Friedrich ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER C-90A Manuale Utente
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Cleaning
(Cont.)
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.
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 airflow 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.
gently place on dishwasher rack with airflow 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.
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
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.
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.
Allow to cool or wear protective gloves. Make sure that
all water is drained off when removing the cell from the
dishwasher.
Discoloration of the cell
6.
If dirt stains or detergent residue remain after washing, it
may be necessary to rewash the cell or switch detergent.
may be necessary to rewash the cell or switch detergent.
ALTERNATE CELL CLEANING METHOD
If an automatic dishwasher is not available or not of sufficient
size to accommodate the cell, a large container capable of
holding the electronic cell can be used.
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.
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.
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.
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.
and dry before using.
5.
If there is any detergent residue remaining, rinse again,
since it may affect the efficiency of the air cleaner.
since it may affect the efficiency 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 finger
and thumb.
occasional cleaning is recommended. With a damp cotton
ball, wipe the ionizer wires by placing the wire between finger
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.
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 efficiency. Use
an ammonia based or butyl based detergent to clean tobacco
tar and other smoke residue from the collector plates.
an ammonia based or butyl based detergent to clean tobacco
tar and other smoke residue from the collector plates.