User Manual -
DVC/DVH 09/12/18/24 Series
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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 (104°F)
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.
1. Lift the front panel of the indoor unit.
2. Grip the tab on the end of the filter, lift it
up,then pull it towards yourself.
3. Now pull the filter out.
4. If your filter has a small air freshening filter,
unclip it from the larger filter. Clean this air
freshening filter with a hand-held vacuum.
5. Clean the large air filter with warm, soapy
water. Be sure to use a mild detergent.
Care and Maintenance
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6.
Rinse the filter with fresh water, then shake
off excess water.
7.
Dry it in a cool, dry place, and refrain from
exposing it to direct sunlight.
8.
When dry, re-clip the air freshening filter to
the larger filter, then slide it back into the
indoor unit.
9.
Close the front panel of the indoor unit.
CAUTION
Do not touch air freshening (Plasma) filter for
at least 10 minutes after turning off the unit.
Car
e and
Maintenance
Filter Tabs
Remove air freshening
f
ilter from back of
larger filter (some units)
