Sanyo MCO-18AIC, Service Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in
order to prevent electric shock or injury.
Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of
maintenance. These may be harmful to your health.
CAUTION
Always put on dry gloves to protect hands at the time of maintenance. Failure to use gloves may
result in cuts or abrasions from any sharp edges or corners.
Sterilizing of chamber and attachments
When the chamber of the unit is contaminated, the chamber and internal attachments should be cleaned
and sterilized as follows.
Note:
Take care not to damage the UV lamp or water level sensor at the time of removal or replacement of
attachments.
Do not clean the inside of the unit with a solution of disodium chlorate or other halogen-based solution
because this may cause rust.
1. Take out all trays and the humidifying pan from the chamber.
2. Remove ducts, side support (right and left side), tray supports, and the fan as shown in the figures on
page 27 and 28.
3. Clean all the attachments with neutral detergent and then rinse away the detergent with distilled water.
4. Wipe the attachments with a gauze containing alcohol for sterilization and then wipe off with a dry
gauze.
5. Wipe the inside wall of the with a gauze containing alcohol for sterilization and then wipe off with a dry
gauze.
6. Replace all attachments in the chamber.
Note:
Always insert the fan on the motor shaft surely. Improper insertion may cause poor performance.
7. Fill the humidifying pan with sterile distilled water.