Important Safety Instructions
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, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1.
The humidifier should always be placed
on a firm, flat, waterproof surface at least
four feet (1.2 m) away from bedside, 12 in
(30 cm) from the wall, and out of reach of
patients, children and pets.
2.
Be sure the humidifier is in a stable
position and the power cord is away from
heated surfaces and out of the way to
prevent the humidifier from being
tipped over.
3.
Before using the humidifier, extend the cord
and inspect for any signs of damage. Do
not use the unit if the cord has
been damaged.
4.
The humidifier has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) as a safety
feature. This plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.
5.
CAUTION: To avoid fire or shock
hazard, plug the humidifier directly into a
120V AC electrical outlet. To avoid risk of
fire, shock or personal injury do not use an
extension cord.
6.
Shut off and unplug humidifier before
moving. The humidifier should always
be unplugged and emptied when not
in operation or while being cleaned. Do
not move or tilt humidifier while it is in
operation. Plug and unplug humidifier with
dry hands. Never pull by cord.
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7.
When moving or lifting the full Water Tank,
use two hands; one hand on the Tank
Handle and the other on the bottom of
the Tank.
8.
Do not add any medications, inhalants,
scented products or essential oils into
Base, Water Reservoir or Water Tank.
9.
Do not cover or insert objects into any
openings on the humidifier
10.
Do not block intake or output vents.
11.
Do not operate the humidifier without
water. Turn off and unplug unit when Water
Tank is empty.
12.
Humidifier requires regular cleaning. Refer
to, and follow, cleaning instructions.
13.
Do not operate outdoors; this appliance is
intended for indoor use.
14.
Do not attempt to repair or adjust any
electrical or mechanical functions on this
humidifier. Doing so will void your warranty.
15.
For residential use only.
Getting to know your Vicks Filtered Cool Moisture Humidifier
Invisible moisture
This Vicks Filtered Cool Moisture Humidifier is an evaporative humidifier.
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Evaporative humidification means you will NOT see the
moisture output.
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With evaporative humidification, a fan pulls dry air from the
room through the saturated Wicking Filter. Moisture from the
Wicking Filter evaporates and is pushed into the room with the
help of the fan.
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Evaporative humidification adjusts moisture output to the
amount of moisture the air can hold. The drier (less humid) the
air in the room, the more moisture the humidifier will add to
the air. An evaporative humidifier cannot add more moisture to
the room than the air can hold. The amount of moisture the air
can hold depends on many factors including relative humidity
level, temperature and size of room.
Vicks Filtered Cool Moisture Humidifier (Model VEV320)
Output Grill
Motor Housing
Scent Pad Door
Power Knob
Tank Cap
Wicking Filter
Intake Grill
How It Works
A Wicking Filter inside the humidifier absorbs water from the reservoir. A fan pulls dry air from the
room into the humidifier where it passes through the saturated Wicking Filter. The filter captures
minerals and other impurities from the water, before the moisture is evaporated back into the dry
room with the help of the fan. The amount of moisture output depends on many factors, including
the current room humidity and temperature. As the humidity level in the room increases, the moisture
output decreases, which prevents over humidification.
Tank Handle
Plunger Gasket
Water Tank
Tank Gasket
Water Reservoir
Spring Valve
Plunger
Base
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