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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial and
fungal growth.
Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used
to wipe out the humidifier base and bottle/reservoir after cleaning.
We recommend cleaning your humidifier at least once a week to maintain optimum
environmental conditions from your humidifier.
We also recommend using Essick Air Bacteriostat Treatment each time you
refill your humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth.
Add bacteriostat according
to the instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat
Treatment reference part#1970.
REMOVING SCALE
1)
Turn off unit and unplug from outlet.
2)
Remove water bottles from the humidifier and place it with the cap up in a
secure location. Locate the two internal spring latches on the front and rear of
the base. Releasing these latches will allow removal of the top housing. Flex
the rear latch and lift the back of the top housing off the base far enough to
clear the latch. Flex the front latch and lift the complete top housing away
from the base. Place the top housing on a flat surface.
3)
Carry base to sink and wash it following the instructions in the REMOVING
SCALE and DISINFECTING UNIT sections.
4)
Lift the wicks from the base allowing excess water to drain.
5)
Rinse wicks under freshwater only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other
cleaners on the wicks. Leave in sink to drain.
6)
Empty the water from the base and water bottles. Fill the base and water
bottles with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar. Let stand 20
minutes. Then empty solution.
7)
Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out water bottles and base
to remove scale. Rinse the water bottles and base thoroughly with fresh
water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
8)
Fill the water bottles and base with water and adding 1 teaspoon of bleach to
each bottle. Dampen a soft cloth with solution and wipe all surfaces on water
bottles and base. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until
bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth. The outside of the unit and water
bottle may be wiped down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
9)
Refill unit and re-assemble per
ASSEMBLY
instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1)
Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2)
Discard used wicks and any water in the reservoir and allow cabinet to
dry thoroughly before storage.
Do not
store with water inside reservoir.
3)
Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area.
4)
Install new filter at beginning of season.
