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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, as damage will
occur.
4)
Install new filter at beginning of season.
