Essick OAK BURL, Owner'S Care & Use Manual

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CAUTION : Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep grille
dry at all times.
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 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 number 1970.
1) Turn off unit completely counterclockwise and unplug from outlet.
2) Lift out the water bottle and the power pack.
3) Carry bottle and base to cleaning basin. Lift wick with float assembly from
the base allowing the water to drain and remove float assembly from wick.
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) Empty the water from the reservoir and water bottle. Fill both reservoir and
water bottle ½ full with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar to each.
Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty solution.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove
scale. Rinse the water bottle and reservoir thoroughly with fresh water to
remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6) Fill the water bottle and reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of
bleach to each. Wet all surfaces on water bottle and cabinet. Let solution
stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with
clean cloth. The outside of the unit and water bottle 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 or bottle and allow to dry
thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside reservoir or bottle.
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
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