Care And Maintenance; Removing Scale - Essick EP9 500 Care & Use Manual

Care and Maintenance

CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep grille dry
at all times.
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial and fungal
growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used to wipe
out the humidifier base after cleaning. We recommend cleaning your humidifier at
least once every two weeks to maintain optimum environmental conditions for your
home.
We also recommend using Essick Air Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill
your humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the
instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat
Treatment reference part number 1970.
1. Remove any items from the pedestal top. Remove natural stone tile and place
in safe location. Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2. Lift off chassis and set aside.
3. Carry base to cleaning basin. Lift wick and retainers from the base allowing the
water to drain. Rinse wick under fresh water only. Do not use soap, detergent,
or any other cleaners on the wick. Leave in sink to drain.

REMOVING SCALE

4. Empty the water from the base. Fill base with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of
white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty solution.
5. Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out base to remove scale.
Rinse the entire water reservoir area thoroughly with fresh water to remove
scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6. Fill base to with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Wipe interior surfaces
with this solution. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until
bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth. The outside of the unit may be wiped
down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
7. Replace the chassis onto the base and refill unit through the pour-fill spout.
SUMMER STORAGE
Although the pedestal humidifier is attractive enough to be kept out year round, if
you choose to put the unit away for the summer, ensure proper care is taken to
protect the humidifier during storage. We do not recommend removing the stone tile
from the unit's top. We recommend storing the optional remote control (with batteries
removed) with the humidifier for easy access when the humidifier is used again.
Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
1. Discard used wick and any water in the base and allow to dry thoroughly before
storage. Do not store with water inside the base.
2. Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area, as damage will
occur.
3. Install new filter at beginning of season.
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