Essick Air 726 000 2-speed - Manual (Page 9)

CLEANING AND REPLACING THE AIR CLEANING
FILTER (IF INSTALLED)
The air cleaning filter continuously removes particles and odor as the air in the room is
circulated during the normal operation of the humidifier. Over a period of time, all the
air in the room passes through and is cleaned by the air filter.
1) Turn the unit off and unplug the cord
2) Using both hands, remove the water bottle
from the humidifier and place it with the
cap up in a secure location.
3) Locate the air filter mounted behind the air
inlet grille on the back of the humidifier. The
air filter is flexible. Place a finger under-
neath the bottom edge and lift it out of the
tabs in the base. Pull it down and away.
4) Inspect the air filter. This is a two-stage
device. The fluffy white media is an electro-
static charged particulate filter for removing
dust and small particles. The black inner
media is a thick, activated carbon filter for
removing odors.
5) A clean filter is important to maintain the
output performance. Observe the amount of
contaminate on the white electrostatic side
of the filter. If there is a visible layer of dust
accumulation, the filter should be cleaned or
replaced.
6) Replacing the air cleaning filter at least
once a humidifying season is recommend-
ed. The air filter may be gently cleaned with
a soft-bristle brush. Care should be used not
to pull apart the bonded area around the
edge of the filter. Frequent cleaning will
lengthen the life of the air filter.
7) To replace the air filter, slip the top edge
into the slot above the inlet grille. Bend the
filter outward until the botton flange can be
inserted into the slotted tabs in the base.
Push on the center of the filter to move it
into position against the inside of the inlet
grille. Slide the filter left until the angled
edge contacts the angled grille wall. The
white side of the air cleaning filter faces the
exterior of the humidifier.