Crane & Co. EE-5301(G) - Manual (Page 9)

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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance is unplugged and
switched OFF before cleaning or attempting to store the
item. NEVER PLUG OR UNPLUG UNIT WITH WET HANDS.
DO NOT leave water in water tank or water basin when
unit is not in use as it may result in the build up of
mineral deposits and bacteria that can inhibit the output
efficiency of the humidifier.
PLEASE NOTE that if water remains in the water tank for
more than a day or two, bacterial growth is possible.
ALWAYS use fresh cool water when using unit.
NOTE:
When removing water tank, water may accumulate under vapor lid and on the
bottom of the water tank. It is recommended to have a dry cloth ready to dry wet
surfaces.
DISINFECTING THE WATER TANK AND WATER BASIN
1. Fill water tank with fresh cool water and place 1 teaspoon of household bleach or
white vinegar into full water tank. Let stand twenty minutes, shaking vigorously
with two hands every few minutes, drain and rinse with clean water until the
bleach or vinegar smell is gone. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
2. Wipe the water basin with a soft cloth dampened in the bleach or white vinegar
and water solution. Rinse the water basin with cool water to remove any smell.
DO NOT IMMERSE WATER BASIN IN WATER.
3. Wipe all exteriors surfaces of the base with a soft, dry cloth. Do not immerse the
base in water or use water to clean the base. An electric shock may result or the
humidifier may be damaged.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any cleaning operation, switch the humidifier off and unplug it.
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. The humidifier must be drained and cleaned before storing.
3. Once unplugged the exterior of the unit may be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth.
Caution: The ON/OFF switch must be thoroughly dry before unit is again plugged
into power source.
4. There may be some lime deposits in the nebulizer, particular in areas with hard
water. Overcome this drawback by cleaning the nebulizer as follows:
A. Dampen a wet cloth with a few drops of white vinegar or bleach water
solution and wipe the nebulizer gently, until the lime deposits disappear
completely.
B. Rub down gently with a dry cloth and remove remains of humidity.
C. Do not rub the nebulizer with solid objects.
D. Do not clean with chemical products.