Mirage IVEH121A, Owner'S Manual

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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Indoor Unit
BEFORE CLEANING OR
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR AIR
CONDITIONER SYSTEM AND
DISCONNECT ITS POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING OR
MAINTENANCE.
Do not touch air freshening (Plasma) filter for
at least 10 minutes after turning off the unit.
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 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.
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.
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