Slant Fin Humidifier Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

Water contains minerals and other particles. During operation most of these minerals will remain in the water reservoir. Gradual buildup of deposits will coat the hot water reservoir and reduce its efficiency. The importance of routine cleaning and care can not be over-emphasized. Hard water contains more minerals and other particles.

Failure to perform the necessary cleaning steps will damage unit.

1. Before cleaning, set CONTROLS to "OFF" position and unplug unit.

2. Remove water tanks from humidifier base, and drain water from tanks.

3. Allow at least 15 minutes for the hot water to cool after shutting unit "OFF" before moving base. Rotate steam diffuser counterclockwise until steam diffuser slots line up with tabs in base, and lift up. Rotate steam dome until steam dome slots line up with tabs in base and lift out. Remove mineral absorption pad from hot water reservoir using tweezers or tongs to prevent burns from hot water. When the cleaning procedure is completed, replace mineral absorption pad. To drain water from humidifier base, grasp with both hands and tilt to the side, draining water into the sink. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HAVE DRAINING WATER FALL INTO CONTROLS OR VENT OPENINGS. DO NOT drain in any manner other than indicated. WARNING: DO NOT place directly under running faucet.

4. Pour about 1 cup of white vinegar into either reservoir and allow it to soak for only 20 to 30 minutes.

5. Hold the base of the humidifier over the sink and tilt it on its side to empty the vinegar. Fill the cold and hot water reservoirs with clean, warm water to remove all traces of the vinegar. Remove any buildup of minerals in the hot water reservoir and from the two metal water level probes (they appear like two metal wires) using a small brush, such as a toothbrush. NOTE: The buildup is due to water hardness. The harder your water, the more often this maintenance will be needed. Empty all of this water by turning the unit on its side. If minerals remain in the metal (stainless steel) boiler cup, a metal scraper can be used to scrape off the mineral deposits. Be careful not to use any metal blade on any plastic parts.

DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE BOTTOM OF THE HUMIDIFIER BASE OR ANY OTHER OPENINGS, OR IMMERSE THE CORD AND PLUG.

6. Disinfect the water tanks using a solution of one teaspoon of household chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of water. Let the solution sit for 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes to wet all surfaces. Empty the tanks completely; rinse thoroughly until all of the bleach smell is gone. Fill the tanks with fresh, cool water and replace them onto the humidifier base.

7. NEVER use any metal or hard objects to clean plastic parts which may cause scratching of the plastic parts. The only exception to this is the metal part of the hot water reservoir. A metal scraper can be used to clea this part only. NEVER use gasoline, kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.

8. Each day the reservoirs and tanks should be drained, rinsed and refilled with fresh tap water.

9. To clean exterior surfaces, use a solution of water and mild detergent with a wrung-out damp cloth. Rinse and wring out the cloth and wipe the exterior surfaces again. Finally , wipe with a dry cloth. Allow sufficient time to dry before plugging the electrical cord into the outlet.

10. After base is totally cleaned and dried, replace mineral absorption pad. Place steam dome on base by aligning its slots with tabs in base. (You may have to reposition steam dome to other set of tabs, because it will only fit one way.) Rotate steam doe clockwise until it locks. Place steam diffuser on base so that the slots in steam diffuser line up with tabs on the base. Rotate steam diffuser clockwise until it locks in place.

11. Replace tanks. Plug in the unit and resume normal use.