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CLEANING BEFORE AND AFTER
SEASONAL USE
WHAT TO DO WHEN START UP AFTER A
LONG STOP
Confirm the following
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Check that the air inlet and outlet of indoor and
outdoor unit are not blocked.
Remove any obstacle.
Obstacles may cause a reduction in the fan
speed, which may decrease functionality, cause
an increase in operation noise, or a malfunction
of the equipment.
Clean the air filter and outside panel
•
After cleaning the air filter, make sure to attach it.
(Refer to “
8. MAINTENANCE
” on page 9.)
•
After cleaning, perform FILTER SIGN RESET
after turning on the power.
Turn on the power circuit breaker at least 6
hours before operation.
•
This is required in order to activate the air
conditioner smoothly, and to protect air conditioner.
•
The display on the remote controller will be shown
when the power circuit breaker is turned on.
HEATING OPERATION within 6 hours after the
power is supplied to the air conditioner.
•
Some models perform the following operation to
protect the devices.
If the HEATING OPERATION is performed within
6 hours after the power is supplied to the air
conditioner, the indoor fan stops for about 10
minutes during the outdoor unit operation to
protect the devices.
The above operation is performed not only at the
time of installation, but every time the power
circuit breaker is turned off/on.
For comfortable use, do not turn off the power
circuit breaker during seasonal use of the
HEATING OPERATION.
WHAT TO DO TO STOP THE AIR
CONDITIONER FOR A LONG PERIOD
Turn on FAN OPERATION for a half day on the
fine day and dry the indoor unit.
•
This can prevent the causes of mould.
Turn off the power circuit breaker.
•
During the power circuit breaker is turned on,
some watts of electricity is being used even if the
air conditioner is not operating.
Turn off the power circuit breaker for saving
energy.
•
The display on the remote controller will vanish
when the power circuit breaker is turned off.
Clean the air filter and outside panel
•
Be sure to replace the air filter to its original place
after cleaning. (Refer to “
8. MAINTENANCE
” on
page 9.)
NOTE
The inside of the air conditioner may become
contaminated after several seasons of use,
potentially causing performance degradation and
water leakage.
Ask your local dealer for details on cleaning the
inside of the indoor unit. This operation requires a
qualified service person.
HOW TO CLEAN AIR INLET, AIR OUTLET,
OUTSIDE PANEL, AND REMOTE
CONTROLLER
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Wipe them with a dry soft cloth.
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When the stain cannot be wiped off, dip the cloth
in the neutral detergent diluted with water and
twist the cloth. After wiping off stain with this cloth,
wipe them with dry cloth.
NOTE
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Do not use such as gasoline, benzine, thinner,
polishing powder and liquid insecticide sold
in the market.
It may cause discoloration and deformation.
•
Do not wash the filter with warm water of 50°C
or higher. It may cause discoloration and
deformation.
