Honeywell HCM-2051 Owner's Manual - Page 8

PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE FILTER AND MAINTAINING A CLEAN HUMIDIFER NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE NATURAL COOL MOISTURE® FILTER WITH ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE FILTER. • AgION™ 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 a Natural Cool Moisture® 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 NATURAL COOL MOISTURE® FILTER. Always place filter back in the humidifier wet. • To prevent mineral deposits use DuraFree® Humidifier Water Softener, part no. AC-817, each time the Water Tank is refilled. • Always purchase Honeywell Brand Natural Cool Moisture® filters as the fan motor of this humidifier and the Natural Cool Moisture® 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. END-OF-THE-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE • 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.