Can't get at the fan to clean

Sure, here's the user manual for the Panasonic air purifier with humidifier F-VXT70:
Introduction: Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic air purifier with humidifier F-VXT70. This unit combines a powerful air purifying function with a high-performance humidifying function to provide you with clean and comfortable air.
Safety precautions: Please read and follow all safety precautions before using this product.

• This product is for indoor use only.
• Do not use this product for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product.
• Keep this product out of reach of children and pets.
• Unplug this product before cleaning or maintaining it.
• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not use this product with a damaged power cord.
• Do not use this product if it has been dropped or damaged.
• Use only the power cord provided with this product.

Operating instructions:

1. Place the unit in a stable location near a power outlet.
2. Open the water tank cover and fill the tank with clean water up to the MAX line.
3. Close the water tank cover and plug in the power cord.
4. Press the power button to turn on the unit. The air purifying and humidifying functions will start automatically.
5. Use the mode button to select the desired mode:

• Auto mode: The unit will automatically adjust its operation based on the air quality and humidity level.
• Manual mode: You can adjust the fan speed and humidity level manually.

1. Use the fan speed button to adjust the fan speed in manual mode.
2. Use the humidity level button to adjust the humidity level in manual mode.
3. When the water in the tank runs out, the unit will automatically stop the humidifying function. You can refill the tank and resume operation by pressing the power button again.
4. Clean the unit regularly according to the maintenance instructions in the user manual.

Maintenance instructions:

1. Unplug the power cord and empty the water tank before cleaning the unit.
2. Use a soft cloth to wipe the exterior of the unit.
3. Remove the filter and wash it with water. Allow it to dry completely before reinstalling it.
4. Clean the water tank with a soft brush and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before refilling it.
5. Clean the humidifying unit with a soft brush and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before reinstalling it.
6. Reassemble the unit and plug in the power cord.

Troubleshooting: If the unit does not operate properly, try the following solutions:

• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.
• Check the water tank and refill it if necessary.
• Clean the filter, water tank, and humidifying unit according to the maintenance instructions.
• Contact the customer service center if the problem persists.

is there a motor or fan that can be heard when pluged in?

According to the Owners Manual, there's no way remove the top covering the fan. Just clean with a damp cloth and then wipe it draw. However, before wiping it with a damp cloth, you may want to try blowing out the sections of the grill with some canned compressed air with a straw nozzle (like you clean your computer with). Or use a vacuum cleaner with a hose and brush attachment. After doing that, wipe with a damp cloth and then a dry cloth.

If you need a copy of your Owners Manual, you can download and print it from the following website:

http://www.hunter-humidifiers.com/manuals/33250.pdf

Here is a solution I wrote up for another Humidifier with a fan problem:

Have you considered checking to see if the fan motor mightjust need cleaning and lubricating?
Most small fans and heaters, have small fan motors, in which thebearings have dried out over the years. If you have made anelectrical check on the motor leads-- and you have electric going into thewindings, likely the motor feels warm? (If not-- possibly a bad splicewhere the supply wire attaches to the tiny armature wires?-- check , and checkcontinuity)

If you want to tear into the fan motor, and clean up and lubricate thebearings-- here are some tips:

First you need to get inside the heater of the fan housing-- by removing theprotective covers.
Note the screws, s, locations, and how the protective coverswill go back on when you are ready to reassembly-- Mark where the screw holesare that line up with the matching other parts.

Then remove the motor from it's bracket (Possibly have to remove the fanfirst?)
You will have to remove the fan, to lubricate both front and realbearings.
Next you will need to remove the 4 long screws that hold the motorframe together-- Be sure to mark the original alignment, so you can reassemblycorrectly.

Now, with the fan removed, gently separate the Front and rearhalf's of the motor. Usually the windings will stay with the portion ofthe motor where the wires are still attached. Either way, you are goingto have to get the bearings to slide off both Shafts of the armature-- withoutbreaking the delicate winding wires-- the wires are hair thin on small motors!

Now clean up the caked on residue on the shaft where the bearings ride,with rubbing alcohol. Clean up the internals of the bearings as best youcan- making sure the pores of the oil-lite bearings are not plugged withsolids. Now begin the gentle process of getting the bearing wicking tosoak up new oil. When you are sure the reservoirs are wellsaturated, then generously lubricate the shafts, and slip them thru thebearings again-- retracing all your steps above, The motor shaft shouldturn freely now. You can test the motor without the fan on-- to besure you have the motor itself reassembled properly.

Double check all the splices, switches, and any high temperature limit switchesfor continuity-- and trace the wiring all the way back out thru the powersupply cord.

What did you find, and what do you need to do next?

I hope this helped-- Let me know If I can help further--

Mack B

This sounds like the electric motor bushings are worn which will cause vibration throughout the unit. If it is relatively new I recommend checking the warranty information and returning it to the retailer for a replacement. If you have gotten your money out of it but cannot tolerate the noise, then a replacement is in order as well. The cost of replacing the motor and installing it will most likely exceed the cost of a new humidifer.

you have to pop the cover off of the top if there are not screws holding the cover on then it should pop off with a screwdriver or you can use compressed air in a can that they sell in stores for cleaning computers

Make shure that the the filter in the bottom of the valve is clean. Turn water off use a 1/2 & 7/16 wrench to take apart the bottom connection on valve use a small screwdriver and push the small screen out and clean then put it back together.Use the same wrenches and take apart the top of valve clean inside valve and clean small orfice in plastic water line put back together. Make shure 24volts is gettin to valve you should her a click when furnace is running or fan. It may take a couple times to clean. Hope this helps

No. when you remove the front cover it will automatically disconnect the power supply. Try changing the water panel and cleaning out the orifice and filter screens located in the water lines connected to the solenoid valve.

If you email me at [email protected], I can send you a pdf of the manual for this product. I had the same model and was able to remove the fan cover by slightly twisting it and pulling up -- was able to clean the unit very well once I removed the cover! good luck...