9
Replacement and Care of Filters
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock
or injury from moving parts, always
unplug humidifier before removing or
replacing any parts.
CAUTION: To help retard bacteria
growth and keep maximum efficiency,
the filters should be replaced at least
once a season, or more often under
hard water conditions. Use Emerson
HDC-12 (or HDC12C in Canada) rec-
ommended replacement filter.
All filters may be rinsed in clear water only.
Take care not to damage paper.
To replace the evaporative wicking filters in
your Emerson humidifier, follow the instruc-
tions below.
1. Unplug humidifier, and proceed to clean.
Before removing the filters, we recom-
mend moving the humidifier to an area
where floor coverings are not susceptible
to water damage, i.e. kitchen or bath
areas.
2. Open the pivoting lid and remove water
bottles and set aside. Grasp the fan
assembly front center and rear center. Lift
off and set aside on a clean flat surface.
The filter assemblies are now accessible.
3. Lift filter housings out of cabinet and place
where you may work on them comfortably.
With a soft, absorbent cloth, remove any
remaining water or loose mineral deposits
not trapped in the filter from the humidifier
cabinet.
4. To open filter housing for easy access to
filters
a. Deflect the two spring tabs on top of fil-
ter housing. Lift top cover off of the fil-
ter housing and set aside.
b. Remove the two filters and dispose of
properly. Clean internal parts of humidi-
fier per the “Cleaning Your Humidifier“
section of your owner’s manual.
Spring
Tabs
Pivoting
Lid
Fan
Assembly
Filter
Housing
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