Care And Maintenance - Aircare SS390DWHT Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

REPLACEMENT OF WICK
CAUTION: Before changing wick, ensure unit
is turned OFF and unplugged.
NOTE: This unit uses model 1043 wick. Replace
the wick at the beginning of each season, and
more often in areas with hard water.
1) To replace wick, lift the retainer with wick out
of the unit. Lay the retainer on its back,
unsnap front grid from retainer frame. Extract
and discard old wick. Do not discard wick retainer.
2) Insert new wick into frame and reinstall retainer front grid

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 whenever changing the
recommend using Essick Air
humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the
instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 or visit
www.aircareproducts.com to order Bacteriostat Treatment, part number 1970.
STANDARD CLEANING
1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2) Lift off the chassis.
3) Roll or carry the base to cleaning basin. Lift out wick retainer. Open retainer
and dispose of used wick. Do not dispose of wick retainer.
4) Pour out any remaining water from the reservoir. Fill reservoir ½ full with
water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to
remove scale. Rinse the water bottle and reservoir thoroughly with fresh
water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6) Fill the reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Let solution
stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry
interior surfaces with clean cloth. Wipe down the outside of the unit with a
soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
7) Refill unit, install new wick and reassemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1) Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2) Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir. Do not discard wick
retainer. Allow 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, as damage is
probable.
4) Install new filter at beginning of season.
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Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your
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