Perfect Aire PAD70 - Manual (Page 10)

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Care And Maintenance
Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean the Grill and Case
• Use a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent. Do
not use bleach or abrasives.
• Do not splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing so
may cause an electrical shock, cause the insulation to
deteriorate, or cause the unit to rust.
•The air intake and outlet grills get soiled easily, so use a
vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
2. Clean the bucket
Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold,
mildew and bacteria.
•Remove the bucket and clean in an area away from the
dehumidifier to avoid splashing water onto/in the unit.
•Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a small
amount of mild detergent. Swish it around in the bucket,
empty and rinse.
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the bucket. After
clean, the bucket must be sercurely in place for the
dehumidifier to operate.
3. Clean the air filter
• Remove and clean the filter when the filter light illuminates.
For more frequent use, clean the filter more often.
•Remove the filter from the top of the unit (See Fig. 11a)
•Wash the filter with clean water, then dry thoroughly before
re-inserting the filter.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because dirt
and lint will clog the unit and reduce performance.
4. Prolonged Periods of Non-Use
•After turning off the unit, wait one day before emptying the
bucket.
•Clean the main unit, water bucket and air filter and let dry
completely.
•Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band on the unit (Fig.
12).
•Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
•Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Fig. 11a
Fig. 12