Weekly Cleaning
Instructions for Disinfecting
Follow Steps 1-3 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section.
Step 4
For Step 4: Add ½ tsp of bleach to ½ gallon (1.9L) of water and add to Water Tank. Replace
Tank Cap. Swish solution around in Tank. Place Tank on Base. Bleach solution will drain into
Water Reservoir and will disinfect Water Reservoir and other components as they soak.
NOTE: Using more than 1 tsp. of bleach per gallon of water may result in damage to your humidifier.
See steps 5-7 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section to complete Disinfecting process.
NOTE: DO NOT mix vinegar and bleach solutions together. Scale Removal and Disinfecting
must be done separately.
End-Of-Season Care And Storage
Follow the CLEANING instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week, or at
the end of the season.
At the end of the season, remove any accessories used with the humidifier and allow the humidifier
and accessories to dry completely before storing.
DO NOT store with water inside the Base, Water Reservoir or Tank.
Pack unit safely and store in a cool, dry location.
Consumer Relations
Mail questions or comments to:
Kaz USA, Inc.
Consumer Relations Dept.
250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772
TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS
Please be sure to specify model number.
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-VAPOR-1-2
E-mail: consumerrelations@kaz.com
Or visit our website at: www.kaz.com
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Electrical Ratings
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The Vicks VUL520 Series model is rated at 120V, 60 Hz.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR SEE
YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BASE OR TAMPER WITH POWER KNOB YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY
VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Troubleshooting
If your humidifier is not working properly, refer to the following:
Problem
Power Knob is turned
"on (o)" and the power
light is off
Power is on and little or
no mist is produced
Water overflows
from Reservoir
Condensation forms around
humidifier or on windows
and walls
NOTE: Failure to keep this unit clean from mineral deposits normally contained in any water supply
will affect the efficiency of operation of this unit. Customer failure to follow these instructions may
void the warranty.
Possible Cause
Solution
• Unit not plugged in
• Plug unit in
• No power at outlet
• Check home circuits, fuses,
test outlet
• Fill Water Tank with cool water
• No water in tank
• Unit is not level
• Place on a level surface
• Mineral deposits on Nebulizer
• Clean Nebulizer (refer to
Weekly Care & Cleaning
instructions)
• Turn the Power Knob to
• Power setting may be too low
increase output
• Water Tank or Base were
• Rinse thoroughly with clean
washed with detergent
water until there is no foam or
smell of cleaning solution
• Check the Tank for any cracks
• Tank may be damaged
or damage. and replace if
necessary
• Tank Cap is not tight
• Close Tank Cap to lock position
• Tank Cap Seal may be missing
• Check to see if Cap Seal is
attached to Tank Cap. If not,
contact Consumer Relations
• Mist Intensity is set too high
• Decrease mist output to
for room size or
lower setting or open door
pre-existing humidity level
to the room
• Humidifier may be too close
• Move humidifier away from
to wall or window
wall or point Mist Outlet away
from wall or window
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