model EV3
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EVAPORATIVE WHOLE ROOM
HUMIDIFIER OWNER’S GUIDE
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Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 4
Getting Started ................................................................................... 7
Features ..............................................................................................8
Filling Water Tank ................................................................................ 9
How to Use ....................................................................................... 10
Replacing Wick .................................................................................. 11
Automatic Rell Program ..................................................................11
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 12
Storage .............................................................................................. 14
Tips .................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 15
Warranty ............................................................................................ 16
CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This owner's guide and any additional inserts are considered part of
the product. They contain important information about safety, use and
disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all
operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future
reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to
any future owner. See www.vornado.com to view, download and print
the most current version of this owner’s guide.
INTENDED USE: This product is intended to humidify and circulate
the air in indoor living spaces only in the United States. This product
is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized
use or product modication. Failure to follow these directions will void
the product warranty.
WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons
Supervision is required during the installation, operation, cleaning and
maintenance of this product by children age 12 years and younger
and anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance, its parts and packaging material.
INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical
shock and injury to persons, observe the following:
- No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging,
etc.) should be placed near furnaces, replaces, stoves or other high
temperature heat sources.
- Do not use in a window, on an uneven or unstable surface, or near
water.
- The appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into
contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces.
- Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower or position product
where it may fall into a bathtub, laundry, swimming pool or other
water container.
- Do not use this product outdoors or expose it to weather
or elements.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or
appliances. Arrange cord away from trafc area and where it will not
be tripped over. The cord should not hang over edges of counters
or be placed where it can be crimped or closed in doors. Place
appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be
unplugged quickly during an emergency.
- Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.
WARNING—To avoid damage to the unit or power cord, and
to reduce risk of re, electrical shock and injury to persons,
observe the following:
- WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, re and
electric shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such
as a dimmer control switch.
- Do not operate unit if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do
not use this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug. To
avoid risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace
parts. Only original replacement parts may be used. If the power
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604
(phone) or [email protected] (email) for further
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instructions about replacement and repair.
- Risk of re. Use only the power cord and plug provided.
- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that
all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is
compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
- Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch
the power cord.
- While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any input or output opening as this may cause risk
of electric shock or re, or damage the product.
- A loose t between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the
product in this outlet. Contact a qualied electrician to replace
loose or worn outlets.
- This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to
t in a polarized 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 qualied
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
- Before lling with water, moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning
and when not in use, use the product controls to turn off the
power and then unplug. To disconnect from outlet, grasp and
pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will
be left unattended for an extended period of time or during
electrical storms.
- Electric shock can occur when liquid comes in contact with
electricity. Be careful when removing the water tank and relling to
avoid electric shock. Do not pour water through the top Outlet Air
Grille on the power head.
- Turn the humidier off if the relative humidity exceeds 60%. Humidity
levels above 60% may allow moisture to build up indoors and
condense on surfaces, where microorganisms can settle and grow.
For accurate readings, use a hygrometer which is available at most
hardware stores and home centers.
SERVICING WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical shock
and injury to persons, observe the following:
- WARNING: To reduce risk of injury to persons: Avoid nger
contact with the fan blade on the underside of the Power Head.
Before removing the Power Head from the humidier, turn power off
and wait until the fan blade comes to a complete stop.
- Wicks in the humidier have been treated with antimicrobial
preservative. This protection applies only to the wick (lter) and not
the entire appliance. WARNING: Wash hands and avoid touching
eyes after handling the wick (lter).
- Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this
manual. Prior to cleaning, turn off the power on your product
and unplug. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias
or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING
instructions provided.
- Do not open appliance housing while product is plugged in. To
avoid risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a
Vornado Authorized Service Center.
- Protect against the growth of mold, mildew and other
microorganisms by emptying the water tank immediately after each
use. If water is left in the tank for longer than 8 hours, thoroughly
clean and disinfect the unit as described in the section of this
Owner’s Guide referenced as “CLEANING”.
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and complies with the Part 15 FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Contact Vornado Consumer Service or the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identier: Vornado Model EV3
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
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A humidier is quite useful in supplying necessary moisture to dry air. It should be
used with proper care to prevent overhumidication.
