Vicks SweetDreams VUL575 Series Use And Care Manual

VUL575

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 SweetDreams Cool Mist Humidifier, call our toll-free
Consumer Relations line at 1-800-VAPOR-1-2 or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Transform your child’s room
with 9 dream inspired images

Ultra-Quiet Operation
Auto shut-off when empty

SweetDreams

™

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, 6
inches (15 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 with 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.

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.

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 VUL575 SweetDreams Series Cool Mist Humidifier

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

PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

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Vicks® VUL575 SweetDreams Series Humidifier

The following optional accessories work great with your humidifier.

Vicks VUL575 SweetDreams Series Humidifier Accessories

Vicks VapoPads
Provides soothing menthol

(VSP-19, VSP19FP,
VSP19VPC or VSP-19-CAN)
or lavender/rosemary
(VBR-5, US only) vapors.
8 hours of soothing comfort
per pad.

( One Menthol VapoPad

Sample 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.

Protec
Demineralization
Cartridge, PDC-51 or
PDC51-CAN

Helps remove minerals
from the water and
prevent white dust. Best
for areas with hard water
and if not using
distilled water.

Hygrometer
(V70 or V70-CAN)

Displays relative humidity
and room temperature
so you can maintain a
comfortable humidity level
in your home. The ideal
humidity level is between
40-60%.

1. Remove packaging materials. Keep instructions.

2. Remove twist tie and extend power cord.

3. Place on a firm, level, water resistant surface a minimum of 6 inches (15cm) from any walls.

NOTE: Tank should be carried using two hands. One hand using one of the carrying handles 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.

Setting Up Your Humidifier

Filling/Refilling

Operating Humidifier

Operating Projector

1. Remove Tank and turn upside down.

2. Turn Tank Cap in the direction of the open lock symbol 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.

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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 clockwise to highest setting.

3. Position humidifier to direct mist output away from walls, furniture and bedding.

4. 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.

Step 1 Step 2

Carrying
Handles

Tank

Water Reservoir

Nebulizer

Power Knob with
Indicator Light

Cap Seal

Tank Cap

Mist Outlet

Step 3

Projector

Scent Pad Door

Base

Step 2

lock unlock

Step 4

1. Press the projector button to turn the projector feature on or off.

2. Slide projector switch to desired dream theme icon; elephant ( ) for safari theme,

dolphin ( ) for sea theme and star ( ) for starry night theme.

3. Each theme will cycle through 3 images automatically.

4. The theme can be changed at any time by simply sliding the switch to desired theme’s icon.

NOTE: Projector can be operated independent of the humidifier

Projector Switch

Projector Button

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

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

the black rubber Cap Seal does not come off. Empty water from
Water Tank and Base.

3. If an 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.
Do not run humidifier with vinegar solution.

5. Allow the vinegar to remain in Tank and on Base for 15-20

minutes. 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.

6. Pour one cup of water into Water Reservoir, lightly swish water

and then pour out. Do as many times until the small of vinegar is
gone. Avoid getting water into any openings on the humidifier base.

CAUTION: DO NOT submerge Base in water. Doing so will damage
the humidifier and void the warranty.

Step 5

Step 6

Step 4

2 cups

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Step 1

Your SweetDreams humidifier can be used with Vicks VapoPads®, VSP-19 or VBR-5 series, to
provide up to 8 hours of soothing vapors. One free sample of the methol VapoPad is included with
your humidifier.

1. Open Scent Pad Door.

2. Open Scent Pad 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.

3. Insert Vicks Scent Pad with angled end facing towards the product. Up to two scent pads can

be inserted. Close door.

4. After 8 hours, 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, VSP19FP, VSP19VPC, VSP-19-CAN: Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Glycol,

Cedar Leaf Oil & Others. VBR-5: Glycol, Eucalyptus Oil, Rosemary Oil, Camphor, Lavender
40/42 & others

Using Scent Pads

Step 2

Step 3

Weekly Cleaning

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.

The use of a Protec Demineralization cartridge (PDC51 or
PDC51-CAN) will help reduce white dust. For best results replace
as necessary (every one to two months or up to 30 fillings under
normal use) or when the humidifier has not been run for an
extended period of time.

Step 3

Step 1

Step 2

Instructions for Disinfecting

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

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.

5. Allow the bleach solution to remain in Tank and on Base for 15-20 minutes. Unlock Tank Cap

and pour solution out in sink. Pour solution from Water Reservoir out in sink. Wipe Nebulizer
and Float with a soft cloth to remove loosened mineral deposits.

6. Pour a cup of water into Water Reservoir, lightly swish and pour water out. Do as many times

as needed until smell of bleach solution is gone. Avoid getting water into any openings on the
humidifier base.

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 it is
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.

Mail questions or comments to:

Kaz USA, Inc.
Consumer Relations Dept.
250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS
Please be sure to specify model number.

Call us toll-free at: 1-800-VAPOR-1-2
E-mail: [e-mail]
Or visit our website at: www.kaz.com

Consumer Relations

End-Of-Season Care And Storage

Vicks VUL575 SweetDreams Series Cool Mist Humidifer is rated at 120V, 60 Hz.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR CHECK
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 PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.

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 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

• Press Projector Button on top
of projector

• Move Projector Switch directly
in front of desired theme’s icon
until you feel a stop

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

Problem

Power Knob is turned on
(beyond ‘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

Projection Feature
isn’t working

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

• Projector Feature isn’t
turned on

• Projector Switch isn’t stopped
at correct location

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.

Weekly Cleaning (Continued)