Vicks V750LA Use And Care Manual page 7

Weekly Care And Cleaning
Scale Removal Directions:
Step 1
1. CAUTION: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER SWITCH AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE
ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE CLEANING.
If the humidifier has recently been in use, wait 20-30 minutes for unit to cool before beginning
cleaning process.
2. Remove Water Tank and empty.
3. Disassemble the Mist Chimney by gently pushing on the blue release latch and pulling
upwards.
4. Remove Removable Tray by pushing on blue Removable Tray Lift Tab and gently pulling
tab upwards.
Step 5
5. Fill Water Tank and Base with 1 cup of vinegar.
6. Wipe Mist Chimney, Medicine Cup and Removable Tray with solution.
7. Soak Heating Element for 15-20 minutes then gently scrub with a soft brush to remove
mineral deposits. DO NOT USE HARD BRUSHES, STEEL WOOL OR OTHER HARD ABRASIVES ON
THE HEATING ELEMENT. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE HEATING ELEMENT.
Rinse Tank, Base, Mist Chimney, Removable Tray and Medicine Cup until smell of the solution
is gone.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER
8. To clean the scent pad area, gently wipe out scent pad heater area with a soft damp cloth.
DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR BLEACH SOLUTION TO CLEAN THIS AREA.
Follow with disinfecting directions on page 8
Step 2
Step 6
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Step 7
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