• Follow weekly CLEANING instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at
least one week or more, or at the end of the season.
• At the end of the season, remove and throw away the filter; do not store with a
used filter.
• Dry the humidifier completely before storing. DO NOT store with water inside the
Base or Water Tank.
• Pack the unit in its original carton and store in a cool, dry location.
• Before next use, remember to install a new filter and clean the humidifier.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE FILTER WITH ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS,
DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE FILTER.
• ProTec™ antimicrobial prevents the surface growth and migration of mold,
fungus, algae, and bacteria. It is normal for a filter to discolor from mineral build-
up. This will vary depending on water quality.
• DO NOT clean the filter using any chemical solution.
• If your filter appears to be clogged by hard water or mineral deposits, soak it in a
sink full of cool water for 10 minutes. DO NOT SQUEEZE OR WRING OUT THE
FILTER. Always place filter back in the humidifier wet.
• To prevent mineral deposits use Honeywell
®
Humidifier Water Softener, part no.
HAC-102, each time the Water Tank is refilled.
• Always purchase Honeywell
®
Brand filters (part no. HAC-504) as the fan motor of
this humidifier and the filter are designed to function efficiently as a set. Using
any other filter could damage the motor or reduce the humidifier’s performance.
• Be sure to empty water from the Water Tank and Base when not in use.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE FILTER AND
MAINTAINING A CLEAN HUMIDIFIER
END-OF-THE-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE
