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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:
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:
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Vicks®
 UltraQuiet Cool Mist Humidifier
1. The appliance should always be placed 
on a firm, flat, waterproof surface at least 
four feet away from bedside, five inches 
from the wall and out of reach of patient, 
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 on walls and furniture. 
Leave room door partly open. Do not 
aim mist nozzle 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. 
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.
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. Caution: To avoid the risk of fire, shock 
or personal injury, do not use an 
extension cord.
9. Appliance requires regular cleaning. Refer 
to and follow cleaning instructions.
10. Do not operate outdoors; this appliance 
is intended for indoor use.
11. Do not cover or insert objects into any 
openings on the unit. 
12. Do not attempt to repair or adjust any 
electrical or mechanical functions on 
this appliance. Doing so will void your 
warranty. 
13. For residential use only.
14. Do not place in direct sunlight, high 
temperature areas or near computers or 
sensitive electronic equipment.
15. Do not touch the nebulizer while the unit 
is plugged in as burns could result.
16. Do not touch skin with exposed Vicks 
VapoPads®or place on furniture, fabrics, 
bedding or plastics.
17. Do not add any medications (e.g. Kaz 
Inhalant or Vicks VapoSteam®into 
Nozzle, Base, reservoir or Water Tank.