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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial
and fungal growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and
can be used to wipe out the humidifier base and reservoir after cleaning.
We recommend cleaning your humidifier at least once every two weeks to
maintain optimum environmental conditions for your home.
We also recommend using Essick Air Bacteriostat Treatment each time
you refill your humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat
according to the instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to
order Bacteriostat Treatment reference part#1970.
1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2) Carry base and bottles to cleaning basin and remove bottles.
3) Lift wicks from the base allowing the water to drain. Rinse the wicks
under fresh water only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other
cleaners on the wick. Leave in sink to drain.
REMOVING SCALE
4) Empty the water from the base and bottles. Fill bottles and base ½ full
with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes,
then empty solution.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out the base to remove
scale. Rinse the bottles and base thoroughly with fresh water to remove
scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6) Fill the reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Wipe
all surfaces on cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with 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 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 and allow unit to dry
thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside reservoir.
3) Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area.
4) Install new filter at beginning of season.