User manual SLANT FIN GF-350

[. . . ] In English En Français En Español ® 1-10 11-20 21-30 Portable Electric Warm Mist Humidifier Germ-FreeTM Model GF-300 and GF-350 GF-350 Shown Patented · Instructions for Operation, Care and Cleaning · Limited Warranty READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Printed in CHINA 8/99 Imprimé à CHINA 8/99 Impreso en CHINA 8/99 Publication GF-300/350-40EFS Part Number 91-2001 Slant/Fin Corp. , 40 Garvies Point Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542 ® READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR HUMIDIFIER. FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR USE AND CARE WILL HELP ENSURE YEARS OF DEPENDABLE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: BECAUSE HIGH TEMPERATURE IS GENERATED IN THIS HUMIDIFIER, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT. WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED: 1. DO NOT operate the humidifier without the water tanks. [. . . ] Turn the POWER switch to either the LO or HI position. After use, remove the cup from the unit and clean any residue from the cup with warm water. WARNING: DO NOT use any liquid medication other than those specifically recommended for use with a steam vaporizer or warm mist humidifier. DO NOT pour medication directly into the steam diffuser openings nor add it to the water in the tank or tray. MINERAL ABSORPTION PAD INSTRUCTIONS Warm mist humidifiers do not spread fine mineral dust into the air that you breathe nor on your furniture, the way that other type humidifiers do. The mineral dust remains trapped in the humidifier hot water reservoir. Use of mineral absorption pads will play a major role in capturing and removing minerals from hot water reservoir, and preventing a stubborn mineral buildup. Before starting humidifier, place mineral absorption pad in the hot water reservoir. After the humidifier has been operating, the water will become HOT, and CAUTION should be exercised when handling mineral absorption pad. It is best to allow humidifier water to cool down, and to use tongs or long tweezers when handling pad. The useful life of the mineral absorption pad will vary, depending on the mineral content of the water used. In areas of moderate mineral content water supply, the mineral absorption pad should be changed after approximately (3) weeks of continuous use. If the water is "Hard Water", the pad should be changed more frequently. The best way to tell when the pad should be changed is to examine it AFTER the water has cooled down, to see if it is still soft and pliable. When the pad is near the end of its life, it becomes stiff and hard and should be replaced with a new pad. Another sign to change pad is when scale begins to buildup on interior of hot water reservoir. 5. 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Water contains minerals and other particles. During operation most of these minerals will remain in the water reservoir. Gradual buildup of deposits will coat the hot water reservoir and reduce its efficiency. The importance of routine cleaning and care cannot be over-emphasized. Hard water contains more minerals and other particles. 7. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Failure to perform the necessary cleaning steps will damage unit. Before cleaning, set CONTROLS to "OFF" position and unplug unit. Remove water tanks from humidifier base, and drain water from tanks. Allow at least 15 minutes after shutting unit "OFF" before moving base. 6 8. [. . . ] For repairs covered under the warranty, contact Slant/Fin by telephone or mail for a Return Authorization Number. Have other repairs professionally performed. GLOW It is normal to see the humidifier glow when operating in a darkened room. This glow results from the internal illumination of the 3. 5 watt UV bulb. However, no ultraviolet light, even at this harmless level, passes through the UV-proof cabinet into the room. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE Unit does not mist POSSIBLE CAUSES Unit is not plugged in Power failure Water tanks empty Power switch not turned on Unit not reset after refilling tanks Water tank not properly located on base unit Humidity level set is achieved using distilled or treated water which does not contain enough ions Drain cap, drain cap gasket, tank cap or tank cap gasket is missing or improperly positioned Mineral buildup in hot water reservoir Water level is below water level probes Water level probes are covered with film Mineral buildup in hot water reservoir SOLUTION Plug in unit Check circuit breaker Remove and refill Turn on switch to LO or HI Reposition water tanks Reposition water tanks Turn Relative Humidity Control to higher setting Add "pinch" of table salt Tighten cap. [. . . ]