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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Emptying Your Diaper Genie=== | ===Emptying Your Diaper Genie=== | ||
| − | #Open the Genie. Make sure your Diaper Genie rests squarely on the floor. Push the button on the front of your Genie to separate the top portion of the Genie from the bottom portion (you can let the top portion rest on the ground. You won’t need it for a while.)<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9jKtHAxMoI</ref> | + | #Open the Genie. Make sure your Diaper Genie rests squarely on the floor. Push the button on the front of your Genie to separate the top portion of the Genie from the bottom portion (you can let the top portion rest on the ground. You won’t need it for a while.)<ref name="rf1"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9jKtHAxMoI</ref> |
#*If there are any diapers remaining in the top portion of the Genie, push them down into the bottom portion of the Genie. | #*If there are any diapers remaining in the top portion of the Genie, push them down into the bottom portion of the Genie. | ||
#*Take care to go slowly when opening your Genie. You don’t want to make a mess! | #*Take care to go slowly when opening your Genie. You don’t want to make a mess! | ||
| − | #Cut your bag. The diapers should at this point be consolidated in the bottom half of the Diaper Genie and contained in a bag. Grip the bag a few inches above where the diapers are stored and give the bag a little shake; this will further consolidate the diapers. In the middle of your Diaper Genie you’ll find the cutter. Use this to cut the bag into two halves.<ref | + | #Cut your bag. The diapers should at this point be consolidated in the bottom half of the Diaper Genie and contained in a bag. Grip the bag a few inches above where the diapers are stored and give the bag a little shake; this will further consolidate the diapers. In the middle of your Diaper Genie you’ll find the cutter. Use this to cut the bag into two halves.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Try to cut the bag approximately six inches above where the diapers are stashed. | #*Try to cut the bag approximately six inches above where the diapers are stashed. | ||
#*The cutter is located in the center of the top portion of the Genie. You should be able to easily spot it, as long as your Diaper Genie is open. | #*The cutter is located in the center of the top portion of the Genie. You should be able to easily spot it, as long as your Diaper Genie is open. | ||
| − | #Dispose of your bag. Lift the full bag out of the Genie and give it one more shake to consolidate the diapers. Close the bag by tying a double knot. The dirty diapers are now ready to be disposed of in any available garbage.<ref | + | #Dispose of your bag. Lift the full bag out of the Genie and give it one more shake to consolidate the diapers. Close the bag by tying a double knot. The dirty diapers are now ready to be disposed of in any available garbage.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Make sure to tie your knot extra tight. Otherwise, you run the risk of leaks and bad smells. | #*Make sure to tie your knot extra tight. Otherwise, you run the risk of leaks and bad smells. | ||
| − | #*Keep your foot on the petal to prevent your Diaper Genie from tipping over.<ref> http://www.babygearlab.com/Diaper-Pail-Reviews/Diaper-Genie-Elite</ref> | + | #*Keep your foot on the petal to prevent your Diaper Genie from tipping over.<ref name="rf2"> http://www.babygearlab.com/Diaper-Pail-Reviews/Diaper-Genie-Elite</ref> |
| − | #Refill your Diaper Genie. Take the bag that is still attached to your Diaper Genie. Tie a knot at the bottom. Pull on the bag to create some slack in the top portion of your Diaper Genie and tuck the bag into the bottom portion of your Diaper Genie. Shut the lid of your Diaper Genie.<ref | + | #Refill your Diaper Genie. Take the bag that is still attached to your Diaper Genie. Tie a knot at the bottom. Pull on the bag to create some slack in the top portion of your Diaper Genie and tuck the bag into the bottom portion of your Diaper Genie. Shut the lid of your Diaper Genie.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*You’ll know the Genie has closed successfully when you hear the top snap shut. | #*You’ll know the Genie has closed successfully when you hear the top snap shut. | ||
| − | #*You should pull out about 18 inches of bag to prepare for the next use.<ref> https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/11/76/30/27/1176302770.pdf</ref> | + | #*You should pull out about 18 inches of bag to prepare for the next use.<ref name="rf3"> https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/11/76/30/27/1176302770.pdf</ref> |
===Replacing or Refilling Your Diaper Genie=== | ===Replacing or Refilling Your Diaper Genie=== | ||
| − | #Check the indicator. You’ll know your Diaper Genie is ready for a bag refill because the refill film will say “almost empty” and “needs replacing.” Diaper Genie refill cartridges are available for purchase online and in stores.<ref | + | #Check the indicator. You’ll know your Diaper Genie is ready for a bag refill because the refill film will say “almost empty” and “needs replacing.” Diaper Genie refill cartridges are available for purchase online and in stores.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*A three-pack of Diaper Genie cartridges goes for around $15 on Amazon. | #*A three-pack of Diaper Genie cartridges goes for around $15 on Amazon. | ||
#*Each pack consists of 270 bags per cartridge. | #*Each pack consists of 270 bags per cartridge. | ||
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#*You'll need to pull about 18 inches of bag to prepare for the next use. | #*You'll need to pull about 18 inches of bag to prepare for the next use. | ||
