Daikin FCQH71D7VEB, Operation Manual

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Operation manual
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FDYP + FBQ + FCQ + FCQH + FDQ
Split system air conditioners
4PW46843-1
How to clean the air filter
Clean the air filter when the display shows " " (TIME TO CLEAN
AIR FILTER).
Increase the frequency of cleaning if the unit is installed in a room
where the air is extremely contaminated.
(As a yardstick for yourself, consider cleaning the filter once half a
year.)
If the dirt becomes impossible to clean, change the air filter. (Air filter
for exchange is optional.)
For FCQ and FCQH units (See figure 6)
1 Open the suction grille (action 1 in the illustration).
Push both levers simultaneously in the direction of the arrow as
indicated in the illustration and carefully lower the grille.
(Identical procedure for closing.)
2 Remove the air filter (actions 2 to 4 in the illustration).
Pull the air filter clip on both the bottom left and the right side of
the filter toward you, and detach the filter.
3 Clean the air filter. (Refer to figure 3 )
Use vacuum cleaner or wash the air filter with water.
When the air filter is very dirty, use soft brush and neutral
detergent.
4 Remove water and dry in the shade.
5 Install the air filter back in place (perform actions 2 to 4 in the
illustration in reverse order).
Attach the air filter to the suction grille by hanging it over the
projected portion above the suction grille.
Press the bottom of the air filter against the projections on the
bottom of the grille to snap the air filter into its place.
6 Close the suction grille by performing procedure step 1 in
reverse order.
7 After turning on the power, press the FILTER SIGN RESET
button.
The "TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER" display vanishes.
For FBQ units (See figure 7)
1 Open the suction grille. (Only for bottom suction.)
Slide both knobs simultaneously as shown and then pull them
downward.
If chains are present, unhook the chains.
2 Remove the air filters.
Remove the air filters by pulling its cloth upward (rear suction) or
backward (bottom suction).
3 Clean the air filter. (Refer to figure 3 )
Use vacuum cleaner or wash the air filter with water.
When the air filter is very dirty, use soft brush and neutral
detergent.
Remove water and dry in the shade.
4 Fix the air filter.
Align the two hanger brackets and push the two clips in their
place (pull the cloth if necessary, rear, bottom suction).
Confirm that the four hangers are fixed.
5 Shut the air inlet grille. (Only for bottom suction.)
6 After turning on the power, press FILTER SIGN RESET button.
The "TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER" display is turned off.
For FDYP and FDQ units (See figure 5)
1 Remove the screws from the bottom of the filter frame and
remove the filter frame downwards.
2 Clean the air filter. (Refer to figure 3 )
Use compressed air for blowing dust particles of the filter. When
the air filter is very dirty, use soft brush and neutral detergent or
wash with hot (30-40°C) water if needed. Do not rub or wring.
3 Remove water and dry in the shade.
4 Fix the air filter. Put the air filter frame back in its position and fix
firmly with the screws.
How to clean the suction grille
(See figure 6) (For FCQ and FCQH units only)
1 Open the suction grille (action 1 in the illustration).
Refer to procedure step 1 in "How to clean the air filter" on
page 4 .
2 Detach the suction grille (actions 5 to 6 in the illustration).
First detach the 2 strings from the pins of the decoration panel.
Hold the suction grille open at 45 degrees and lift it upward to
unhook it from the decoration panel.
3 Remove the air filter (actions 2 to 4 in the illustration).
Refer to procedure step 2 in "How to clean the air filter" on
page 4 .
4 Clean the suction grille.
Wash with a soft bristle brush and neutral detergent or water,
and dry thoroughly.
5 Install the air filter back in place (perform actions 2 to 4 in the
illustration in reverse order).
6 Reattach the suction grille by performing procedure step 2 in
reverse order (perform actions 5 to 6 in the illustration in reverse
order).
7 Close the suction grille by performing procedure step 1 in
reverse order.
How to clean air outlet and outside panels
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Clean with soft cloth.
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When it is difficult to remove stains, use water or neutral
detergent.
NOTE
Do not wash the air filter with hot water of more than
50°C. Doing so may result in discoloration and/or
deformation.
Do not expose the unit to fire. Doing so may result in
burning.
NOTE When the suction grille is very dirty, use a typical
kitchen cleaner and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
Then, wash it with water.
Do not wash the suction grille with hot water of more
than 50°C. Doing so may result in discoloration and/or
deformation.
NOTE Do not use gasoline, benzene, thinner, polishing
powder, liquid insecticide. It may cause discoloring or
warping.
Do not let the indoor unit get wet. It may cause an
electric shock or a fire.
Do not scrub firmly when washing the blade with water.
The surface sealing may peel off.
Do not use water or air of 50°C or higher for cleaning
air filters and outside panels.