Robitussin DH-832 Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
1.0 GALLON OUTPUT PER DAY*
NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™HUMIDIFIER
Model DH-832 Series
*Output dependent on room temperature and humidity.
Robitussin®is a registered trademark of Whitehall-Robins Healthcare.

READ AND SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HUMIDIFIER
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Always place this humidifier on a firm, flat and level surface. This humidifier may
not work properly on an uneven surface.
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 the
manufacturer under the warranty agreement for repair.
5. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of shock, this plug is intended to fit only one way in a polarized outlet. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con-
tact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature.
6. To disconnect the humidifier, first turn controls to the OFF position, then grip the
plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by the cord.
7. A loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating
and a distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or
worn outlet.
8. The humidifier should always be unplugged and emptied when not in operation
or while being serviced or cleaned.
9. Never tilt or attempt to move the humidifier while it is operating or filled with
water. UNPLUG the humidifier before moving.
10. This humidifier requires regular cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING instructions
provided. Never clean the humidifier in any manner other than as instructed in
this manual.
11. Turn the humidifier OFF if the relative humidity exceeds 60%, or if you notice
moisture on the inside of your windows. For proper humidity reading use a
hygrometer, which is available in many hardware and department stores, or by
ordering one from manufacturer. (See CARE PRODUCTS.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Robitussin®Natural Cool Moisture™ Humidifier.
H O W D O E S I T W O R K ?
NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™ SYSTEM
Dry air is pulled through the Natural Cool Moisture™ system and a quiet fan blows
out invisible, moisture-balanced air. Unwanted minerals and bacteria from the water
are trapped inside the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter. When the unit is running you
will not see or feel a “mist”. You will know your humidifier is putting moisture into
the air as you watch the water level in your tank decrease throughout the day.
W H AT I S H E A LT H S H I E L D ™ A N T I M I C R O B I A L ?
Your Robitussin®Natural Cool Moisture™ filter has been designed using new
HealthShield™* technology which prevents surface growth and migration of mold,
fungus and bacteria in the filter for its life - approximately one season. Keep in mind,
depending on your water quality, mineral deposits can still clog or discolor the filter,
affect its life and that of the humidifier.
M O D E L - D H - 8 3 2 :
Your humidifier is made up of these parts:
*HealthShield is registered with the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

SET UP
NOTE: We recommend that the humidifier be disinfected prior to first use. Please
see CLEANING instructions.
•Select a firm, level, flat location - at least six inches (15 cm) from any wall for
proper air flow (Fig. 1). Place the humidifier on a water-resistant surface, as
water can damage furniture and some flooring.
The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for property damage caused by
water spillage.
•Remove the water tank by grasping handle and
pulling straight up. Set aside (Fig. 1).
• Remove the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter from the
base before filling the unit with water (Fig. 2). Soak
filter in a sink full of cool water to help reduce min-
eral build up and place back in the humidifier while
wet. DO NOT SQUEEZEORWRING OUT THE NATUR-
AL COOLMOISTURE™ FILTER. To help extend the
life of your filter repeat this step each time you fill
your humidifier.
• Turn the Water Tank upside down so that the Fill Cap
is facing up; unscrew the Fill Cap by turning it
counter-clockwise and set aside.
• Fill the Water Tank with COOL tap water (Fig. 3).
Distilled water is not necessary as the water is filtered
by the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter. DO NOT USE HOT
WATER. Doing so may damage the humidifier.
•Replace the fill cap by turning it clockwise .
DO NOTOVER TIGHTEN. Turn the Water Tank right-
side up.
NOTE: WHEN CARRYING THE FILLED WATER TANK
PLEASE USE THE HANDLE AND PLACE YOUR OTHER
HAND UNDER THE TANK FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.
FILLING
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

