Honeywell HCM6011I - QuietCare Console Humidifer Owner's Manual page 10

Cleaning
You should clean your humidifier regularly as needed.
Cleaning involves two steps, SCALE REMOVAL and DISINFECTING.
Be sure to perform these in the proper order to avoid harmful chemical interactions.
• First, turn off and unplug the humidifier.
• Remove the Water Tanks and Motor Housing.
• Remove the Filter from the Base.
• Empty any water from the Base.
Failure to remove Filter during cleaning will destroy the Filter.
STEP ONE:
SCALE REMOVAL
BASE
1. Fill the Base with:
• 1 cup (8 ozs.) of undiluted white vinegar
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes.
3. With the vinegar in the Base, clean all interior
surfaces with a soft cloth or brush to help
remove scales.
4. Rinse the Base thoroughly with water to remove
scale and cleaning solution.
NOTES:
• The use of other water treatment products and chemicals may cause deterioration of the Filter or
damage the humidifier, thereby hindering the humidifier's effectiveness.
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NOTE: REMOVE FILTER BEFORE CLEANING
WATER TANK/BASE
1. Fill the Water Tank with:
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with water until the smell of bleach
STEP TWO:
DISINFECTING
• 1 teaspoon of household bleach
and
• 1 gallon of water
Pour some of this solution into the Base.
is gone.