Elecom HCE-HU02 series User manual

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Instruction Manual
HCE-HU02 Series
Safety Precautions (Be sure to always follow these precautions.)
WARNINGS This symbol indicates a high risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTIONS This symbol indicates a possibility of injuries or property damage
only.
This symbol indicates a prohibited action that must not be performed.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action that must be performed.
Never disassemble or modify the main unit.
It will cause a fire or an electric shock.
Keep out of reach of children. Never allow children to play with this product.
Laying the main unit or misusing the product may cause unexpected accidents.
This product is not a medical inhalator.
Do not try to inhale directly the mist sprayed from the jet.
It could lead to deconditioning.
WARNINGS
Do not use other detergents than kitchen detergent for the maintenance of
the main unit.
Such detergent remains in the water tank, and will generate a poisonous gas
or cause a malfunction. This will also lead to losing the antibacterial property of
the antibacterial-treated tank.
Do not insert foreign particles like a bobby pin or a piece of wire in the gap
of the jet, the main unit, etc.
It could cause an electric shock or injuries.
WARNINGS
•Be sure to turn off the power for the main unit before pouring
water.
•To supply water, remove the cover, use a glass, or similar, and
gently pour water.
•Never supply water during operation.
CAUTIONS
Make sure to supply water up to the limit (80ml) in the water tank
first, then add some drops of the oil.
Do not drop the oil directly on the ultrasonic vibrator.
CAUTIONS
Always avoid forceful actions or shocks to the main unit, such as dropping or
hitting it.
The unit may be corrupted, which will cause a fire or an electric shock.
Do not soak the main unit or the USB cable in water, or spray water on it. Do
not use or keep the product in places with high humidity such as a bathroom
or a dressing room.
It could cause a fire, an electric shock, or a malfunction.
Never use the product when it is corrupted. When the product gets corrupted
during operation, turn off the power, remove the USB cable from the main
unit, and stop using the product.
It will cause a fire or an electric shock.
Please be careful not to spill the essential oil on the outside of the water
tank. The water tank and the inner cover are made with highly oil-resistive
materials, however, other parts of the product may be deformed due to the
component of some of the essential oils.
When the essential oil is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
Essential oils easily remain in the water tank. Please clean the tank regularly.
Please be careful not to overturn the product when using it near any
electronic device such as a PC or a TV set, or an article of specially coated
furniture. Make sure to place and use it on a stable location.
Remove the USB cable after using the product. Otherwise, unexpected
accidents may occur, for example, by tripping over the cable.
When disposing of this product, please do so in accordance with the
regulations of your municipality.
When using any aroma oil, be sure to select essential oils obtained
from100% natural products.
Using those oils with synthetic perfume, impurities, or solid bodies may cause
malfunctions.
Never pour liquids other than fresh tap-water at ordinary temperatures, or
essential oils, into the water tank.
Using other materials than tap-water and essential oils may cause malfunc-
tions. Note that it may give out a stench by using mineral water, alkaline ionized
water, well water, purified water, or similar.
CAUTIONS
Try to avoid touching mist or the main unit and ultrasonic vibrator during
operation or immediately after stopping the operation.
It could cause accidents or injuries.
Do not use or keep this product in locations with:
• direct sunlight
• high temperature (e.g. near heaters)
• high humidity (e.g. a bathroom)
• a lot of dust
• a lot of vibration
• an unstable ground, such as an inclined stand;
• or where the water in the tank freezes
• where the inlet port may be blocked, such as on a shaggy rug, and
• where the jet may be blocked (e.g. near curtains)
It could cause malfunctions or a fire.
CAUTIONS
Do not remove the outer cover during operation.
Otherwise, the water and/or the essential oil will spout out or leak into the main
unit to cause damage on the things near the product or the main unit.
Do not move the main unit during operation.
Turn off power and empty the water tank before moving the main unit. Or, the
water leaks into the main unit to cause malfunctions.
Never turn on power when the water tank is empty.
Or, the ultrasonic vibrator could burst, which causes malfunctions or a water leak.
Thank you for purchasing ECLEAR MIST.
This manual includes the user guide and precautions for safe handling of the product.
Please read this Instruction Manual before use. After reading, keep this manual safe
for future reference.
Personal Humidifier
Part names Preparation
Make sure there are no missing parts before use. We make every effort to
ensure packaging is correct, but should there be any missing or damaged
items, please contact the shop you purchased the product from immediately.
Jet
Inner cover
PC
Dedicated USB cable
USB connector slot
USB micro B
connector
•Use an AC adapter with the output of USB 5V/1A or more
•Use of travel converters or other transformers for feeding may
cause excessive heating or lead to a fire.
•Be sure to connect with the dedicated USB cable before
pouring water.
CAUTIONS
Cover
(Inner cover + Outer cover)
How to use
Do not
disassemble
Power off
Light off
Gradation
Light it with your
favorite color
Gradation colors
The colors change in turn.
