2-in-1

Warm Mist Humidifier with Steam Inhaler
FOR MODELS: EE-5202, EE-5202W

If you have any questions about the operation of yourwarm mist humidifier or inhaler, please contact Crane
Customer Care.
Toll Free: 888-599-0992
Email: customer-service@crane-usa.com

PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE
THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS HUMIDIFIER.
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SAVE YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE!
[ You will need this in case of warranty]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents, Sustainability

P. 4

Safety Instructions

P. 5-6

List of Main Parts

P. 7

Technical Specifications, Before Use

P. 8

Humidifier Assembly & Use

P. 9

Humidifier Accessories & Maintenance

P. 10

Inhaler Assembly & Use, Maintenance

P. 11

Customer Care & Troubleshooting

P. 12

Warranty

P. 13

CRANE & SUSTAINABILITY
Crane USA is dedicated to your environment both
inside and outside your home. We know if
cleaned and maintained properly, our products
last for years helping to reduce unnecessary use ofresources and emissions making new products.
The Crane manual you are holding is from recycled materials withno added finishes or harmful dyes. If the humidifier should nolonger operate, please be sure to dispose of the unit in anenvironmentally friendly way by taking it to a public collection
point.

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE BROKEN HUMIDIFIERS WITH YOUR REGULAR
HOUSEHOLD WASTE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING! READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all the instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

1. DO NOT carry Water Tank by handle when it is filled with water. It is advisable tocarry filled Water Tank with two hands.
2. DO NOT operate outdoors. This humidifier is intended for indoor use only.
3. DO NOT TOUCH STEAM MIST. Steam can cause burns.
4. DO NOT remove the water tank during operation, or within 15 minutes after thehumidifier is turned off and unplugged. Serious injury may result.
5. DO NOT operate without water. Always have water in the water tank when
operating the unit.
6. Use only clean, cool tap water to fill the tank. DO NOT use hot water.
7. DO NOT pour water into any openings other than the water tank.
8. Do not cover any openings on the unit or insert objects into any openings.
9. Be sure that the water tank cap is firmly tightened. DO NOT aim mist directly atchildren, walls, furniture or electrical appliances.
10. Use only a 110-120VAC outlet. ALWAYS plug and unplug unit with dry hands to
avoid electric shock.
11. Never operate the unit with a damaged cord or plug.
12. Always place the unit on a smooth, flat, lint-free, non-metallic, waterproof andlevel surface and position unit away from direct sunlight. Keep the cord away fromheated surfaces and areas where it could be walked on or tripped over. Unplug
the unit when not in use and whenever you clean or move the unit.
13. DO NOT add essential oils or medication of any type into the Water Basin or Water
Tank. Do not cover any openings on the unit or insert objects into any openings.
ONLY add liquid vapor medicine to the medicine cup include with this humidifier.
14. The unit should not be left unattended in a closed room, as the air could become
saturated and leave condensation on walls or furniture. Leave room door partly
open.
15. The humidifier requires daily and weekly cleaning to operate appropriately. Referto cleaning instructions.
16. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner orother household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
17. Do not tilt, tip or attempt to empty or fill the unit while it is in operation.
18. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. Do not overfill
19. Do NOT mover the appliance while in use. It can spill hot water if tilted or upset
causing injury.
20. Do NOT use appliance while sleepy or drowsy.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire or serious personal injury. The warnings, cautions, andinstructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions andsituations that may occur. It must be understood by the user that common sense andcaution are a factor which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by theuser.

THIS HUMIDIFIER-STEAM INHALER IS NOT A TOY!
Do not let your child play with this humidifier. Serious injury and electrocution might
be possible. This humidifier must to be operated by an adult only. Children should besupervised to ensure that they do not play with the humidifier.

SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

CAUTION: A short Power Supply Cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords areavailable from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an
extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also, the extension cord
must be (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the
cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it canbe pulled on by children or accidently tripped over.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electric circuit is overloaded by other appliances, your humidifier and/or appliances
may not operate properly. The humidifier should be operated on a separate electrical circuitfrom other operating appliances.
POLARIZED PLUG
This humidifier has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug isintended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact aqualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SAFETY WARNING
Although your humidifier is easy to operate, for your safety, the below warnings must be
followed:
1. Do not place the humidifier near a heat source.
2. Never leave the humidifier unattended while connected to the electrical outlet.
3. To avoid any accidents, never cover the Mist Lid when the humidifier is in operation.
4. Use the humidifier on a smooth, flat, lint-free, non-metallic, waterproof, and level surface
away from water.
5. Do not unplug from the wall socket by pulling on the supply cord.
6. The humidifier must be unplugged:
A. Before either filling or emptying the Water Basin and/or Water Tank.
B. Before any cleaning or maintenance is performed.
C. After each use.
D. If it appears to be faulty.

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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LIST OF MAIN PARTS
Fig. 1 (Humidifier Base)
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Power Button
Humidifier Indicator Lights
Inhaler Indicator Light
Heating Element
Water Level Sensor
Mist Chamber

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3

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Fig. 2 (Water Tank)
7. Mist Outlet Channel
8. Water Tank Cap
9. Medicine Cup/Vapor Pad Cup
10. Includes 2 Vapor Pads (HS-1950)

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Fig. 3 (Other Parts)

1111. Vent Assembly
12. Vent Lever
13. Inhaler Mask
14. Vapor pad slots

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* The steam inhaler provides a steady flow of warm steam directly to the nose and throat for
quick relief of nasal, sinus and chest congestion.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rating Voltage

120V

Frequency

60Hz

Power

280W

Water Tank Capacity

Approx. half Gallon

Run Time Per Tank

Up to 13 Hours

BEFORE EACH USE:CHECK HUMIDIFIER PLACEMENT:
Place the Humidifier on an elevated, non-metallic, lint-free, waterproof, levelsurface at least 2 feet above the floor.

• DO NOT PLACE ON CARPET OR TOWEL. The fanvent is located on the bottom of the humidifier base.
The fan vent MUST NOT be obstructed.
• DO NOT PLACE ON WOOD SURFACE or near
furniture that can be damaged by too muchmoisture.

CAUTION• DO NOT attempt to operate the humidifier without water in the Water Tank.
• DO NOT plug or unplug the Power Cord with wet hands as electric shock could
occur.

CHECK WATER LEVEL SENSOR:

Make sure the Water Level Sensor is secured properly and not
obstructed.
(Page 6 – List of Main Parts)

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HUMIDIFIER ASSEMBLY & USE
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH STEAM WHEN HUMIDIFIER IS ON. STEAM MAY CAUSE BURNS.
ALWAYS USE CAUTION!
1. Turn Water Tank upside down, unscrew Water Tank Cap and fill with cool water only.

ALWAYS HOLD WATER TANK WITH TWO HANDSDO NOT USE HANDLES WHEN FULL
DO NOT fill water all the way to the rim.
DO NOT add any medication, essential oils, or salt to the water. USE the provided
medicine cup for liquid medication or essential oils or Crane (HS-1950) Vapor Pads (Page
2 – List of Main Parts)
DO NOT overfill medicine cup and allow medication to spill into mist chamber.
DO NOT pour water into Mist Chamber.
2. Screw Water Tank Cap back onto Water Tank. Make sure the mist chamber is in thebase, then turn the Water Tank over and place securely on Humidifier Base. The power
will not turn on if the water tank is not properly placed on the base and the mist chamber
is not in place.
3. Plug the power cord into a wall socket and press the power button. The power light will
illuminate one green water droplet for low. Press the power button again to change themist output to high; the light will illuminate 2 green water droplets. Press the power
button a third time to power off the humidifier.
Note: It will take 3-5 minutes for the water to heat & mist to begin to rise on the low orhigh setting.
4. When the humidifier runs out of water, the power light will illuminate red and the mist
output will stop as a safety feature. Turn the humidifier off and unplug before removing
and refilling the Water Tank.

A NOTE ABOUT HUMIDITY

To reduce excessive humidity or condensation, especially in small rooms, leave the room
door open and adjust mist intensity to the low output setting.
Too much humidity in the room may allow moisture to accumulate on surfaces wherebacteria and fungi can grow. Moisture that gathers may also damage furniture andwalls, especially wallpaper.

