Scale Removal - Honeywell HCM-800 User Manual

CLEANING
Cleaning involves two steps, SCALE REMOVAL and DISINFECTING. Be sure to perform these in the proper order to
avoid harmful chemical interactions.

SCALE REMOVAL

Step 1
Turn off and unplug your
humidifier.
Step 5
Let stand for 20 minutes
DISINFECTING
Step 1
Remove the motor housing and filter and carefully set aside.
Failure to do so will damage the filter.

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NOTE: REMOVE FILTER BEFORE CLEANING.
Failure to remove filter during cleaning will destroy the filter.
Step 2
Remove the water tank and
housing and carefully set the
motor housing aside.
Step 6
With vinegar in the tank and
base, wipe surface with a soft
cloth or brush.
Step 2
Step 3
Place base and water tank
in sink or tub and fill with
undiluted vinegar.
Step 7
Rinse the base and water
tank thoroughly with water
to remove scale and cleaning
solution.
Step 3
Fill water tank with 1 tsp. of
household bleach and 1 gallon
of cool water.
Step 4
Place motor housing on base
and let sit.
NOTE: Do not turn on.
Step 8
Fill base with clean, cool tap
water. Replace motor housing
back on base and let sit 20
minutes.
With a soft cloth, clean the
screen located under the main
housing to remove mineral
deposits.
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