Caring For Your Humidifier
To keep your humidifier running efficiently, clean it regularly. Weekly cleaning is recommended.
All maintenance should be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water resistant surface
near a faucet.
Do not wash any components of this humidifier in a dishwasher.
To properly clean your humidifier we recommend the separate processes of Scale
Removal and Disinfecting. These two processes must be done separately.
Before Cleaning
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Turn off and unplug humidifier. Never clean the humidifier when it is running.
2.
Remove Wicking Filter and any other accessories from humidifier.
3.
Empty water from Water Tank.
Instructions for Scale Removal
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Follow steps 1-3 under Before Cleaning, then follow the additional steps below. Filter must be
removed from humidifier before scale removal; do not clean filter with vinegar.
1.
Pour 2 cups of undiluted distilled white vinegar in Water Tank. Replace Tank Cap and secure
tightly by turning clockwise (to right). Swish vinegar around in Tank to wet entire inside of Tank.
2.
Place Tank on Base. Vinegar solution will drain into Water Reservoir and loosen mineral buildup
(scale) in Base, Reservoir and bottom of Water Tank. Soak for 20 minutes.
3.
After soaking, empty vinegar from Water Tank. With vinegar in the base, clean all interior
surfaces with a soft cloth or brush to help remove scale.
4.
Rinse Water Tank, Base and Reservoir with water until the smell of vinegar is gone.
NOTE: Consider using a Protec Cleaning Cartridge (PC-1, PC-2 and PC-1C) to keep your humidifier
cleaner longer. Protec Cleaning Cartridge continuously cleans and protects against bacteria
and mold. It also helps prevent the buildup of slime in the water and on humidifier surfaces.
The Protec Cartridge will keep your humidifier cleaner longer between cleanings. However,
your humidifier still needs to be cleaned regularly.
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Instructions for Disinfecting
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Follow steps 1-3 under Before Cleaning, then follow the additional steps below. Filter must be
removed from humidifier before disinfecting; do not clean filter with bleach solution.
1.
Mix ½ gallon (1.9L) of water with ½ teaspoon of bleach. Pour bleach solution into Water Tank.
Replace Tank Cap and secure tightly by turning clockwise (to right). Swish bleach solution
around in Tank to wet entire inside of Tank.
NOTE: Using more than ½ teaspoon of bleach to ½ gallon of water may result in
damage to humidifier.
2.
Place Tank on Base. Bleach solution will drain into Reservoir. Soak for 15-20 minutes.
3.
Empty bleach solution from Tank and Base. Rinse with water until the smell of
bleach is gone.
End of Season Care and Storage
Follow cleaning instructions above when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week, or it is
the end of the season. Remove any accessories, including the Wicking Filter, and allow the humidifier
to dry completely before storing.
DO NOT store humidifier with water inside the Base, Water Reservoir or Water Tank.
At end of season, remove and throw away filter. Do not store humidifier with a used filter.
Consumer Relations
For questions, technical support or to order replacement parts contact Consumer Relations.
Be sure to specify model number VEV320.
Kaz USA, Inc.
Consumer Relations Department
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
1-800-VAPOR-1-2
consumerrelations@kaz.com
www.vickshumidifiers.com
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