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CLEANING
By raising the humidity of dry air in the home, humidifiers help make living condi-
tions more comfortable. To obtain maximum benefit from this appliance and to
avoid using it inappropriately, follow the instructions below carefully.
In common with all electrical appliances, remember that it should be handled with
care while in operation.
Failure to respect basic rules of cleanliness could lead to the formation of microor-
ganisms in water left in the tank. The following cleaning operations should therefore
be performed regularly to maintain your humidifier working correctly and efficiently.
The importance of correct and constant cleaning of the appliance to avoid the forma-
tion of bacteria and algae cannot be emphasised enough.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
The humidifier brings water to the boil, sterilises it and produces clean warm mist.
All impurities are collected in the evaporation chamber. Never use metal or sharp
objects to clean the evaporator element. Do not use detergents, diesel, kerosene,
benzene, glass or furniture cleaning fluids or other solvents to clean the humidifier
and its components.
1.Before cleaning, turn the humidifier off by placing the ON/OFF selector/button in
the OFF position and unplugging the appliance from the mains.
2.Remove the tank from the humidifier and empty;
3.Remove the protective cover (B).
4.Hold the base of the appliance with both hands and tilt it over a sink or basin to
empty all residual water from the base. Never place the base of the humidifier in
the sink or basin or directly under a tap.
5.Clean the tank and base carefully with a cloth. If you want to reuse the humidifier
straight away, refill the tank with fresh water and place it back on the base.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
To remove scale:
1.Repeat operations 1, 2 and 3 in the paragraph above.
2.Pour one cup of undiluted white vinegar into the evaporation chamber and tank.
Leave to work for about 20 minutes and clean all the internal walls with a soft bru-
sh. If there are still residues, leave the vinegar to act for a further 30 or more mi-
nutes. Use a cloth moistened with undiluted vinegar to eliminate scale from the
base of the humidifier.
3.Before starting to disinfect the tank, remove all traces of vinegar with warm water.
To disinfect the tank:
1.Fill the tank with two teaspoons of bleach and water.
2.Leave the solution to act for about 20 minutes, agitating the tank at intervals.
Make sure all surfaces are wetted by the solution;
3.Empty the tank after about 20 minutes and rinse well with running water to com-
pletely eliminate the smell of bleach;
4.If you want to use the humidifier again immediately, fill the tank and reposition it
on the base.
