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9
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial and
fungal growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be
used to wipe out the humidifier base and bottle/reservoir after cleaning We
recommend cleaning your humidifier whenever changing the wicks. We also
recommend using Essick Air
®
Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your
humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the
instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat
Treatment, part number 1970.
STANDARD CLEANING
1) Remove any items from the pedestal top. Turn off unit completely and unplug
from outlet.
2) Lift off chassis and set aside.
3) Carry or roll base to cleaning basin. Remove and dispose of used wick. Do
not dispose of retainer.
4) Pour out any remaining water from the reservoir. Fill reservoir with water and
add 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes. Then pour
out solution.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to
remove scale. Rinse the water bottle and reservoir thoroughly with fresh
water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6) Fill the reservoir full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Let solution
stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry
interior surfaces with clean cloth. Wipe down the outside of the unit with a
soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
7) Refill unit and reassemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1) Clean unit as outlined above.
2) Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storage. Do not store with water inside reservoir.
3) Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area, as damage is
probable.
4) Install new filter at beginning of season
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