Vicks 3-in-1 SleepyTime VUL500C Manual

Vicks 3-in-1 SleepyTime^™ Humidifier (Model VUL500C)

VUL500C Accessories (Not Included)

The following optional accessories work great with your humidifier.
Vicks VapoPads (One menthol VapoPad sample included)
Use Vicks VapoPads with your humidifier for soothing vapours. Enjoy up to 8 hours of soothing comfort per pad. Choose from two scents: Soothing Menthol Vapours and Relaxing Sleepy Time Comfort (eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender).

Protec^® Humidifier Cleaning Products (Not Included)
Help keep your humidifier cleaner, longer. Provides continuous protection against buildup of mineral deposits in your humidifier. Simply drop in the tank for fresh, cleaner mist!

Setting Up Your Humidifier

1. Remove packging materials. Keep instructions.
2. Remove twist tie and extend power cord.
3. Place on a firm, level, water resistant surface a minimum of 12" (30cm) from any walls.
   

Filling/Refilling

NOTE: Tank should be carried using two hands. One hand using carrying handle located on tank top and other hand supporting the base of the tank.
Helen of Troy will not accept responsibility for property damage caused by water spillage.
This Humidifier holds 0.6 gallon (2.3L) of water (tank and reservoir combined). Always turn the humidifier off before removing the Water Tank.

1. Remove Tank and turn upside down.
   
2. Remove Tank Cap in the direction of the open lock symbol.
   
3. Fill Tank with cool water. DO NOT fill with warm or hot water.
   
4. Securely replace Tank Cap, aligning arrow to lock symbol.
   
5. Place Tank back on Base.
   

USE CARE WHEN HANDLING WATER TANK TO AVOID UNNECESSARY IMPACT. BANGING OR DROPPING THE WATER TANK COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TANK THAT WILL CAUSE LEAKING.

Operating

1. Power: With the Power Knob in the off position, plug humidifier into a polarized 120V outlet.
   
   TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PLUG HUMIDIFIER INTO OUTLET WITH WET HANDS.
   
2. Humidity Output: Turn the Power Knob to highest setting.
   
3. Humidity Level: When a comfortable humidity level is reached turn Power Knob to a lower setting. A comfortable humidity level is between 40-60%.
   Consider using a humidity monitor to display current room humidity and temperature.
   CONDENSATION: If you notice condensation on the walls, windows or around unit, your humidity level is too high. Open doors to the room or turn off humidifier until humidity level drops.
   
4. 180° mist nozzle, directs mist output away from walls, furniture and bedding.
   
   BEFORE MOVING HUMIDIFIER, TURN OFF, UNPLUG AND EMPTY THE HUMIDIFIER.
   

Using Vicks VapoPads

Your humidifier can be used with Vicks VapoPads to provide up to 8 hours of soothing comfort per pad. One free sample of the Vicks Soothing Menthol VapoPad is included with your humidifier. To use your unit with Vicks VapoPads:

1. Open VapoPad Door.
   
2. Open VapoPad by tearing notch on pad bag. DO NOT touch pad with hands. If pad is touched DO NOT rub face or eyes as it may cause irritation.
   
3. Insert up to 2 Vicks VapoPads with angled end facing towards the product. Close door.
   
4. After 8 hours, discard scent pads.
   To continue using scent pads, repeat steps 1-4.
   

VapoPad Recommended Usage

• Not recommended for infants under 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
• For children between 10-22 lbs (4.5-10 kg ) do not use more than 2 pads in a 24 hr period. Sample VapoPad ingredients: Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Glycol, Cedar Leaf Oil & Others.

Operating the Night-Light by Touching the

• 1st Press: Colour changing Night-Light turns ON
• 2nd Press: Light colour stops on the current colour
• 3rd Press: Turns Night-Light function OFF

Operating with Essential Oils

To use essential oils in your humidifier, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil(s) to the water in the Tank and replace the Cap. DO NOT operate without water. ONLY use 100% natural essential oils, use of other oils may cause damage to the Humidifier.
ALWAYS reference the essential oil labeling for usage and dosage instructions.
NOTE: The Tank and Reservoir are made of oil-proof materials but other parts of the Humidifier are not. Essential oils should only be allowed in the Tank and Reservoir. If any oils spill outside of the Tank or Reservoir, be sure to wipe down gently with a wet paper towel and then dry gently with a dry paper towel.

