While a charcoal filter should already be activated when purchased, reactivating the filter is possible to clean and extend the life of the filter.
Things You Will Need
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Remove the filter from the appliance and wash the filter either in the dishwasher or with warm water and a few drops of dish washing liquid. Rinse the filter well.
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Turn on the oven to approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit and allow the oven to preheat.
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Place the filter in the oven on an oven pan. Close the oven door and leave the filter in the oven for about 10 minutes.
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Remove the charcoal filter from the oven using protective oven pads and allow to cool before touching. When the filter is cool, replace the filter in the appliance.
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Repeat approximately every two months or when the filter seems excessively dirty or is not functioning properly.
The Drip Cap
- Charcoal filters, also known as activated charcoal, are created when the pores of charcoal are activated with oxygen, thereby opening and creating an absorbent material.
- Remove the filter from the appliance and wash the filter either in the dishwasher or with warm water and a few drops of dish washing liquid.
- Turn on the oven to approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit and allow the oven to preheat.