USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
Step 1
1. With Power Knob in the OFF position, plug humidifi er into a polarized 120V outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid electric shock, do not plug humidifi er into outlet with wet hands.
2. Turn the Power Knob to high (
High (
) setting will provide quicker moisture output. The fan will push more
moisture off the Wicking Filter and into the air. The water level will go down faster than
on the low ( ) setting since more moisture is going into the air.
Low ( ) will provide less moisture output. The fan will run quieter and the Water Tank
will not have to be fi lled as frequently since less moisture is going into the air.
3. When the Tank is empty, turn off the humidifi er and refi ll it. NOTE: if the humidifi er will not
be used for more than a few days, empty the water from the Water Tank and Reservoir and
dry out the fi lter to prevent growth of bacteria or mold.
NOTE: While the humidifi er is operating you will hear the fan running but will NOT see the
moisture output. This is normal for an evaporative humidifi er. You may hear a gurgling
sound. This is the water fl owing from the Water Tank into the Reservoir and indicates your
CARING FOR YOUR FILTER
It is recommended you change your Wicking Filter every 30-60 days depending on water
quality and usage. If you have hard water you may need to replace your fi lter more frequently.
Change your fi lter if you notice:
• The fi lter is hard and crusty
• The fi lter starts to give off an odor
• Moisture output is decreased
Be sure to use only genuine Honeywell Replacement
Filters which are Protec
helps prevent the migration of mold, algae and bacteria
on the fi lter.
Step 2
) or low ( ) setting.
humidifi er is working properly.
To check the humidity level in the room, use a humidity monitor
like the Honeywell HHM10 or H10C, available at retailers or on
HoneywellPluggedIn.com.
antimicrobially treated. This
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Step 3
Replacement Wicking
Filter Honeywell
HC-888 Series Type C
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