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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) Lift out the chassis.
3) Take reservoir to cleaning basin. Lift wick from the reservoir allowing the water to
drain. Rinse the wick 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 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 the reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Wet all
surfaces on cabinet, then 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.