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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacteria/
fungal growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be
used to wipe out the humidifier base 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
AIRCARE
®
or 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, part number 1970.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2) Lift off chassis from base and set aside. Carry base to basin/sink for
cleaning.
3) Lift wick from base, allow water to drain from wick into base and then set aside.
REMOVING SCALE
4) Empty base into sink. Remove any remaining water from base with a sponge.
5) Fill base to “MAX FILL” line with water and then add 8oz. (1cup) of white
vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes, then empty.
6) Clean all interior surfaces of base with a soft brush. Dampen soft cloth with
white vinegar and wipe out base to remove scale.
7) Rinse base thoroughly with fresh water and remove scale and cleaning
solution.
DISINFECTING UNIT
8) Fill the base ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Let solution
stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry
interior surfaces with clean cloth. Wipe down the outside of the unit with a
soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
9) Refill unit and reassemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1) Clean unit as outlined above.
2) Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir. Allow 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, as damage is
probable.
4) Install new filter at beginning of season.