Kenmore 758.144108 Operator's Manual page 12

Cleaning and Maintenance (continued)
Step 3
Bi-Weekmy Maintenance
Removing Scale
1. Fill the humidifier base with one 8
oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar.
Let solution stay 20 minutes.
2. Clean all interior surfaces with a
soft brush. Dampen a soft cloth
with undiluted white vinegar and
wipe out the base to remove scale.
3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm
water to remove scale and
cleaning solution.
Disinfecting Base
1. Pour 1/2 galIon of water and 1/2
teaspoon chlorine bleach into the
base. Let solution stay for 20
minutes, carefully swishing every
few minutes. Wet all surfaces
normally exposed to water.
2. Empty base after 20 minutes.
Rinse with water until bleach smell
is gone. Allow unit to dry out
completely.
NOTE: The water bottle should be
cleaned in the same manner as the
base. Rinse thoroughly with clean
water after all steps are complete.
Step 4
Replacing Parts
1. Install a new filter (32-14906) or
the filter previously set aside if it is
in good condition into the base.
Coil the fiIter and position it
between the uprights in the bottom
of the base. The start and finish of
the coiI should be captured in the
centre of the base (see diagram)
and the filter shouId be resting on
the floor of the base.
2. Return the housing assembly to
the top of the base. Return the
water bottle to the right of the
housing assembly and reposition
the humidifier to its operating
position.
3. The humidifier is now ready to be
filled for operation.
End of Season Maintenance
1. Follow"Bi-Weekly Maintenance"
instructions at end of humidification
season.
2. Remove filter.
3. Let humidifier dry completely before
storing.
4. Store in cool, dry location.
5. Install a new filter in clean humidifier
before next season begins.
NOTE: "Bi-Weekly Maintenance"
procedure is also recommended if you
do not plan to run the humidifier for
one week or more.
Align housing
assembly
bottom with
top of base
and reposition
securemy
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