AIRCARE MANTRA ME440DGRY8 Evaporative Humidifier

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS· READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, always unplug the unit before moving, filling, servicing, or cleaning. Do not pour or spill water onto the controls or motor area. If these get wet, let them dry completely and have unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in. Do not use the humidifier if any parts are damaged or missing. Contact us for replacement parts at 800.547.3888.

1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, this humidifier has a polar­ized plug (one blade is wider than the other). Plug humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C. electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords. If the plug does not fully fit into the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To reduce the risk of fire haz­ard, never put the electric cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves or heaters.
3. Always unplug the unit before moving, cleaning or removing the fan assembly section from the humidifier, or whenever it is not in service.
4. Keep the humidifier clean. To reduce the risk of injury, fire or damage to humidifier, use only cleaners specifically recommended for humidifi­ers. Never use flammable, combustible or poisonous materials to clean your humidifier
5. Do not put foreign objects inside the humidifier.
6. Do not allow unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip humidifier while unit is running.
8. To reduce the risk of accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or controls with wet hands.
9. To reduce the risk of fire, do not use near an open flame such as a candle or other flame source.

ESSICK AIR PRODUCTS, INC. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.

This warranty against defects in workmanship and materials is extended by Essick Air Products, Inc. (“Essick Air”) when the unit is installed and used under normal conditions as follows:

• One (1) year from original date of purchase, and
• Thirty (30) days from original date of purchase for wicks and filters, which are considered disposable components and should be replaced periodically.

Essick Air will replace the defective part/product, with return freight paid by Essick Air. It is agreed that such replacement is the exclusive remedy available from Essick Air and that TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ESSICK AIR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

Exclusions from this warranty: Because Essick Air cannot control the quality of products sold by unauthorized sellers, this limited warranty applies only to products that were purchased from Essick Air or an Essick Air authorized seller in the United States of America or Canada. unless otherwise prohibited by law. We reserve the right to reject warranty claims from purchasers for products purchased from unauthorized sellers, including unauthorized Internet sites. We are not responsible for normal and/or periodic replacement of wicks and filters. We are not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage from any malfunction of the product.

This warranty does not apply to, nor are we responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or defects resulting from accident, misuse, alterations, unauthorized or individual service or repair, unauthorized use, mishandling, unreasonable use, abuse (including failure to perform reasonable maintenance), normal wear and tear, where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage, nor where the equipment or parts were improperly installed, wired, or maintained in violation of the owner’s manual. Alterations include the substitution of non-Essick Air/AIRCARE component parts with Essick Air/AIRCARE com­ponent parts, including, but not limited to, demineralization cartridges, filters, wicks and bacteria treatment.

We are not responsible for any damage from the use of water softeners or treatments, chemicals or descaling materials. We are not responsible for the cost of service calls to diagnose the cause of trouble, or labor charge to repair and/or replace parts. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties or conditions on behalf of Essick Air.

Some jurisdictions (which may include the Province of Quebec) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability under this warranty will not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law (which may include the Province of Quebec). Except where prohibited by applicable law (which may include the Province of Quebec), this warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Product and is not transferable. How to obtain service under this warranty
Within the limitations of this warranty, purchaser with inoperative units should contact customer service at 800-547-3888 for instructions on how to obtain service under this warranty as listed above.
This warranty gives the customer specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province, or State to State. To the extent Essick Air, or a third party, offers an extended war­ranty, the terms of any such extended warranty are separate and apart from this warranty, and the failure to sign-up for any extended warranty does not diminish your rights under this warranty.

Where any term of this warranty is prohibited by such laws, it shall be null and void, but the remainder of the warranty shall remain in effect.
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Failure to complete the registration form does not diminish your warranty rights.
Last Updated: September 1, 2022

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subiect 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. FCC ID: 2BBLC- ME440DGRY8

LETS GET YOU UP AND RUNNING

1. Remove the Mantra and storage bag  from its packaging.

You should have:

a. Top (Fan assembly)
b. Base (Water reservoir)
c. 1046 EasyWick™
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d. AC adapter

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e. Owner’s manual

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f. Storage Bag

2. Put your Mantra on a level surface in the most centrally-located room of your home. Make sure the unit is at least four inches from the wall and not under a window.

More about positioning:

• To maximize humidity circulation, put your unit near a cold air return.
• If you prefer to put your unit in the room where humidity is most needed, you can! But the humidity won’t circulate as well with this method.
• Don’t put your humidifier under a window, as condensation may occur.
• Put the unit on the bottom floor of a multi-story home.

3. Lift the top and remove the AC adapter. Make sure the wick is centered in the base.

4. With the wick in the base, fill the base with water. Your Mantra holds 1 gallon of water. Put the top on the base.

Note: For future refills, you can either remove the top and fill the base, or use the fill door on the side of the Mantra.

