[. . . ] Never tilt or attempt to move the humidifier while it is operating or filled with water. Never clean the humidifier in any manner other than as instructed in this manual. Turn the humidifier OFF if you notice moisture on the inside of your windows. [. . . ] Be sure to perform these in the proper order to avoid harmful chemical interactions. · Empty any water from the Base. NOTE: REMOVE FILTER BEFORE CLEANING. Failure to remove filter during cleaning will destroy the filter. STEP ONE: STEP TWO: SCALE REMOVAL REMOVABLE TRAY 1. Fill the Removable Tray with: · 1 cup (8 ozs. ) of undiluted white vinegar 2. With the vinegar in the Removable Tray, clean all interior surfaces with a soft cloth or brush to help remove scale. Rinse thoroughly with water to remove scale and cleaning solution. DISINFECTING Water Tank/Removable TRAY 1. Fill the Water Tank with: · 1 teaspoon of household bleach and · 1 gallon of water Pour some of this solution into the Tray. Rinse with water until the odor of bleach is gone. NOTE: THE USE OF OTHER WATER TREATMENT PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE FILTER OR DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER, THEREBY HINDERING THE HUMIDIFIER'S EFFECTIVENESS. PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE FILTER AND MAINTAINING A CLEAN HUMIDIFIER NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE FILTER WITH ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE FILTER. · If a Filter appears to be clogged by hard water or mineral deposits, soak it in a sink full of cool water for 10 minutes. · Be sure to empty water from the Water Tank and Base when not in use. END-OF-THE-SEASON CARE AND STORAGE · Follow weekly CLEANING instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week or more, or at the end of the season. · At the end of the season, remove and throw away the filter; do not store with a used filter. Do not store with water inside the Base, Water Tank, or Removable Tray. · Pack the unit in its original carton and store in a cool, dry location. · Before next use, remember to install a new filter and clean the humidifier. TROUBLE SHOOTING Q: I hear the fan turning, but I don't see any mist. A: Dry air is pulled through the system and a fan disperses invisible, moisture balanced air. When operating normally you will feel only cool air coming from the unit. [. . . ] At its option, Kaz will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship. Defective product should be returned to the place of purchase in accordance with store policy. Thereafter, while within the warranty period defective product may be returned to Kaz. [. . . ]