R efilling T he Water Tank
1.When the water tank level is low, turn the humidifier ëOFFí, and unplug.
2.Remove the tank and take it to the sink or tub to refill.
3.Turn the tank upside down and unscrew the tank cap by turning it counterclockwise. Empty the tank, refill with fresh cool water (never use hot water), and replace the tank cap. Be sure not to overfill the tank as water damage may occur to furniture or flooring due to spillage.
HUNTER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBIL- ITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY WATER SPILLAGE.
4.Carry the tank back to the humidifier. Turn the tank upright and place it on the hu- midifier. Be sure that the tank is seated properly in the base. If the tank is properly located on the base, you will see air bubbles flowing up into the tank.
C leaning T he H umidifier A nd T he Water Tank
M any regions have hard water with high concentrations of minerals. W hen water evaporates from The Care FreeÆ Humidifier Plus Evaporative Humidifier, minerals may be left behind. These minerals can form a hard white scale which can be removed by following the cleaning instructions. The f requency of cleaning due to mineral build up can vary depending upon the quality of water you may have.
Refer to Figure 1 for part names.
1.Turn the humidifier ëOFFí and unplug the unit.
2.Lift the main housing and remove the wa- ter dispersion tray and the PermaWickô Filters. The motor is attached to the main housing. Do not place the motor near w ater. Do not use a w et tow el on the motor or motor housing as electrical shock may occur.
3.The PermaWickô Filter should be cleaned in a vinegar and water solution to remove any mineral buildup. Place in a solution of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces of undiluted white vinegar. Allow the filter to soak for 20 minutes.
4.After soaking, rinse it several times with
clean water. Place the PermaW ickô Filter
in a location where it can drip dry while you clean the other parts of your humidifier.
5.Remove the water tank from the base and empty any water that is left in the tank. Soak the base in a mixture of one (1) gal- lon of water and eight (8) ounces of vin- egar for 20 minutes.
6.After soaking, wipe the base with a soft cloth or sponge to remove any mineral build up. Rinse with clean water several times. If you are planning on storing the humidifier, be sure the base is com- pletely dry.
7.Fill the water tank with one (1) gallon of water and eight ounces of undiluted white vinegar. Replace the tank cap and shake the tank vigorously until all interior sur- faces of the tank have been exposed to the water/vinegar mixture.
8.Empty the tank of the water/vinegar mix- ture. Rinse it several times with clean water and then replace the tank cap. If you are planning on storing the humidifier, dry it inside and out, leaving the cap off to allow the tank to completely dry. Continue to clean the other parts of your humidifier.
9.Remove the water diffuser cap and sponge. Rinse the sponge in clean water to remove any debris. If the sponge contains hard
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