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Maintenance
Cleaning and Storage
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Many regions have hard water with high concentrations of minerals. When water
evaporates from The Microban
®
Evaporative Humidifier, minerals may be left
behind. These minerals can form a hard white scale which can be removed by
following these cleaning instructions. The frequency of cleaning due to mineral
build up can vary depending upon the quality of water you may have. Refer to
“Know Your Humidifier” on page 4 for part names.
To clean the humidifier:
1. Turn the unit off and unplug it from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the tank by pulling the tank handle away from the unit until the clip
at the top releases, then pull the tank upward and out. Figure 5.
3. Turn the tank upside down and remove the tank cap by turning counter-
clockwise.
4. Drain any remaining water from the tank and shake gently to remove trapped
water and the demineralization cartridge. Set the demineralization cartridge
aside for now.
5. Locate the 3 lock tabs in the base of the unit. turn them clockwise until the
base of the tab lines up with the indentions in the base and lift off the housing.
Figure 6. and Figure 7.
6. Locate and turn the lock tab clockwise on the base holding the wick frame.
Remove the wick frame and set it aside. Figure 8.
7. Fill the Water Tank with a mixture of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8)
ounces of white vinegar. Leave the mixture in the Water Tank for 20 minutes,
giving the Water Tank a shake every few minutes. After 20 minutes, give the
Water Tank a final shake and discard the mixture.
8. Rinse the Water Tank several times with clean water. Leave the Water Tank
Cap off to allow the Water Tank to dry completely.
9. Fill the Tray with a mixture of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces of
white vinegar. Leave the mixture in the Tray for 20 minutes, then discard the
mixture. Rinse the Tray well with clean water and let it air dry or wipe it dry
with a cloth.
10. Wipe the surfaces of the main housing with a soft damp cloth.
11. Once all the parts are clean and dry, reassemble the humidifier, refill the
water tank and resume use.
Storing the humidifier:
When storing the unit, follow the cleaning instructions above. Ensure that all parts
of the humidifier are dry and discard the used wick before reassembling the unit.
Store in a cool dry place until you the humidifier is needed next season.
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
Lock Tabs
Figure 7.
Figure 8.
