1. First, remove the plastic pull-tab from the backside of the digital hygrometer to turn it on. Open the Hydro Tray by pulling up on one of the pull tabs
   located on the lid. Slide finger around to pull the other side up.
   
   
   
   
2. Place the Hydro Tray in the bottom of the humidor and carefully fill it with the provided humidor solution. For now, set aside the other accessories.
   
   
   DO NOT USE:
   Gel Solution, Hydro Tray Lid, Wood Tray
   
   
   
   
3. Let the humidor rest until the hygrometer reads ABOVE 74% FOR 3-5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. This process can take up to 2 weeks depending on your local climate.
   
   
   
   
4. After, leave the Hydro Tray in the bottom of the humidor and gently tear open the included gel solution packet from the pre-cut edge. Distribute the gel on the bottom of the Hydro Tray into the solution.
   
5. After about 30 minutes, the crystals will have soaked up some of the liquid. Use a utensil to even-out the gel across the bottom of the tray. After, pour another 1/4 of the bottle into the Hydro Tray.
   
   
   
   
6. Put the Hydro Tray lid back on and set the wood tray cover on top of the Hydro Tray.
   
7. Place the provided Hydro Stick inside the humidor on top of the wood tray. You can use the stick as a divider or as an optional seasoning device. If you need more humidity, wet the Hydro Stick with Solution and set inside the humidor.
   
   
8. It’s time to put your cigars in the humidor. Note: Your humidity levels need to be higher than 74% when placing cigars inside. Your cigars will begin to soak up the moisture and the inside humidor humidity levels will decline. When cigars are inside, the optimal humidity level for our humidors is between 65-72%.
   
   
   
9. Once seasoned, it's important to rotate your cigars biweekly and periodically refill the Hydro Tray.
   
   

Case Elegance Humidor (Gel-Jar System)

Ask us to send a hydro system to upgrade you -- this system is outdated. Help@caseelegance.com

Winter/Dry Area Seasoning Tips

1. When seasoning - remove the wood tray and the lid of the hydro tray - it will help allow the humidity to rise faster and meet the sensor.
2. Use ALL of the solution in the bottle quickly AND order more on our website - you must use a lot of solution and add solution daily in the winter when seasoning.
3. Let it season the full 14 days so you aren't struggling to keep it up later.
4. You'll need another couple weeks (and another bottle of solution) if you are adding a bunch of dry cigars after its seasoned. This is because the cigars are sucking up the humidity and the humidity is being held lower by the cigars. After you add cigars add solution every couple days and rotate your cigars to better distribute humidity in the box.