#*If you don't remember to pull out enough bag for next use, don't worry. Just be cognizant that you'll be able to fit fewer diapers in your bag than you're used to. | #*If you don't remember to pull out enough bag for next use, don't worry. Just be cognizant that you'll be able to fit fewer diapers in your bag than you're used to. | ||
| − | #Complete the refill. Open the lid of your Diaper Genie and remove the old cartridge. Replace it with the new cartridge and thread the bag through the clamp so the knot hangs at the bottom of the Diaper Genie. Put the lid back on your Diaper Genie; you’ll know the lid has been properly secured when you hear a snap.<ref | + | #Complete the refill. Open the lid of your Diaper Genie and remove the old cartridge. Replace it with the new cartridge and thread the bag through the clamp so the knot hangs at the bottom of the Diaper Genie. Put the lid back on your Diaper Genie; you’ll know the lid has been properly secured when you hear a snap.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*The clamp is located in the middle of the top portion of the Diaper Genie and is used to secure the bag in place. | #*The clamp is located in the middle of the top portion of the Diaper Genie and is used to secure the bag in place. | ||
#*After securing the clamp, double check that you've tied off the bag. There's nothing worse than realizing you forgot to close the bag, after the diapers are already in the pail. | #*After securing the clamp, double check that you've tied off the bag. There's nothing worse than realizing you forgot to close the bag, after the diapers are already in the pail. | ||
===Using Your Diaper Genie=== | ===Using Your Diaper Genie=== | ||
| − | #Open your Diaper Genie. Depending on whether you have the Diaper Genie or the Diaper Genie Elite, you’ll do this in one of two ways. To open the Diaper Genie, lift the lid from the top. To open the Elite, use your foot to press the petal at the bottom of the Genie. <ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwmVpu3XfbQ</ref> | + | #Open your Diaper Genie. Depending on whether you have the Diaper Genie or the Diaper Genie Elite, you’ll do this in one of two ways. To open the Diaper Genie, lift the lid from the top. To open the Elite, use your foot to press the petal at the bottom of the Genie. <ref name="rf4"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwmVpu3XfbQ</ref> |
#*If you smell an odor coming from your Diaper Genie, without the Genie being opened, it's time for a clean out. | #*If you smell an odor coming from your Diaper Genie, without the Genie being opened, it's time for a clean out. | ||
| − | #*Wash your Diaper Genie out with soapy water. Wipe it down with a bleach-based cleaner, then allow it to dry in the sun.<ref>http://www.ebay.com/gds/Troubleshooting-Tips-for-a-Diaper-Genie-/10000000178722359/g.html</ref> | + | #*Wash your Diaper Genie out with soapy water. Wipe it down with a bleach-based cleaner, then allow it to dry in the sun.<ref name="rf5">http://www.ebay.com/gds/Troubleshooting-Tips-for-a-Diaper-Genie-/10000000178722359/g.html</ref> |
| − | #Dispose of the diaper. Push the diaper through the Diaper Genie’s clamp until it disappears from sight. You’ll want to make sure that the clamp shuts completely; otherwise you run the risk of odors and leaks.<ref>http://babypreppers.com/how-why-to-use-diaper-genie/</ref> | + | #Dispose of the diaper. Push the diaper through the Diaper Genie’s clamp until it disappears from sight. You’ll want to make sure that the clamp shuts completely; otherwise you run the risk of odors and leaks.<ref name="rf6">http://babypreppers.com/how-why-to-use-diaper-genie/</ref> |
| − | #*To fit the maximum number of diapers inside your Genie, roll the diapers tightly.<ref>https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/11/76/30/27/1176302770.pdf</ref> | + | #*To fit the maximum number of diapers inside your Genie, roll the diapers tightly.<ref name="rf7">https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/11/76/30/27/1176302770.pdf</ref> |
#*To prevent the contents of the diaper from spilling out during transit, secure the diaper using the diaper’s adhesive tabs. | #*To prevent the contents of the diaper from spilling out during transit, secure the diaper using the diaper’s adhesive tabs. | ||
| − | #Close your Diaper Genie. If you have the Diaper Genie Elite, remove your foot from the pedal to shut the can. If you have the original Genie, shut the lid manually. If you are unable to close the Diaper Genie, this means it is too full and it’s time to refill the cartridge.<ref | + | #Close your Diaper Genie. If you have the Diaper Genie Elite, remove your foot from the pedal to shut the can. If you have the original Genie, shut the lid manually. If you are unable to close the Diaper Genie, this means it is too full and it’s time to refill the cartridge.<ref name="rf6" /> |
| − | #*If your Diaper Genie is not full and it's still not closing, there may be a diaper obstruction you can't see. Check to make sure pieces of diaper are not stuck in your Diaper Genie lid.<ref | + | #*If your Diaper Genie is not full and it's still not closing, there may be a diaper obstruction you can't see. Check to make sure pieces of diaper are not stuck in your Diaper Genie lid.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*If you are still unable to close your Diaper Genie lid, the spring-loaded mechanism may have failed. Call Playtex Customer Service to report your issue. | #*If you are still unable to close your Diaper Genie lid, the spring-loaded mechanism may have failed. Call Playtex Customer Service to report your issue. | ||
