Vicks MiniFilterFree VUL520 Use And Care Manual

VUL520

Series

Use And Care Manual

This humidifier adds water vapor to the surrounding air helping the user to breathe better. If you have
any questions about the operation of your Vicks Mini FilterFree Cool Mist Humidifier, call our toll-free
Consumer Relations line at 1-800-VAPOR-1-2 or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Ultra Quiet Operation
Auto shut-off
Scent Pads for soothing scent

MiniFilterFree

Cool Mist Humidifier

IMPORTANT!

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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1. The appliance should always be placed on

a firm, flat, waterproof surface at least four
feet (1.2 m) away from bedside, 12 inches
(30 cm) from the wall and out of reach
of patients, children and pets. Be sure the
appliance is in a stable position and the
power cord is away from heated surfaces
and out of the way to prevent
the humidifier from being tipped over.

2. The appliance should not be left

unattended in a closed room since air
could become saturated and leave
condensation in front of unit, on walls
and furniture. Leave room door partly

open. Do not aim Mist Outlet directly at
children, walls or furniture.

3. Before using the appliance, extend the

cord and inspect for any signs of damage.
Do not use the unit if the cord has been
damaged. Do not operate with power
cord coiled or twist tie in place.

4. The appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other) as a safety
feature. This plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.

5. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug

the appliance directly into a 120V AC
electrical outlet. To avoid risk of fire,
shock or personal injury, do not use
an extension cord or power strip.

6. The appliance should always be unplugged

and emptied when not in operation or
while being cleaned. Shut off and unplug
humidifier before moving. Do not move or
tilt humidifier while it is in operation. Plug
and unplug unit with dry hands. Never pull
by cord.

7. Do not operate the appliance without

water. Turn off and unplug unit when tank
is empty.

8. Appliance requires regular cleaning. Refer

to and follow cleaning instructions.

9. Do not operate outdoors; this appliance

is intended for indoor residential use only.

10. Do not cover or insert objects into any

openings on the unit.

11. Do not attempt to repair or adjust any

electrical or mechanical functions on this
appliance. Doing so will void your warranty.

12. Do not place in direct sunlight, high

temperature areas or near computers
or sensitive electronic equipment.

13. Do not touch the nebulizer while the unit

is plugged in as burns could result.

14. Do not touch skin with exposed VapoPad

®

or place VapoPad® on furniture, fabric,
bedding or plastic.

15. Do not add any medications (e.g. Kaz

Inhalant or Vicks VapoSteam®) into
Mist Outlet, Base, Water Reservoir or
Water Tank.

Important Safety Instructions

READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS

BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO

PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

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This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply within the limits for Consumer ISM equipment, pursuant to Part
18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Vicks VUL520 Series Humidifier

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Vicks® Mini FilterFree Cool Mist Humidifier (Model VUL520)

The following optional accessories work great with your humidifier.

VUL520 Series Accessories

Vicks VapoPads
Provide soothing menthol (VSP-19 or

VSP-19-CAN) or lavender/rosemary
(VBR-5, US only) vapors.

(one menthol VapoPad® included)

Protec Cleaning Cartridge, PC-1,
PC-1C or PC-2

Helps keep your humidifier cleaner,
longer. It also continuously cleans and
protects humidifiers against bacteria &
mold. Keeps cleaning for 30 days.

1. Remove packging materials. Keep instructions.

2. Remove twist tie and extend power cord.

3. Place on a firm, level, water resistant surface a minimum of 12” (30cm) from any walls.

Setting Up Your Humidifier

Step 2 Step 3 Step 1

Carrying
Handle

Tank

Cap Seal

Tank Cap

Float

Scent Pad Door

Night Light

Power Knob

Base

Nebulizer

Water
Reservoir

Mist Outlet

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NOTE: Tank should be carried using two hands. One hand using carrying handle located on tank top
and other hand supporting the base of the tank.

Kaz will not accept responsibility for property damage caused by water spillage.

