HoMedics UHE-WM130-BK User Manual - Page 11

Cleaning And Care

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CLEANING AND CARE CAUTION: Before cleaning the unit, turn power off and unplug unit from the outlet. CLEANING THE TRANSDUCER/ULTRASONIC MEMBRANE The transducer/ultrasonic membrane must be cleaned to remove water mineral deposits when "CLEAN" is illuminated on the display. Failure to do so may cause reduced or no mist output. 1. Remove both water tanks from the humidifier base and set aside. Transducer cover Transducer/ultrasonic membrane 2. Remove the transducer cover. Clean the transducer/ultrasonic membrane with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water on a cotton swab. Wipe off with a damp cotton swab. Replace the transducer cover. Press and hold the power button until the "CLEAN" light turns off. NEVER touch the transducer/ultrasonic membrane with your fingers; the natural oils in the skin can damage the surface. NEVER submerge the base in water or any other liquid. NOT FOR USE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS TO CLEAN THE TANKS Remove the water tanks from the humidifier base by lifting them from the main unit. Unscrew the tank caps and rinse inside the tanks with clean water. Every day: Empty and rinse each tank and tank cap before refilling. Every week: To remove any scale or buildup, use a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and lukewarm water to clean the inside of the tanks. 11

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CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION:
Before cleaning the unit, turn power off and unplug unit from the outlet.
CLEANING THE TRANSDUCER/ULTRASONIC MEMBRANE
The transducer/ultrasonic membrane must be cleaned to remove water mineral deposits when “CLEAN” is
illuminated on the display. Failure to do so may cause reduced or no mist output.
TO CLEAN THE TANKS
Remove the water tanks from the humidifier base by lifting them from the
main unit. Unscrew the tank caps and rinse inside the tanks with clean water.
Every day:
Empty and rinse each tank and tank cap before refilling.
Every week:
To remove any scale or buildup, use a 50/50 mixture of white
vinegar and lukewarm water to clean the inside of the tanks.
NOT FOR USE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
1. Remove both water tanks
from the humidifier base and
set aside.
Transducer cover
Transducer/ultrasonic membrane
2.
Remove the transducer cover. Clean the transducer/ultrasonic
membrane with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water on a
cotton swab. Wipe off with a damp cotton swab. Replace the
transducer cover. Press and hold the power
button until the
“CLEAN” light turns off.
NEVER
touch the transducer/ultrasonic membrane with your
fingers; the natural oils in the skin can damage the surface.
NEVER
submerge the base in water or any other liquid.