Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and maintenance
Care and cleaning
Portable humidifiers require regular cleaning in order to reduce the risk of bacterial
growth, and to remove any scale residue to maintain good operational performance.
Follow the procedures below for healthy maintenance of your Warm Mist Humidifier.
How to clean the water tank
1.
Turn switch to off (O) and unplug from the wall outlet.
2.
Be sure the unit has cooled for at least 15 minutes. Lift the water tank from the
base and place in a sink or tub.
3.
Fill water tank with ½ cup water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
4.
Let it stand twenty minutes, shaking vigorously with two hands every few
minutes.
5.
Carefully empty the tank after 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water until you
can no longer detect a vinegar smell.
How to clean the heating element in the base
1.
To remove the mist chamber, slide the mist chamber latch to the left and
carefully lift the mist chamber off the water basin.
2.
Fill the heating element with undiluted white vinegar.
3.
Let it stand for 20 minutes. Dampen soft, clean cloth or sponge with undiluted
white vinegar and wipe out heating element to remove scale. DO NOT use soap,
detergents or abrasive cleaners.
4.
Rinse heating element using clean, warm water, being careful not to submerge
the base in the water. Dry thoroughly. DO NOT IMMERSE WATER BASIN IN
WATER.
5.
Soak the removable mist chamber in a solution of equal parts white vinegar and
water for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and then wipe dry with a soft, clean cloth.
6.
To attach the mist chamber, slide the mist chamber latch to the left and place the
mist chamber onto the water basin. Release the latch to secure the mist chamber
to the water basin.
How to clean humidifier exteriors
1.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. An electric shock
may result, or the humidifier may be damaged.
2.
Wipe all exterior surfaces of the base with a soft, dry cloth.
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