Electrolux EXP26V578HW, User Manual

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8. CARE & CLEANING
Clean your air conditioner regularly to
keep it looking new.
Be sure to unplug the unit before
cleaning to prevent shock or fire hazards.
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Be sure to unplug the air conditioner
to prevent shock or fire hazard.
8.1 Air filter cleaning
8.2 Cabinet Cleaning
1. Grasp the filters tab and pull off the
4 filters on the back of the unit one
by one.
2. Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing
detergent and warm water. Rinse filter
thoroughly. Gently shake excess water
from the filter. Or, instead of washing
you may vacuum the filter clean.
3. Put back the filter after the filter is dry.
Be sure filter is thoroughly dry
before replacing.
If you plan to store the appliance during
the winter, cover it with plastic or return
it to its carton box.
8.3
Winter Storage
• Never use harsh cleaners, wax or
polish on the cabinet front.
• Be sure to wring excess water from
the cloth before wiping around the
controls. Excess water in or around
the controls may cause damage to
the air conditioner.
Caution when cleaning the unit.
The cabinet and front may be dusted with
an oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth
dampened in a solution of warm water
and mild liquid dishwashing detergent.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before calling for service, review this list. It
may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurrences that are
not the result of defective workmanship
or materials in this appliance.
Air conditioner will not operate.
Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is
too warm - NO ice forming on cooling
coil behind decorative front.
• Wall plug disconnected. Push plug
firmly into wall outlet.
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped. Replace fuse with time delay
type or reset circuit breaker.
• Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and
set to desired setting.
• P1 appears in the display window.
Drain water as described in 7.3
Drainage Section.
• Room Temperature lower than the set
temperature (Cool Mode). Reset the
temperature.
• Room temperature below 16°C.
Cooling may not occur until room
temperature rises above 16°C.
• Reset to a lower temperature.
• Compressor shut-off by changing
modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes
and listen for compressor to restart
when set in the COOL mode.
• Outdoor temperature below 16°C.
To defrost the coil, set Fan mode.
• Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter.
Refer to 8. Care and Cleaning
section. To defrost, set to Fan mode.
• Temperature is set too low for
nighttime cooling. To defrost the coil,