SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 11
Cleaning Your Humidifier
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 registered liquid bacteriostat, and cleaners specifically recom- mended for evaporative humififiers available at your local retail 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 amber Refill light illuminates and the automatic shutoff has stopped the humidifier fan.
b.Unplug humidifier.
Step 2
To Remove Parts
1.Remove the water bottle and set aside. Be sure not to bump or dam- age the lower spring valve.
2.Grasp the housing assembly and lift straight up and away from the base and set aside. The filter is now accessible.
3.Take note of the filter position. Remove the filter and set aside or dispose of properly.
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.
WARNING: If humidifier is not un- plugged, fan could start after housing is removed.
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