Hamilton Beach 04150 Use And Care - Page 5

840115800 ENv00.qxd 6/6/03 9:02 AM Page 8 How to Clean 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 Air Purifier • Wipe the enclosure, control panel, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. • The intake grille can be removed and washed in warm, soapy water. Do not place in dishwasher. Make sure the grille is completely dry before reinstalling. • The outlet grille should simply be dusted. It should not be immersed in water. • No part of the air purifier should be placed in a dishwasher. 8 Checking the Filters A special filter check gauge is included with your air purifier to allow you to check the condition of the filters. It is stored in a compartment behind the front intake grille. See item 4 on page 2 for location. The HEPA filter should last approximately 12 months with continuous use, less in areas with a high level of airborne particles such as dust or pollen. The carbon pre-filter will last approximately three months. NOTE: You must reinstall and snap the intake grille before checking the filters with the gauge. The air purifier will not operate if the grille is not in place. 1 Insert either end of the filter check gauge into the recessed hole on the top of outlet grille. Turn the fan on QuickClean.™ 2 Filter(s) OK The colored cylinder should float up the filter check gauge. Replace Filter(s) If it does not move from the bottom of the gauge, the filter(s) are clogged and need to be replaced. 9