User Manual

CLEANING
• Always unplug the unit before servicing in any way.
• The water temperature of the water remaining in the unit after use may be high, allow
time for it to cool.
GENERAL CLEANING
• Inside the base of the unit. Pourexcesswateroutoftheunit.Washouttheunitwithfresh
water using the cleaning brush and a soft cloth as needed. Do not submerse the base of the
unit into water, or allow water to enter inside the dry air exhaust port of the unit.
• Water tank. Emptywatertank.Removemistnozzleandcleanthemisttubewithfreshwater
and a light brush (bottle cleaning brush is recommended).
• Outer surface of the unit. Wipe the surface of the unit with a soft, damp cloth if needed. If
you notice an accumulation of water during usage, reduce humidity and dry outer surface with
a cloth.
DESCALING
• Depending on usage and water type, cleaning to remove scale may be required
weekly or every other week to optimize unit performance.
• Ifyouliveinahardwaterarea,werecommendtheuseofdistilledwaterforyour
humidifier. This will help reduce the precipitation of minerals or ‘white dust’.
• Donotcleantheunitorwatertankwithdetergentsorcleaningchemicalsofanykind.
ULTRASONIC DISK
1. Unplug unit.
2. Remove the tank and empty all water from unit base and tank.
3. Locate the ultrasonic disk on the inside center of the base unit. (see pg. E-4)
4. Use ONLY the enclosed cleaning brush to gently clean disk and remove build up and deposits.
(Figure1)Do not scrub or scrape the ultrasonic disk.
E-8 E-9
CLEANING
Figure 1
*Clean the disk with the
brush only. No other
cleaning tool should
beused.BRUSHONLY.
(Figure1)
Ultrasonic Disk
If scale becomes difficult to remove with brush:
1.FilltheBasewith:mixtureof1tsp.whitevinegarand1tsp.water.
2. Let solution stand for 5 minutes.
3.WiththevinegarintheBase,cleanallinteriorsurfaceswithasoftclothorbrushtohelp
remove scale.
4.Alsocheckmistnozzleandmisttubeinwatertank.Cleanasneeded.
5.RinsetheBasethoroughlywithwatertoremovescaleandvinegarsolution.
Are minerals in your water producing white dust?
TryDecalcicationCartridgeFLTDC.
Look for cartridge 1 at your local retailer or visit
www.guardiantechnologies.com
END OF SEASON STORAGE
•FollowtheCleaningandDescalinginstructionswhenthehumidierwillbestoredattheend
of the season.
•Drythehumidiercompletelybeforestoring.DONOTstorewithwaterinsidetheBaseor
Water Tank.
•Pack the unit in its original carton and store in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE MOTOR
HOUSING YOURSELF. DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE HUMIDIFIER OR PERSONAL INJURY.
CLEANING