Care and Cleaning
CAUTION:
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER SWITCH AND DISCONNECT THE POWER
CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE CLEANING.
Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry indoor air. For maximized benefit from
your Vicks Humidifier, follow instructions carefully. Please note that this is an electric
appliance and requires careful attention when in use.
Tap water may contain pollutants and minerals (scale) that can deposit on the inner surfaces
of the Humidifier. Such scale can accelerate the growth of microorganisms and can impair the
performance.
Daily Maintenance
1.
Turn switch to off (O) position and unplug the cord from wall outlet. Allow 3 minutes for
motor housing to drain remaining water.
2.
Remove Tank & Motor Housing and empty Base. Be careful to place Motor Housing
upside down to prevent damage to Pick-Up Tube.
3.
Rinse Base and Tank, wipe clean, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Weekly Maintenance—Removing Scale
1.
Turn switch to the OFF (O) position and unplug the cord from wall outlet. Allow 3
minutes for motor housing to drain remaining water.
2.
Remove Tank & Motor Housing and place on a flat surface. Be careful to place Motor
Housing upside down to prevent damage to Pick-Up Tube.
3.
Empty any remaining water from the Base and Tank.
4.
Remove the Protective Cover from the Motor Housing by loosening the 3 screws. The screws
are designed to stay with the cover to prevent loss. (Fig 1)
5.
Carefully loosen and remove the Pick-Up Tube from the housing by holding the disk and
rotating the pickup tube in the direction of the “Off” arrow. (Fig 2)
6.
Fill Base with undiluted white vinegar. Place Pick-Up Tube into Base with the vinegar. Let
solution stand for 5 minutes.
7.
Dampen soft, clean cloth or sponge with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out Base,
Protective Cover and clean Pick-Up Tube to remove scale.
DO NOT
use soap, detergents
or abrasive cleaners.
8.
Rinse thoroughly in clean warm water to remove scale and vinegar before disinfecting
the Base.
Disinfecting Base
1.
Fill Base with water and add 1/4 teaspoon of bleach. Place Pick-Up Tube into Base and
let solution remain for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes to ensure that all surfaces
are coated.
2.
Remove Pick-Up Tube and empty Base after 20 minutes. Wipe Protective Cover clean
with bleach mixture. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth or
paper towel.
3.
Wipe all exterior surfaces of the Motor Housing with a soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN THE FAN HOUSING. AN ELECTRIC SHOCK
MAY RESULT OR THE HUMIDIFIER MAY BE DAMAGED. DO NOT IMMERSE
OR SPRAY ANY PART OF THE HUMIDIFIER WITH WATER.
4.
Reattach Pick-Up Tube to the top lid. Hold the disk and insert prongs in to the holes on
the disk. (Fig 3) Rotate the Pick-Up Tube in the direction of the “on Arrow”.
5.
Re-attach the protective cover and tighten screws.
6.
Reassemble the humidifier.
End of Season Maintenance or When Humidifier Will Not Be In Use For
At Least One Week
1.
Clean and dry the Humidifier thoroughly per the Weekly Maintenance instructions above.
2.
Let Humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside the Base.
3.
Remove Fill Cap. Do not store Humidifier with Fill Cap on.
4.
Store in a cool dry location.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
