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Alternate Cleaning Method
(Cleaning by hand)
To remove mineral deposits:
1.Partially fill the water tray with a solution of one gallon water and
8 ounces undiluted white vinegar.
2.Allow to stand for 20 minutes, then clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush.
3.Dampen a soft cloth and wipe out entire tray to remove scale.
4.Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove any remaining scale and vinegar/water solution.
To clean the tank:
1.Fill the tank with one gallon of water and one teaspoon of chlorine bleach.
2.Replace the filler cap, and let the solution stand for 20 minutes, swirling it around the tank every few minutes to wet all inside surfaces.
3.Empty the tank, rinse tank and filler cap thoroughly with water until no bleach smell is noticeable. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Storing the Humidifier
If the humidifier will not be used for at least two weeks:
1. | Unplug the humidifier. | 6. Make sure all parts are completely |
2. | Empty the water tank and water tray. | dry. DO NOT leave any water in the |
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| humidifier when storing it. |
3.Discard the filter. DO NOT leave it in
the humidifier. To order a new filter, see page 16.
4. Follow the cleaning instructions for weekly maintenance.
5.On models with a manual humidistat, turn the humidistat to the minimum setting.
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