Changing Filter; Wicking Filter Maintenance - Vicks V3700 Series Use And Care Manual

CHANGING YOUR FILTER
NOTE: It is recommended that all maintenance be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water resistant surface.
Remove water tank from unit before moving.
The filter should be changed every 1-3 months depending on your water quality. Keep in mind, depending on your
water quality, mineral deposits can still clog or discolor the filter, affecting its life and that of the humidifier.
To change the filter:
Step 1
Uses replacement
filter WF2.
Step 5
Soak new filter in
cool water.

WICKING FILTER MAINTENANCE

Wicking Filter performance will diminish depending on the mineral content of the water and the amount of airborne dust
in the environment.
IMPORTANT: CHECK WICKING FILTER REGULARLY. Any of the following conditions indicate that it is time to replace the
Wicking Filter.
• A buildup of impurities and minerals on the Wicking Filter (evidenced by discoloration of the Wicking Filter)
• An appreciable decrease in Humidifier output
• The top of the Wicking Filter is not moist to the touch
• The Wicking Filter has large holes or tears
The Wicking Filter should be replaced at least one or two times during the season, depending on usage, mineral content
of the water and the environment. We encourage you to only use a Kaz Model WF2 Replacement Wicking Filter. The use
of other Wicking Filters may lead to substandard performance.
Step 2
Turn off and unplug
your humidifier.
Step 6
DO NOT wring filter.
Step 3
Remove the water tank
and filter tray.
Step 7
Insert new filter into filter
tray. Place filter tray back
in humidifier.
NOTE: For best fit and
performance remove filter
tray from the humidifier
and insert presoaked
new filter.
Step 4
Remove filter tray from
unit. Discard old filter
and set filter tray aside.
Step 8
Replace the water tank.