•Position the Water Tank in the humidifier and push into place. Some water will
empty into the base.
•Once the filled tank has been positioned, do not attempt to move the humidifier. If
it has to be moved, unplug the humidifier and remove the water tank first.
CAUTION: DO NOT POUR WATER INTO THE GRILLE ON THE POWER BASE.
DOING SO MAY DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER OR CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
FILLING CONTINUED
OPERATION
P O W E R
CAUTION: DO NOT PLUG IN THE HUMIDIFIER WITH WET HANDS AS AN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD OCCUR.
•With the power switch in the OFF position, plug the filled humidifier into a polar-
ized 120V outlet. DONOT FORCETHE POLARIZEDPLUG INTO THEOUTLET; it will
only fit one way.
H U M I D I T Y C O N T R O L
•Set the fan speed CONTROL to the desired position
(Fig. 4).
HIGH: For fast humidifying
NORMAL: For quieter operation
NOTE: The length of time your humidifier runs will vary
depending on the quality of construction, room size,
and insulation of your room and house, as well as the
fan speed.
• Turn the humidifier OFFif the humidity level feels too moist or you notice
condensation forming on the walls and/or windows.
• ALWAYSbesure to empty any unused water ni the Remove and Rinse™ Tray
and/or Water Tank each time you refill the water tank or finish using the
humidifier.
Fig. 4

WEEKLY CLEANING
STEP ONE:
SCALE REMOVAL
REMOVE AND RINSE TRAY™
1. Fill the Remove and Rinse Tray™ with
either:
•1 cup (8 ozs.) of undiluted white
vinegar
or
• Use DuraRinse™ Humidifier
Cleaner, part no. AC816, following
the instructions on the bottle.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes.
3. With the vinegar or DuraRinse™ in
the Remove and Rinse Tray™ clean all
interior surfaces with a soft cloth or
brush to help remove scale.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water to
remove scale and cleaning solution.
STEP TWO:
DISINFECTING
WATER TANK/REMOVE AND RINSE
TRAY™
1. Fill the Water Tank with:
• 1 teaspoon of household bleach
and
• 1 gallon of water
Pour some of this solution into the
Remove and Rinse Tray™.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with water until the odor of
bleach is gone.
We recommend cleaning the humidifier once a week, more often if you have hard
water, notice a build up of impurities or detect unpleasant odors.
Cleaning involves two steps SCALE REMOVAL and DISINFECTING. Be sure to
perform these in the proper order to avoid harmful chemical interactions.
•First, turn off and unplug the humidifier.
• Remove the Water Tank.
•Remove the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter from the Base.
•Empty any water from the Base.
NOTE: REMOVE FILTER BEFORE CLEANING.
Failure to remove filter during cleaning will destroy the filter.
NOTE: THE USE OF OTHER WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS MAY
CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE FILTER OR DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER, THEREBY
HINDERING THE HUMIDIFIER’S EFFECTIVENESS.

NOTE: DONOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™ FILTER
WITH ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE FILTER.
•HealthShield™ prevents the surface growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae,
and bacteria. It is normal for a filter to discolor from mineral build-up. This will
vary depending on water quality.
•DONOT clean the filter using any chemical solution.
•If a Natural Cool Moisture™ filter appears to be clogged by hard water or mineral
deposits, soak it in a sink full of cool water for 10 minutes. DO NOT SQUEEZE OR
WRING OUT THE NATURAL COOLMOISTURE™ FILTER. Always place filter back in
the humidifier wet.
•When positioning the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter in the humidifier, always
make sure the diamond pattern is displayed lengthwise (see diagram below).
• To prevent mineral deposits use DuraFree™ Humidifier Water Softener, part no.
AC817, each time the Water Tank is refilled.
•Always purchase Honeywell brand Natural Cool Moisture™ filters as 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 motor or
reduce the humidifier’s performance.
•Be sure to empty water from the Water Tank and Base when not in use.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE FILTER AND
MAINTAINING A CLEAN HUMIDIFIER
Close-Up of
Filter Pad
CORRECT INCORRECT

