Essick Air 696 400 Humidifier User Manual


 
IMPORTANT: We recommend cleaning your humidifier every two weeks.
Follow instructions.
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry, heated indoor air.
To get the most benefit from the humidifier and avoid product misuse, fol-
low all instructions carefully, specifically the operation, care and mainte-
nance guidelines. Please note this is an electrical appliance and requires
careful attention when in use.
In addition, if you do not follow the recommemded care and maintenance
guidelines, microorganisms may be able to grow in the water within the
humidifier's reservoir.
Caution: Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing unit.
WARNING: It is very important that cleaning solutions, such as bleach,
bacteria treatment, or descaler which could be used to clean the cabinet are
not sprayed or applied to the chassis/power pak assembly. Additionally, do
not immerse the power pak in water or any other solution. These solutions
can cause a serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier.
1) Turn unit off by turning
humidistat completely
counterclockwise.
2) Unplug electrical cord from
wall outlet.
3) Unplug interlock plug from
chassis/power pak receptacle.
4) Lift off top frame and remove
both water bottles.
NOTE: Water bottles must be
removed before chassis/power
pak to prevent possible switch
lever damage.
5) Lift chassis/power pak unit
from cabinet.
REMOVING SCALE
6) Carefully lift wick from cabinet,
allowing any water to drain
from it into water channel.
7) Remove any remaining water in
channel with a sponge. Fill
water channel with one 8 oz.
cup of undiluted white vinegar.
Let solution stay 20 minutes.
Clean all interior surfaces with
soft brush. Dampen soft cloth
with undiluted white vinegar
and wipe out water channel to
remove scale.
8) Rinse water channel thoroughly
with water to remove scale and
cleaning solution before
disinfecting.
Care and Maintenance