Filling/Refilling

Operating

1. Remove Tank and turn upside down.

2. Remove Tank Cap in the direction of the open lock sign to remove cap.

3. Fill Tank with cool water. Do not fill with warm or hot water.

4. Securely replace Tank Cap, aligning arrow to lock symbol.

5. Place Tank back on Base

CAUTION: USE CARE WHEN HANDLING WATER TANK TO AVOID UNNECESSARY
IMPACT. BANGING OR DROPPING THE WATER TANK COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE TANK THAT WILL CAUSE LEAKING.

Step 1

Step 2 Step 3

1. Power: With the Power Knob in the off position, plug humidifier into a polarized 120V

outlet. CAUTION: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PLUG HUMIDIFIER INTO

OUTLET WITH WET HANDS.

2. Output: Turn the Power Knob to highest setting.

3. Humidity Level: When a comfortable humidity level is reached turn Power Knob

to a lower setting. A comfortable humidity level is between 40-60%.

To monitor your humidity level use a humidity monitor such as the Vicks V70 or

V70-CAN model.

If you notice condensation on the walls, windows or around unit, your humidity level is too high.

Turn humidifier off.

4. Direct mist output away from walls, furniture and bedding.

CAUTION: BEFORE MOVING HUMIDIFIER, TURN OFF, UNPLUG AND EMPTY THE
HUMIDIFIER.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Step 4 Step 5

Step 4

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Step 2

1. Use Vicks VapoPads

®

, VSP-19 series or VBR-5 series with your humidifier to provide up

to 8 hrs of soothing vapors.

2. Open Scent Pad Door.

3. Open VapoPad

®

by tearing notch on pad bag. Do not touch pad with hands.

If pad is touched do not rub face or eyes as it may cause irritation.

4. Insert VapoPad

®

with angled end facing towards the product and close door.

5. After 8 hrs discard scent pad. To continue using scent pads, repeat steps 1-4.

VapoPad® Recommended Usage:

• Not recommended for infants under 10 lbs (4.5 kg).

• For children between 10-22 lbs (4.5-10 kg ) do not use more than 2 pads in a 24 hr period.
Scent Pad Ingredients: VSP-19, VSP-19-CAN: Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Glycol,

Cedar Leaf Oil & Others

Using Scent Pads

Step 1

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Water Quality and Your Humidifier

High mineral content in your water, also known as “hard water” may cause a white mineral residue
to accumulate on surfaces in the room near the humidifier. This mineral residue is commonly referred
to as “White Dust.” The higher the mineral content or hardness of your water, the greater the
potential that you may have white dust.

“White Dust” is not a result of a defect or flaw in the humidifier. It is a result of the amount of
minerals suspended in the water you are using.

If you live in a hard water area the use of distilled water will minimize the production of white dust.

To properly clean your humidifier we recommend the separate processes of Scale Removal and
Disinfecting shown below. These two processes must be performed separately.

All maintenance should be done in the kitchen or bathroom on a water resistant surface near
a faucet. DO NOT wash any components of this humidifier in the dishwasher.

Instructions for Scale Removal

1.

Turn off and unplug the humidifier.

2. Remove Water Tank from Base. Remove Tank Cap, taking care that black rubber Cap Seal

does not come off. Empty water from Water Tank and Base.

3. If accessory is installed, remove accessory and set aside. DO NOT clean accessory.

This will damage the accessory.

4. Add 2 cups of undiluted distilled white vinegar to Water Tank. Replace Tank Cap and swish

vinegar solution around in Tank. Place Tank on Base. Vinegar solution will drain into Water
Reservoir and loosen mineral buildup (scale) on Nebulizer and Float as they soak in the
solution. It will also loosen scale on bottom of Water Tank.

5. Soak for 15-20 minutes.

6. After soaking, unlock Tank Cap and pour solution out in sink. Pour solution from

Water Reservoir out in sink. Wipe Nebulizer and Float with soft cloth to remove loosened
mineral deposits.

7. Rinse Water Reservoir and Water Tank until smell of vinegar (for Scale Removal process)

or bleach solution (for Disinfecting process) is gone. Make sure water does not enter the
fan opening (vented opening in back of base) or Power Knob.

