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MEDICINE
CUP
:
Medicated vapor can be distributed into the air by
using the Medicine Cup at the top of the unit. To
add medicine to the medicine cup:
1. Turn the humidifier OFF and wait 10 minutes
for the unit to cool.
2. Remove the Medicine Cup from the Power
Unit by pulling firmly upward.
3. Fill the cup halfway with liquid medicine.
4. Carefully reinstall the Medicine Cup back
into the Power Unit.
5. After use, remove and clean the Medicine
Cup with warm water. Reinstall the clean
and dry Medicine Cup in the Power Unit.
Warning: DO NOT use any liquid medicines
other than those specifically recommended
for use with steam vaporizers or warm humid-
ifiers. DO NOT pour medicine through the
grille or add it to the water tank.
Honeywell assumes no responsibility for con-
sequences resulting from the use of medicine
in this humidifier.
WEEKLY
CLEANING
:
We recommend cleaning the humidifier weekly,
more often if you have hard water, notice a build-
up of impurities, or detect unpleasant odors.
Cleaning is a two step process: scale removal
and disinfecting. Be sure to perform these in
the proper order to avoid harmful chemical
interactions.
• Turn off and unplug the humidifier. Wait at
least 10 minutes for the unit to cool.
• Remove the Tank.
• Pull the latch located under the water tank and
lift off the Power Unit. Check the condition of
the heating element. Follow the CLEANING
THE HEATING ELEMENT instructions if min-
eral build-up is heavy.
• Empty any water from the Base and Water
Tray.
• SCALE REMOVAL - WATER TRAY:
1. Fill the Water Tray with either 1 cup (8 oz.)
of undiluted white vinegar OR DuraRinse
TM
Humidifier Cleaner (AC-816) following the
bottle instructions.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes.
3. With the solution in the Water Tray, remove
scale from all interior surfaces with a soft
cloth or brush.
4. Rinse the Water Tray thoroughly with water
to remove the scale and cleaning solution.
•
DISINFECTING - TANK & WATER TRAY:
1. Fill the Water Tank with 1 teaspoon of
household bleach and 1 gallon of water.
Pour some solution into the Water Tray.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with water until the smell of bleach is
gone.
NOTE: THE USE OF OTHER WATER TREAT-
MENT PRODUCTS, CHEMICALS, SOAPS,
DETERGENTS OR ABRASIVE CLEANSERS
NOT RECOMMENDED ON OUR WEBSITE OR
REFERENCED IN THIS MANUAL MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE HUMIDIFIER OR AFFECT
PERFORMANCE. SEE ACCESSORIES.
CLEANING
THE
HEATING
ELEMENT
:
The frequency of performing this special mainte-
nance depends upon the hardness of your water.
To remove minerals built-up on the heating ele-
ment:
•
Turn off and unplug the humidifier. Allow at
least 10 minutes for the unit to cool.
•
The heating element is located on the bottom
of the Power Unit.
•
Use a non-metallic brush or soft, dry cloth to
wipe the outer surfaces of the heating element.
Some deposits may remain, but they should
not interfere with operation.
DO NOT clean the heating element under running
water since it may cause damage or personal
injury.
CARE
AND
STORAGE
:
•
Follow WEEKLY CLEANING instruction when
the humidifier will not be used for at least one
week or more.
•
Remove all water from the Water Tray, Base
and Tank before storing.
•
Pack the unit in its original carton and store in
a cool, dry place.
•
Clean the humidifier after prolonged storage.
