ 4.50
TOTAL ENCLOSED
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SEND TO:
Duracraft Corporation
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772 U.S.A.
Attn: Customer Service
Department
ORDER FORM FOR MODELS DH-821/DH-822/DH-823
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Duracraft®Corp.
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
HU 4098.96

Model AC-802 —
DuraSept™Humidifier
Bacteriostatic Treatment
helps control the growth
of bacteria and algae in
your humidifier and
helps prevent unpleasant
mildew odors. It can
also help extend the life
of the Natural Cool
Moisture™Filter. For best
results, DuraSept™should
be added every time you
fill your humidifier.
Model AC-816 —
DuraRinse™Humidifier
Cleaner helps soften lime
scale and mineral deposits
when cleaning the Natural
Cool Moisture™
Humidifier. DuraRinse™
should be used whenever
you begin to notice discol-
oration in the humidifier’s
reservoir or water tank.
Model AC-817 —
DuraFree™Humidifier
Water Softener softens
hard water impurity
deposits in the reservoir
and on the Natural Cool
Moisture™Filter so they
can be easily rinsed away.
Model AC-850 —
Humidifier Complete
Care Kit A complete
care kit for your
Natural Cool Moisture™
Humidifier, including one
32-oz. bottle of each of
the above products:
DuraSept™, DuraRinse™
and DuraFree™.
CARE PRODUCTS
ELECTRICAL RATINGS
Models DH-821 and DH-
822 are rated .20 amps
at 120V, 60 Hz.
Model DH-823 is rated
.30 amps at 120V, 60
Hz.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE
A PROBLEM WITH YOUR
HUMIDIFIER’S UPPER
MOTOR HOUSING, PLEASE
SEE THE WARRANTY FOR
INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR
REPAIR THE HUMIDIFIER
YOURSELF. DOING SO WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY AND
COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY. IF THE
PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS,
PLEASE CALL:
DURACRAFT®CORP.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
TOLL FREE: 1-800-554-4558
Business Hours:
Monday –Friday
8:00 AM –10:00 PM (EST)
Saturday, Sunday
8:30 AM –5:00 PM (EST)
Mail questions or
comments to:
DURACRAFT®CORP.
Customer Service Dept.
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
U.S.A.
Please be sure to specify
model number.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND CARE PRODUCTS
Item Model No. Price U.S. Price Can.
Natural Cool Moisture™Replacement Filter AC-811 $ 9.99
DuraFree™Humidifier Water Softener (32 oz.) AC-817 $ 5.00
DuraRinse™Humidifier Cleaner (32 oz.) AC-816 $ 5.00
DuraSept™Humidifier Bacteriostatic
Treatment (32 oz.) AC-802 $ 5.00
Humidifier Complete Care Kit AC-850 $14.00
Hygrometer (measures room humidity level) AC-900 $14.99
To order replacement parts or care products, complete and mail the enclosed Order
Form. Be sure to include a check or money order payable to Duracraft®Corp., or
call the Duracraft®Customer Service Department on our toll-free number: 1-800-554-
4558. VISA, MASTERCARD and Discover are accepted. The above prices do not
include shipping charges or sales tax where applicable.
Natural Cool Moisture™Filter
Reservoir Base

DURACRAFT
®
NATURAL COOL
MOISTURE™HUMIDIFIER
This product has been engineered
and crafted with great care for your
satisfaction.
DH-821/DH-822/DH-823
Please read all instructions before
attempting to use this product. Be sure
to fill out and return the enclosed
card within 7 days of purchase.
A. This 3 year limited warranty applies
to repair or replacement of product found
to be defective in material or workman-
ship. This warranty does not apply to
damage resulting from commercial, abu-
sive, unreasonable use or supplemental
damage. Defects that are the result of
normal wear and tear will not be consid-
ered manufacturing defects under this
warranty. Duracraft is not liable for inci-
dental or consequential damages of any
nature. Any implied warranty of mer-
chantability or fitness for a particular pur-
pose on this product is limited in duration
to the duration of this warranty. Some
regions do not allow the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limi-
tations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you also may have
other rights which vary from region to
region. This warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of this product.
B. At its option Duracraft will repair or
replace this product if it is found defec-
tive in material or workmanship.
Defective product should be returned
directly to Duracraft.
C. This warranty does not cover damage
resulting from any unauthorized attempts
to repair or from any use not in accor-
dance with this manual.
D. Return defective product to the follow-
ing address with a brief description of
the problem. Include proof of purchase
and a U.S. $5.00/Can. $00.00 check
or money order for handling, return pack-
ing and shipping charges. Please include
your name, address and a daytime
phone number. You must prepay shipping
charges. Mark carton “Attention
Repair Department.”Ship to:
Duracraft Corp.
Repair Department
750 East Highway 77
Newbern, TN 38059
U.S.A.
NOTE: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER THE NATURAL COOL MOIS-
TURE™FILTER, WHOSE PERFOR-
MANCE WILL DEPEND UPON THE
CONDITION OF THE WATER USED
IN THE HUMIDIFIER.
LIMITED WARRANTY

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Duracraft®Corp.
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
HU 4098.96