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© 2002 HUNTER FAN CO.
C leaning T he H umidifier A nd T he Water Tank
R efilling T he Water Tank
1. When the water tank level is low, turn the
humidifier ëOFFí, and unplug.
2. Remove the tank and take it to the sink or
tub to refill.
3. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew the
tank cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Empty the tank, refill with fresh cool water
(never use hot water), and replace the tank
cap. Be sure not to overfill the tank as water
damage may occur to furniture or flooring
due to spillage.
HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBIL-
ITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED
BY WATER SPILLAGE.
4. Carry the tank back to the humidifier. Turn
the tank upright and place it on the hu-
midifier. 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
flowing up into the tank.
M any regions have hard water with high
concentrations of minerals. W hen water
evaporates from The Care Free
Æ
Humidifier Plus
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 f requency 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 ëOFFí and unplug the
unit.
2. Lift the main housing and remove the wa-
ter dispersion tray and the PermaWickô
Filters. The motor is attached to the main
housing. Do not place the motor near
w ater. Do not use a w et tow el on the
motor or motor housing as electrical
shock may occur.
3. The PermaWickô Filter should be cleaned
in a vinegar and water solution to remove
any mineral buildup. Place in a solution of
one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces
of undiluted white vinegar. Allow the filter
to soak for 20 minutes.
4. After soaking, rinse it several times with
clean water. Place the PermaW ickô Filter
in a location where it can drip dry while
you clean the other parts of your humidifier.
5. 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) gal-
lon of water and eight (8) ounces of vin-
egar for 20 minutes.
6. 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 com-
pletely dry.
7. 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 sur-
faces of the tank have been exposed to the
water/vinegar mixture.
8. Empty the tank of the water/vinegar mix-
ture. Rinse it several times with clean water
and then replace the tank cap. If you are
planning on storing 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.
9. Remove the water diffuser cap and sponge.
Rinse the sponge in clean water to remove
any debris. If the sponge contains hard
