Care And Maintenance; Standard Cleaning; Disinfecting Unit - Aircare EA12 SERIE Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep grille
dry at all times.
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial / fungal
growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used to wipe
out the humidifier base / reservoir after cleaning.
We recommend cleaning your humidifier whenever changing the
recommend using Essick Air
humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order
Bacteriostat Treatment reference part number 1970.

STANDARD CLEANING

1. Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2. Lift off the chassis. Remove and discard used wick as described in
Replacement of Wick Filter, above.
3. Carry base to cleaning basin. Empty the water from the reservoir. Fill reservoir
½ full with fresh water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar. Let stand 20
minutes. Then empty solution.
4. Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove scale.
Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and cleaning
solution before disinfecting.

DISINFECTING UNIT

5. Fill reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to each. Wipe
cabinet and reservoir surfaces with this solution. Let solution stay for 20
minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth.
6. Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1. Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2. Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir and 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 will occur.
4. Install new wick filter at beginning of season.
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Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your
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