CARE AND CLEANING
Air Filter Cleaning
Note:
Never use hot water over 40 C(104 F) to cl ean th e
a
i r fil ter. Never attempt to operate the unit without the air
filter.
Winter Storage
If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter,
remove it carefully from the window according to the
installation instructions. Cover it with plastic or return it to
the original carton.
Cabinet Cleaning
Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire
hazard. 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.
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.
Plug in air conditioner.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save your time and expense. This list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workman-ship or materials in this appliance.
Solution
Air conditioner
does not start
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.
Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESET button.
Problem
Air from unit does
not feel cold
enough
Set to a Lower temperature.
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Room temperature below 62 F(17 C ). Cooling may not occur until room temperature
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rises above 62 F(17 C).
Thermostat set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY
mode. Then, set temperature to a Higher setting.
Temperature sensing behind air filter element touching cold coil. Keep it from the cold
coil.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost,
set to FAN ONLY mode.
Power is OFF. Turn power ON.
Air conditioner
cooling, but room
is too warm- ice
forming on cooling
coil behind
decorative front.
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Outdoor temperature below 64 F(18 C). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY mode.
Compressor stopped when changing modes. Wait for 3 minutes after set to the COOL
mode.
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Push the vent handle to the Vent Closed position
(where applicable). Open the front panel.
Take the filter by the center and pull up and out.
Wash the filteru sing l iquid d ishwashing d etergent a nd w
arm
water. Rinse filter thoroughly. Gently shake excess water
from the filter. Be sure the filter is thoroughly dry before
replacing. Or, instead of washing you may vacuum the filter
clean.
