Auto-Clean ProcessUpdated 7 months ago

1. After completing the steps above, drop a cleaning tablet into the reservoir.
2. Allow the cleaning tablet to fully dissolve, this takes approximately 8-10 minutes.  If your cup is stinky or you'd like a more thorough cleaning, let it sit for longer.
3. Once the tablet has dissolved, press an hold the "auto clean" button. This should take approximately 10-15 seconds, you'll know its working when you hear the solenoids clicking.
4. Allow the auto clean cycle to complete, the end will be signaled by a series of beeps and the light above the auto-clean button will no longer be illuminated.

Post Auto-Clean Rinse

1. After the auto clean cycle has completed, we want to perform a post auto clean rinse to clear the system of any cleaning solution.
2. Take the reservoir and empty the contents down a drain or into a bucket. Rinse the reservoir thoroughly and fill nearly full.
3. Place the reservoir into the aF4 along with the food intake tube and the temperature probe.
4. Fill a 12oz cup with hot or warm water and place the end of the black tube into the cup of water.
5. Place the end of the gray tube into a drain or into a 12oz or larger size cup/bucket.
6. Run the auto clean cycle again.
7. Once the auto clean cycle has completed. Empty the reservoir and refill it. Refill the cup with the black tubing as well.
8. Perform (2)two feed now cycles on the 30mL setting.
9. Perform (2) additional feed now cycles on the 30mL setting with an empty reservoir and empty cup to flush the system of most the remaining water.