General Information How Steam Humidifiers Work; Best Usage; Cautions Regarding Additives To Water - Aircare ESSENTIALS OWM220AWHT-EC Guía De Configuración Y Manual Del Usuario

GENERAL INFORMATION
How Steam Humidifiers Work
Steam humidifiers are a type of humidifier that
quickly heats water to produce steam. Most com-
monly used to aid people suffering from nasal
congestion due to allergies or colds, these units
can offer rapid relief by infusing the steam with
medicine or essential oils.
An electric heating element in the base rapidly
boils water, creating steam which goes through
a chamber to cool slightly before being released
out the top where the medicinal or aromatic oils
in the medicine cup are infused into the steam.

Best Usage

Because steam humidifiers are typically small
in size and generate steam, they should not be
used to provide general humidification for areas
larger than a bedroom.
Use evaporative humidifiers to raise humidity
levels in larger living areas and whole homes.

CAUTIONS Regarding Additives to Water

Only use cool, clean water to fill the tank on
your vaporizer.
Softened water is not preferred, but is
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acceptable for use in the Ozark. To bring
water to boil faster, add a pinch of salt to
the water tank.
Never add medicine or essential oils directly
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to the water tank. It will damage the plastic
and cause leaks. Oils should only be added
to the oil/medicine cup.
Never add bacteriostat intended for evapo-
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rative humidifiers.
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