Slant/Fin GF-350 - Manual (Page 4)

3. Carefully place medicine cup on top of steam diffuser
4. Turn the POWER switch to either the LO or HI position.
5. After use, remove the cup from the unit and clean any residue from the cup
with warm water.
WARNING:
DO NOT use any liquid medication other than those specifically recommended
for use with a steam vaporizer or warm mist humidifier.
DO NOT pour medication directly into the steam diffuser openings nor add it to
the water in the tank or tray.
MINERAL ABSORPTION PAD INSTRUCTIONS
Warm mist humidifiers do not spread fine mineral dust into the air that you
breathe nor on your furniture, the way that other type humidifiers do. The miner-
al dust remains trapped in the humidifier hot water reservoir. Use of mineral
absorption pads will play a major role in capturing and removing minerals from
hot water reservoir, and preventing a stubborn mineral buildup. The unit can run
without pads, but more frequent cleaning will be required.
1. Before starting humidifier, place mineral absorption pad in the hot water
reservoir. After the humidifier has been operating, the water will become
HOT, and CAUTION should be exercised when handling mineral absorption
pad. It is best to allow humidifier water to cool down, and to use tongs or
long tweezers when handling pad.
2. The useful life of the mineral absorption pad will vary, depending on the min-
eral content of the water used. In areas of moderate mineral content water
supply, the mineral absorption pad should be changed after approximately
(3) weeks of continuous use. If the water is “Hard Water”, the pad should be
changed more frequently. The best way to tell when the pad should be
changed is to examine it AFTER the water has cooled down, to see if it is
still soft and pliable. When the pad is near the end of its life, it becomes stiff
and hard and should be replaced with a new pad. Another sign to change
pad is when scale begins to buildup on interior of hot water reservoir. If pad
appears to disintegrate (normally due to use of softened water) discontinue
use of pads.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Water contains minerals and other particles. During operation most of these minerals
will remain in the water reservoir. Gradual buildup of deposits will coat the hot water
reservoir and reduce its efficiency. The importance of routine cleaning and care can-
not be over-emphasized. Hard water contains more minerals and other particles.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to perform the necessary cleaning steps will damage unit.
1. Before cleaning, set CONTROLS to “OFF” position and unplug unit.
2. Remove water tanks from humidifier base, and drain water from tanks.
3. Allow at least 15 minutes for the hot water to cool after shutting unit “OFF”
before moving base.
Rotate steam diffuser counterclockwise until steam diffuser slots line up with
tabs in base, and lift up. Rotate steam dome until steam dome slots line up with
tabs in base and lift out. Remove mineral absorption pad from hot water reser-
voir using tweezers or tongs to prevent burns from hot water. When the clean-
ing procedure is completed, replace mineral absorption pad. To drain water
from humidifier base, grasp with both hands and tilt to the side, draining water
into the sink. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HAVE DRAINING WATER FALL INTO
CONTROLS OR VENT OPENINGS. DO NOT drain in any manner other than
indicated.
WARNING: DO NOT place directly under running faucet. Turn the
base upside down and remove the drain tube cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Clean out any foreign matter that has accumulated inside the fitting from which
the cap was removed. After cleaning, replace this cap tightly by hand. Pour a
small amount of water into the hot water reservoir and check for leaks from this
cap under the base.
4. Pour about 1 cup of white vinegar into either reservoir and allow it to soak
for only 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Hold the base of the humidifier over the sink and tilt it on its side to empty
the vinegar. Fill the cold and hot water reservoirs with clean, warm water to
remove all traces of the vinegar. Remove any buildup of minerals in the hot
water reservoir and from the two metal water level probes (they appear like
two metal wires) using a small brush, such as a toothbrush. NOTE: The
buildup is due to water hardness. The harder your water, the more often this
maintenance will be needed. Empty all of this water by turning the unit on
its side. If minerals remain in the metal (stainless steel) boiler cup, a metal
scraper can be used to scrape off the mineral deposits. Be careful not to use
any metal blade on any plastic parts.
DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE BOTTOM OF THE HUMIDIFIER
BASE OR ANY OTHER OPENINGS, OR IMMERSE THE CORD AND PLUG.
6. Disinfect the water tanks using a solution of one teaspoon of household
chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of water. Let the solution sit for 20 minutes,
swishing every few minutes to wet all surfaces. Empty the tanks completely;
rinse thoroughly until all of the bleach smell is gone. Fill the tanks with
fresh, cool water and replace them onto the humidifier base.
7. NEVER use any metal or hard objects to clean plastic parts which may
cause scratching of the plastic parts. The only exception to this is the metal
part of the hot water reservoir. A metal scraper can be used to clean this
part only. NEVER use gasoline, kerosene, glass cleaner, furniture polish,
paint thinner or other household solvents to clean any part of the humidifier.
8. Each day the reservoirs and tanks should be drained, rinsed and refilled
with fresh tap water.
9. To clean exterior surfaces, use a solution of water and mild detergent with a
wrung-out damp cloth. Rinse and wring out the cloth and wipe the exterior
surfaces again. Finally, wipe with a dry cloth. Allow sufficient time to dry
before plugging the electrical cord into the outlet.
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