Care and
USER
Turn air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe both sides of grille with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
mild liquid
detergent,
or clean with a vacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the
movable louvers out of position.
Other areas behind the grille may
be wiped or vacuumed, taking care
not to damage the coil fins.
Wash cabinet with mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.
Never use strong chemicals,
or bleaching agents.
Condenser Coils
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
If extremely soiled, they may
to be steam cleaned, a service
through your
Electric service
outlet.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille
should be checked and cleaned at
least every 30 days or as often as it
needs cleaning.
To
remove the filter:
Grasp the tab at the bottom left side
of the unit and pull downward.
Clean the filter with a vacuum
cleaner to remove light dust. Wash
the filter in lukewarm, soapy water
and rinse in clear water to remove
sticky dust.
When replacing the filter, be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the filter back into place.
Front Grille Removal
If your air conditioner is mounted
flush inside the room or if the
window sill extends further into the
room than the chassis, it may be
necessary to remove the front grille
before the filter can be removed.
To remove the grille:
1. Grasp the bottom of the grille
and swing it toward you about 30
degrees.
2. Slide the grille upward to free
the three tabs at the top of the grille
from slots in the top of the cabinet.
The air filter can now be removed
from the grille—grasp the tab on
the filter and pull.
After cleaning, replace the air filter
and grille, hooking top of grille
onto top of cabinet and pushing
bottom of grille in until it snaps
into place.
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