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TROUBLESHOOTIN
Cleaning and Maintenance
You can ensure many years of trouble free operation of your
Clean Air Optima CA-604
humidifier
by following a few simple maintenance procedures. If your water is hard, containing high
concentrations of calcium and other minerals, then over a period of time white dust will start to
deposit on the various surfaces in the room. A white, film-like substance will also start to develop
in the water basin, on the transducer and on the inner surface of the water tank. This white film
will impede the proper function of the transducer and the operation of the machine.
We recommend the following
1.
If your water is very hard, we recommend that you boil it first, allow it to cool completely
before use in the humidifier. The boiling will reduce the mineral concentration in the water.
The other option is to use distilled water if your mineral level is still too high.
2.
If you are using the machine on a daily basis, clean the transducer, water tank and basin
once a week.
3.
When the water tank needs a refill, empty the remaining water from the tank and fill it with
fresh water.
4.
Clean the whole machine and make sure to keep all the parts completely dry when the
machine is not in use.
How to clean the transducer
1.
Place 5-10 drops of vinegar on the surface of the transducer and wait for 2-5 minutes.
2.
Using a small brush, cotton swab or tooth brush, gently clean the mineral film from the
surface of the transducer.
3.
Rinse the transducer with clean water.
4.
Never use sharp or solid objects for cleaning the transduce
How to clean the water basin
1.
Clean the water basin with a soft damp cloth. If there is excess film on the surfaces, then
soak the cloth with vinegar and repeat the process.
2.
If there is a film in any of the depressions along the basin, drop a bit of vinegar into
depression and clean it out with a brush.
3.
Rinse the basin with clean water.
Do not use additives
Water additives (e.g. essential oils, fragrances, water conditioners etc.) must NOT be used! Even a small
amount can cause damage to the tank material. The material is not suitable for the use of such additives. One
drop is enough to damage the tank and render the appliance unusable. Appliances that are damaged by such
additives will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.