CAUTION: DO NOT submerge base in water. Doing so will damage the humidifier and

void the warranty.

Step 6 Step 5 Step 8

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1 Step 4

2 cups

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Weekly Cleaning

Instructions for Disinfecting

Follow Steps 1-3 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section.

For Step 4: Add ½ tsp of bleach to ½ gallon (1.9L) of water and add to Water Tank. Replace
Tank Cap. Swish solution around in Tank. Place Tank on Base. Bleach solution will drain into
Water Reservoir and will disinfect Water Reservoir and other components as they soak.

NOTE: Using more than 1 tsp. of bleach per gallon of water may result in damage to your humidifier.
See steps 5-7 in Scale Removal Instructions in previous section to complete Disinfecting process.

NOTE: DO NOT mix vinegar and bleach solutions together. Scale Removal and Disinfecting
must be done separately.

Step 4

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Follow the CLEANING instructions when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week,
or at the end of the season.

At the end of the season, remove any accessories used with the humidifier and allow the humidifier
and accesories to dry completely before storing.

DO NOT store with water inside the Base, Water Reservoir or Tank.
Pack unit safely and store in a cool, dry location.

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-VAPOR-1-2

E-mail: [e-mail]
Or visit our website at: www.vickshumidifiers.com

Please be sure to specify model number.

Consumer Relations

End-Of-Season Care And Storage

Weekly Cleaning (Continued)

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The Vicks VUL520 Series model is rated at 120V, 60 Hz.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR SEE
YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BASE OR TAMPER WITH POWER KNOB YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY
VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Electrical Ratings

Troubleshooting

Solution

• Plug unit in

• Check home circuits, fuses,
test outlet

• Fill Water Tank with cool water

• Place on a level surface

• Clean Nebulizer (refer to
Weekly Care & Cleaning
instructions)

• Turn the Power Knob to
increase output

• Rinse thoroughly with clean
water until there is no foam
or smell of cleaning solution

• Check the Tank for any cracks
or damage. and replace if
necessary

• Close Tank Cap to lock position

• Check to see if Cap Seal is
attached to Tank Cap. If not,
contact Consumer Relations

• Decrease mist output to
lower setting or open door
to the room

• Move humidifier away from
wall or point Mist Outlet away
from wall or window

If your humidifier is not working properly, refer to the following:

Problem

Power Knob is turned
“on (o)” and the power
light is off

Power is on and little or
no mist is produced

Water overflows
from Reservoir

Condensation forms around
humidifier or on windows
and walls

Possible Cause

• Unit not plugged in

• No power at outlet

• No water in tank

• Unit is not level

• Mineral deposits on Nebulizer

• Power setting may be too low

• Water Tank or Base were
washed with detergent

• Tank may be damaged

• Tank Cap is not tight

• Tank Cap Seal may be missing

• Mist Intensity is set too high
for room size or
pre-existing humidity level

• Humidifer may be too close
to wall or window

NOTE: Failure to keep this unit clean from mineral deposits normally contained in any water supply
will affect the efficiency of operation of this unit. Customer failure to follow these instructions may
void the warranty.

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2 Year Limited Warranty

YOU SHOULD FIRST READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE
THIS PRODUCT.

A. This 2 year limited warranty applies to repair or replacement of product found to be

defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting
from commercial, abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage.

Defects that are

the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under
this warranty. KAZ IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF

ANY NATURE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you also may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This warranty
applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase.

B. At its option, Kaz will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material

or workmanship.

C. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from any unauthorized attempts to repair or

from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual.

D.

This warranty does not cover the filters, pre-filters, UV bulbs or other accessories (if included)

except for material or workmanship defects.
Call us toll-free at 1-800-477-0457 or e-mail: [e-mail]
Please be sure to specify a model number.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST
OR SEE YOUR WARRANTY.

DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF

PURCHASE.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE MOTOR HOUSING YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY

VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.