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Care and Maintenance
IMPORTANT
1. Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning or servicing.
2. Do not use gasoline, paint thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit.
3. Do not wash the unit directly under a tap or using a hose. It may cause electrical damage.
4. If the power cord is damaged, contact the service depot immediately.
AIR FILTER
UNIT ENCLOSURE
Use a lint-free cloth soaked with neutral detergent to clean the unit enclosure, be sure to wring the cloth of ex-
cess water. Finish by wiping with a clean dry cloth.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
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Remove the rubber plug at the back of the unit and attach a hose to the drain outlet. Place the open end of the hose
directly over the drain area in your basement fl oor
.
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Remove the plug from the bottom drain outlet, this means that all the water in the bottom drain tray will drain out.
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Keep the appliance running on FAN mode for half a day in a warm room to dry the appliance inside and prevent mold
formation.
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Turn off the appliance and unplug it, wrap the cord and bundle it with tape.
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Remove the batteries from the remote control.
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Clean the air fi lter and reinstall it.
Clean the air fi lter at least once every two weeks. Accumulation of dust will hinder fan operation.
REMOVAL
This unit has three fi lters. Pull the upper grill out in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 8) and slide the fi lter out. Remove the
lower fi lters by removing the grill and then sliding it out the side in the direction of the arrow (Fig. 9-11).
CLEANING
1. Wash the air fi lter by submerging it gently in warm water (below 40°C / 104° F) with a neutral detergent.
2. Rinse
the
fi lter and let it dry.
REINSTALL
Install the upper air fi lter after cleaning, and install the lower fi lters after. *Filters should dry before installing*