Essick Air 697 500 Humidifier User Manual


 
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REMOVING SCALE
4. Empty the water from the reservoir and water bottle. Fill reservoir and each water bottle ½ full
with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar to each. Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty
solution.
5. Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove scale. Rinse the water
bottle and reservoir thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and cleaning solution before
disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6. Fill each water bottle and reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to each. Wipe
cabinet and bottle surfaces with this solution. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with
water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth. The outside of the unit and water bottle
may be wiped down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
7. Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1. Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2. Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir or bottle and allow to dry thoroughly before
storage. Do not store with water inside reservoir or bottle.
3. Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area.
4. Install new filter at beginning of season.