Kenmore Sears Evaporative table top Humidifier 42.14121 (3 gallon) Owner's Manual page 8

B. Fill the Water Tank 3/4 full with a mixture of water
and 6 oz. of undiluted white vinegar. Seal and
shake vigorously.
WARNING
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, PAINT
THINNER OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THIS HUMIDIFIER.
O. Clean all interior surfaces of the Base Reservoir
with a soft brush or cloth to remove any scale.
DO NOT USE SOAP OR DETERGENTS AND
NEVER USE AN ABRASIVE CLEANER.
D. Carefully clean the Upper Motor Assembly with a
dry cloth.
E. Empty and rinse the Base Reservoir and Water
Tank with clean water to remove scale and
remaining cleaning solution before disinfecting
the reservoir.
Step #5
Reservoir Disinfecting
(Perform this operation weekly.)
A. With the Filter Pad removed, fill the Base Reservoir
with one gallon of water and add 1 teaspoon of
household bleach. Fill the Water Tank with water
and add 1 teaspoon of household bleach. Let the
solutions stand for 20 minutes, swishing every few
minutes. Wet all inner surfaces.
B. Empty the Base Reservoir and Water Tank and rinse
with water until the bleach odor is gone. Dry the
Base Reservoir with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Step #6
Remember, AgION T"prevents the Evaporative Pad from
growing fungus, mold and bacteria. It is normal
for the filter to discolor from mineral build-up. This will
vary depending on your water quality. However, if the
pad has a noticeable build-up of impurities, rinse it
gently in clean tap water or change it. Do not squeeze