Care And Maintenance; Standard Cleaning; Disinfecting Unit - Aircare MA1201 Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

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 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. Remove and dispose of used wick.
4) Pour out any remaining water from the base and water bottle. Fill base and
bottle ½ full with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted white vinegar to
each. Let stand 20 minutes. Then pour out solution.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out base to
remove scale. Rinse the water bottle and base thoroughly with fresh water to
remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.

DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill the reservoir and bottle ½ full of water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to
each. Wipe all surfaces cabinet. 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 if the unit with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
7) Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1) Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2) Discard used wick and pour out any water in the base or bottle. Allow unit 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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