Product review (5 stars): This fits the Sunbeam SCM009 PERFECTLY
EXCELLENT.  Wicks the water up like a camel in the desert.  Here's a solution:

rinse the whole filter in water first.

Then, install the filter into the unit.  Make sure that the bottom of the filter is flush and touching the bottom of the humidifier unit. Place the center housing on top.  Then install the two side water-bearing units. IMPORTANT:  relax a few minutes and let the water drain in and fill the resiviour.  You know that gurgling sound.  Then, give it a few more minutes for the filter to draw up more water into itself.  What I'm saying is this...

if you put in a bone dry filter from the box--- and expect it to suck up water--- *with* the unit on at the same time?  That's not gonna work.

After a few minutes, turn on the unit.  Your choice: 1, 2, or 3.  You will have comfortable, humidified air in your home.

(Also, what I do to neutralize chlorine is use a neutralizer that is formulated for fish tank water.  Add it to the tanks in the recommended dosage, and you will notice a HUGE difference.  The place used to smell like a swimming pool before implementing this chlorine-reduction strategy.)