Honeywell HWM440WC Owner's Manual page 4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER
How it Works
Water from the tank is released into the boiling chamber where it is heated to a steam vapor. The boiling action
kills 99.9% of bacteria in the water.
is released into the room. When the humidifier runs out of water, the reset light will illuminate and the unit will
shut off. Be careful not to over-humidify; if condensation forms around the unit or on walls and surfaces, turn the
humidifier off or to a lower setting.
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Components
1. Essential Oil Cup
2. Mist Outlet
3. Top Cover
4. Filling Area
5. Mist Chimney
6. Water Level Float
7. Float Tab
8. Boiling Chamber
The steam vapor mixes with dry air in the mist chimney and warm moist air
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9. Water Tank/Reservoir
10. Main Housing
11. Control Panel (see Using
Your Humidifier section)
12. Humidistat Sensor
13. Heating Element Cover
14. Cover Latch
15. Heating Element
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Humidity Level
• The ideal indoor humidity level
is 40-60%
• Use a Honeywell humidity
monitor (HHM10 or H10C) to
check your indoor humidity level
(not included)
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Top View
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¹ Based on Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. Independent
Laboratory Testing Report 104181259COL-001.
Results are based on the reduction of the following
organisms after 15 minutes of continuous use:
Bacteria: E. coli up to 99.999% after 15 minutes of
continuous use
Fungus: P. citrinum up to 99.999% after 15 minutes
of continuous use
Mold: A. niger up to 99.999% after 15 minutes of
continuous use
Virus: Phi-X174 up to 99.999% after 15 minutes
of continuous use