Cleaning and Care, Cleaning Instructions

Cleaning and Care

Periodic cleaning of filters and components will keep your Kenmore Compact Electronic Air Cleaner running at peak pedormance. Maintenance is easy and all cleaning can be done using Zap-ft! (available at Sears, Stock #8395) or common household cleaners. The following will explain everything you'llneed to know.

There are three components that require attention ---the Electronic Filler, the Pre-Filterand the Charcoal Filter,

These components should be cleaned about once every one to two months of continuous use.

Please note that the Charcoal Filter is not to be washed,

However, it can be vacuumed during routine cleaning to remove lint and dirt build up, This filter will need to be replaced periodically for maximum effectiveness to help e/iminafe household odors.

Cleaning Instructions

If the air cleaner is in constant use, the Electronic Filter requires washing about once a month or once every other month to remove the particles collected from room air, If the unit snaps frequently during operation, this is an indication that the Electronic Filter needs to be cleaned.

Washing the Electronic Fitter

Removing the Electronic Filter

Remove the Filter Access Cover and lift the filter out of the cabinet using the handle on the top of the filter.

Removing and Reinstalling

the Filter Access Cover

In order to conduct routine maintenance you'llneed to access the components inside the unit by lifting up and removing the Filter Access Cover.

After cleaning components inside the air cleaner, reinstall the Filter Access Cover. Because of a safety feature, the air cleaner will nut operate if the Filter Access Cover is not replaced correctly.

Removing Filter Access Cover

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Before cleaning the Electronic Filter, both the Pre-Filter and the Charcoal Filter need to be removed.

•Slide the Pro-Filter upward from the front of the Electronic

Filter

•Slide the Charcoal Filter upward from the back of the

Electronic Filter

The Electronic Filter is designed so that it can be cleaned using Zap-lt! or common household detergents. Using dish washing detergent and hot water, make a good soaking solution. Completely immerse the Electronic Filler and soak for 20 to 30 minutes. After the Electronic Filter has soaked

sufficiently, it should be gently agitated in the water until clean. If the Electronic Filter is extremely dirty, spray it with Zap-lt, a cleaning solution made specifically for this air cleaner. (You can also use a common household cleaner.) Let the filter soak for five minutes then proceed with the washing instructions.

Thoroughly rinse both sides of the Electronic Filter. If a sprayer is available, spray with water. Check to make sure each layer of the Electronic Filter is clean, Shake as much water out of the Electronic Filter as possible. Wipe along the ionizing wires carefully with a cotton swab and alcohol.

After reinstalling the Electronic Filter, operate the unit in the Dry position for one hour to ensure that it is thoroughly dr_

Failure to do so could cause permanent damage to Electronic Filter.

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