Kenmore 1700 Use and Care Guide - Page 12

Step 3 Bi-Weekly Maintenance Removing Scale 1, Fill the humidifier base with water and add one 8-ounce cup of undiluted white vinegar, Let solution stay 20 minutes° 2, Clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush,, Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out the base to remove scale, 3, Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution, Disinfecting Base 1_ Pour 1/2 gallon of water and !/2 teaspoon chlorine bleach into the base° Let solution stay for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces normally exposed to water, 2, Empty base after 20 minutes_ Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone, Allow unit to dry out completely, NOTE: The water bottle should be cleaned in the same manner as the base, Rinse thoroughly with clean water after all steps are complete° End of Season Maintenance Follow "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" instructions at end of humidification season, 2_ Remove filter, 3, Let humidifier dry completely before storing, 4_ Store in cool, dry location, 5o Install a new filter in clean humidifier before next season begins., NOTE: "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" procedure is also recommended if you do not plan to run the humidifier for one week or more, 12