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HUMIDIFIER ACCESSORIESMIST CHAMBER
1. To remove Mist Chamber, lift straight up off of Humidifier Base.
2. To attach the Mist Chamber, align the front arrow on the mist chamber to the arrowon the base of the Humidifier.

NOTE: The humidifier will not operate when the Mist Chamber is not properly in place.
This is a safety feature which helps to avoid overheating.

MEDICINE CUP
The Medicine Cup allows the addition of medications or
Crane (HS-1950) Vapor Pads recommended for use withwarm mist humidifiers only. DO NOT add any medication orother additives directly to the water.
1. Place Medicine Cup on top of the Mist Channel.
2. BE CAREFUL not to overfill the Medicine Cup. Overfilling may cause medicine to spill
into Mist Channel. Medicine in the Mist Channel may affect the operation of thehumidifier.
3. Crane Vapor pad can be placed in the slot on the medicine cup. (As Shown in
Picture)HUMIDIFIER MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Water left in the tank or base when not in use may result in buildup ofmineral deposits and bacteria which may inhibit the output efficiency as well as void thewarranty. If water remains in the Water Tank for more than a day or two, bacterial
growth is possible.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Turn off, unplug from outlet and empty water from tank & base daily.
2. Allow tank & base to air dry.
3. Leave cap off the tank until ready for next use.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
1. Turn off, unplug from outlet and empty water from tank & base.
2. Fill the water tank halfway with warm water and add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar.
Shake vigorously and let sit for 30 min. Empty tank and rinse with plain water.
3. Rinse warm water through the mist outlet channel.
4. Remove the mist chamber and rinse with warm water to clean.
5. Fill base with vinegar until heating element is submerged. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Empty base & rinse with plain water.
6. Allow tank & base to air dry. Leave cap off the tank until next use.

NEVER IMMERSE HUMIDIFIER BASE IN WATER.
HOW TO CLEAN HEATING ELEMENT
1. Remove the mist chamber & fill base with vinegar until heating element is submerged
and let sit for 20 minutes.
2. Use a soft cloth or sponge to wipe out heating element to remove scale. DO NOT use
soap, detergents or abrasive cleaners.
3. Rinse heating element using clean, warm water and dry thoroughly.

NEVER IMMERSE HUMIDIFIER BASE IN WATER.
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1. Make sure Mist Chamber is removed from the base and fill the base with cool water only
to just below the max indicator. Crane Vapor Pads (HS-1950) may be placed in the
Vapor pad Slots on the Inhaler Vent Assembly.
DO NOT fill water all the way to the rim.
DO NOT add any medication, essential oils, or salt to the water.
DO NOT use the inhaler without the Inhaler Hood in place. Steam may cause burns.
2. Place the Vent Assembly securely onto the base. The power will not turn on if the Vent
Assembly is not properly placed on the base.
3. Attach the Inhaler Mask by lining up the triangular notch on the mask with the triangularnotch on the front of the fent assembly. DO NOT USE WITHOUT MASK ATTACHED.
4. Plug the power cord into a wall socket and press the power button. The power light will
illuminate the mist icon in green when powered on. Note: It will take 3-5 minutes for thewater to heat & mist to begin to rise.
5. Always begin with the vent levers at minimum (all the way to the left). Rest your facegently on the mask. Do not press hard as the soft plastic may bend allowing steam toescape or the inhaler to tip & spill boiling water.
ADJUST THE MIST INTENSITY: by sliding the Vent Lever clockwise to allow more steam/increase
the temperature or counterclockwise for lower steam flow/lower temperature. If the steam isstill uncomfortably warm, lift your face 1-2 inches above the mask. Breathe normally throughyour nose and mouth, inhaling steam into your nasal and throat passages.

6. When desired vapor treatment is complete, press the power button to turn off.
Note: After 20 minutes the unit will automatically shut off to indicaate the end of a full
treatment cycle. For another 20 minute treatment cycle, press the power button to startagain. When finished with use, disconnect the plug from the outlet and allow time tocool before moving or refilling.
7. When the base runs out of water, the power light will illuminate red and mist output willstop as a safety feature. Turn the power off, unplug and allow time to cool before
refilling the base. Make sure to use two hands to remove the vent assembly. Do notremove vent assembly by lifting from the inhaler mask
NOTE: The vent assembly has 2 slots one on each side which can be used with compatible
scent pads. Please note at this time Crane does not make crane scent pads.