END-OF-THE-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE
•Follow weekly CLEANING instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at
least one week or more, or at the end of the season.
•At the end of the season, remove and throw away the filter; do not store with a
used filter.
•Dry the humidifier completely before storing. DO NOT store with water inside the
Base, Water Tank, or Remove and Rinse Tray™.
•Pack the unit in its original carton and store in a cool, dry location.
•Before next use, remember to install a new filter and clean the humidifier.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Q: I hear the fan turning, but I don’t see any mist. Is my humidifier operating
properly?
A: Dry air is pulled through the Natural Cool Moisture™ system and a fan disperses
invisible, moisture balanced air. There is no “mist” emitted. When operating nor-
mally you will feel only cool air coming from the unit. Monitor the water level in
your Tank/ Base. If you notice a decrease in the Water Tank over 24 hours then
the unit is operating normally.
Q: My unit has been running for several hours. I hear the fan spinning, but I do not
notice the water level in the tank decreasing.
A: First, check the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter to be sure it is wet. If the pad
appears dry, remove it from the Base and gently rinse under cool water.
Reposition wet filter in the Base. You may also want to note the current moisture
level in your home. If the humidity level is over 60% the unit will not put out
much moisture as your air is already saturated.
Q: My filter has turned light brown and rust colored. Do I need a new filter?
A: Probably not. Since your filter has been made with HealthShield™ technology
the change in color indicates only a mineral deposit. Soak filter in a sink full of
cool water to help break up deposits. The discoloration may remain but will not
affect the humidifier’s performance.

This product is rated 0.4 Amps at 120V, 60 Hz.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR HUMIDIFIER’S POWER UNIT,
PLEASE SEE THE WARRANTY FOR INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPEN OR REPAIR THE HUMIDIFIER YOURSELF. DOING SO WILL VOID THE WAR-
RANTY AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IF THE PROBLEM
PERSISTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CONSUMER SERVICE CENTER.
ELECTRICAL RATINGS
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
Mail questions or comments to:
Honeywell
Consumer Service Center
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
e-mail: [email protected]
Please be sure to specify model number.
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-332-1110
or visit our website at:
www.honeywell.com/yourhome

Item Item No. Qty. Total
Natural Cool Moisture™ Filter, one per pack AGW813 $ 9.99
DuraFree®Humidifier Water Softener (32 oz.) AC817 5.00
DuraRinse®Humidifier Cleaner (32 oz.) AC816 5.00
Rinse-to-Clean Base DH830-1 10.00
Water Tank and Fill Cap DH830-2 19.99
Fill Cap DH830-3 5.00
Digital Hygrometer and Thermometer(F°/C°) HAC555 19.99
SUBTOTAL
MAResidents add 5% Sales Tax
Shipping and Handling (US residents add $4.95)
TOTAL ENCLOSED
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If your local dealer is out of stock, replacement parts and care products may be ordered
directly from the manufacturer. You can call 1-800-332-1110 to order with a MasterCard,
Visa or Discover or fill out the form below and mail it along with a check or money order
(sorry no COD’s accepted) to:
Honeywell
Consumer Service Center
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
Please allow four to six weeks for delivery.
Massachusetts residents please add 5% Sales Tax.
CARE PRODUCTS
Measure room temperature and humidity level.
Free standing can be used anywhere in the room.
US Price

©2000 All rights reserved. Honeywell P/N: 035-00411-000 Rev. 0
HU4061.00
LIMITED WARRANTY
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You should first read all instructions before attempting to use this product. The enclosed
Customer response card should be filled out and returned 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 workmanship during the warranty period. This warran-
ty does not apply to damage resulting from commercial, abusive, unreasonable
use, or supplemental damage. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear
will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty. You should first
read all instructions before attempting to use this product. THE MANUFACTURER IS
NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights
which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase.
B. At its option, the manufacturer will repair or replace this product if it is found
defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period. Defective prod-
uct should be returned to the place of purchase in accordance with store policy.
Thereafter, while within the warranty period, any defective product should be
returned to the manufacturer.
NOTE: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™
FILTER, WHOSE PERFORMANCE WILL DEPEND UPON THE CONDITION OF THE
WATER USED IN THE HUMIDIFIER.
C. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from any unauthorized attempts
to repair or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual.
D. Return defective product, freight paid, with proof of purchase and $10 U.S. check
or money order for handling, return packing and shipping charges, to:
Honeywell
ATTN: Returns Department
4755 Southpoint Drive
Memphis, TN 38118, U.S.A
1-800-332-1110