Homedics Total Comfort Ultrasonic Humidifier Instruction Manual

HOW TO FILL

CAUTION: Before filling the tank with water, turn the power off and unplug the unit from the outlet.

NOTE: Always use 2 hands to carry the water tank.

1. Remove the tank from the humidifier base. Turn the tank upside down and remove the tank cap.                                                                                   
2. Fill the water tank with clean, cool (not cold) water. We recommend using distilled water if you live in a hard water area.                                                  
   Never add essential oils or any other additives into the water tank or water reservoir. Even a few drops will damage the unit.
3. Replace the tank cap by turning to the right until tight. Flip over, and place the tank back on the humidifier base, making sure it is firmly seated.

HOW TO USE

POWER ON/OFF & MIST OUTPUT LEVEL BUTTON
Plug unit into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet. Press the power button to turn unit on. The humidifier will operate at low mist. Press the power button a second time to select high mist output. Press again to turn the humidifier off.

360° ROTATING MIST NOZZLE

Rotate the mist output nozzle to adjust the mist direction.

NIGHTLIGHT
Press the nightlight button to turn the nightlight on. The nightlight will continuously scroll through the 7 colors. Press the nightlight button to stop scrolling and park on your favorite color. Press the nightlight button again to turn the nightlight off. The next time you turn the nighlight on, it will resume scrolling from the parked color.

TIMER
Press the timer button. Keep pressing the timer button until the desired timer setting is lit on the display. The timer button will cycle through the following settings: 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, off. To cancel the timer at any time, press the timer button until all timer LEDs are off.

NOTE: Always be sure the humidifier has a full tank of water prior to using the timer setting.

AUTO-OFF

When the water tank is almost empty, the humidifying function will power off and the power/out of water
LED will illuminate red, indicating it is time to refill the tank.

NOTE: It is normal to have a small amount of water in the reservoir during and after use.

OIL TRAY

Use the optional essential oil feature to disperse your favorite scent into the room. See essential oil instructions in the Essential Oil section.

CLEAN TRANSDUCER/ULTRASONIC MEMBRANE

CLEAN will illuminate red after 60 hours of use, indicating it is time to clean the transducer/ultrasonic membrane. See cleaning instructions in the Cleaning and Care section.

ESSENTIAL OIL

Use your favorite essential oil to deliver scent into the air.

NOTE: For use with the included HoMedics essential oil pads only.

NOTE: Do not leave a filled essential oil pad in the oil tray of the humidifier if it will be out of use for a long period of time.

ARE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFE TO USE AROUND PETS?

We should always exercise caution when using essential oils around our pets. Keep all essential oil and aromatherapy products (like diffusers) out of reach of pets. Keep open bottles away from pets to avoid internal consumption. We do not recommend the topical use of essential oils on pets, as they have a strong sense of smell and cannot get rid of the oil if they don’t like it or it is disturbing them. When diffusing essential oils around pets, always diffuse in a well-ventilated area and leave an option for them to remove themselves from the space, such as leaving a door open. Every animal is different, so carefully observe how each animal responds when introducing an essential oil for the first time. If irritation occurs, discontinue the use of the essential oil. We recommend seeking medical attention if ingestion of essential oil occurs.

ADDING ESSENTIAL OILS

WARNING: Putting oil anywhere but the oil tray will damage the humidifier.

1. The oil tray is located on the left side of the humidifier at the bottom of the humidifier base.
2. Push to open and remove the tray. Place 1 aroma pad (3 included) into the oil tray. 
3. Add 5–7 drops of essential oil to the pad. You may use more or less depending on personal preference.
   WARNING: Only place essential oil on the pad and NOT directly into the tray. 
   
4. Place the oil tray back in its compartment and push to close. The scent will start automatically when the mist is turned on.

To purchase genuine HoMedics Replacement Essential Oil Pads, Model # UHE-PAD1, go to your retailer where you purchased your HoMedics. TotalComfort Ultrasonic Humidifier, or visit www.homedics.com (US), www.homedics.ca (CAN).

To purchase genuine HoMedics Essential Oils, go to your retailer where you purchased your HoMedics TotalComfort Ultrasonic Humidifier, or visit www.homedics.com (US), www.homedics.ca (CAN).

ABOUT WHITE DUST

Use of high mineral content hard water may cause a white mineral residue to accumulate on surfaces in the room near the humidifier. The mineral residue is commonly called “white dust.” The higher the mineral content (or, the harder your water is), the greater the potential for white dust. The white dust is not caused by a defect in the humidifier. It is caused only by minerals suspended in the water.

HOW AND WHY TO USE A DEMINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE

The HoMedics demineralization cartridge will help reduce the potential for white dust, a deposit of minerals left behind from using hard water in your humidifier. The cartridge should be replaced every 30–40 fillings. The cartridge may need to be replaced more often if you are using very hard water. Replace the cartridge when you notice an increase in white dust buildup. If white dust still forms around the humidifier after a new cartridge has been installed, consider using distilled water.

If you live in an area with hard water, or use a water softener, we recommend using distilled water for better results from your humidifier. Never use water-softening additives in your humidifier.