Even though the Frigdor A5067 and A5068 humidors are electric humidors, it's recommended to season it before use to ensure optimal humidity levels. This step ensures the Spanish cedar interior absorbs the right amount of moisture to maintain stable humidity levels. Follow these steps to season your humidor effectively:

Why Seasoning is Important

Seasoning prepares the humidor's interior by ensuring the cedar doesn't absorb the humidity meant for your cigars. Without this step, your cigars may dry out or lose flavor.

Step-by-Step Guide to Seasoning

1. Gather Your Supplies

Distilled water

2. Prepare the Humidor

• Clean the Interior: Remove all packaging materials from inside the humidor.

• Locate the Water Tank: The water tank is positioned at the bottom of the humidor.

• Fill the water tank: Fill the tank with distilled water until it is about two-thirds full. Ensure the water level does not exceed the maximum fill line.

                                                                                                (Water Tank)

3. Adjust Settings

• Plug in your humidor and turn it on.

• Set the humidity level to around 65-75%, which mimics the ideal storage conditions for cigars.

• Set the temperature to your desired range, usually between 59-72°F for cigar storage.

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4. Let It Stabilize

• Close the Humidor: Seal the humidor and let it run for 48-72 hours without any cigars inside. For larger humidors, this process may take longer, potentially several days, to fully stabilize.

• Monitor the Control Panel: Regularly check the control panel to ensure that both humidity and temperature stabilize within the desired range.

5. Recheck and Adjust

• Check the Cedar: Open the humidor and ensure the cedar lining feels slightly damp but not wet.

• Adjust Humidity if Needed: If the humidity level hasn’t stabilized, adjust the relative humidity by adding or removing distilled water from the water tank, then let the humidor run for an additional 24 hours.

6. Add Your Cigars

• Start Storing Cigars: Once the humidor has stabilized at the desired humidity and temperature levels, you can begin adding your cigars.

• Regular Monitoring: Check the control panel frequently during the first few weeks to ensure that the conditions remain stable and consistent.

Tips for Maintaining Your Humidor

• Use Distilled Water: Always use distilled water to fill the water tank. Avoid tap water, as it can leave mineral deposits and damage the system.

• Humidity Variations: Slight differences in humidity levels across the wooden shelves are normal due to the humidor's large size.

• Avoid Direct Sunlight: Do not place your humidor in direct sunlight, as this can quickly reduce the internal humidity.

• Store on a Level Surface: Ensure the humidor is placed on a stable, level surface. Avoid sudden movements to prevent spills of the humidor solution.

• Check the Readings Regularly: Monitor the hygrometer frequently and adjust the settings as needed to maintain consistent conditions.

By following these steps, your Frigdor A5067 or A5068 humidor will provide the ideal environment to preserve and enhance your cigar collection.

If you have further questions or encounter any issues during the seasoning process, feel free to reach out to Woodronic Customer Support.

Our Email: support@woodronic.shop