Hunter 38257 User Manual page 8

Cleaning the Humidifi er and the Water Tank
Many regions have hard water with high
concentrations of minerals. When water evaporates
from the Care Free Ultra Evaporative Humidifi er,
®
minerals may be left behind. These minerals can
form a hard white scale which can be removed by
following the cleaning instructions. The frequency
of cleaning due to mineral build-up varies
depending on the quality of water you have.
1. Turn the Power Knob to OFF and un-
plug the humidifi er.
2. Remove the Water Tank and carry it
to a sink or a tub. Unscrew the Tank Cap by
twisting it counterclockwise and empty any
water in the Water Tank.
3. Lift the Power Pack and locate the
three tabs on the top of the Funnel Pump
Assembly. Press the three tabs in and remove
the Funnel Pump by pulling away from the
underside of the fan blade.
4. Remove the Pump Cap from the Funnel
Pump by holding the Pump Cap securely in
one hand while twisting the Funnel Pump in
a clockwise direction. This will unlock the two
components. See Figures 12a and 12b.
Figure 12a
Tabs
Figure 12b
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5. Remove the Atomizer and the Upper
6. Soak the Upper Reservoir, Funnel
7. To clean the Water Tank, fill the tank
Pump
Cap
8. Rinse the Water Tank several times with
Funnel
Pump
9. After soaking, rinse the components
Power Pack
Fan Blade
Underside
10. To clean the surfaces of the Power Pack, wipe
Pump Cap
Funnel Pump
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Reservoir. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Pump, Pump Cap, and Atomizer in a solu-
tion of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8)
ounces of vinegar for 30 minutes.
NOTE: If the Atomizer is covered with hard
white scale, you may want to run this com-
ponent through the dishwasher to loosen
the scale before soaking.
The Atomizer is the only dishwasher-
safe component and may be placed in
the top rack only.
with one (1) gallon of water and eight (8)
ounces of vinegar. Replace the Tank Cap
tightly and shake the Water Tank vigorously
until all interior surfaces have been exposed
to the solution.
cool, clean water.
with clean water several times. Use a soft
cloth or sponge to remove any build-up.
Allow the components to dry completely if
you plan to store the humidifi er.
with a dry, soft cloth.
Atomizer
Upper
Reservoir
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