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 bottle/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
®
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.
1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2) Lift off the chassis.
3)
Roll or carry the base to cleaning basin. Lift wick from the base allowing the
water to drain into basin. Rinse wick under freshwater only. Do not use soap,
detergent, or any other cleaners on the wick. Leave in sink to drain.
REMOVING SCALE
4) Pour out any remaining water from the base and water bottle. Fill base and
bottle ½ full with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted white vinegar to
each. Let stand 20 minutes. Then pour out solution.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out base to
remove scale. Rinse the water bottle and base thoroughly with fresh water to
remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6) Fill the reservoir and bottle ½ full of water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to
each. Wipe all surfaces cabinet. 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 if the unit 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 pour out any water in the base or bottle. 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, as damage is
probable.
4)
Install new filter at beginning of season.
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