Enviracaire Germ-Free EWM-300W Operation and maintenance manual

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Portable Electric Warm Mist Humidier
Germ-Free™ Model EWM-300W and EWM-350
• Instructions for Operation, Care and Cleaning
• Limited Warranty
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Publication EWM-300W, EWM-350
Part Number 31IM300W190
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READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR HUMIDIFIER. FOLLOWING
THESE SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR USE AND CARE WILL HELP
ENSURE YEARS OF DEPENDABLE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: BECAUSE HIGH TEMPERATURE IS GENERATED IN THIS HUMIDIFIER,
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED ESPECIALLY
WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST
BE FOLLOWED:
1. DO NOT operate the humidier without the water tanks.
2. ALWAYS use clean, cool tap water to ll the water tanks.
3. To avoid risk of re or shock, DO NOT use an extension cord.
4. DO NOT handle the unit with wet hands.
5. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to empty the unit while it is operating or plugged
in. Shut o, unplug and remove water tanks before moving unit.
6. DO NOT place the unit close to heated areas, such as near stoves, heaters or in
direct sunlight.
7. DO NOT operate OUTDOORS. This humidier is intended for indoor use only.
8. DO NOT let water get into the air inlets on the bottom of the enclosure or on the
cord or plug.
9. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids near the
humidier.
10. ALWAYS make sure the water tank caps and gaskets are rmly in place.
11. DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
12. ALWAYS turn the humidier o when the water tanks are empty or when
the unit is not in use. If you turn your unit o for extended periods, ALWAYS
disconnect the power cord and empty the water tanks and base.
13. ALWAYS place the unit on a rm at, level, water resistant surface and arrange
the power cord so that the product is unlikely to be upset.
14. DO NOT clean the product or service the UV bulb without disconnecting the
power cord.
15. Before connecting to electric power outlet, check your electrical power supply.
It must be 120 volts A.C. (alternating current). The outlet may be 15 amp or 20
amp. The circuit must be of adequate size and must be protected by fuse or
circuit breaker.
16. This item has a polarized plug. As a safety feature, this plug will t in a polarized
electrical receptacle (outlet) only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician.
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17. DO NOT attempt to remove TOP HOUSING, NOZZLE OR MINERAL ABSORPTION
PAD, during operation, or within 15 minutes after the humidier is turned to the
“OFF”position and unplugged. Serious injury may result. MINERAL ABSORPTION
PAD, TOP HOUSING AND NOZZLE should only be removed for cleaning and
maintenance purposes.
DO NOT place hands or face directly over TOP HOUSING while unit is in
operation.
18. Place unit in an area where it is not accessible to children.
19. Before using the unit, check the power cord for any signs of damage.
20. This humidier requires daily and weekly maintenance.
21. Refer to CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE instructions provided. NEVER clean
humidier in any other manner than as instructed by this manual.
22. WARNING – Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by
UV bulb. DO NOT energize unit while lamp door is removed.
23. This product complies with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 1, Sub
chapter J.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WEEKLY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ADVISORY
At least weekly cleaning is recommended, when the unit has been in use. Regular
cleaning prevents mineral scale buildup in the hot water reservoir. It also helps
prevent buildup of bacteria, molds or other microorganisms in the tank or system.
This ensures that your humidier will operate at maximum eciency.
(See page 6 for full cleaning instructions.)
HOW YOUR ENVIRACAIRE
WARM MIST
HUMIDIFIER WORKS
This humidier uses a two-step approach
to eliminate potentially harmful
microorganisms from the water before they
are spread with the mist into the air. The rst
step uses a UV bulb, located inside the base
of the humidier, that shines on the water
through a special glass tube as it passes from
the cold water reservoirs to the hot water
reservoir. The second step is the boiling
action that takes place in the hot water
reservoir just before the mist is distributed
to the air in the room.
CONTROL PANEL
POWER SWITCH —
LO ( ) AND HI ( ) POSITIONS
When the switch is turned to
the“LO”or “HI” setting and the
unit is plugged in, the power
is on. With the unit running
in the“LO”setting, it will be
producing vapor at a lower
rate than when running in the
“HI”setting.
OFF POSITION ( ) - This cuts power to unit and should be used (in addition to
unplugging unit) before moving, performing maintenance, etc.
REPLACE UV BULB
If the “REPLACE UV BULB” signal light is continuously illuminated during normal use
(an occasional faint glow may occur when switching power on or other times, but
this is normal), the bulb must be replaced with the same special 3.5W bulb, EUV-
13B. See the enclosed order form. The UV bulb will operate at maximum output for
approximately 2,000 hours. The UV bulb may operate longer than 2,000 hours but
at a reduced output. To keep your humidier operating at maximum eciency it is
recommended that the UV bulb be replaced after 2,000 hours of use.
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REFILL INDICATOR ()- When illuminated, the water tanks need relling.See the
section “Filling the Water Tank”. If still illuminated a few minutes after full tank is placed
on base, reposition water tanks. (Unit will operate with only one water tank.) Each
time you ll tanks, rinse tanks, hot water reservoir and cold water reservoirs. Clean
them according to CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS if minerals or lm are present.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY CONTROL ( ) - This controls the humidity level. If moderate
humidity is desired, the control should be turned counterclockwise toward “LO”; and if
higher humidity is desired, clockwise toward “HI”.
NOTE: When you unpack your humidier, you may nd it has droplets of water on
some surfaces. This is normal as every unit is tested prior to shipping. Carefully unpack
humidier and remove all packing material.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the base of the unit on a rm, at, level and water resistant surface.
2. Fill the water tanks according to the instructions below and place on humidier base.
3. Plug the power cord rmly and completely into the wall outlet.
4. Turn the power switch to either the LO or HI position (Lights may icker
momentarily). Then turn the relative humidity knob clockwise until you hear a faint
click and the power light comes on. It will be normal for the humidier to take a
few minutes to warm up and begin to mist.
5. When the water tanks are empty, (after approximately 36 hours running time), the
“REFILL WHEN LIT” lamp will go on, and the unit will stop heating. Refer to the
“FILLING THE WATER TANKS”section.
6. Whenever the water falls below the level of the probes during operation, the
heating element will shut o and stop heating, and the REFILL indicator will light.
7. The unit will operate as long as there is water in either tank and unit will operate
with either one or both tanks.
FILLING THE WATER TANKS
1. Before lling the water tanks, turn the POWER switch to the“OFF”position and
unplug unit. Refer to cleaning instructions.
2. Remove water tanks from base, turn each tank upside down and remove tank cap
by turning counterclockwise. Fill tank with clean cold tap water.
If using distilled water, add a few grains of table salt to each tank.
Replace the tank cap by turning clockwise. Tighten rmly.
3. Carefully pick up tank, since it will be heavy when full, and slippery if wet.
4. Place water tanks on base. Make sure tanks are properly placed, otherwise, the
humidier will not work correctly.
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