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Care and Cleaning

IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS:

Always disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet

before cleaning. Remove heating unit, letting all water drain back into the container. Do not
attempt to disassemble the heating unit. Doing so could damage the vaporizer or cause per-
sonal injury, and will void our warranty.

Daily Maintenance

Empty any unused water from
container. Rinse container
thoroughly, drain and wipe
with a dry, clean cloth.

Weekly Maintenance

Empty any unused water from
container. Rinse container
thoroughly, drain and wipe
with a dry, clean cloth.

Soak heating unit in 8 cm (3
inches) of white vinegar for 10
minutes (See Fig. 4). Use a
butter knife to gently remove
any minerals from the metal
heater surface (Fig. 5). Access
to the heater surface can be
obtained by lifting the hinged
cover on bottom of unit.

Clean the heater surface
after each 150 hours of
operation 

Open hinged cover on bottom of heating unit for access to the heater surface for cleaning
only. Use a butter knife to gently remove any minerals from the metal heater surface. More
frequent cleaning may be required in hard-water areas.

For proper operation, the cover must be shut and in the correct position.

End of Season Maintenance

Follow WEEKLY MAINTENANCE procedure at end-of-season or when the vaporizer will not be
used for several days. Be sure to dry all parts and store in a cool, dry location. DO NOT
STORE UNIT WITH WATER INSIDE.

The supplied cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be discarded.

Fig.4

Fig.5

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Summary of Contents for Vicks V-188UK

Page 1: ...D SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WHEN HANDLING THE STEAM UNIT GRASP FROM THE REAR OF THE STEAM UNIT k Manufacturing Quality Healthcare Products for Over 75 Years Use and Care Manual Vicks Vaporizer Model V 188UK V 188UK_OM qx 11 2 06 4 20 PM Page 6 ...

Page 2: ...ER Fill container with tap water to the MAX water level marked on the water reservoir DO NOT OVERFILL Fig 2 5 REPLACE HEATING UNIT Align the two locking tabs on the side of the heating unit with the two slots in the water reservoir The heating unit will only engage the water reservoir in the proper orientation Seat the heating unit into the locking tabs of the water reservoir then rotate the head ...

Page 3: ...izer has been disconnected for at least one minute Nightlight will illuminate when electricity is connected This will indicate that the heating unit is functioning Vaporizer will produce a gentle flow of steam within a few minutes Do not lift or move the vaporizer while in use 9 OPERATION Vaporizer will shut off automatically when the water reaches a mini mum level about 78 inches from bottom of c...

Page 4: ...any minerals from the metal heater surface Fig 5 Access to the heater surface can be obtained by lifting the hinged cover on bottom of unit Clean the heater surface after each 150 hours of operation Open hinged cover on bottom of heating unit for access to the heater surface for cleaning only Use a butter knife to gently remove any minerals from the metal heater surface More frequent cleaning may ...

Page 5: ...nected If the heating unit is removed from the water reservoir while in operation it will quickly shut down Note that the nightlight is illuminated only when the unit is operating If the nightlight does not illuminate after cord is connected disconnect and wait at least one minute before recon necting plug SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS V 188UK_OM qx 11 2 06 4 20 PM Page 4 ...

Page 6: ...om Vicks 2006 Kaz Incorporated Hudson NY 12534 USA Patent Pending V 188UK Made in China 31IMV188190 Limited Warranty Vaporizer is warranted against defective materials and workmanship See carton for warranty period Any defective part will be replaced at no charge if it has not been tampered with and appliance has been used in accordance with our printed instructions If you experience unsatisfactor...

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