Care And Maintenance - Aircare 831000 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

REPLACEMENT OF WICK
CAUTION: Before changing wick, ensure unit
is turned OFF and unplugged.
NOTE: This unit uses model 1043 wick. Replace
the wick at the beginning of the season and every
30 to 60 days of operation, and more often in
areas with hard water.
1) To replace wick, lift the retainer with wick out
of the unit. Lay the retainer on its back,
unsnap front grid from retainer frame. Extract
and discard old wick. Do not discard wick retainer.
2) Insert new wick into frame and reinstall retainer front grid

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
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Essick Air Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your 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.
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. Lift out wick retainer. Remove and dispose
of wick.
4) Pour out any remaining water from the reservoir. Fill reservoir ½ full with water and
add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes.
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 ½ 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. Do not discard wick retainer.
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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