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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep
grille dry at all times.
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial / fungal
growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used to
wipe out the humidifier base / 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 AIRCARE
®
/ 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 number 1970.
1. Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2. Lift off the chassis.
3. Carry base to cleaning basin. Lift wick fame assembly from the base
allowing the water to drain out. Rinse wick filters 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 reservoir. Fill reservoir ½ full with fresh 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 reservoir to remove
scale. Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and
cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6. Fill reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to each. Wipe
cabinet and reservoir surfaces with this solution. Let solution stay for 20
minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean
cloth.
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 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 will
occur.
4. Install new wick filter at beginning of season.
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