Hamilton Beach 04492 Use & Care - Page 6

840144201 ENv03.qxd:840144200 ENv02.qxd 10/30/08 2:17 PM Page 6 Cleaning the Air Purifier Your air purifier is designed to provide years of trouble-free service with minimal maintenance. The following instructions will help you maximize the life and efficiency of your air purifier. wWARNING To reduce risk of electric shock: • Always unplug before cleaning. • Do not immerse in water or other liquid. Cleaning the Permanent Filter and Front Cover NOTE: It is important to regularly clean the permanent filter and front panel. There is no need to touch the dirty filter-simply remove front panel to vacuum the permanent filter clean. Use of an ionizer when filter and grills are dirty may result in dirt particles exiting the air purifier and being attracted to walls and other household objects. The air purifier releases negative ions into the filtered air. The ions are colorless, odorless, and harmless. The negative ions attach to small particles in the air causing the particles to take on a negative charge. The negatively charged particles join positively charged particles like dust, smoke, pollen and pet dander to form larger particles that are more effectively captured by the filter system. • Wipe enclosure, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. • The front panel can be removed and washed in warm, soapy water. Do not place in dishwasher. Make sure the panel is completely dry before reinstalling. • The outlet grill on the back of the unit should simply be dusted. • No part of the air purifier should be placed in a dishwasher. 6 To clean the permanent filter: 1. Turn off and unplug air purifier. 2. Remove magnetic front panel to access permanent filter. 3. Use the crevice tool or brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to clean permanent filter. Run attachment between pleated filter layers to clean. 4. Replace magnetic front panel. NOTES: • There is no need to remove filter from unit. • Clean the filter once every three to six months depending on usage rate and soil level. • Even after vacuuming clean, some permanent discoloration of the filter should be expected. Ready to use = white Halfway full = light gray Time to vacuum = darker gray