A good rule of thumb would be to gauge the condensation or frost on
windows. Adjust your humidier to a point where this condition is at a
minimum. These adjustments should be made when major changes in
outdoor temperatures occur.
Humidiers can be placed in any living area that has a convenient location and
provides distribution of the moist air to the living area. The measured output of a
humidier is based upon continuous operation at standard rating conditions. With
normal variations of indoor and outdoor conditions, the humidistat-controlled
humidier will not run continuously at maximum output unless the controls are set to
do so.
INITIAL HUMIDITY REQUIREMENTS:
When initially installed or when placed in operation at the beginning of each season,
the humidier equipped with a humidistat may run constantly for a day or so and,
thus, evaporate large quantities of moisture. When the home and its furnishings
have absorbed moisture and become stabilized at the desired humidity level, the
amount of water used will diminish and the humidier operation will maintain the
desired humidity level.
GETTING STARTED
Check for Leaks
Damage due to shipping may cause
leaks in Base or Water Tank. A visual
inspection may not reveal hairline
fractures.
1. Place humidier on a water-resistant surface.
2. Fill Water Tank with water to inspect for leaks.
3. Pour several cups of water into Base to inspect
for leaks.
Not Leaking?
Empty water from Base and install full WaterTank.
Leaking?
In the slight chance your humidier has leaks,
contact Consumer Service and we will immediately
replace damaged parts.
Before operating, ALWAYS lift from the bottom. Before use, check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE if there is evidence of damage.
If any damage is found, contact Vornado Air, LLC at 1-800-234-0604.
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POWER HEAD
Powerful DC motor circulates
humidied air throughout
whole room.
WICK (2)
Wicks up water and
lters out impurities.
AIR INLET GRILLE
Designed for efcient air intake.
WATER TANK
Easy to ll, install, clean and
view water level. Large 1.5
gallon capacity tank allows for
less rells.
EASY-TO-USE LID
For convenient Water Tank
relling.
FLOAT KNOB
Creates a waterproof seal
between Water Tank and Base.
LED DISPLAY
Displays fan speed and
humidity settings.
AIR OUTLET GRILLE
Initiates powerful circulation.
BASE
Durable and easy to clean.
FEATURES
WARNING: Pinch Hazard.
Use caution with Power Head
and Base.
WARNING: Sharp corner
at edge of Power Head.
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FILLING WATER TANK
You may also remove the Water Tank
Note: Spills can occur during cleaning, moving or relling the Water Tank, so be careful to avoid spills when doing these activities.
Note: Any additives, such as aroma fragrances should not be used in the Water Tank or Base. These additives can cause cracks in the plastic of
the humidier and may affect performance. Any use of such additives voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
Note: Do NOT carry Water Tank by the lid. Water Tank Lid is
intentionally removeable.
1. Unplug humidier and place on a level surface.
2. Lift open the Water Tank Lid. The Water Tank Lid is removable to
provide convenient access during the lling. Note: Never pick up
the Water Tank by the Lid.
3. Fill the Water Tank with a pitcher or gallon jug. The humidier has
a 1.5 gallon capacity. Do not ll past the ll line indicator on the
Water Tank.
4. Close Water Tank Lid.
5. Plug in humidier to an approved power source.
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1. Position humidier to not blow directly on objects or plants. Plug
power cord into standard wall outlet. Do not block Inlet.
2. To turn humidier on, touch .
3. Set desired humidity: The humidier will default to 50% humidity.
Set humidity level by touching -/+ until the desired humidication
level appears on the display. Choose between 35-60% or to run
Continuously. If Continuous Humidity is selected, CO will appear
on the display and the fan will run continuously regardless of room
humidity.
4. Set the fan speed by touching to select speeds 1-10. The
selection will ash for ve seconds, then stay for 3 seconds, then
will display the set humidity value.
The humidier will operate at the set fan speed if the room humidity
is 3% less than set humidity. Once the room humidity is within 3%
of the set humidity, the fan speed will decrease to half of the set fan
speed. Fan will turn off completely once room humidity reaches 3%
more than set humidity. If you wish for the fan speed not to lower or
turn off, change the set humidity to CO for Continuous.
