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ENGLISH
Cleaning the Humidifier and the Water Tank
Refilling the Water Tank
1. When the water tank level is low, turn the
humidifier ‘OFF’, and unplug.
2. Remove the tank and take it to the sink or
tub to refill.
3. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew
the tank cap by turning it counterclock-
wise. Empty the tank, refill with fresh cool
water (never use hot water), and replace
the tank cap. Be sure not to overfill the
tank as water damage may occur to furni-
ture or flooring due to spillage.
HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBIL-
ITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED
BY WATER SPILLAGE.
4. Carry the tank back to the humidifier. Turn
the tank upright and place it on the hu-
midifier. Be sure that the tank is seated
properly in the base. If the tank is properly
located on the base, you will see air
bubbles flowing up into the tank.
Place the full tank on the unit and allow
the water to fill the bottom tray. The wa-
ter is at the proper level in the bottom tray
when the tanks stops bubbling. Run the
unit on “HI” speed for 1
1
⁄
2
minutes for op-
timum pump operation. Set the unit to the
desired speed.
Many regions have hard water with high
concentrations of minerals. When water
evaporates from The Care Free
®
Humidifier Plus
Evaporative Humidifier, minerals may be left
behind. These minerals can form a hard white
scale which can be removed by following the
cleaning instructions. The frequency of
cleaning due to mineral build up can vary
depending upon the quality of water you
may have.
Refer to
Figure 1
for part names.
1. Turn the humidifier ‘OFF’ and unplug the unit.
2. Lift the main housing and remove the wa-
ter dispersion tray and the PermaWick™
Filters.
The motor is attached to the
main housing. Do not place the motor
near water. Do not use a wet towel on
the motor or motor housing as electri-
cal shock may occur.
3. The PermaWick™ Filter should be cleaned
in a vinegar and water solution to remove
any mineral buildup. Place in a solution of
one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces
of undiluted white vinegar. Allow the fil-
ter to soak for 20 minutes.
4. After soaking, rinse it several times with
clean water. Place the PermaWick™ Fil-
ter in a location where it can drip dry
while you clean the other parts of your
humidifier.
5. Remove the water tank from the base and
empty any water that is left in the tank.
Soak the base in a mixture of one (1) gal-
lon of water and eight (8) ounces of vin-
egar for 20 minutes.
6. After soaking, wipe the base with a soft
cloth or sponge to remove any mineral build
up. Rinse with clean water several times. If
you are planning on storing the humidifier,
be sure the base is completely dry.
7. Fill the water tank with one (1) gallon of
water and eight ounces of undiluted white
vinegar. Replace the tank cap and shake
the tank vigorously until all interior surfaces
of the tank have been exposed to the wa-
ter/vinegar mixture.
8. Empty the tank of the water/vinegar mix-
ture. Rinse it several times with clean water
and then replace the tank cap. If you are
planning on storing the humidifier, dry it
inside and out, leaving the cap off to allow
the tank to completely dry. Continue to
clean the other parts of your humidifier.
9. Remove the water diffuser cap and sponge.
Rinse the sponge in clean water to remove
any debris. If the sponge contains hard wa-
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