Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, fire or damage to humidifier, use only cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers. Never use flammable, combustible or poisonous materials to clean your humidifier. To reduce the risk of scalds and damage to humidifier, never put hot water in humidifier.
CAUTION: Local water purity varies from area to area and under certain conditions water impurities and airborne bacteria may promote the growth of microorganisms in the reservoir of the humidifier.
To retard bacteria growth that may cause odors and be harmful to your health, use only MoistAIR replacement filters. We also recommend using EPA approved bacteriostat, and humidifier cleaner, available at your local store.
Step 1
To make cleaning easier, the humidifier base should be empty and completely dried out. To accomplish this, use the following method:
a.Allow the humidifier to run until the REFILL message “F” illuminates and the automatic shutoff has stopped the humidifier fan.
b.Unplug humidifier.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug humidifier before cleaning or servicing. If humidifier is not
Step 2
To Remove Parts
See “Replacement and Care of Filters” page 10.
NOTE: There may be a little water still in the base. Carefully dump the water out or remove with a sponge.
NOTE: Remove excess water before cleaning
Step 3
Bi-Weekly Maintenance
Removing Scale
1.Fill the humidifier base with one 8 oz. cup (236 milliliters) of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes.
2.Clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out the base to remove scale.
3.Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution.
Disinfecting Base
1.Pour 1/2 gallon (1.89 litres) of water and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 millilitres) chlorine bleach into the base. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces normally exposed to water.
2.Empty base after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Allow unit to dry out
completely.
NOTE: The water bottle should be cleaned in the same manner as the base. Rinse thoroughly with clean water after all steps are complete.
End of Season Maintenance
1.Follow
2.Remove filter.
3.Let humidifier dry completely before storing.
4.Store in cool, dry location.
5.Install a new filter in clean humidifier before next season begins.
NOTE:
procedure is also recommended if you do not plan to run the humidifier for
11one week or more.