Hunter Fan 33222 - Manual (Page 5)

41553-01 01/03/2008 5 © 2008 Hunter Fan Company
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Cleaning the Humidifier and the Water Tank
refilling the Water Tank
1. When the water tank level is low, turn the
humidifier ‘oFF’, and unplug.
2. remove the tank and take it to the sink or
tub to refill.
3. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew
the tank cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Empty the tank, refill with fresh cool water
(never use hot water), and replace the tank
cap. Be sure not to overfill the tank as water
damage may occur to furniture or flooring
due to spillage.
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For daMaGE To propErTY CausEd BY
WaTEr spillaGE.
4. Carry the tank back to the humidifier. Turn
the tank upright and place it on the humidi-
fier. Be sure that the tank is seated properly
in the base. if the tank is properly located on
the base, you will see air bubbles flowing up
into the tank.
place the full tank on the unit and allow the
water to fill the bottom tray. The water is at
the proper level in the bottom tray when
the tanks stops bubbling. run the unit on
“Hi” speed for 1 1 ⁄
2
minutes for optimum
pump operation. set the unit to the desired
speed.
Many regions have hard water with high
concentrations of minerals. When water
evaporates from The Care Free
®
Humidifier plus
Evaporative Humidifier, 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 can vary depending
upon the quality of water you may have.
refer to Figure 1 for part names.
1. Turn the humidifier ‘oFF’ and unplug the
unit.
2. lift the main housing and remove the water
dispersion tray and the permaWick™ Filters.
The motor is attached to the main housing.
do not place the motor near water. do not
use a wet towel on the motor or motor hous-
ing as electrical shock may occur.
3. The permaWick™ Filter should be cleaned in
a vinegar and water solution to remove any
mineral buildup. place in a solution of one
(1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces of
undiluted white vinegar. allow the filter to
soak for 20 minutes.
4. after soaking, rinse it several times with clean
water. place the permaWick™ Filter in a loca-
tion where it can drip dry while you clean the
other parts of your humidifier.
5. remove the water tank from the base and
empty any water that is left in the tank. soak
the base in a mixture of one (1) gallon of
water and eight (8) ounces of vinegar for 20
minutes.
6. after soaking, wipe the base with a soft cloth
or sponge to remove any mineral build up.
rinse with clean water several times. if you
are planning on storing the humidifier, be
sure the base is completely dry.
7. Fill the water tank with one (1) gallon of
water and eight ounces of undiluted white
vinegar. replace the tank cap and shake the
tank vigorously until all interior surfaces of
the tank have been exposed to the water/
vinegar mixture.
8. Empty the tank of the water/vinegar mixture.
rinse it several times with clean water and
then replace the tank cap. if you are planning
on storing the humidifier, dry it inside and
out, leaving the cap off to allow the tank to
completely dry. Continue to clean the other
parts of your humidifier.
9. remove the water diffuser cap by squeezing
the two tabs as shown in Figure 3. rinse the
cap in clean water to remove any debris. if
the cap contains hard water residue, soak it
in a mixture of one (1) quart of water and
two (2) ounces of vinegar for 20 minutes.