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CLEANING (CONTINUTED)
CLEANING THE ELECTRONIC CELL
The simplest method of cleaning the electronic cell is to use an
automatic dishwasher. The dishwasher provides the correct
cycle of wash, rinse and dry. Water temperatures normally
found in dishwashers 150°F to 170°F will not harm the cell.
1. After turning off the air cleaner, remove the cell and gently
place on dishwasher rack with airfl ow arrows pointing up.
In some dishwashers, it may be necessary to remove the
top rack. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN PLACING
ON DISHWASHER RACK TO NOT DAMAGE IONIZER
WIRES OR BEND COLLECTOR PLATES.
2. Use any available household dishwasher detergent
recommended for use in your appliance and follow
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Not all dishwashers may be capable of holding the
electronic cell. Be sure to compare the internal size of
the dishwasher to the dimensions of the electronic cell:
16" high x 12 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep. All parts of the
dishwasher must be able to move freely.
4. Take care to avoid damaging the cell when removing
it from the dishwasher. GENTLY LIFT THE CELL
STRAIGHT UP TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO IONIZER
WIRES AND COLLECTOR PLATES.
5. The cell may be hot when removed from the dishwasher.
Allow to cool or wear protective gloves. Make sure that
all water is drained off when removing the cell from the
dishwasher.
6. If dirt stains or detergent residue remain after washing,
it may be necessary to rewash the cell or switch
detergent.
DISCOLORATION OF THE CELL
ALTERNATE CELL CLEANING METHOD
If an automatic dishwasher is not available or not of suffi cient
size to accommodate the cell, a large container capable of
holding the electronic cell can be used.
1. Mix an alkaline detergent with hot water in a ratio of 4
oz. of detergent to 1 gal. of water. Water temperature
should be between 150°F and 170°F. Be careful to avoid
prolonged skin contact with solution and DO NOT splash
solution in the eyes.
2. Soak the cell in the solution for about 15 minutes. The
solution should be agitated in some way every 2 to 3
minutes by sloshing or stirring the solution.
3. Remove the cell from the cleaning solution and place in
a clean container of hot water 150°F to 170°F for rinsing
and let set for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the cell from the rinse water and allow to drain
and dry before using.
5. If there is any detergent residue remaining, rinse again,
since it may affect the effi ciency of the air cleaner.
NOTE: The ionizer wires may become so dirty that an
occasional cleaning is recommended. With a damp cotton
ball, wipe the ionizer wires by placing the wire between fi nger
and thumb.
Occasionally, after the cleaning process, the cell may seem
stained. If the stain is black or very dark, it is probably
detergent residue and should be rinsed off at once. If yellowing
appears, it is probably stain from tobacco or other smoke.
The yellowing does not affect air cleaning effi ciency. Use an
ammonia based or butyl based detergent to clean tobacco
tar and other smoke residue from the collector plates.