INHALER MAINTENANCE
AFTER EACH USE
1. Remove Inhaler Mask and Vent Assembly by lifting vent assembly with two hands.
Wipe both parts dry with a clean cloth.
2. If any water is left in the base, empty and wipe base dry with a clean cloth.

NEVER IMMERSE BASE IN WATER.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
If your Inhaler is used 10 or more times a week (or scale builds up in the base) follow the
weekly maintenance for the humidifier base on page 9.
1. Wash the Inhaler Mask with mild soap and warm water. Carefully rinse with fresh,clean water to remove soap and dry with a clean cloth.
2. Wipe the Vent assembly dry with a clean cloth.

WHEN STORING HUMIDIFIER OR INHALER, LET ALL PARTS DRY COMPLETELY BEFORESTORING AWAY IN A COOL, DRY PLACE UNTIL NEXT USE.
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CRANE CUSTOMER CARECALL US:EMAIL US:LIVE CHAT:

888-599-0992 (Mon-Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm CST)
customer-service@crane-usa.com
available at www.crane-usa.com

TROUBLESHOOTINGDO NOT attempt to repair the motor yourself.
If the humidifier continues to not operate, please contact Crane Customer Care.
ProblemIf humidifier does nothave any power:

Possible SolutionCondensation forms
around humidifier &windows:

Adjust Power Button to decrease mist output to low.
Leave room door slightly open during humidifier
operation.

Remove the water level sensor cap with a flatheadscrewdriver and wash both cap and water level float
with warm soapy water. Wipe the peg and around thebase of the peg with a wet cloth. Replace the float,then cap and tighten the screw to secure.
If light does not turn green, call Crane Customer Care

Water indicator lightstays red
If there is a strange odor:

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The steam indicator lightis green, but there is no
mist being emitted:

Ensure unit is properly plugged into a power outlet.
Check that the Power Button is pressed ON.
Ensure the mist chamber and tank are placed oncorrectly
If Power On indicator light does not come on, contact
Crane Customer Care.

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Clean the Water Tank with the water and vinegar
solution and rinse with clean water.
Leave the empty Water Tank open for some time(without the Water Tank Cap attached) in a coolplace.

Check that there is water in the Water Tank.
Make sure that nothing is blocking the mist output.
Check that the Fan Vents on the bottom of thehumidifier is not blocked.
Empty and rinse the Humidifier Base with cool tap
water.
Check for possible mineral deposits on Heating Element
and clean. (see pg. 7)

NOTE: Spare Parts can also be purchased online at www.crane-usa.com
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CRANE WARRANTY
For more information regarding the warranty policy,
please visit our website: www.crane-usa.com/customer-service
LIMITED WARRANTY
Thank you for purchasing a Crane product which has been tested to meet our stringent quality
standards. This product is warrantied to be free from manufacturing defects under normal use andconditions for 1 year.

PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
CALL CRANE CUSTOMER CARE FOR PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS. WE CAN HELP.
WARRANTY REQUIRES A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE.
This warranty is void if the defect is due to accidental damage, misuse, abuse, neglect, improper repair oralteration by unauthorized persons, or a failure to follow operating instructions provided with the productincluding the use of essential oils. This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear or commercialuse.
In no event shall liability exceed the purchase price paid by the purchaser of the product. Under nocircumstances shall there be liability for any loss – direct, indirect or incidental – or consequential damage
arising out of, or in connection with the use of this product.
This warranty is valid only in the 48 contiguous states plus the District of Columbia and excludes Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands. This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the
United States of America.
Any instructions or warranty included in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For themost up-to-date instructions and warranty information, please contact us or visit our website.

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS AND RETURN AUTHORIZATION,
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL CRANE CUSTOMER CARE.
CRANE USA, INC.
1015 Hawthorn Dr., Itasca, IL 60143
Toll Free: 1-888-599-0992 (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm CST)
Email: customer-service@crane-usa.com
Website: www.crane-usa.com

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