Honeywell HCM-890 - Manual (Page 7)

NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™
FILTER WITH ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE
FILTER.
• If the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter appears to be clogged by hard water or
mineral deposits, soak it in a sink full of cool water for 10 minutes. DO NOT
SQUEEZE OR WRING OUT THE NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™ FILTER.
Always place it back in the humidifier wet.
There are many steps you can take each time you fill your humidifier to make
sure you get the most life out of our Natural Cool Moisture™ filter.
1. To prevent mineral deposits use DuraFree™ Humidifier Descaler Water
Softener, part no. AC817, each time the Water Tank is refilled.
2. Treat the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter with care. DO NOT squeeze or wring
it out, DO NOT clean the filter using any chemical solution.
3. Always purchase Honeywell Brand Natural Cool Moisture™ filters as the fan
motor of this humidifier and the Natural Cool Moisture™ filter are designed
to function efficiently as a set. Using any other filter could damage the motor
or impair the humidifier’s performance.
4. Be sure to empty water from the Water Tank and Base when not in use.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE FILTER AND
MAINTAINING A CLEAN HUMIDIFIER
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