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©2006 HUNTER FAN CO.
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Cleaning the Humidifi er and the Water Tank
Refi lling the Water Tank
1. When the water tank level is low, turn
the humidifi er ‘OFF’, and unplug.
2. Remove the tank and take it to the
sink or tub to refi ll.
3. Turn the tank upside down and
unscrew the tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Empty the tank, refi ll with
fresh cool water (never use hot water), and
replace the tank cap. Be sure not to overfi ll
the tank as water damage may occur to
furniture or fl ooring due to spillage.
HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBIL-
ITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED
BY WATER SPILLAGE.
4. Carry the tank back to the humidi-
fi er. Turn the tank upright and place it on
the humidifi er. 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 fl owing up into the tank.
5. Place the full tank on the unit and
allow the water to fi ll the bottom tray. The
water is at the proper level in the bottom
tray when the tank stops bubbling. Set the
unit to the desired speed.
Many regions have hard water with high
concentrations of minerals. When water
evaporates from The Care Free
®
Humidifi er
Evaporative Humidifi er, 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
fi lters.
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 electrical
shock may occur.
3. At the end of the season, discard the pa-
per wick and order Hunter replacement
wicks. Call customer service at 1-800-
313-3326 or see our Web page at http:
//www.hunterfan.com.
4. 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) gallon
of water and eight (8) ounces of vinegar
for 20 minutes.
5. 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 humidifi er,
be sure the base is completely dry.
6. 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 water/vinegar mixture.
7. Empty the tank of the water/vinegar
mixture. Rinse it several times with clean
water and then replace the tank cap. If you
are planning on storing the humidifi er, dry
it inside and out, leaving the cap off to al-
low the tank to completely dry. Continue to
clean the other parts of your humidifi er.
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