Note: The humidier will store your settings during normal On/Off
cycles. If the unit is unplugged, during next use, it will default back to
previously set humidity and fan speed.
FAN SPEEDS 8-10:
Operation for fast humidication of larger rooms.
FAN SPEEDS 5-7:
Operation for moderate humidication of mid-size to large
rooms.
FAN SPEEDS 1-4:
Operation for quiet, nighttime use or smaller rooms. On speeds
1-4 operation, your humidier may run without relling for
extended periods.
HOW TO USE
HUMIDISTAT
FAN SPEEDPOWER
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REPLACING WICK
1. Turn humidier Off and unplug.
WARNING: Before removing Power
Head, allow fan blade to come to a
complete stop, approximately 10 seconds.
2. Remove Power Head. Avoid nger
contact with the fan blade, which is
accessible on the underside of the Power
Head.
3. Remove and discard used Wicks.
4. Install new genuine Vornado Wicks. Make
sure Wicks t ush against bottom of unit
and snug against the sides of the Inlet
Grille.
5. Replace Power Head. Your humidier is
now ready for use.
AUTOMATIC REFILL PROGRAM
Select the shipment interval and Vornado will send replacement
Wicks automatically. Eliminate the hassle of remembering to
reorder. Maintain the high efciency of your Vornado humidier.
To sign up, visit vornado.com, email consumerservice@vornado.
com or call 1-800-234-0604. Cancel anytime.
REPLACING WICK
Part # MD1-0002
While your humidier came equipped with Wicks, you will eventually have to replace them, as they last approximately 4–8 weeks, depending
on use. Many factors affect the life of the Wicks, including amount of use, water hardness and outside environmental factors. You will know
the Wick needs to be replaced when it becomes hard and is no longer absorbing the water effectively. Replace the Wick with a genuine
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Wick. While other brands may t our units, these wicks do not carry the same quality and life as our own and may diminish the
humidier’s performance.
Wicks contain an antimicrobial preservative. Protection is limited to the
product. Wash hands and avoid touching eyes after handling wick.
The additional sodium in chemically softened water may cause Wicks
to harden. Try using untreated or tap water. Hard water or water with
excessive minerals, such as lime or iron, may shorten Wick life. Try
Bacteriostat or Water Treatment found at most hardware or home
specialty stores.
On rst use, the Wick may give off a mild odor. The odor is not harmful
and will go away after the rst few hours of operation. If the odor is
exceptionally strong, you can help eliminate most or all of it by soaking
the Wick in a solution of 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and one gallon
of water for 20–30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in cool water. Allow excess
water to run off and dry before replacing them in the Base. DO NOT
wring.
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CLEANING
Proper cleaning is essential to the air quality and performance of your humidier. The frequency in which your humidier will need to be cleaned
will vary depending on use, water hardness and outside environmental factors. It is recommended, assuming average use, to thoroughly clean
the unit several times throughout the season, or when algae, mineral deposits or other particles begin to form.
Note: If the humidier is turned off with water in Base and not turned back on for 8 hours or longer, or if humidier is not cleaned as
recommended, you may experience some growth of algae or bacteria. These microorganisms may become airborne.
1. Turn humidier Off and unplug.
WARNING: Before removing Power Head, allow fan blade to
come to a complete stop, approximately 10 seconds.
Warning: Do not submerge humidier in water. No part of the
unit is dishwasher safe.
2. Remove Power Head, and Water Tank. Remove Wicks from inside
Inlet Grille.
3. Release the Inlet Grille by twisting the Latch in the bottom of the
Base clockwise. Lift the Inlet Grille up to remove.
4. Empty the Base. Clean Base, Water Tank and Inlet Grille with warm
water and vinegar. Rinse and dry.
Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents or other
chemicals forcleaning.
5. Clean the Power Head with a soft cloth or with a can of
compressed air.
6. Reassemble humidier. Ensure the Inlet Grille Latch is locked by
twisting counter-clockwise.
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CLEANING
Note: You can twist off the
Float Cap on the bottom
of the Water Tank to better
access the inside of the
tank.
POWER HEAD
WATER TANK
BASE
INLET
GRILLE
LATCH
WARNING: To avoid
damage to power cord and the
risk of electrical shock and injury
to persons, NEVER lift Power
Head by power cord.
