CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WASHABLE ACTIVE CARBON FILTER CARE
HAND WASH ONLY! DO NOT TUMBLE DRY!
Care Cycle
When the Filter Indicator Light comes on, this indicates that the fil- ter needs to be cleaned. If the unit is kept on 24 hours a day then the Filter Indicator Light will activate in about 2 months.
The Filter Indicator Light is for ref- erence. Clean the filter as often as necessary when odor persists.
•The operating time is recorded continuously, even if the power plug is disconnected to move the unit to another room or for some other reason.
1Remove visible dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
2Fill a large container with warm water, add a mild household detergent and stir.
Dilute as indicated on the detergent container.
CAUTION
•Do not use any cleaner other than mild (pH neutral) household deter- gent.
•Make sure that the Washable Active Carbon Filter does not come into di- rect contact with undiluted detergent.
3 Allow the filter to soak approxi- mately 30 min- utes before washing.
If the filter surface is very dirty, scrub with an old toothbrush or the like.
CAUTION
Handle with care to prevent damage to the activated carbon par- ticles.
4 Rinse thoroughly with clean water
CAUTION
If rinsing in a con- tainer, be sure to rinse 3 to 4 times so that the odor is rinsed thor- oughly from the filter. If not rinse thoroughly enough, an odor may remain.
5 Remove excess water
The filter will be soaked with water after rins- ing. To decrease drying time, wrap the filter in an old thick hand towel so that excess water can be removed. It may take 1 or 2 days to dry.
CAUTION
Some black powder (activated carbon) may adhere to the towel. It is harmless, but you may want to use an old towel.
