Care and Maintenance
Car
e and
Maintenance
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Cleaning Your Indoor Unit
BEFORE CLEANING OR
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
SYSTEM AND DISCONNECT ITS POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION
Only use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the unit clean.
If the unit is especially dirty, you can use a cloth
soaked in warm water to wipe it clean.
•
Do not
use chemicals or chemically treated
cloths to clean the unit
•
Do not
use benzene, paint thinner,
polishing powder or other solvents to clean
the unit. They can cause the plastic surface
to crack or deform.
•
Do not
use water hotter than 40°C
to
clean the front panel. This can cause the
panel to deform or become discolored.
Cleaning Your Air Filter
A clogged air conditioner can reduce the cooling
efficiency of your unit, and can also be bad for
your health. Make sure to clean the filter once
every two weeks.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR
CLEAN THE FILTER BY YOURSELF
Removing and cleaning the filter can be
dangerous. Removal and maintenance must be
performed by a certified technician.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Clean the air filter by vacuuming the surface
or washing it in warm water with mild
detergent.
5. Rinse the filter with clean water and allow it
to air-dry.
DO NOT
let the filter dry in direct
sunlight.
6. Reinstall the filter.
1. If the unit you purchased is a rear ventilated
one, take off the filter in the directions
indicated by the arrows in the following
diagram.
2. If the unit you purchased is a descending
ventilated model, take off the filter in the
directions indicated by the arrows in the
following diagram.
Rear ventilated model
or
or
or
Descending ventilated model
(A)
(B)
(C)
(A)
(B)
