Essick Air H12 Series - Manual (Page 6)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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
and bottle/reservoir 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) Turn off unit completely counterclockwise and unplug from outlet.
2) Lift out the water bottle and the power pack.
3) Carry bottle and base to cleaning basin. Lift wick with float assembly from the base allowing
the water to drain and remove float assembly from wick. Rinse wick under freshwater 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 reservoir and water bottle. Fill both reservoir and water bottle ½ full
with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar to each. Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty
solution.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove scale. Rinse the
water bottle and reservoir thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and cleaning solution
before disinfecting.
DISINFECTING UNIT
6) Fill the water bottle and reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to each.
Wet all surfaces on water bottle and cabinet. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with
water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth. The outside of the unit and water bottle
may be wiped down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
7) Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1) Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2) Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir or bottle and allow to dry thoroughly before
storage. Do not store with water inside reservoir or bottle. 3) Do not store unit in an attic or
other high-temperature area. 4) Install new filter at beginning of season.