Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-A09YV SERIES, Operating Instructions Manual

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WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT GOING TO BE
USED FOR A LONG TIME
When it is not going to be used for a long
time:
1
Perform the FAN operation for 3 or 4 hours
to dry the inside of the air conditioner.
• To perform FAN operation, set the remote control-
ler to the highest temperature in the MANUAL COOL
mode. (Refer to page 7.)
2
Turn off the breaker and/or disconnect the
power supply plug.
CAUTION:
Turn off the breaker or disconnect the power supply plug
when the air conditioner is not going to be used for a
long time.
Dirt may collect and this may cause a fire.
3
Remove the batteries from the remote con-
troller.
CAUTION:
To prevent liquid leakage, take out all batteries when the
remote controller is not going to be used for a long time.
When the air conditioner is to be used
again:
1
Clean the air filter and install it in the indoor
unit.
(Refer to page 10 for cleaning instructions.)
2
Check that the air inlet and outlet of the in-
door/outdoor units are not blocked with any
obstacles.
3
Check that the earth is connected correctly.
CAUTION:
Earth the unit.
Do not connect the earth to a gas pipe, water pipe, light-
ning rod or the earth of a telephone. If the earthing is
incorrect, it may cause an electric shock.
MAINTENANCE
Before starting maintenance
■
Turn off the breaker and/or disconnect the
power supply plug.
CAUTION:
When the unit is to be cleaned, switch it off and discon-
nect the power supply plug or turn off the breaker. Since
the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may
cause an injury.
Cleaning the indoor unit
■
Clean the unit using a soft dry cloth.
• If the dirt is noticeable, wipe the unit with a cloth
soaked in a solution of mild detergent diluted in luke-
warm water.
• Do not use gasoline, benzine, polishing powder, or
insecticide. The unit may be damaged.
• The front panel may come off if it is lifted up past its
level position. If the front panel comes off, refer to
step
3
in CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL ex-
plained on the right.
Front panel
1
Hold both ends of the front panel, lift the
panel up until its level, and then pull it to-
wards you.
CAUTION:
• Do not drop the front panel or pull it out forcibly.
The panel may be damaged.
• Do not step onto an unstable bench when removing or
installing the front panel.
This may cause an injury, etc. if you fall down.
2
Wipe the front panel with a soft dry cloth or
wash it with water.
After washing the panel, wipe up the remain-
ing water with a soft dry cloth and let it dry
out of direct sunlight.
• If the dirt is noticeable, wipe the front panel with a
cloth soaked in a solution of mild detergent diluted
in lukewarm water.
• Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner, polishing
powder, or insecticide and do not wash the front
panel with a scrubbing brush or the hard surface of
a sponge.
• Do not soak the front panel in water/lukewarm wa-
ter longer than two hours and do not expose the
panel to direct sunlight, heat, or flames when dry-
ing it. The panel may be deformed or discolored.
3
Hold both ends of the front panel, keep the
panel level, and insert the hinges into the
holes on the upper part of the indoor unit
until they click into place. (
1 ) Then, close
the front panel securely. ( 2 )
1
2
Keep the panel level and insert
the hinges into the holes.
CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL, HEAT EXCHANGER AND FAN
Hinge
Hole
Heat exchanger
You can sweep the surface of heat exchanger if you install
the special-made brush to your vacuum cleaner. Please re-
fer to the instructions described in Quick Clean Kit for de-
tails.
WARNING:
• Do not touch the heat exchanger directly with your
hands. Otherwise you may get injured. (It’s recom-
mended to protect your hands with a pair of gloves.)
CAUTION:
• Do not step onto an unstable bench when cleaning.
Otherwise you may fall down and get injured.
• Use only the special-made brush listed below. Do not
use other stuffs. Otherwise the heat exchanger of the
indoor unit may get damaged.
Optional product
Name of parts Quick Clean Kit
Parts number MAC-093SS-E
Optional product is available from your local dealer.
NOTE:
Only available for the hose diameter of vacuum cleaner
:
32 - 39 mm (inside diameter).
Fan
Refer to page 11 for cleaning the fan.
Heat exchanger
1
Pull
3
Insert