How to get humidifer to work at first?
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Once you install the filter. Fill the tank with water. sit tank on humidifier and turn the knob to desired mist level. (do all the above with humidifier unplugged) It's an excellent product. I have gone through several and this one does the job. Hope I have been helpful
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once you have water in the tank it takes up to 15 minutes for the filter to saturate with water. then you can turn it on and get mist. you can soak the filter first then put it in and then put the full tank on and it will work right off. Does that make sense?
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Fill the tank with water. Soak the blue cartridge in water for a few min until full. Fill the base with water. Seal up the tank and place it on the base. Turn the humidifier on. It may take a few minutes to start seeing the mist.
2095783
I used an essential eucalyptus oil in it. Not more than half a dropper worth, but it was enough to basically corrode the plastic on the inside of the humidifier. This was my fault! Not at all blaming this otherwise stupendous product, as I just bought a replacement, but I essentially (pun?) wrecked my previous one. Learn from my mistake.
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Simply splash some white vinegar when you fill it up (about 1:10 ratio of vinegar:water), then turn it on full for a while, I usually just forget about it and take care of it at a later time. If there are iron stains from your water just wipe that up regularly. If you want precise directions the machine may have came with some. This is standard cleaning for all humidifiers.
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You need to fill up your water tank once again when you see the "F" show up. Don't forget to add the bacteriostatic agent so you don't grow any mold. Good luck. I love my humidifier and it is wonderful to have a much moister environment. Arlene.
1314858
Pull up on the handle on the right side of the humidifier and take it to the faucet and fill it from the bottom.
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According to my husband, you leave the water in for a few days to "season" the humidor, then you remove the water and use the humidifier. Hope it helps.
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A few things. If it's several years old and it's running all day, the motor could have burned out. After usage, was the humidifier cleaned including wiping the blades? Was it ever stored where there is dampness such as a basement? Several factors. I've had mine over 8 years and it's a table top. When it goes, I know I got my money's worth and will buy another unit. It is NOT worth it to replace the motor IF that is the problem as it's too costly. Good luck.
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While the internal humidifier will work, I recommend purchasing an electric/battery operated model. They are much less work, and I add water about once every 3 weeks. I set the humidity level I want, and it does the rest, removing the guess work.
624230
Hi Joe,No need to use the humidifier that came with your humidor if you are using DryMistat tube/s.Enjoy!
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Not a problem. Happy to help :) I do absolutely love this humidifier tho. Must buy.
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First, I would make sure all the settings are correct. If they are, and if you have humidity, then I would say you got a dud. We're in the northeast, where it's been disgustingly humid for it seems like forever, and ours is working fine. We empty it 3 or 4 times a day and run it on high, usually. If you got a defective unit, I don't know what the return policy is, but would think the company -- or Amazon -- will honor the warranty without any problem.
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Sorry, I can't help--both my humidifiers went dead in the past few months. (Call Hunter, they are good about honoring their warranties.)
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Just remember, as with any humidifier, there will be some cleaning involved. No humidifier (that I know of) is completely maintenance free.Another big suggestion is to oil the bearings in the motor. This requires some mechanical skill and some light motor oil, but I have been running the same motors 24/7 for 6 years with no breakdowns. The only problem I have is with the finger gearbox thingy, which seems to just start stripping after about 2 years (took the first one apart to try to fix it; it is plastic and there is no fix); but I get free replacements from Venta, so no worries there... Just remember, as with any humidifier, there will be some cleaning involved. No humidifier (that I know of) is completely maintenance free.Another big suggestion is to oil the bearings in the motor. This requires some mechanical skill and some light motor oil, but I have been running the same motors 24/7 for 6 years with no breakdowns. The only problem I have is with the finger gearbox thingy, which seems to just start stripping after about 2 years (took the first one apart to try to fix it; it is plastic and there is no fix); but I get free replacements from Venta, so no... » Read More Just remember, as with any humidifier, there will be some cleaning involved. No humidifier (that I know of) is completely maintenance free.Another big suggestion is to oil the bearings in the motor. This requires some mechanical skill and some light motor oil, but I have been running the same motors 24/7 for 6 years with no breakdowns. The only problem I have is with the finger gearbox thingy, which seems to just start stripping after about 2 years (took the first one apart to try to fix it; it is plastic and there is no fix); but I get free replacements from Venta, so no worries there... « Show Less
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My humidifier has none of those problems, so you must have a defective unit. The only drawback I've experienced is when I fill the tank and put it back in the unit, and the bottom of the tank snags on the filter. I have to help the tank get into place past the filter, but everything works fine after that.
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This humidifier have to sit on a flat surfice due to it's method of producing the steam. Please make sure to put it on the flat surfice. If you have any further question, please contact to support@elliotdepot.com Thanks.
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Here is a video posted by the manufacturer on how to prime your Humidor (although I am disappointed they did not show the hockey puck sized humidifier that comes with this model)Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds2xldMOkJU
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Besides soaking a new filter for about 1/2 to 1 hour. There are 2-control knobs that will affect the amount of humidity in the air (white stream of air). The left control knob is the HUMIDITY and the right control knob is the On-Off and blower speed. I would start with both controls turned down or alll the way to the left. Turn (HUMIDITY) control fully on to the right or clockwise, the slowly try increasing the (ON-OFF) to the right (clockwise) until you see some white moisture coming out of the nozzle. Then it becomes a matter of ajusting both controls to the humidity and speed you desire. Howard