8
Care and Cleaning
ALWAYS
DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND ALLOW
UNIT TO COOL FOR 20-30 MINUTES BEFORE CLEANING. REMOVE STEAM UNIT,
LETTING ALL WATER DRAIN BACK INTO THE CONTAINER.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE ELECTRODE HEATING UNIT. DOING
SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND COULD DAMAGE THE VAPORIZER OR
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Daily Maintenance:
Unplug unit before performing any maintenance. Empty any
unused water from the water container. Rinse container
thoroughly with water, drain and wipe with a dry, clean cloth.
Weekly Maintenance
1.
Unplug unit before performing any maintenance. Empty
any unused water from the water container. Rinse
container thoroughly with water, drain and wipe with
a dry, clean cloth.
2.
With the steam unit safely unplugged, soak steam unit in
4 inches of white vinegar for 10 minutes.
Then, over a sink, with fingers covering the bottom hole
of the steam unit, add tap water into steam outlet. Cover
Steam outlet with other hand, shake steam unit back and
forth, do not shake up and down, then empty the water
through steam outlet. Repeat several times until black
particles are no longer emitted and vinegar odor is gone.
If using Vicks VapoSteam
®
, make sure any residue is
cleaned off steam unit using a mild detergent.
3.
Rinse area under the steam guard to remove any dust
or dirt particles. With a long toothpick, you can gently poke through the
steam outlet and drain hole if they’ve become obstructed.
4.
Disinfecting the Reservoir:
Fill reservoir with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water.
Swish to wet all inner surfaces. Let stand for 20 minutes. Then empty
reservoir and rinse with tap water until the bleach smell is gone. Dry with
a clean cloth.
End-Of-Season Maintenance/Storage:
Follow Weekly Maintenance procedure at end-of-season or when the vaporizer
will not be used for several days. Be sure to dry all parts and store in a cool,
dry location.
DO NOT
STORE UNIT WITH WATER INSIDE.
