Please keep a few things in mind in regard
to the care of your humidor.
1. Use only sodium free distilled water in your humidor. If you can’t
find it at your pharmacist or a supermarket try an auto parts store
(they use it for car batteries.)
2. Fill each element with approximately 3oz . of water (or until saturated.)
I find that if you use a bottle with a nozzle to pour the water directly
into the slots the element will absorb more water. Allow the element
to absorb the water for at least 15 minutes. Stand the elements on there
short side to allow excess water to drain for at least 5-10 minutes.
Wipe the elements dry, make sure it is not leaking water and place them
at the top of the humidor.
3. For the first month fill them once a week. After the first month
fill them once a month.
4. The hygrometer is very accurate, but it takes a little time to acclimate
to the humidity in the box. So for the first few weeks it will not read
accurately. Do not worry, however, your Elie Bleu systems are self regulating
and will begin producing the correct amount of humidity as soon as you
fill them.
5. (For lacquered 200 and 300 cigar humidors only!) To speed the process
of acclimation pull the hygrometer out of its mounting case and wrap
it in a moist paper towel. Make sure to squeeze any excess water out
of the paper towel as you do not want any water to actually get in the
hygrometer. After half an hour it should read 80% humidity. If it does
not adjust the hygrometer at the back of the unit with a screw driver
until it reads 80%. Do this once a week until the system settles at
68% to 75% humidity.
6. To clean the exterior of the box use a non-abrasive soft cloth only.
If you would like to you could use glass cleaner, but apply it to the
cloth then wipe the humidor. Do not apply any cleaning agents directly
to the box!
7. Do not expose your humidor to direct light (especially sunlight.)
This will cause the stain to fade and under extreme conditions could
damage the structure of the box.
8. Under normal circumstances the interior of the box does not need
to be wiped down or cleaned. If you live in a very dry climate you may
notice the humidity drop. If this happens, lightly wipe the interior
with a paper towel dampened with distilled water. Make sure to spueeze
any excess water out of the towel first. You should only do this if
it is absolutely necessary and only do it sparingly.
If you have any questions regarding your humidor or cigars in general
I am at your disposal.
Please call at 800-541-4545 or 212-697-1477.
Sincerely,
Eddy Lugo