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Be aware of several things as your Vornado
®
Evaporative Whole Room
Humidier operates:
If you operate your humidier continuously (which is recommended
to maintain humidity all day), it may need to be relled with water
every day. Check the Water Tank to be certain that there is an
adequate water supply for operation.
Allow for optimum airow by keeping the grille unobstructed.
Ensure curtains and other items are far enough away from the unit
to not be pulled into the side inlets or interfere with airow.
Any additives, such as aroma fragrances or water conditioners,
must not be used. These additives can cause cracks in the plastic
of the humidier and may affect performance. Any use of such
additives voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
TIPS
DISPOSAL
Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally
responsible manner.
STORAGE
During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you
may choose to store your humidier. To ensure long life of the
product, it is recommended to store your humidier by following
these instructions:
Cleaning is recommended before storage.
1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely.
2. Let humidier dry completely before storing. Do not store with
water inside Water Tank or Base. Remove and discard Wick if it
is not suitable for reuse. Do not store humidier with wet Wick. If
Wick is suitable for future use, remove and empty water from Base
and Water Tank. Replace Water Tank, power On and select HIGH
Fan Speed. Allow humidifer to run until Wick is completely dry.
3. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This will prevent
humidier from accumulating dust over time.
4. Store humidier in cool and dry location.
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TIPS
Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
Household circuit breaker/ground fault circuit interrupter has tripped or blown fuse. Reset circuit breaker/ground
fault circuit interrupter, or replace fuse. For assistance, contact licensed electrician.
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
The set humidity is lower than the room humidity. Increase the set humidity until the fan turns on, or change the
set humidity to Continuous Humidity (CO).
This is normal. Water is being dispensed into Base.
Water level in Tank is empty or too low. Rell with clean, cool tap water. See HOW TO USE for instructions.
Unit has reached its set point. When set humidity level is reached, the Fan will turn off until humidity level in
room drops below humidity set point.
Airow is blocked. Remove obstruction.
Unit settings are too low. Set to High Fan Speed and Continuous Humidity (CO) for maximum humidity output.
The additional sodium in chemically softened water may cause Wicks to harden. Try using untreated tap water or
distilled water.
Try adding Bacteriostat or Water Treatment, found at most hardware or home specialty stores to the water.
Lower set humidity or turn off humidier.
Unit fails to power on.
Fan will not turn on.
Unit makes bubbling
or gurgling sound.
Unit is not producing
desired amount
ofhumidity.
Wicks are in need
of replacement
toooften.
Moisture forms on
walls or windows.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM
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Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado®
Evaporative Whole Room Humidier (“Product”) is free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of ve (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is
discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the
Product at no cost.
For warranty or repair service: Call 1-800-234-0604 or email [email protected] to obtain a
Return Authorization (“RA”) form. Please have or include your Product’s model number and
serial number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number when
contacting Vornado for warranty service. To le a contactless warranty claim, visit vornado.
com/contact-us.
After receiving the RA form, ship your Product to: Vornado Air LLC Attn: Warranty & Repair
415 East 13th Street Andover, KS 67002. For your convenience, please have your model
number and serial number when contacting Vornado with service inquiries. To assure proper
handling, packages must be clearly marked with the RA number. Packages not clearly marked
with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock. Please allow 1-2 weeks for repair
and return of your Product after the Product is received.
Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will require a fee to cover
the cost of materials, labor, handling and shipping.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product, modication,
alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use or repair or service of the
Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages which occur in shipment or are attributed
to acts of God. Improper product use, which includes using an external device that alters or
converts the voltage or frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product to a country
not intended for use will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product modication, repair by
unauthorized repair center, or use of non-approved replacement parts is not recommended
and any consequences will not be covered by support services or product warranties. The
product warranty will be honored only on models that are being used in the country intended.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may
have other rights that vary from state to state. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility
for damage caused by failure to follow these instructions or improper product use. Any such
actions will invalidate the product warranty.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. ©
All rights reserved. All technical information, data, and instructions for the installation,
connection, and operation contained in these instructions for use correspond to the latest
available information at time of printing. The contents of this manual may differ slightly from
the actual product. Observe any additional supplements.
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