Water Quality and Your Humidifier

High mineral content in your water, also known as "hard water" may cause a white mineral residue to accumulate on surfaces in the room near the humidifier. This mineral residue is commonly referred to as "white dust."
The higher the mineral content or hardness of your water, the greater the potential that you may have white dust.
"White dust" is not a result of a defect or flaw in the humidifier. It is a result of the amount of minerals suspended in the water you are using.
If you live in a hard water area the use of distilled water will minimize the production of white dust.

Weekly Cleaning

To properly clean your humidifier we recommend the separate processes of Scale Removal and Disinfecting shown below. These two processes must be performed separately.
All maintenance should be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water resistant surface near a faucet. DO NOT wash any components of this humidifier in the dishwasher.

Instructions for Scale Removal

1. Turn off and unplug the humidifier.
   
2. Remove Water Tank from Base. Remove Tank Cap, taking care that black rubber Cap Seal does not come off. Empty water from Water Tank and Base.
   
3. If accessories are installed, remove them and set aside. DO NOT clean accessories. This will damage the accessories.
   
4. Add 2 cups of undiluted distilled white vinegar to Water Tank. Replace Tank Cap and swish vinegar solution around in Tank. Place Tank on Base. Vinegar solution will drain into Water Reservoir and loosen mineral buildup (scale) on Nebulizer and Float as they soak in the solution. It will also loosen scale on bottom of Water Tank.
   
5. Soak for 15-20 minutes.
   
6. After soaking, unlock Tank Cap and pour solution out in sink. Pour solution from Water Reservoir out in sink. Wipe Nebulizer and Float with soft cloth to remove loosened mineral deposits.
   
7. Rinse Water Reservoir and Water Tank until smell of vinegar (for Scale Removal process) or bleach solution (for Disinfecting process) is gone. Make sure water does not enter the fan opening (vented opening on right side of Reservoir) or Power Knob.
   
   DO NOT SUBMERGE BASE IN WATER. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
   

Instructions for Disinfecting
Follow Steps 1-3 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section.

For Step 4: Add ½ tsp of bleach to ½ gallon (1.9L) of water and add to Tank. Replace Tank Cap. Swish solution around in Tank. Place Tank on Base. Bleach solution will drain into Reservoir and will disinfect Reservoir and other components as they soak.
NOTE: Using more than ½ tsp of bleach to ½ gallon of water may result in damage to your humidifier.
See steps 5-7 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section to complete Disinfecting process.
NOTE: DO NOT mix vinegar and bleach solutions together. Scale Removal and Disinfecting must be done separately.

End-Of-Season Care And Storage

Follow the CLEANING instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week, or at the end of the season.
At the end of the season, remove any accessories used with the humidifier and allow the humidifier and accesories to dry completely before storing.
DO NOT store with water inside the Base, Reservoir or Tank. Pack unit safely and store in a cool, dry location.

Consumer Relations

We are here to help.
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-VAPOR-1-2 (1-800-827-6712)
Email: ConsumerRelations@HelenofTroy.com Please be sure to specify Model number VUL500C.
NOTE: if you experience a problem, please contact consumer relations first or see your warranty. Do not return to the original place of purchase. Do not attempt to open the electrical housing yourself, doing so may void your warranty and cause damage to the humidifier or personal injury.

Electrical Ratings

The Vicks VUL500C model is rated at 120V, 60 Hz.

Troubleshooting

If your humidifier is not working properly, refer to the following:

NOTE: Failure to keep this unit clean from mineral deposits normally contained in any water supply will affect the efficiency of operation of this unit. Customer failure to follow these instructions may void the warranty.

Important Safety Instructions

READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: