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 at least once a week to maintain optimum environmental conditions from your humidifier.
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 reference
part#1970.
REMOVING SCALE
1)
Turn off unit and unplug from outlet.
2)
Lift off top portion of humidifier.
3)
Remove water bottle from the humidifier and place it with the cap up
in a secure location. Locate the two internal spring latches on the
front and rear of the base. Releasing these latches will allow removal of
the top housing. Flex the rear latch and lift the back of the top housing
off the base far enough to clear the latch. Flex the front latch and left
the complete top housing away from the base. Place the top housing
on a flat surface. See illustration.
4)
Place base of unit in dishwasher at this point or follow the directions for
REMOVING SCALE and DISINFECTING UNIT on both bottles and
base.
REMOVING SCALE
5)
Carry base to sink. Lift the wick from the base allowing excess water to drain.
6)
Rinse wick under freshwater only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other cleaners on the wick. Leave in sink to drain.
7)
Empty the water from the base and/or water bottle. Fill the base and/or water bottle with water and 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted
vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty solution.
8)
Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out water bottle and/or base to remove scale. Rinse the water bottle
and/or base thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
9)
Fill the water bottle and/or base with 1 gallon of water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Wet all surfaces on water bottle and/or base
only. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth. The outside of the unit
and water bottle may be wiped down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
10) Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1)
Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2)
Discard used wicks and any water in the reservoir and allow cabinet 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.
4)
Install new filter at beginning of season.
The Essick Air humidifier warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of retail purchase. This
warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product.
Within the first 12 months from the date of purchase. Essick Air will repair or replace, at its discretion, any defective part of the humidifier
covered by this warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse or abuse of the humidifier, accidents or alterations to the product, commercial use or
damage during shipment. Misuse includes malfunctions caused by negligence in cleaning or parts fouled with mineral deposits due to hard-water
conditions. Alterations to the product include the substitution of non-Essick Air brand components including, but not limited to, wicks.
If service becomes necessary, take or send the product to any Essick Air service center.
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY