Care And Maintenance; Removing Scale; Disinfecting Unit - Aircare EP9 Serie 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 at least once every two weeks to maintain
optimum environmental conditions for your home. We also recommend using
®
AIRCARE or 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 number1970.
1) Remove any items from the pedestal top. Remove decorative top insert and
place in safe location. Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2) Lift off chassis and set aside.
3) Carry or roll base to cleaning basin. Lift wick and retainers from the base
allowing the water to drain. Rinse wick under fresh water only. Do not use
soap, detergent, or any other cleaners on the wick. Leave in sink to drain.

REMOVING SCALE

4) Pour out any remaining water from the reservoir. Fill reservoir with water and
add 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes. The pour
out solution.
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 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 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. 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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