Quick Tips

Cleaning Your Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner

Cleaning the prefilter(s):

• Vacuum the prefilter with a brush attachment, rinse it with a hose, or soak it in a tub.
• Do not wash the prefilter(s) in the dishwasher or car wash.

 

Washing the cell(s) in your automatic dishwasher:

• Allow the cell(s) to cool completely in the dishwasher at the end of the wash cycle or wear protective gloves to avoid burns.
• Hot water can accumulate in the tubes supporting the collector plates, tip the cell(s) so these tubes can drain.

IMPORTANT

Check your dishwasher Owner's manual. Some manufacturers do not recommend washing electronic cell(s) in their dishwashers. If the dishwasher has upper and lower arms, position the cell(s) carefully to allow good water circulation. Be careful to avoid damaging the cell(s) when placingthem in the dishwasher. Broken ionizer wires or bent collector plates are not covered under the Warranty. Very dirty cell(s), especially from tobacco or cooking smoke, can discolor the plastic parts and the lining of some dishwashers. This discoloration is not harmful. To minimize it, wash the cell(s) more frequently or try a different brand of detergent. Do NOT allow the dishwasher to run through the dry cycle. This bakes on any contaminants not removed during the wash cycle and reduces air cleaner efficiency.

Step 1

Put the cell(s) on the lower rack of the dishwasher with the airflow arrow pointing up. It may be necessary to remove the upper rack. Do not block water flow to the upper arm.

HINT: Lay a few large water glasses between the spikes on the lower rack, and rest the cell(s) on them so the spikes do not damage the aluminum collector blades.

Step 2

Using your regular dishwashing detergent, allow the dishwasher to run through the complete wash and rinse cycle. Do not use the dry cycle. To avoid burns, let the cell(s) cool completely before removing, or wear protective gloves when removing the cell(s). Remember that water may be trapped inside the cell(s) plates. Tip the cell(s) so these tubes can drain.

Step 3

Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of the cell using your thumb and forefinger with a small, damp cloth.

Step 4

Inspect the dishwasher. You may want to rerun the wash and/or rinse cycle with the dishwasher empty if you see dirt or residue from washing the cell(s). If dirt or residue seems excessive, wash the cell(s) more often or try a different detergent.

 

Washing the cell(s) in a tub (by hand):

• Wear rubber gloves to avoid prolonged detergent contact with your skin.
• Keep detergent and solution out of reach of children.

NOTE: Always wash the cell(s) first, then the prefilter(s), to keep
heavy prefilter lint from getting caught in the cell(s).

Step 1

Use a large enough container, such as a laundry tub or trash container, to hold one or both cell(s).

NOTE: Sharp corners on the cell(s) can scratch the surface of a bathtub.

Step 2

Dissolve about three-fourth cup of automatic dishwasher detergent per cell in enough hot water to cover the cell(s). If the detergent does not dissolve readily, or forms a scum on the water, try another brand, or use softened water.

Step 3

After the detergent has completely dissolved, place the cell(s) in the container and allow to soak for 15 to 20 minutes or until water cools. Agitate them up and down a few times and remove. Repeat steps 2 and 3, if necessary, for very dirty cells.

Step 4

Next, wash the prefilter(s) the same way. Empty and rinse the wash container.

Step 5

Rinse the cell(s) with a hard spray of very hot water; rinse the tub clean, then fill the tub with clean hot water and soak for 5 to 15 minutes. Rinse until the water draining from the cell(s) and prefilter(s) no longer feels slippery.

Step 6

Soak cell(s) in a final clear water rinse for ten minutes.

Step 7

Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of the cell using your thumb and forefinger with a small, damp cloth.