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ECONO COOL OPERATION
Use this operation when you want to be comfortable in COOL mode even with energy saved.
Perform the following operations while the unit is
operating in the MANUAL COOL mode.
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Press the
ECONO COOL
button.
When the
(ECONO COOL) operation is selected in COOL mode,
the air conditioner performs swing operation vertically in various
cycle according to the temperature of air conditioner.
Also SET TEMPERATURE is automatically set 2°C higher than in
COOL mode.
■
Press the
ECONO COOL
button again.
What is “ECONO COOL”?
Swing air flow (change of air flow) makes you feel cooler than constant air flow. So, even though the set temperature is
automatically set 2°C higher, it is possible to perform cooling operation with keeping comfort. As a result, energy can be saved.
To release the ECONO COOL operation:
• When the
VANE
button is pressed or the operation mode is
changed during the ECONO COOL operation, ECONO COOL
operation is released.
• The
FAN
button, the
TOO
WARM
TOO
COOL
or
TOO
WARM
TOO
COOL
button and ON/OFF timer
(explained below) are available.
TIMER OPERATION (ON/OFF TIMER)
It is convenient to set the timer when you go to bed, when you get home, when you get up, etc.
How to set the ON timer
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Press the
button during operation.
Each time the button is pressed, the ON timer mode
alternates between ON and OFF.
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Set the time of the timer using the TIME but-
tons
(Forward) and
(Backward).
Each time the
button is pressed, the set time
increases by 10 minutes; each time the
button is
pressed, the set time decrease by 10 minutes.
To release the ON timer:
■
Press the
button.
How to set the OFF timer
¥
Press the
button during operation.
Each time the button is pressed, the OFF timer mode
alternates between ON and OFF.
ø
Set the time of the timer using the TIME but-
tons
(Forward) and
(Backward).
Each time the
button is pressed, the set time
increases by 10 minutes; each time the
button is
pressed, the set time decreases by 10 minutes.
To release the OFF timer:
■
Press the
button.
Programming timer operation
The ON timer and the OFF timer can be used in combination. The timer of the set time that is reached first will operate first.
(“ ” mark indicates the order of timer operations.)
• If the current time has not been set, the timer operation cannot be used.
NOTE:
If the main power is turned off or a power failure occurs while AUTO START/STOP timer is active, the timer setting is
cancelled. As these models are equipped with an auto restart function, the air conditioner starts operating with timer
cancelled at the same time that power is restored.
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:
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Perform the FAN operation for 3 or 4 hours
to dry the inside of the air conditioner.
• To perform FAN operation, set the remote
controller to the highest temperature in the
MANUAL COOL mode. (Refer to page 7.)
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Turn off the breaker and/or disconnect the
power supply plug.
When the air conditioner is to be used
again:
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Clean the air filter and install it in the indoor unit.
(Refer to page 12 for cleaning instructions.)
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Check that the air inlet and outlet of the
indoor/ outdoor units are not blocked with
any obstacles.
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Check that the earth is connected correctly.
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.
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Remove the batteries from the remote controller.
CAUTION:
To prevent liquid leakage, take out all batteries when the
remote controller is not going to be used for a long time.
CAUTION:
Earth the unit.
Do not connect the earth to a gas pipe, water pipe,
lightning 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 disconnect
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 lukewarm water.
• Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner, 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
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in CLEANING
THE FRONT PANEL.
