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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 Hunter
®
evaporative humidifier, 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 “Know Your
Humidifier” on page 4 for figure names.
1. Turn the humidifier off and unplug the unit.
2. Lift the main housing and remove the water dispersion tray and the wick. 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. Replace the humidifier’s wick every 4 weeks or when it has turned brown.
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. The base is dishwasher safe.
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 humidifier, 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. Figure 5. 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 to store the humidifier,
dry it inside and out, leaving the cap off to allow the tank to completely dry.
Continue to clean the other parts of your humidifier.
8. Wipe the surfaces of the main housing with a soft cloth. Figure 6.
9. Once all the parts are clean, reassemble the humidifier, and follow ”Initial
Setup and Operation” on page 5 to continue use. If you are storing the
humidifier, make sure all parts are completely dry before reassembling, and
storing in a dry location.
1 gallon
Water
8oz. Vinegar
Solution
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