About water additives:

• Do not use essential oils in your Mantra.
• Do not use water softeners.
• We recommend our Essick Air Bacteriostat to help inhibit mold growth.

5. Connect the power cord to the top and  plug in your Mantra. Press the power button .

6. Press the humidity percentage button  to set your humidity output from 25% to 65%. Your humidity output will pause when the set humidity level is reached, and resume when the humidity dips below your setting. When set to 65%, your unit will run continuously.

7. Set your desired fan speed by pressing the fan button Your Mantra has four fan speeds that are displayed by F1 (the lowest speed) through F4 (the highest speed).

8. Press the timer button to run your Mantra for up to 12 hours. Each press adds an hour to your runtime.

9. To turn on sleep mode, press the sleep mode button After five seconds, the Mantra’s nightlight and panel lights will dim (your humidity setting will not change).
Press the button again to turn the lights back on.

10. Press the nightlight button to turn on the Mantra’s LED multicolor nightlight. Once on, the colors will rotate. You can select a specific color by pressing the button again, then continue pressing until you find the color you like. After cycling through all of the colors, a final press will turn the nightlight off.

11. The Mantra’s wireless features can only be  accessed over a wireless network. If there is no wireless connection where your Mantra is located, you will not be able to use the Mantra app. You can still use your Mantra without the app by pressing the buttons on the Mantra screen as described on the previous pages.

12. To use the wireless features of your Mantra,  connect your smartphone to the wireless network where your Mantra is located. Next, download the Tuya app on your smartphone and create your Tuya account when prompted.

13. also add a new device at any time by pressing the + sign in the upper right corner.

15. If the app cannot locate the AIRCARE Mantra humidifier after a few minutes, turn off your Mantra and unplug it for 10 seconds. Plug your Mantra back in and turn it on. The Wi-Fi sign should light up to the left of the humidity screen, and the app should show your humidifier below your list of all devices. Select Mantra from your list of devices, and the Mantra user interface will appear. You can now use this interface to operate your Mantra from any location.

That’s it! Your Mantra is ready to use.

ABOUT THE CODES

F- A flashing F means your unit is low on water. A steady F means your Mantra is empty and needs to be FILLED with water.
CF- The CF code triggers after 2,160 hours of use and means it’s time to CHECK YOUR FILTER (wick). Unplug your unit and check your wick. If your wick is still in good shape, simply clear the code by plugging your humidifier back in. To reset the operation code, press and hold the power key for 3 seconds until the unit beeps.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR MANTRA

Regular deaning is important for preventing mold, mildew, and other bacterial growth in your humidifier. It also keeps your Mantra working its best.

1. Let the unit run until it’s empty, then turn it off and unplug it.
2. Throw your wick away if it is time to replace it. Otherwise, remove it from the base and put the wick in a sink while you finish cleaning your Mantra.
3. Pour out any remaining water from the base.
4. Clean the base by filling it half-full with water. Add 1 cup of white vinegar and let it sit for 20 minutes. To disinfect, replace the vinegar with 1 teaspoon of bleach. Do not mix vinegar and bleach.
5. After 20 minutes, empty the base.
6. Dampen a sponge with white vinegar and wipe down the base. Rinse it thoroughly. To disinfect, replace the vinegar with bleach.
7. With the Mantra unit, you have the option of cleaning your wick. The wick can be rinsed and soaked with clean water. Low pressure flushing is recommended. Cleaning time should not exceed 8 minutes.
8. Wipe everything dry. Replace your wick, or install a new one, then reassemble the unit.

When storing your Mantra , discard the used wick and disinfect the unit using the directions above. Dry the unit thoroughly, and store in a temperature-regulated area. Do not install a new wick until you are ready to use your humidifier again.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Where is my serial number?

Your serial number is on the sticker on the back of the base.
You can write it here for future reference:____

Q: Why isn’t my unit running?

• Make sure there is water in your unit. tsEESTEP41
• Your unit has reached your set humidity level. (SEESTEP61

Q: Why isn’t my humidity increasing?

• It can take 2-3 days for your new humidifier to bring your humidity up, especially if it is very dry in your home.
• If your wick is old, replace it with a new one.

Q: The display is flashing “20,” what does this mean?

Your humidity level is below 20%. Try increasing your fan speed and output level.

Q: The display is flashing”–,” what does this mean?

Your humidity level is over 90%. Try lowering your fan speed and output level.

Q: How often should I replace my wick?

Your water’s mineral content dictates how often your wick needs replacing. Harder water means more frequent changes. Using our Bacteriostat (part #1970) can help keep your unit cleaner and lengthen the life of your wick. Always change your wick at the beginning of every season.

Q: Can I order replacement parts?

Yes! Your Mantra’s parts and their part numbers are listed on page 2.

If you are missing any parts, or need replacement parts, call us at 800.547.3888 or visit our website aircare.com.

We hope you love your Mantra.

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For any other questions or issues, contact our humidifier experts!
They are ready by phone, email, or chat.

800.547.3888
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