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Humidifier FAQ
1. When I turn my humidifier on, it does nothing but
hum.
Sometimes mineral deposits from the water can
get trapped in the impeller of the humidifier. Fol
low the cleaning instructions on page 5.
2. I just bought my humidifier and I am setting it up,
but my filter is filthy right out of the box.
Your filter has been treated with an anti-microbial
agent that can give the appearance that the filter
has mineral deposits on it.
3. My humidifier is starting to sound like a waterfall
when I run it. What should I do?
Follow the cleaning instructions on page 5.
Your humidifier filter or water diffuser cap may
be clogged.
4. I used to add chemicals to my water such as
water softeners or anti-microbial treatments. Do I
need these with my Hunter humidifier?
There is no need for additives with your Hunter
humidifier. Anti-microbial properties have already
been molded into the plastic in the unit. Adding
these type of treatments could cause damage
to the pump systemfilter or inside of the unit, it is
time to be cleaned.
5. If the unit is “Care Free”, why do I have to
clean it?
All humidifiers require some maintenance. To
keep your Hunter humidifier running it is
necessary to clean minerals deposits from the
filter and pump system.
6. How do I clean my Hunter humidifier and how
often?
Refer to page 5 for cleaning
instructions. Check
your humidifier filters periodically and when you
start to see crystal like formations coating the
filter or inside of the unit, it is time to be cleaned.
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