Kenmore 1700 - 6 Gallon Humidifier Use And Care Manual 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
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Follow "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" instructions at end of humidification
season,
Remove filter,
Let humidifier dry completely
before storing,
Store in cool, dry location,
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,
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