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41713-01 07/19/2004 8 ©2004 HUNTER FAN CO.
Cleaning the Humidifi er and the Water Tank
Refi lling the Water Tank
1. When the water tank level is low, turn
the humidifi er ‘OFF’, and unplug.
2. Remove the tank and take it to the sink
or tub to refi ll.
3. Turn the tank upside down and un-
screw the tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise. Empty the tank, refi ll with fresh
cool water (never use hot water), and replace
the tank cap. Be sure not to overfi ll the tank
as water damage may occur to furniture or
fl ooring due to spillage.
HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY
WATER SPILLAGE.
4. Carry the tank back to the humidifier.
Turn the tank upright and place it on the
humidifi er. Be sure that the tank is seated
properly in the base. If the tank is properly
located on the base, you will see air bubbles
fl owing up into the tank.
5. Place the full tank on the unit and allow
the water to fi ll the bottom tray. The water is
at the proper level in the bottom tray when
the tank stops bubbling. Run the unit on
“HI” speed for 1
1
⁄2 minutes for optimum
pump operation. Set the unit to the desired
speed.
Many regions have hard water with high con-
centrations of minerals. When water evaporates
from The Care Free
®
Humidifi er Plus Evaporative
Humidifi er, minerals may be left behind. These
minerals can form a hard white scale which can
be removed by following the cleaning instruc-
tions. The frequency of cleaning due to mineral
build up can vary depending upon the quality
of water you may have.
Refer to Figure 1 for part names.
1. Turn the humidifier ‘OFF’ and unplug
the unit.
2. Lift the main housing and remove the
water dispersion tray and the PermaWick™
Filters. The motor is attached to the main
housing. Do not place the motor near
water. Do not use a wet towel on the
motor or motor housing as electrical
shock may occur.
3. The PermaWick™ Filter should be
cleaned in a vinegar and water solution to
remove any mineral buildup. Place in a solu-
tion of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8)
ounces of undiluted white vinegar. Allow the
fi lter to soak for 20 minutes.
4. After soaking, rinse it several times with
clean water. Place the PermaWick™ Filter in
a location where it can drip dry while you
clean the other parts of your humidifi er.
5. Remove the water tank from the base
and empty any water that is left in the tank.
Soak the base in a mixture of one (1) gallon
of water and eight (8) ounces of vinegar for
20 minutes.
6. After soaking, wipe the base with a soft
cloth or sponge to remove any mineral build
up. Rinse with clean water several times. If
you are planning on storing the humidifi er,
be sure the base is completely dry.
7. Fill the water tank with one (1) gal-
lon of water and eight ounces of undiluted
white vinegar. Replace the tank cap and
shake the tank vigorously until all interior
surfaces of the tank have been exposed to
the water/vinegar mixture.
8. Empty the tank of the water/vinegar
mixture. Rinse it several times with clean
water and then replace the tank cap. If you
are planning on storing the humidifi er, dry it
inside and out, leaving the cap off to allow
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