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Care 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 (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. First press the tab on the end of filter to
loosen the buckle, 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.
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.
Remove air freshening
f
ilter from back of
larger filter (some units)
Filter Tab
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CAUTION
•
Before changing the filter or cleaning,
turn off the unit and disconnect its power
supply.
•
When removing filter, do not touch metal
parts in the unit. The sharp metal edges can
cut you.
•
Do not use water to clean the inside of the
indoor unit. This can destroy insulation and
cause electrical shock.
•
Do not expose filter to direct sunlight when
drying. This can shrink the filter.
Air Filter Reminders (Optional)
Air Filter Cleaning Reminder
After 240 hours of use, the display window on
the indoor unit will flash “CL.” This is a reminder
to clean your filter. After 15 seconds, the unit will
revert to its previous display.
To reset the reminder, press the
LED
button
on your remote control 4 times, or press the
MANUAL CONTROL
button 3 times. If you don’t
reset the reminder, the “CL” indicator will flash
again when you restart the unit.
Air Filter Replacement Reminder
After 2,880 hours of use, the display window on
the indoor unit will flash “nF.” This is a reminder
to replace your filter. After 15 seconds, the unit
will revert to its previous display.
To reset the reminder, press the
LED
button
on your remote control 4 times, or press the
MANUAL CONTROL
button 3 times. If you don’t
reset the reminder, the “nF” indicator will flash
again when you restart the unit.
CAUTION
•
Any maintenance and cleaning of outdoor
unit should be performed by an authorized
dealer or licensed service provider.
•
Any unit repairs should be performed
by authorized dealer or licensed servic
e
provider.
Maintenance –
Long Periods of Non-Use
If you plan not to use your air conditioner for an
extended period of time, do the following:
Clean all filters
Turn on FAN function until
unit dries out completely
Turn off the unit and
disconnect the power
Remove batteries
from remote control
Maintenance –
Pre-Season Inspection
After long periods of non-use, or before periods
of frequent use, do the following:
Check for damaged wires
Clean all filters
Check for leaks
Replace batteries
Make sure nothing is blocking all air inlets and outlets
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