·White ·Red ·Purple
·Blue ·Light blue ·Green
·Yellow
For use in Hong Kong only.
If you made your purchase in another country, please refer to that country's manual.
http://www.elecom.co.jp/global/download-list/
To prevent personal injury or damage to property of the user and any other
persons, please be sure to observe the precautions outlined below.
In the following table, degrees of possible damage or risk caused by misusing
this product against the precautions are described.
Main unit
Dedicated USB cable
LED light
Be sure to empty the water tank when you finish using the product. Be sure
to drain the water off from the outlet of the main unit to avoid pouring water
into the vent.
Although this product is made to be antibacterial, bacteria and/or mold may
propagate in the tank if remaining water exists. Pouring water into the vent will
cause malfunctions.
Never use this product for purposes other than as a humidifier or an aroma
diffuser.
It could cause accidents or malfunctions.
Prepare for using the product.
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Connect to a power source
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USB A connector
Receiving power from the USB port of a mobile battery is also
possible.
(Note that the product may not function properly with some
PCs, mobile batteries, or USB hubs)
When using an essential oil, make sure to
supply water into the water tank first, then
add a few drops of the oil.
The tank capacity is approximately 80 ml.
Pour water up to not higher than the
maximum water level line.
Do not pour water through the jet with the
cover attached, or directly from the faucet.
Essential oils are not included.
When using oils, be sure to select
commercially available essential oils
obtained from 100% natural products.
Make sure that there are no gaps between the main unit and the
cover. Any gap may cause a water leak.
Turn on the power
1
Change the motion of the LED light.
2
Turn off power
3
Plug the USB micro B connector of the dedicated USB cable
into the USB connector slot of the main unit.
Plug the USB A connector of the dedicated USB cable into the
USB port of a PC or an AC adapter to supply the power.
Remove the cover.
Use a glass, or similar, to pour tap-water
into the water tank. (Approx. 80 ml)
Attach the cover on the main unit.
* Note that only the LED light can be changed by pressing the power
button. The amount of mist will not be changed.
* When the water tank becomes empty, the power will be turned off
automatically.
Press the power button to turn on
power, effuse the mist, and start the
gradation of the LED light.
Press the power button during the gradation to stop the motion
of changing colors. Press the power button to select and fix
your favorite color.
Giving another press on the power button will turn off the LED light.
Give a long press on the power button for about one second to
turn off the power. When using the product with the LED light
off, you can turn off the power by pressing the power button.
USB connector
slot
Essential oil
Line for the maximum water level
Glass
Power button
This product is designed for humidifying the air or perfuming the aromatic in
a small space only. This is not effective for the entire room.
By pressing the power button, you can change the flashing of the LED light.
The motion of changing the colors of the LED light gradually is called “gradation.”
Line for
the maximum
water level
Ultrasonic
vibrator
Outer cover
Main unit
Drain
Water tank
Vent
Power button
(Mode switching button)
Inlet port
USB A connector
USB micro B
connector
ECLEAR MIST

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Maintenance
Remove the cover from the main unit prior to cleaning.
Make sure to avoid splashing water on the vent and USB connector slot.
CAUTIONS
When attaching and detaching the inner cover, make sure not to touch
the part.
CAUTIONS
Product specifications
*1 The change of emitted LED light colors. This looks different depending on the color of the
outer cover.
* 2 The continuous spraying time here indicates the case where the water tank contains
about 80 ml water at the beginning. This is subject to vary by the usage environment.
Troubleshooting
After use
CAUTIONS
Remove it with care so that the water from the tank will not spill
or leak into the vent.
CAUTIONS
•To drain the water, be sure to do so through the outlet.
•Make sure to avoid pouring water into the vent.
Inorganic antibacterial agent /
Kneaded
Water tank / Inner cover
JP0122130A00040
SIAA mark is displayed on a
product whose quality is controlled
and the information is published
under the guideline of The Society
of International sustaining growth
for Antimicrobial Articles, based on
the results evaluated by ISO22196.
AC adapter or USB cable is not set correctly.
No water is in the water tank.
An oil film sticks to the ultrasonic vibrator.
No or less water is in the water tank.
Too much water is in the water tank.
The inlet port is stained.
The product is used on a cushion or a shaggy rug,
etc.
The product is used in a windy location.
Mist is hardly seen due to the temperature or
humidity.
Bubbles adhered to the ultrasonic vibrator.
A water film is generated on the jet.
An oil film sticks to the ultrasonic vibrator.
The product is connected using the USB hub.
The cover is not attached properly.
Other water than tap-water is used.
The detergent used in cleaning was not thoroughly
wiped off.
The tank was not cleaned when the essential oils
were replaced.
