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REPLACEMENT OF THE DEODORIZING FILTER/
AIR CLEANING FILTER
When the capacity is lowered because of dirt, etc., it is necessary to replace the deodorizing filter/air cleaning filter.
Deodorizing filter replacement
(replace about once a year)
1
Remove the air filter.
2
Remove the deodorizing filter (gray
sponge type).
3
Install a new deodorizing filter.
4
Install the air filter and securely close the
front panel.
Deodorizing filter
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Cleaning is necessary about once every 2 weeks.
However, if dirt is conspicuous, clean more often.
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When the color of the filter is not restored even if the
filter is washed as the procedure shown on page 12
or when the filter becomes black, replace the filter
with a new one.
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Standard interval for filter replacement is about 1
year.
Air cleaning filter replacement
(replace about once every 4 months)
1
Remove the air filter.
2
Remove the air cleaning filter (white bel-
low type).
3
Install a new air cleaning filter.
4
Install the air filter and securely close the
front panel.
Air cleaning filter
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If the air cleaning filter is clogged, it may lower the
unit’s capacity or cause condensation at the air out-
let.
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The air cleaning filter is disposable. The standard us-
able interval is about 4 months. However, if the color
of the filter turns to dark brown, replace the filter at
once.
BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE REPRE-
SENTATIVE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING AGAIN
Optional parts
Optional parts are available from your local dealer.
Name of part
Type name
DEODORIZING FILTER
MAC-1800DF
AIR CLEANING FILTER
MAC-1300FT
The air conditioner
cannot be operated.
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Check the following.
1
Is the breaker turned
on?
2
Isn’t the fuse blown?
Cannot be cooled
or heated sufficiently.
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Check the following.
1
Is the temperature set-
ting correct?
2
Isn’t the air filter dirty?
3
Isn’t the outlet of the
outdoor unit blocked?
Display of the remote con-
troller does not appear (
1
,
2
). The remote control sig-
nal cannot be received if
the remote controller is
not operated near the air
conditioner (
1
).
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Check the following.
1
Aren’t the batteries ex-
hausted?
2
Is the polarity (+, -) of the
batteries correct?
When a power failure
occurs.
To restart the unit, press the ON/
OFF button on the remote control-
ler again after the restoration of the
power.
Even if the above items are checked, when the air conditioner does not recover from the trouble, stop using the
air conditioner and consult your dealer.
In the following cases, stop operation and consult your dealer.
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The remote control signal may
not be received in a room where
an electronic ON/OFF type fluo-
rescent lamp (inverter-type fluo-
rescent lamp, etc.) is used.
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In a weak radio wave area, when
the air conditioner is operated,
noise may be generated in SW
radio reception.
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When thunder is heard, stop op-
eration and disconnect the
power plug or turn off the
breaker. Otherwise, the electrical
parts may be damaged.
Air filter
Air filter
Deodorizing filter
Air cleaning filter
3
Isn’t the ON-timer set?
