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Slant/Fin GF-211D manual

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  • Page 1

    • Instructions for Operation, Care and Cleaning • Limited W arranty Portable Electric Warm Mist Humidifier (with fan) Germ-Free ™ Model GF-211D Publication GF-21 1D Part Number 31IMF21 1 190 READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Patented Printed in CHINA GF-21 1D Shown In English 1-1 1 En Français 12-22 En Español 23-32 GF-211D_OM_EFS.qxd 6/20/[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: BECAUSE HIGH TEMPERA TURE IS GENERA TED IN THIS HUMIDIFIER, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD AL W A YS BE FOLLOWED ESPECIALL Y WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT . WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED: 1. DO NOT operate the humidifier without the water tank. 2. AL W A YS use clean,[...]

  • Page 3

    3 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 16. This item has a polarized plug. As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized electrical receptacle (outlet) only one way . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. 17. DO NOT attempt to remove MIST OUTLET during operation, or w[...]

  • Page 4

    4 HOW YOUR SLANT/FIN W ARM MIST HUMIDIFIER WORKS This model humidifier uses a two-step approach to eliminate potentially harmful microorgan- isms from the water before they are spread with the mist into the air . The first step uses a UV bulb, located inside the base of the humidifier , that shines on the water through a special glass tube as it pa[...]

  • Page 5

    5 REPLACE UV BULB If the “REPLACE UV BULB WHEN LIT” signal light is illuminated during normal use, the bulb must be replaced with the same special 3.5W bulb. See the enclosed order form. The UV bulb will operate at maximum output for approxi- mately 2,000 hours. The UV bulb may operate longer than 2,000 hours but at a reduced output. T o keep y[...]

  • Page 6

    4. Place water tank on base. Make sure tank is properly placed, otherwise, the humidifier will not work correctly . USING THE MEDICA TION CUP/MIST OUTLET GRILLE (OPTIONAL) In order to add a medicated vapor to the “mist” output: 1. Press “POWER/MODE” touch switch to the “OFF” position and allow the outlet grille to cool. 2. Lift the medi[...]

  • Page 7

    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Failure to perform the necessary cleaning steps will damage unit. 1. Before cleaning, set CONTROLS to “OFF” position and unplug unit. 2. Remove water tank from humidifier base, and drain water from tank. 3. Allow at least 15 minutes for the hot water to cool after shutting unit “OFF” before moving base, or removing min[...]

  • Page 8

    9. T o clean exterior surfaces, use a solution of water and mild detergent with a wrung-out damp cloth. Rinse and wring out the cloth and wipe the exterior surfaces again. Finally , wipe with a dry cloth. Allow sufficient time to dry before plugging the electrical cord into the outlet. 10. Replace tank. Plug in the unit and resume normal use. CHANG[...]

  • Page 9

    STORAGE TIPS If you do not plan to use your humidifier for an extended period of time, such as during the summer months, it is important that you follow these instructions to help prevent problems from developing in the unit. 1. Clean your humidifier as instructed in the section titled, “Cleaning and Maintenance”. 2. Make sure all water is empt[...]

  • Page 10

    10 LIMITED W ARRANTY IMPORT ANT NOTICE PLEASE CLEAN THIS GERM-FREE HUMIDIFIER A T LEAST ONCE A WEEK BY FOLLOWING THE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL. F AILURE T O REGULARL Y CLEAN THIS GERM-FREE HUMIDIFIER WILL RESUL T IN A BUILDUP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS WHICH WILL CAUSE THE UNIT TO CEASE TO OPERA TE. IF THE UNIT F AILS TO FUNCTION BECAU[...]