Clean the water tank (each time used)
Maintenance of the main unit and outer cover
Maintenance of the inner cover (once a year)
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Also, no foreign language other than Japanese is available. Replacements will be made
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Personal Humidifier
Manual, Safety precautions, and Compliance with regulations
1st edition, November 10, 2017
©2017 ELECOM Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
MSC-HCE-HU02-HK_eng_ver.111
Limitation of Liability
Product name ECLEAR MIST
Series model number HCE-HU02
Spray type Ultrasonic vibrator type
Main unit dimensions Approx. 112 × H103mm
Weight Approx. 160 g (without the dedicated USB cable)
Power source USB Connection
DC 5V/830mA
Power consumption Approx. 4W
Water tank capacity Approx. 80 ml
Operation mode
Continuous action (LED light colors change, until water
runs out) →Continuous action (An LED light color
fixed, until water runs out) →Continuous action (LED
light off, until water runs out) →OFF
Gradation colors White, Red, Purple, Blue, Light blue, Green, Yellow *1
Continuous operating
time (standard) Approx. 7 hours * 2
Recommended
temperature for use 10 - 40°C
Recommended humidity
for use 20 - 85%
Dedicated USB cable lengthApprox. 100 cm
Major materials - Inner cover, water tank: PP, Silver-ion antibacterial agent
- Outer cover, main unit: ABS
Applicable aroma oils Essential oils obtained from 100% natural products
When the main unit or the outer cover gets dirty, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
To use the product after a long-term storage, clean
the inner cover by taking it apart.
To clean the inner cover, wet a soft cloth and wring it
well, drop a bit of kitchen detergent on it, and wipe the
inside gently with the cloth.
Disconnect from the power source.
1
Drain the water.
2
Maintenance and keeping
3
Make sure that the power is turned off.
Then, remove the dedicated USB cable from the USB A
connector side.
Steady the main unit, and hold the entire cover to remove.
At the following timings, clean the water tank referring to the
“Maintenance” section on page 10.
•After using the product
•To replace the essential oils
•To use after a long interval
Power cannot be turned on
Mist is not sprayed
Mist is not sprayed smoothly
Water leaks
Stench
Smelling something other than
the essential oil
Remove the cover.
Drain the water from the outlet.
Clean the product
Store the product when the inside gets completely dried,
with the cover attached.
Wet a soft cloth and wring it well, drop a bit of kitchen detergent on it, and
wipe the inside gently with the cloth.
Make sure to use kitchen detergent for maintenance. If any chlorine-based, acid, or
enzymatic detergent remains in the tank, there is a risk of generating a poisonous
gas, etc.
Use a cotton bud to clean the ultrasonic vibrator.
Take a bit of kitchen detergent on the bud and
wipe the vibrator.
Clean the product gently.
Otherwise it may cause a corruption or a water leak.
Rinse thoroughly the water tank with water,
wipe the water off with a soft cloth, and dry it.
Make sure to completely remove the detergent. Otherwise the product may
not work properly, or the component of the detergent may be sprayed out.
In no event will ELECOM Co., Ltd be liable for any lost profits or special,
consequential, indirect, punitive damages arising out of the use of this
product.
ELECOM Co., Ltd will have no liability for any loss of data, damages, or any
other problems that may occur to any devices connected to this product.
Troubles Causes Solutions
Ultrasonic
vibrator
Outlet
Check the connection state of the main unit with the socket. Remove and reinsert the
USB micro B connector from/to the main unit, and try to operate the main unit again. P. 6
Use it after pouring water into the tank. P. 7
Clean the ultrasonic vibrator. P.10
Pour water into the tank. Make sure to use a container such as a glass to pour water into
the tank. When the remaining water in the tank becomes less, the power will be turned
off automatically, and mist will not be generated. P. 7
Mist will not be generated properly if the water amount in the tank exceeding the
maximum water level line.Drain the water and adjust the amount properly. P. 9
Mist is not sprayed smoothly if dust, etc. adhered to the inlet port. Clean the inlet port.
The inlet port is blocked, and mist is not sprayed smoothly. Change the location, or
malfunctions may be caused.
Mist may not be seen clearly if the product is used in a location with an air current
(e.g. near an air conditioner) Move the product to a location without an air current.
Mist may be hardly seen due to the temperature or humidity. Even though mist is
barely visible, it is not a sign of malfunction if mist is generated in the water tank
properly and the blower fan is functioning (motor sound is heard).
If bubbles adhered to the ultrasonic vibrator, mist cannot be generated properly. Turn
off the power, and remove the bubbles with a cotton or similar.
Being wet, the jet is blocked with a water film, and mist may not be sprayed properly.
Wipe the water film off from the jet.
Clean the ultrasonic vibrator. P.10
In some cases, enough power cannot be supplied if a USB hub is used. Use an AC
adapter for DC 5V output.
Do not use any water other than tap-water as it spoils easily and changes in quality, and may
also influence the scent. Empty the water tank, clean it thoroughly, and pour tap-water. P. 7
The remaining detergent in the tank might be a cause. Empty the water tank, clean it
thoroughly, and pour tap-water. P.10
The original scent of an essential oil may be spoiled because different kinds are
mixed. Clean the tank thoroughly before using a different essential oil. P.10
Attach the cover adequately. P. 7
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