Philips HU4805 User manual - Page 14

Removing scale 1 Switch off the humidifier and unplug from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the upper unit by holding it at both sides (fig. c). 3 Remove filter and filter support from the reservoir (fig. p). 4 Empty reservoir. 5 Fill reservoir with 8oz./236.5ml undiluted white vinegar. Let solution sit in reservoir for 20 minutes (fig. s). 6 Clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove scale (fig. t). 7 Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting the reservoir (fig. u). Disinfecting the reservoir 1 Follow the instructions for removing scale. 2 Place reservoir in a sink. Fill reservoir with a solution of 1 tsp/5g chlorine bleach in 1 gal/3.78liters water. Let solution stay 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces (fig. v). 3 Empty reservoir and rinse with water until bleach smell is gone (fig. w). 4 Dry the inside and outside of the reservoir with a soft, clean cloth or paper towel (fig. x). 5 Put the filter and filter support back into the reservoir (fig. f). 6 Place the upper unit back onto the reservoir (fig. h). Cleaning the filter 1 Take out the filter and the filter support from the reservoir (fig. p). 2 Remove the filter from the filter support (fig. q). 3 Soak the filter in tap water for one hour (fig. r). 4 Rinse the filter under a slowly running tap water. (fig. y). 5 Let excess water drip off the filter. 6 Assemble the filter around the filter support (fig. e). 7 Put the filter and the filter support back into the reservoir (fig. f). 8 Put the upper unit back onto the reservoir (fig. h). Note • Do not squeeze or wring the filter. This might damage the filter and impact the humidifier's performance. • Do not dry the filter under direct sunlight. 12 EN