Essick OAK BURL, Owner'S Care & Use Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
1. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit
into a polarized 120-volt AC, 15 amp outlet, and only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature. If an extension cord must be used, it should also accept the
wide blade plug and meet this electrical rating.
2. Do not place the cord under rugs, near loose drapes, in traffic areas,
nor near heat sources or combustible materials.
3. Do not use the humidifier if the cord is damaged.
4. Always unplug the power cord before filling, cleaning,
servicing, or when the unit is not in use.
5. This humidifier is ETL listed with Essick Air brand evaporative wicks
in place.
6. It is very important that cleaning solutions such as bleach, anti-
bacteria treatment or descaler, which could be used to clean the
cabinet, are not sprayed or applied to the chassis assembly. These
solutions can cause serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier.
INTRODUCTION
Your Essick Air evaporative humidifier adds invisible moisture to your
home by moving dry inlet air through a saturated wick. As air moves
through the wick, the water evaporates into the air, leaving behind any
white dust, minerals, or dissolved and suspended solids. Because the
water is evaporated, there is no messy mist or spray and no white dust,
just clean and invisible moist air.
As the evaporative wick traps accumulated minerals from the water, its
ability to absorb and evaporate water decreases. We recommend
changing the wick at the beginning of every season. In hard water
areas, more frequent replacement may be necessary to maintain your
h
umidifier’s efficiency.
Use only Essick Air brand replacement wicks and chemicals.
To order parts, wicks and chemicals call 1-800-547-3888. The H12 Series
humidifiers use Essick Air wick #1045. Only the Essick Air evaporative
wick guarantees the certified output of your humidifier. Use of wicks other
than Essick Air brand will void your warranty as well as the certification of
output and may reduce the efficiency and output of your humidifier.
CAUTION: Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct
or radiator. Do NOT place on soft carpet
.