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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
SAFETY WARNING
To avoid electric shock, fire, damage, or injury while performing maintenance on your
unit:
• Always turn off and disconnect the air conditioner from electric power.
• Never submerge the unit in water or spray liquids directly on the unit.
• Never use solvents or other flammable or volatile liquids (examples: paint thinner,
acetone, gasoline, etc.) to clean the air conditioner.
PRE-COOLING SEASON UNIT CHECK
Before using your air conditioner in the warm summer months, always perform the
following verifications to ensure reliable, efficient operation:
• Check the air inlets and outlets for any foreign objects (example: leaves, sticks, small
toys, etc.)
• Check that the electrical cord and socket are not damaged, bent, or fraying.
• Check the filter and clean if necessary.
POST-COOLING SEASON UNIT CHECK
After using your air conditioner in the warm summer months, always perform the fol-
lowing verifications:
• Disconnect the unit electrical power.
• Clean the filter and unit casing.
• Remove dust and other objects on the unit.
• Discard any accumulated water inside the unit (see section about drainage).
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Should you place your unit in long-term storage, perform all of the post-season checks
listed above and perform the following additional steps:
• Wrap the electrical cord loosely around the unit.
• Cover the unit with a sheet or cloth to prevent dust buildup inside during storage.
• WARNING
: Never store the unit up-side down or on its side. This can permanently
damage the compressor.
DISPOSAL INFORMATION
• Most unit packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of them according to
local recycling guidelines.
• If you wish to discard the unit, contact your local authorities for specific appliance
disposal instructions. If the unit is functional and in good repair, but you wish to dis-
pose of it, consider donating it to a local charity.
CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING AND INTAKE GRILLE
If dust has accumulated on the unit, use a soft, dry dusting cloth to wipe it off. If grease
